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Target CEO Cornell to stay on, Valdez to retire

Target CEO Cornell to stay on, Valdez to retire

MINNEAPOLIS — Brian Cornell has committed to stay on as chairman and chief executive officer at Target for about three more years, beyond the retailer’s traditional retirement age of 65, the company said on Wednesday. But Arthur Valdez, executive vice president and chief supply chain and logistics officer, does plan to retire from Target. He

Target makes updates to its leadership team

Target makes updates to its leadership team

MINNEAPOLIS — Target has named Cara Sylvester executive vice president and chief guest experience officer, a new role at the company, in one of several changes to its leadership team. The company said Thursday that Sylvester will lead the strategy to further differentiate Target’s guest experience, with a focus on increasing personalization and attracting more

Target taps Holtz as SVP, field operations

Target taps Holtz as SVP, field operations

MINNEAPOLIS — Target Corp. has hired Heath Holtz to serve as senior vice president of field operations. He will oversee Target’s supply chain and logistics field network to support the retailer’s more than 1,800 stores, the company said on Friday. Holtz joins the company on March 1 and will report to Arthur Valdez, Target’s executive

Target to acquire Grand Junction

Target to acquire Grand Junction

MINNEAPOLIS — Target Corp. has acquired a transportation technology company to enhance its delivery capabilities. The company — San Francisco-based Grand Junction — is already working with Target on a delivery pilot at its store in New York’s Tribeca neighborhood. Grand Junction uses its software and data to connect retailers with local delivery services to

Amazon sues former executive hired by Target

Amazon sues former executive hired by Target

SEATTLE — Amazon.com Inc. has filed suit against Arthur Valdez, its former senior supply chain and logistics operator, seeking to prevent him from starting a new job with Target Corp. Target announced last month that it had hired Valdez to serve as executive vice president, chief supply chain and logistics officer. Valdez, who is due

Target names Amazon veteran to logistics post

Target names Amazon veteran to logistics post

MINNEAPOLIS — Target Corp. has hired Amazon.com Inc. executive Arthur Valdez to serve as executive vice president, chief supply chain and logistics officer. He will lead Target’s supply chain transformation including planning, distribution and transportation. Valdez, who will join the company on March 28, will report to Target executive vice president and chief operating officer