Target’s holiday sales show a rebound from third-quarter doldrums

• Target says its holiday sales were better than expected — but its profits weren't

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• Nordstrom raises sales outlook after holiday season was better than feared

  CEO Erik Nordstrom credited the company's "efforts to remain competitive in the promotional environment and the strength of our offering."
  
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• Costco’s holiday-season sales jump was not just about food, analyst says

  Costco Wholesale Corp. on Wednesday reported a 9.9% year-over-year sales gain through the final stretch of the holiday-shopping season, marked by a big jump in online sales.
  
  MarketWatch - Jan. 8

• Ulta Beauty names new CEO, raises outlook for holiday quarter

  The beauty retailer Ulta said the leadership changes take effect immediately.
  
  CNBC - Jan. 7
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  UK retail sales growth ‘minimal’ in final quarter of 2024, data shows

  BRC survey suggests consumers stayed cautious during what is usually busiest time of year
  
  Financial Times - Jan. 7
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  Saracens rebound from heavy loss to beat Bristol

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