Target traffic growth has outpaced Costco, a good sign that a new semester and vacations are still coming

Traffic growth is faster than Costco Wholesale Corporation.
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According to analysts, the average growth rate is 4.5%. Target traffic growth is at Home Depot Inc.
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(+ 4.9%) and Lowe’s Cos.
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(Up 4.8%). Growth rates reflect “how relevant”. [Target] Has become with consumers, “says analysts.

UBS believes that targets will continue to increase traffic due to factors including fulfillment options such as drive-ups that are popular with shoppers. Over $ 1 billion in earnings were reported in the first quarter, and equity earnings continue. Then, after COVID, I returned to work and activities such as parties.

“By driving traffic, Target can create a virtuous circle, attract more attractive products (Levi’s, limited-time designs, etc.) and make more investments in the business,” said UBS, led by Michael Lasser. The analyst writes. ..

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UBS also emphasizes the recovery of clothing and beauty, which account for 20% and 5% of sales, respectively.

In a recent retail note, JP Morgan targeted a recovery in spending in these two categories. New semesters, the holiday season, and a decline in apparel competitors should also benefit retailers. ..

“More broadly, Target estimates that apparel share will increase by 130 basis points in 2020, while Costco and Wal-Mart will increase by 20 and 180 basis points,” wrote JP Morgan.

JP Morgan predicts that the apparel market will grow 21% year-on-year in 2021.

In another note, JP Morgan called Target one of his favorite names: “Target is a hybrid 2021 story that provides insulation from the fate of big caps, the tough COVID-19 rap of others. JP Morgan is Overweight the target stock.

Analysts also note that Target acquired 12 million new multi-channel customers in 2020.

Target announced a Deal Days shopping event last week. This event, which runs from June 20th to June 22nd, overlaps with the Amazon.com Inc. event.
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A prime day event held on June 21st and June 22nd every year.

Also: Official: Amazon Prime Day is June 21-22 worldwide

And: Use Amazon, Billie Eilish, HER and Kid Cudi to sell Prime Day events

Wal-Mart is no exception.
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Wal-Mart announced plans to close its US stores last week at Thanksgiving this year.

Target stock prices rose 1.8% on Tuesday and rose 33.2% year-to-date.

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So far, it has increased by 12.5% ​​in 2021.