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U.S. retailers already reeling from the U.S.-China trade war and an uncertain economic picture now have something else to fret about this holiday season - higher fuel prices.

The holiday set up is good, but any hiccup could send more retailers into bankruptcy, said BDO. All of the "going out of business" signs may have shoppers thinking a retail apocalypse is upon us, but David Berliner, leader of the restructuring and turnaround services practice at business consultancy BDO, says it's actually a good thing. "It's the survival of the fittest," he said.

Walmart Inc said on Thursday it would expand the roll out of its "unlimited" grocery delivery service to 1,400 stores across the United States, as competition intensifies among retailers to deliver online orders faster. The retailer's service gives customers the option to pay a yearly $98 fee, or a monthly $12.95 fee, to get grocery orders.

Retailer Target Corp said on Tuesday it was planning to hire more than 130,000 store employees for the holiday season, 10,000 more than last year, as it gears up for the crucial shopping period when in-store and online orders surge. The holiday season marks the busiest time of the year for retailers, making up for a majority of their annual sales, and includes Black Friday, Christmas and New Year.

Target Corp (TGT): * Target Corp (TGT) - PLANS TO ADD MORE THAN 130,000 SEASONAL TEAM MEMBERS ACROSS THE COUNTRY FOR UPCOMING HOLIDAY SEASON. * Target Corp (TGT) - ALL SEASONAL HIRES WILL RECEIVE MINIMUM STARTING WAGE OF $13 AN HOUR. * Target Corp (TGT) - OF THE SEASONAL HIRES, ABOUT 125,000 POSITIONS WILL BE IN STORES; 8,000 WILL BE AT DISTRIBUTION & FULFILLMENT CENTERS Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:

Target Corp. (TGT) said Tuesday that it plans to hire 130,000 seasonal workers for the holidays up from 120,000 last year. Target (TGT) will double the number of workers who fulfill online orders from stores. About 125,000 hires will be in stores and 8,000 will be in fulfillment and distribution centers.

Retailer Target Corp said on Tuesday it was planning to hire 130,000 store employees for the holiday season, 10,000 more than last year, as it readies for a crucial shopping period when in-store and online orders surge. The holiday season, which includes Black Friday, Christmas and New Year shopping, marks the busiest time for retailers and records the most sales during the year.

MINNEAPOLIS, Sept. 10, 2019  Target Corporation (TGT) announced today plans to add more than 130,000 seasonal team members across the country for the upcoming holiday season, including a two-fold increase in the number of roles focused on fulfilling digital orders from its stores. In addition, the company committed to offering existing team members additional hours based on their preference and avail...

Target Corp (TGT): * TARGET CORP SAYS PLANS TO ROLL OUT NEW LOYALTY OFFERING, TARGET CIRCLE, NATIONWIDE ON OCT. 6. * TARGET CORP SAYS TO DATE, MORE THAN TWO MILLION GUESTS HAVE ENROLLED IN TARGET CIRCLE AND COMPLETED MORE THAN 14 MILLION TRANSACTIONS Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:

Target Corp. (TGT) said Monday that it is launching a new loyalty program with a corporate social responsibility component, Target Circle, nationwide on October 6. In addition to perks for shoppers, like early access to sales and earning a 1% reward on purchases, Target Circle will give members the chance to vote on which nonprofit organizations will benefit from the company's philanthropic giving. The program is an addition to the existing RedCard program, and will automatically...

United Parcel Service Inc (UPS) plans to hire 100,000 holiday workers, the same number as last year, as a continued shedding of retail jobs hints at a softening in the U.S. consumer economy heading into the all-important Christmas shopping season.

MINNEAPOLIS, Sept. 9, 2019  Target Corporation (TGT) today announced plans to roll out its new loyalty offering, Target Circle, nationwide on Oct. 6. Just in time for the holiday season, all guests can enjoy an easier, more personalized shopping experience, while helping create a positive impact in their local communities, with no membership fee required.

New tariffs on consumer goods from China are forcing retailers to find ways to minimize the impact on shoppers, including sourcing goods elsewhere and trimming costs. One strategy embraced by retail giant Target Corp. (TGT): Get someone else to foot the bill. Days before new tariffs went into force Sept. 1, Target (TGT) sent a letter to suppliers saying that it "will not accept any new cost increases related to tariffs on goods imported from China," according to a memo signed by Mark Tritton, the...

MINNEAPOLIS, Sept. 3, 2019  Target Corp. today announced Bullseye's Top Toys of 2019, a guide to some of the most-anticipated toys for the holiday season. "In 2018, we made strategic investments to position Target (TGT) as the ultimate destination for toys, including an expanded assortment and playful, reimagined in-store and digital experiences.

U.S. retailers will be front and center on Wall Street next week as the United States imposes new tariffs on $300 billion worth of Chinese imports, including clothing, televisions and jewelry.

U.S. retailers will be front and center on Wall Street next week as the United States imposes new tariffs on $300 billion worth of Chinese imports, including clothing, televisions and jewelry.

- The top two U.S. discount store chains raised their full-year profit forecast on Thursday as a push on adding a range of new products - from fresh food to self-owned brands - starts to pay off, cushioning a blow from increased tariffs on Chinese imports.

This article is being republished as part of our daily reproduction of WSJ.com articles that also appeared in the U.S. print edition of The Wall Street Journal. Target Corp. (TGT) is on track to close out a volatile month for markets with its biggest gain in nearly two decades. The retailer's shares have climbed 23% so far this month, with the rally picking up pace after it reported another quarter of strong sales.