Shoppers spent less than Wall Street estimates expected in April. The Minneapolis-based retailer reports a key sales figure rose 1.1 percent last month. Foot, health and beauty continue to be the strongest categories. First-quarter sales were the strongest in more than six years, up 5.3 percent.

The Minneapolis-based discount chain says it has increased its quarterly dividend to 36 cents. The dividend will be paid on September 10 to shareholders of record as of August 15. Target has reportedly paid a dividend every quarter since going public in 1967.

Target Corp. says its same-store sales grew 2.4 percent in October, Forbes reports. Analysts were projecting same-store sales growth of 3.3 percent last month. The Minneapolis-based discount giant's total sales climbed 3 percent to $4.98 billion in October.

The Minneapolis-based cheap chic discount giant posted better-than-expected second-quarter revenue. Target also raised its full-year profit outlook for the third quarter that is well above analysts' expectations.

The Minneapolis-based discount retailer reported a 1.2 percent increase for the first three months of 2012. Target is raising its full-year profit guidance.

The Minneapolis-based retail giant says food and health care products were the strongest categories. Analysts expected a 5.2 percent rise.