Roundup: Target rebounds / Coffee Call / Central’s mayor in accident
Baton Rouge Business Report • • business
Key Points:
- Target reported its strongest sales growth in four years, with comparable sales rising 5.6% in the quarter ended May 2, marking the first positive growth after three quarters of decline.
- The sales boost reflects the impact of CEO Michael Fiddelke's $6 billion turnaround plan, which includes store remodels and efforts to revive the brand’s reputation for affordable stylish clothing.
- Coffee Call, a local College Drive café famous for beignets and café au laits, is celebrating its 50th anniversary with live music and discounts on dine-in items through 10 p.m.
- Founded in 1976 by Vincent Cannatella, who passed away last June, Coffee Call remains family owned and is a cherished community institution.