New Target CEO Michael Fiddelke aims to boost clothing, home goods

New Target CEO Michael Fiddelke aims to boost clothing, home goods

Target’s merchants and designers have drawn inspiration from traveling to rodeos, ski lodges and college campuses. Some of the retailer’s fall accessories have western accents, such as purses with fringe and cowgirl-inspired hats. Melissa Repko | CNBC MINNEAPOLIS — When shoppers browse Target‘s aisles this fall, they will see purses with fringe accents, dresses made of…

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Japan’s factory activity extends declines in August, PMI shows

Japan’s factory activity extends declines in August, PMI shows

Japan’s manufacturing activity contracted for the second month in August as U.S. tariffs weighed on overseas demand, a private-sector survey showed on Thursday. The S&P Global flash Japan Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index increased to 49.9 in August from July’s final 48.9, but it remained below the 50.0 threshold that separates growth from contraction for two straight months. “The…

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