Article: Core Division Provides Lift For Target.(Target Stores Inc. and Target Corp.)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)

MINNEAPOLIS -- Low, double-digit growth in its core discount store division and the effects of extraordinary items paved the way for a 15% increase in net income during the second quarter at Target Corp., a performance that met retail analysts' expectations.

Net profits for the three months ended July 29 grew to $258 million from $224 million in the fiscal 1999 period. Those results reflect a $1 million gain from debt extinguishment in the most recently completed quarter and a $4 million charge in the prior-year period. Before those items earnings were up 12.5%.

Total revenues increased 7.3% to $8.25 billion, with companywide same-store sales growing at ...

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