Target makes key in-store expansion as customers cut spending

Target, which has almost 2,000 stores nationwide, has faced weak retail sales amid economic pressures, and recent controversies have further strained its reputation. To tackle these hurdles, the company is betting big on a key in-store expansion to re-engage shoppers. In the third quarter of 2025, Target’s comparable store sales dropped by 3.8% year over year, according to its latest earnings report. Additionally, Placer.ai data showed that foot traffic at Target stores declined by 2.7% during the quarter ...