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Target earnings hit by higher costs

Target earnings hit by higher costs

MINNEAPOLIS – Target Corp. today said sales increased in its first quarter but higher costs impinged on profits. Comparable sales increased 3.3% in the quarter, reflecting traffic growth of 3.9%, the company said. Store comps were up 3.4% while digital comps increased 3.2%. Sales growth was led by frequently purchased categories, including food and beverage,

Rite Aid Q3 earnings meet Wall Street’s forecast

Rite Aid Q3 earnings meet Wall Street’s forecast

CAMP HILL, Pa. – Rite Aid Corp. posted fiscal 2016 third-quarter adjusted earnings in line with Wall Street estimates and announced a special shareholders meeting to vote on its $17.2 billion deal to be acquired by Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc. Rite Aid said Thursday that for the third quarter ended Nov. 28, net income totaled