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Target Shifts Focus to 'Busy Families' in New Strategy

Retailer plans to invest $1 billion to improve product selection, customer service, and store experience.

Target Reports Another Quarter of Declining Sales, But Sees Improvement Ahead

The retailer struggles to regain footing as customers contend with higher prices, but offers solid annual profit outlook.

Target Posts Another Quarter of Slipping Sales, Offers Upbeat Annual Profit Outlook for 2026

Retailer struggles to regain footing amid high inflation, shopper boycotts, and operational challenges

Target earnings beat expectations as stock futures crater

Amid the broader market slide to start 2026, Target's modest results look more like a win than anything else

Target to Remove Synthetic Colors from Cereal Aisles by 2026

Retailer cites consumer demand for healthier options, especially for families with children.

Target Shakes Up Leadership to Boost Growth, Focus on Style and Design

Cara Sylvester named Chief Merchant as retailer aims to recapture its design-forward reputation

Pizza Luna Opens at Midtown Global Market in Minneapolis

New pizza vendor offers fresh ingredients and homemade-style pies to market visitors.

Weekly Cash Mobs Help Lake Street Businesses Recover from ICE Raids

Over 200 people descend on a different immigrant-owned restaurant each Wednesday to support the local community.

Target's New CEO Aims to Rebuild Trust After DEI Backlash

Michael Fiddelke plans to prioritize stores, digital, people, and community after pullback from diversity initiatives.

Target Shakes Up C-Suite in First Major Move Under New CEO

Rick Gomez and Jill Sando, long-time Target veterans, will depart as part of leadership changes.

Target CEO Reshuffles Leadership Team in First Major Move

Changes come shortly after Fiddelke took over as CEO, as retailer struggles with operations and public backlash

Target Shakes Up Leadership Team Under New CEO

Veteran executives depart as retailer aims to move with greater speed under Michael Fiddelke's leadership.

Target to Invest in Stores, Cut 500 Jobs as New CEO Takes Over

Retailer aims to streamline operations and improve customer experience under new leadership.

Target Invests in Store Staffing, Cuts 500 Other Roles

Retailer aims to improve customer experience with more in-store employees and training