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Target Cuts 500 Non-Store Jobs to Reinvest in Staffing as New CEO Overhauls Field Structure

The retailer says savings from the reorganization will fund added store hours plus guest-experience training to fix service complaints.

Overview

  • About 100 district-level roles and roughly 400 supply-chain positions are being eliminated as Target consolidates store districts and streamlines operations.
  • Store-level jobs are not affected, though some regional offices will close, and affected employees have been notified with transition support offered.
  • Starting pay for store workers remains unchanged at $15 to $24 per hour depending on location, according to the company.
  • Michael Fiddelke named Cara Sylvester chief merchandising officer and Lisa Roath chief operating officer, with Rick Gomez departing and Jill Sando retiring effective Feb. 15.
  • Target reiterated expectations to meet prior fourth-quarter guidance and plans to detail the turnaround at its March 3 earnings and investor event.