Target says first quarter comparable sales fell 3.7%; Lowe’s fell about 4%; TJX reports same-store sales today that are up, but below expectations; the average vehicle on the road is now more than 12 years old.

Target says first quarter comparable sales fell 3.7%; Lowe’s fell about 4%; TJX reports same-store sales today that are up, but below expectations; the average vehicle on the road is now more than 12 years old.

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