‘Resilient consumer’: Target to invest $5bn to increase retail growth

Target will invest up to $5bn this year in physical stores, remodels, new brands and expanding its online fulfilment as the discounter continues to drive sales growth and differentiate itself from rivals.

The plans, announced Tuesday at its annual investor meeting held in New York, include opening 30 new stores — from midsize locations in dense suburban areas to small stores in cities like Charleston, South Carolina. It also plans to remodel 200 of its existing stores. The Minneapolis retailer also aims to roll out brand partnerships, including opening 250 more Ulta Beauty shops in its stores, with plans to eventually operate 800 shops. Read more at AlJazeera.