Target on Thursday lifted its projection for comparable store sales growth in the fourth quarter on the back of a stronger-than-expected holiday shopping season.

Diageo Plc scrapped a long-held sales target as the British distiller grapples with sluggish growth and a possible tariff battle in the US, its biggest market.

Target on Thursday said its holiday sales were better than expected, though it kept its profit forecast the same – likely because cost-conscious shoppers stocked up on discounted items.

Target underperformed other retailers in fiscal 2024. Its higher mix of discretionary products benefited the company in 2024, as was exhibited by its recent sales results for November and December.

The company surpassed its target energy sales volume of 53,473 GWh for 2024 ... for the year on the back of strong performance from its units. For 2025, Meralco has planned to allocate a P25-billion ...