Competitive Strategies, Market Expansions, Enhanced Store Layouts, Grants and Capital Restructuring Programs - Research Report on Amazon, eBay, Walmart, Target, and Dollar Tree

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Today, Investors' Reports announced new research reports highlighting Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN), eBay Inc. (NASDAQ: EBAY), Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (NYSE: WMT), Target Corporation (NYSE: TGT), and Dollar Tree, Inc. (NASDAQ: DLTR). Today's readers may access these reports free of charge - including full price targets, industry analysis and analyst ratings - via the links below.

Amazon.com, Inc. Research Report

On September 19, 2013, Bloomberg reported that led by increased competition with Amazon Inc. (Amazon), Staples Inc. (Staples) and RadioShack Corp. (RadioShack) have removed Amazon lockers from their stores about a year after initiating the program. According to Bloomberg, RadioShack and Staples began testing a system which allowed Amazon shoppers to have an online order delivered to a store from where it can be picked by them later at no extra cost. Bloomberg further reported that Demos Parneros, President of North American stores and online for Staples, stated in an e-mail communication that Staples ended the test with Amazon after it "didn't meet the criteria we set up together." The Full Research Report on Amazon.com, Inc. - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.investorsreports.com/report/2013-09-19/AMZN]

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eBay Inc. Research Report

On September 18, 2013, eBay Inc. (eBay) announced that it is launching its eBay Moda fashion mobile application (app) for Brazil. The Company stated that the app is its first product specifically designed for the Brazilian market, which enables fashion enthusiasts shop for global brands and products. eBay stated that the app functions in Portuguese, with the option to switch between Portuguese and English. eBay also informed that the app shows payments in reais as well as US dollars. According to the Company, iPhone and iPad users will be the first to access the app. The Company further informed that Fashion is the biggest segment on eBay across the globe responsible for driving more than $3.5 billion in gross merchandise volume for Q2 2013. The Full Research Report on eBay Inc. - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.investorsreports.com/report/2013-09-19/EBAY]

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Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Research Report

On September 16, 2013, Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (Walmart) announced that the Walmart Foundation has granted $5 million to Goodwill Industries International to expand Operation: GoodJobs. According to Walmart, Operation: GodJobs assists veterans and their families in connecting with the opportunities to earn certifications, market-value credentials and degrees that in turn help them with their careers. Walmart informed that Operation: GoodJobs also provides soft skills training. Jim Gibbons, President and CEO of Goodwill Industries International, said, "Each participant in Operation: GoodJobs receives a complete career assessment and a development plan that includes a range of family needs, from basic needs such as child care, nutrition and shelter, to specific job training identified in the assessment process." The Full Research Report on Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.investorsreports.com/report/2013-09-19/WMT]

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Target Corporation Research Report

On September 18, 2013, Target Corporation (Target) announced that it has enhanced its baby experience program in 10 Chicago-area stores. The Company stated that the test program will provide a better shopping experience through a redesigned layout, knowledgeable Baby Advisors and interactive digital content, as well as expert advice in partnership with leading parenting resource BabyCenter. Mary-Farrell Tarbox, Target's Group Vice President of stores in the Chicago region, said, "Target is excited to officially unveil its enhanced baby experience program in the Chicago area. This offering will help guests feel more confident about their purchases and to easily navigate Target's baby offerings, both in-store and online." According to the Company, Baby Advisors are currently available Monday to Friday 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Saturday 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and Sunday 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The Full Research Report on Target Corporation - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.investorsreports.com/report/2013-09-19/TGT]

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Dollar Tree, Inc. Research Report

On September 17, 2013, Dollar Tree, Inc. (Dollar Tree) announced that the Company's Board of Directors has approved the repurchase of up to $2 billion of the Company's common stock. The Company informed that this program will replace the October 2011 share repurchase program. Dollar Tree further stated that the Company entered into agreements with JP Morgan Chase Bank, National Association, to repurchase $1 billion of its common shares under a variable maturity accelerated share repurchase program, 50% of which is collared, and 50% of which is uncollared. The Company informed that the specific number of shares to be repurchased under the uncollared program will be based on the volume-weighted average share price of the Company's common shares during the term of the program, less a discount, with the collared portion being subject to a minimum and maximum number of repurchased shares.  Dollar Tree also announced that it completed a private placement of $750 million aggregate principal amount of Senior Notes to institutional investors. According to Dollar Tree, the Notes include three tranches: $300 million of 4.03% Senior Notes due in September 2020, $350 million of 4.63% Senior Notes due in September 2023, and $100 million of 4.78% Senior Notes due in September 2025. The Full Research Report on Dollar Tree, Inc. - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.investorsreports.com/report/2013-09-19/DLTR]

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