Target
Top 50 rank: 22
Rank in General Merchandisers: 2 (Previous rank: 2) Overall score: 6.92 Why it's admired To combat slowing sales, the cheap chic discount retailer reduced inventory and cut costs. In an effort to compete with Wal-mart, Target aggressively cut prices. Steady revenue growth and increasing profits have helped the company's stock climb 85% in the past year to $51.Last May, the company's board successfully defended itself from a takeover attempt by hedge fund activist William Ackman. These moves collectively impressed the business community -- much as its hip wares still draw stylish bargain-hunting shoppers. --C.T.Should Target be admired, or what?
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