Target 's tab third‑quarter results on Wednesday are expected to lay bare the retailer’s struggles amid mounting economic uncertainty, and as cash-strapped Americans slashed discretionary spending during the prolonged government shutdown.

Target has not reported any same‑store sales growth this year, as bigger rival Walmart takes market share with its focus on essentials and fast delivery.

Persistent inventory missteps, and understaffed and disorganized stores have cost Target. And while its e-commerce business swelled last year from a negative base in 2023, growth has slowed recently.

Analysts estimate that digital comparable sales grew 4.1% in the three months through October, according to LSEG data, versus 10.8% a year earlier. Total comparable sales - from online channels and store

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