Lauren Thomas

U.S. stock futures bounced Tuesday after the Dow began the week by breaking a five-session winning streak.

Retailers and restaurants no longer face the looming threat of government shutdowns, but they are struggling with lean workforces and limited inventory.

Retailers have more pricing power as the companies have leaner inventories and customers who are eager to spend.

The big-box retailer could use the strategy to drive more online sales, especially as consumers return to stores.

The department store chain also raised its forecast for the year.

An appellate court had temporarily halted the vaccine and testing requirement, saying there are “grave statutory and constitutional issues with the Mandate.”

The brand, which is best known for selling lower-priced, fashion-forward prescription glasses, is preparing to debut on Wall Street.

The company has opened brick-and-mortar book stores, grocery stores and cashierless convenience stores in recent years.

With back-to-school spending off to a promising start, Target raised its forecast for the year, but shares fell.

The retail stock may be the latest attempted short squeeze by traders in 2021.

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