This December, I shopped for the holidays at Target and Walmart to see which chain had better sales and prices on presents for my kids and husband.

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See which 5 grocery items cost less at Target than Walmart and how you can save more on everyday essentials without sacrificing quality.

Walmart is currently beating Target in attracting customers, but that could change as economic concerns subside.

Watch the Video With less than two weeks until Christmas, the retail calendar is effectively at its peak. For most retailers, the heavy lifting is done in the days right before this window closes. What matters now is who captured the bulk of discretionary spending as consumers became more selective.

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