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Target says its holiday sales were better than expected — but its profits weren't

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Target says Black Friday and Cyber Monday saw record-high sales.

The big-box retailer now expects comparable sales in the fiscal fourth quarter to grow by about 1.5% .

The retailer cut its profit guidance in early November after it posted its biggest earnings miss in two years .

The National Retail Federation is expected to report its holiday sales recap Thursday .

Chief Information Officer Brett Craig will retire and be replaced by Prat Vemana .

Sarah Travis will become the company's chief digital and revenue officer.

Brian Cornell agreed to stay as Target 's CEO for three more years in a move that required the company to scrap its retirement age.

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