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In the latest period, Target said fewer shoppers visited its stores and those who did spent less.

Its report is further evidence of a two-track economy, in which lower income consumers are cutting back while more affluent shoppers continue to spend.

Data on travel and spending also suggest a robust holiday season, with shoppers planning to spend around $1 trillion from Thanksgiving to Christmas, the biggest on record.

Its report is further evidence of a two-track economy, in which lower income consumers are cutting back while more affluent shoppers continue to spend.

Data on travel and spending also suggest a robust holiday season, with shoppers planning to spend around $1 trillion from Thanksgiving to Christmas, the biggest on record.