Target Joins FIVE, GCO & ANF With Stellar Holiday Sales Performance

Key TakeawaysCore retail sales rose 4% YOY to a record $994.1 billion, surpassing the National Retail Federation's forecast.A strong holiday season surge saw Target lift its sales forecast to 1.5% growth from the previous year.Stocks such as Five Below, Genesco and Abercrombie & Fitch saw strong holiday sales gains.The holiday season is a make-or-break time for retailers, as consumer spending trends during this period can significantly impact performance. For Target Corporation (TGT) , the festive season tu ...