January 10, 2019 by Scot Meyer
chief financial officer Cathy Smith, chief marketing and digital officer, Chief marketing officer Rick Gomez, holiday sales, Katie Boylan, Melissa Kremer, Stephanie Lundquist, Target chairman and CEO Brian Cornell, Target chief information officer Mike McNamara, Target Corp.
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MINNEAPOLIS — Target Corp. on Thursday reported strong sales gains for the November/December holiday sales period, and reiterated its sales and earnings guidance for the full year. The company also announced changes in its executive ranks, including the planned retirement of chief financial officer Cathy Smith. Target’s holiday sales performance included a 5.7% comparable store sales
November 20, 2018 by MMR
Brian Cornell, Target Corp., third quarter
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MINNEAPOLIS — Target Corp. on Tuesday reported strong third quarter results that included a 5.1% increase in comparable sales, a 49% in digital channel sales and a 5.3% increase in customer traffic. Total revenue for the three months ended November 3 were $17.8 billion, an increase of 5.6% over the comparable prior year period. Operating
October 1, 2018 by MMR
Arthur Valdez Jr., John Bauer, Target Corp.
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MINNEAPOLIS — Target Corp. veteran John Bauer has rejoined the company as senior vice president, global inventory management. In this role, Bauer leads the teams responsible for ordering, inventory positioning, global trade and domestic transportation. He reports to executive vice president and chief supply chain officer Arthur Valdez Jr. Bauer most recently served as chief
August 20, 2018 by MMR
Target Corp.
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MINNEAPOLIS — While growing e-commerce is a priority at Target Corp., the discount retailer is equally focused on keeping its physical stores relevant and appealing through an aggressive remodeling program. Target intends to make over at least 1,000 of its 1,835 stores by 2020. The program is moving forward in high gear: During the first
August 10, 2018 by MMR
Arthur Valdez Jr., global inventory management, John Bauer, senior vice president, Target, Target Corp.
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MINNEAPOLIS — Target Corp. announced that John Bauer will join the company as senior vice president, global inventory management. In this role, Bauer will lead the teams responsible for ordering, inventory positioning, global trade and domestic transportation. He will report to Arthur Valdez Jr., Target’s executive vice president and chief supply chain officer. Bauer most
July 27, 2018 by MMR
Gemma Kubat, Target Corp., Walmart
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MINNEAPOLIS — Target Corp. has hired Walmart executive Gemma Kubat as senior vice president of supply chain engineering and activation. Kubat will lead the design, activation and ongoing management of assets that support Target’s global supply chain and logistics network, the retailer announced July 26. Kubat is scheduled to join Target on August 6 and will
July 26, 2018 by MMR
Mielle Organics, Pomegranate and Honey Skin Care Collection, Target Corp.
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NEW YORK — Mielle Organics has expanded its beauty brand with a new Pomegranate and Honey Skin Care Collection that is now available in Target Corp. stores nationwide. The Pomegranate and Honey Collection offers five skin care products: Revitalizing Face Serum, Hydrating Face Mask, Illuminating Face Lotion with SPF, 2-in-1 Face Scrub and Cleanser, and
July 23, 2018 by MMR
Rick Gomez, Target Corp., Target Run
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MINNEAPOLIS — Last summer Target Corp. introduced its “Target Run” campaign, which highlighted the affordable everyday essentials Target customers can pick up in “one stop, all done” shopping. The effectiveness of that campaign has been incredibly strong, according to executive vice president and chief marketing officer Rick Gomez. Now, Target has expanded its fulfillment options,
July 18, 2018 by MMR
East Village, new store, New York City, Target Corp.
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NEW YORK — Target Corp. opened a store in New York’s East Village neighborhood on Wednesday. The 26,000-square-foot outlet is the first of three stores Target plans to open in the area this year. The retailer is set to open a store in Manhattan’s Lower East Side neighborhood in August, and one in Selden, N.Y.
July 13, 2018 by MMR
Target Corp., Target.com
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MINNEAPOLIS — Target Corp. said it will host a one-day sale of its own on July 17, with dozens of deals on its Target.com web site. Billed as a “sale for everybody — no membership required,” the event will feature deals on a wide range of products, including furniture and home items, beauty and personal care,
May 23, 2018 by MMR
2018 first quarter, digital sales, Target Corp.
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MINNEAPOLIS — Target Corp. on Wednesday reported that its first quarter store traffic increased 3.7% and its digital sales increased 28% over the comparable prior year figures. Target said the store traffic increase was its strongest performance in 10 years, and noted that its 28% digital sales gain was on top of a 21% increase
May 15, 2018 by MMR
grooming department, Mark Tritton, Target Corp.
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MINNEAPOLIS — Target Corp. is giving its men’s grooming department a makeover, updating as many as 80 stores this year as the retailer broadens its product assortment and seeks to elevate the in-store experience. “Guys are more style savvy and selective than ever, and they spend a considerable amount of time researching products before they