Target knows it needs to do better to attract shoppers, and its latest endeavor is a huge step in the right direction.

The big-box retailer is trying to win back shoppers who have complained about sloppier stores, out-of-stock items and longer checkout lines.

I am downgrading Target from a "buy" to a "hold" and reducing the price target by 21% to $147 due to disappointing Q3 performance and muted Q4 guidance. Target's Q3 saw deceleration in comparable ...