Minneapolis-based Target said Wednesday that their first quarter sales rose 23 percent as shoppers bought more apparel and returned to in-person shopping.
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Online sales grew 50 percent after increasing 118 percent in the fiscal fourth quarter.
"Our performance in the first quarter was outstanding on every measure, and showcased the power of putting our stores at the center of our strategy. Store comp sales grew 18.0 percent in the quarter, even as they also fulfilled more than three quarters of Target's digital sales - including more than 90-percent growth of our same-day services," wrote Brian Cornell, chairman and chief executive officer of Target Corporation.
Target is among several stores reporting strong first quarter results.
Walmart, Home Depot and Macy's reported strong sales as COVID-19 vaccines rollouts continue and more of the country reopens.