US Q2 in brief – Target, TJX, Dick's Sporting Goods

In the most recent second-quarter filings from US apparel and footwear brands and retailers, US department store giant Target booked an “encouraging” second-quarter as efforts to turn around its business appear to be paying off, while TJX Companies saw its net sales for the period increase 6%. Dick’s Sporting Goods also reported increases in both sales and earnings in the second quarter, while Nordstrom saw an improvement in sales, beating company expectations.