The consumer clearly enjoys shopping on Thanksgiving. Brian Cornell More Quotes by Brian Cornell More Quotes From Brian Cornell We believe the combination of Disney's unmatched entertainment and storytelling with our omni-channel retail platform will create inspiring and unique experiences for our guests, this collaboration reflects the strength of our platforms and assets to create value for guests and growth for both companies beyond the traditional retail model. Brian Cornell business There are clear winners and unfortunately losers in retail today, we're obviously taking share from other retailers that have been closing stores or haven't had the ability to invest in the needs of today's consumer. Brian Cornell top-news It's still a very solid and healthy consumer environment, we're well positioned to take advantage of that. Brian Cornell top-news We're pleased with our first quarter traffic and sales, particularly in our signature categories, which drove better-than-expected profitability through improved gross margin and continued expense management. Brian Cornell company-news Cutting complexity at headquarters will make us more competitive. Brian Cornell top-news