As retailers enter the holiday shopping season, the winners are pulling away from the pack

In this articleJWNANFDKSWMTBBYKSSTGTShoppers outside a Target store ahead of Black Friday in Clifton, New Jersey, US, on Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2024. Victor J. Blue | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesAs the holiday season heats up, retailers are getting a fresh opportunity to attract even the most selective shoppers and convince them to splurge on discretionary items like party outfits, makeup or toys.But the free-spending season isn't lifting sales for everyone.Retailers' earnings reports over the past two weeks have il ...