by Mike Duff | Feb 17, 2026 | Retail Articles
Retail foot traffic tracker Placer.ai has released a study looking at the prospects faced by new leaders taking the reins at Walmart and Target, John Furner and Michael Fiddelke, respectively, as the companies’ fourth-quarter results announcements approach. Walmart’s...
by Mike Duff | Feb 12, 2026 | Retail Articles
As retailers explore how best to engage consumers through AI and third-party platforms, Target Corp. has announced it will serve as an early tester of contextual advertising on ChatGPT. Williams-Sonoma recently announced a similar test. Traffic from ChatGPT to Target...
by Mike Duff | Feb 10, 2026 | Retail Articles
Target Corp. has appointed Cara Sylvester chief merchandising officer and Lisa Roath COO while announcing the departure of Rick Gomez, chief commercial officer, and the retirement of Jill Sando, chief merchandising officer for apparel and accessories, home and the...
by Mike Duff | Feb 3, 2026 | Retail Articles
Target will open seven new stores in March as it pivots back toward larger-format locations under newly installed CEO Michael Fiddelke. On February 2, as he took up the operation’s reins, Target’s new CEO, Michael Fiddelke, issued a statement to the company’s...
by Mike Duff | Jan 21, 2026 | Retail Articles
Target is expanding its use of third-party AI through a new deal with Google, adding more ways for consumers to shop. With the move, Target shoppers will soon be able to browse product listings and buy directly from Target on Google Gemini as well as through the main...
