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Influential Women: Jill Sando, Target

MINNEAPOLIS — In the last several years, Target has reshuffled the top echelon of its merchandising leadership, shifting responsibility for different segments of the retailer’s offerings to its most gifted executives as its business has rapidly evolved. The most recent reorganization occurred in January, with Jill Sando, who had been named chief merchandising officer for

Target to offer Diane von Furstenberg collection

Target to offer Diane von Furstenberg collection

MINNEAPOLIS — Target is launching a limited-time-only collection with Diane von Furstenberg. The line, which spans apparel and home fashions, will be available in Target stores and on Target.com beginning on March 23. The Diane von Furstenberg for Target collection is a collaboration between the iconic fashion designer and her granddaughter, Talita von Furstenberg, and will

Target names Michael Fiddelke COO

Target names Michael Fiddelke COO

MINNEAPOLIS — Target Corp. announced Thursday that Michael Fiddelke, who has served as the retailer’s chief financial officer since Nov. 1, 2019, has been named chief operating officer, effective Feb. 4, 2024. Until his replacement is named, Fiddelke will continue to serve as chief financial officer for the company. As chief operating officer, Fiddelke will oversee the retailer’s nearly

Target collaborates with Rowing Blazers on collection

Target collaborates with Rowing Blazers on collection

MINNEAPOLIS — Target Corp. has teamed with Rowing Blazers, a brand known for its contemporary interpretation of classic American style, on a collection of products for fall that includes apparel, accessories, home goods, outdoor play items, and even pet products. The collection is described as a fusion of trendy designs and timeless influences, reflecting Rowing

Target to debut Stoney Clover Lane collection

Target to debut Stoney Clover Lane collection

MINNEAPOLIS —Target Corp. has collaborated with the accessories brand Stoney Clover Lane on a limited-time-only collection of more than 300 items, including colorful apparel and swimwear, travel accessories, beauty essentials and outdoor items. Target said Wednesday that the collection includes kits and individual patches to allow consumers to tailor many of the products to fit

Target’s Sando lauded as Top Merchant

Target’s Sando lauded as Top Merchant

MINNEAPOLIS — Target’s stunning financial success in recent years is the fruit of several inspired strategic decisions, including executing a thoughtfully curated merchandising assortment that spans categories and has been paramount to the evolving consumer needs over the past year. Jill Sando, a 24-year company veteran and now chief merchandising officer, has played a central

Target reconfigures executive team

Target reconfigures executive team

MINNEAPOLIS — Target Corp. has named a new chief growth officer in one of a number of leadership changes the company announced on Tuesday. “At the core of Target’s success is the most talented team in retail,” Target chairman and CEO Brian Cornell said, chairman and CEO, Target. “The depth of expertise across Target’s leadership

Target and Levi Strauss expand partnership

Target and Levi Strauss expand partnership

MINNEAPOLIS — Target Corp. is launching an assortment of home and lifestyle items with Levis Strauss & Co. that will be the apparel company’s first Home partnership. The  Levi’s for Target limited-edition Home collection builds on the decade-long partnership between the two companies, which began with the introduction of the value brand, DENIZEN from Levi’s,

Tritton exits, Fiddelke advances at Target

Tritton exits, Fiddelke advances at Target

MINNEAPOLIS — Target Corp. chief merchant Mark Tritton is resigning to become CEO of Bed, Bath & Beyond. With his departure, Target has tapped Christina Hennington and Jill Sando, two executives with nearly 40 years of combined experience with the company, to head the retailer’s merchandising organization on an interim basis. They will report directly to Target