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Target goes hunting in Silicon Valley, following Wal-Mart

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Target Corp <TGT.N> said on Friday it opened a new San Francisco office to track down technology companies that can help the second-largest U.S. retailer grow its online commerce business.Full story

Groups divided on Bangladesh safety overhauls

The nation's largest retail industry organization fired back Friday, outlining reasons why a legally binding global pact to make Bangladesh clothing factories safer would expose merchants to undue legal exposure. The move came as U.S. retailers face increasing pressure from a large coalition of reli Full story

Ahead of the Bell: Nordstrom stock drops

Nordstrom shares fell before Friday's opening bell after the luxury retailer said its net income fell slightly in its latest quarter, citing weak demand for spring merchandise and softer performance in the Northeast and Midwest. Full story

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