
Aug 19 (Reuters) - Target raised its annual sales forecast for a second time this year as efforts to cut prices and freshen merchandise yielded results, while its quarterly profit received a nearly $1 billion boost from tariff refunds. It was the third straight strong quarter for Target, and the results suggest the turnaround plan of new CEO Michael Fiddelke is taking root ahead of the all-important holiday shopping season, even as high fuel prices pressure household budgets.





















