Target deals fall flat as consumers shop elsewhere

Target might truly be one of the saddest retail stories in recent history. Granted, the company is still alive and well — or at least alive. It hasn't succumbed to bankruptcy like so many other retailers in recent years. But the company isn't exactly thriving. Even though Target's most recent quarterly earnings report was better than expected, comparable sales fell 2.5% and overall revenue plunged 1.5% year over year. And the company is facing huge challenges as consumers broadly reduce their discretiona ...