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3 & 4 October 2023
Virtual
After a challenging start to the year, Target will find three key forces pressing on its already-modest outlook: people demanding authenticity, brands fighting for priority at the shelf, and stakeholders mandating stronger growth and profitability.
Target has no small task ahead in balancing these three forces necessary for its success. Join our team to understand how your brand can help Target make strides toward achieving this balance while driving long-term growth.
You’ll walk away from this event with insights into:
what to expect
12:30-12:40 PM CT
Welcome and Introduction
12:40-1:10 PM CT
Target market: Macro challenges affecting Target
Doug Hermanson, Principal Economist
1:10-1:55 PM CT
Full circle: Target’s core strategy examined
Karen Kelso, Vice President, Retail Insights
1:55-2:10 PM CT
BREAK
2:10-2:40 PM CT
Digital round-up: Target’s latest omnichannel moves
Taylre Stumpf, Senior Analyst, Retail Insights
2:40-3:10 PM CT
Roundel: Growing along with Target’s retail media ambitions
Anna Brennan, Senior Analyst, Retail Insights
3:10-3:25 PM CT
Break
3:25-4:10 PM CT
Circling the wagons: Brand implications for loss prevention
David Marcotte, Senior Vice President, Global Retail & Technology
12:30-12:35 PM CT
Welcome and introduction
12:35-1:20 PM CT
The guest list: What’s most important to Target’s best shoppers
Mary Brett Whitfield, SVP, Head of Shopper Insights
1:20-2:10 PM CT
Grocery round-up: Target’s market position and competitive strategies
Karen Kelso, VP, Retail Insights
Taylre Stumpf, Senior Analyst, Retail Insights
Chris Miles, Senior Analyst, Retail Insights
2:10-2:30 PM CT
BREAK
2:30-3:00 PM CT
Growing with Target’s Food & Beverage business
Amy Spiridakis, VP, Strategy & Operations for Target Food & Beverage
3:00-3:30 PM CT
Target’s seasonal merchandise strategy evolution: What’s next?
Taylre Stumpf, Senior Analyst, Retail Insights
Karen Kelso, VP, Retail Insights
3:30-3:45 PM CT
Day 2 wrap-up
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