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In today’s Retail Daily Minute:
- Target posts another quarter of falling revenue and traffic, but new CEO Michael Fiddelke signals a turnaround is underway after February comparable sales turned positive year over year.
- Amazon partners with Minnesota grocer Cub to offer two-hour grocery delivery across the Minneapolis-Saint Paul metro, the latest in its growing roster of regional grocery partnerships.
- Kroger deploys Corvus One autonomous drones across its cold chain distribution operations, including sub-freezing freezer zones, to automate inventory scanning and reduce manual labor in harsh environments.
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Today’s Top Headlines
1. Target Beats Estimates Despite Fourth Straight Revenue Drop
Target posted its fourth consecutive quarter of falling revenue and customer traffic, yet shares surged over 6% as earnings beat estimates. New CEO Michael Fiddelke said February sales turned positive year over year, with the company forecasting approximately 2% net sales growth and EPS of $7.50–$8.50 for fiscal 2025. (Read More)
2. Amazon Partners With Cub for Twin Cities Grocery Delivery
Amazon has partnered with Minnesota-based grocer Cub to offer two-hour grocery delivery across the Minneapolis-Saint Paul area. Customers can shop thousands of Cub items via Amazon’s site or app, with free delivery on orders over $25. Amazon has launched similar regional partnerships with Save Mart, Lucky Supermarkets, and Weis Markets. (Read More)
3. Kroger Deploys Autonomous Drones in Cold Chain Operations
Kroger has deployed Corvus One autonomous drones across its cold chain distribution operations, enabling weekly inventory scans in sub-freezing environments down to minus-20°F. The drones improve FIFO compliance and shrink control without infrastructure modifications, reducing manual counts while integrating into existing warehouse systems. (Read More)
4. Michaels Revamps Loyalty Program With Three Reward Tiers
Michaels revamped its loyalty program, introducing a three-tier structure offering 3%, 6%, and 9% rewards back on purchases. The highest tier, requiring $1,000 annual spend or a Michaels credit card, unlocks daily coupons, early product access, and free shipping. The updated program also launches in Canada next month. (Read More)
5. Best Buy Beats Estimates Amid Mixed Sales Environment
Best Buy reported better-than-expected holiday quarter earnings of $2.61 adjusted EPS, beating estimates by 15 cents, sending shares up 7%. The electronics retailer forecast comparable sales between down 1% and up 1% for fiscal 2026, while boosting its dividend amid a mixed macroeconomic environment and rising memory component costs. (Read More)
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