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Target Seeks New Marketing Chief in Leadership Shakeup
Retail // June 25, 2024

Target is seeking a new head of marketing amid a spate of leadership changes. The retail giant’s current chief marketing officer, Lisa Roath, has been named Target’s new chief merchandising officer for food, essentials and beauty, scheduled to take on that role early next year,...

Report: White House Meeting With Business Leaders to Discuss Economy
Economy // October 12, 2023

President Joe Biden will reportedly meet with a half dozen business leaders from various industries on Thursday (Oct. 12) to hear their perspectives on the economy and the labor market. Among the those participating in the meeting at the White House is Target CEO Brian Cornell, whose company has been...

As Target Closes Stores, H&M Looks to Tech to Stop Retail Theft 
Retail // October 02, 2023

The intersection of technology, social dynamics and economic factors has created an environment where theft — both individual and organized — has proliferated. And H&M is the most recent victim to grapple with the mounting challenges of widespread retail theft in the United States.  As...

Plaid Launches Tool for Cash Flow Underwriting
Loans // June 15, 2023

To make it easier for lenders to access real-time cash flow data, the FinTech Plaid has introduced a new hosted experience for its flagship product Plaid Link. The fully hosted, on-demand experience allows lenders to access consumer-permissioned cash flow data through Plaid during their underwriting...

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As Target Closes Stores, H&M Looks to Tech to Stop Retail Theft 

October 02, 2023
The intersection of technology, social dynamics and economic factors has created an environment where theft — both individual and organized — has proliferated. And H&M is the most recent victim to grapple with the mounting challenges of widespread retail theft in the United States.  As per reports, CEO Helena Helmersson announced that the fast fashion brand […]

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Target Tries to Shake Off ‘Pandemic Hangover’ as Sales Slump

June 30, 2024
After seeing revenues surge during the pandemic, Target has been facing tough times. A report Sunday (June 30) by the Financial Times (FT) examines the retailer’s recent struggles: sales have slipped in part to protests against its LGBTQ+ themed products, and affluent consumers have turned their attention to Walmart. It’s led some observers to wonder […]

Target Seeks New Marketing Chief in Leadership Shakeup

June 25, 2024
Target is seeking a new head of marketing amid a spate of leadership changes. The retail giant’s current chief marketing officer, Lisa Roath, has been named Target’s new chief merchandising...

Report: White House Meeting With Business Leaders to Discuss Economy

October 12, 2023
President Joe Biden will reportedly meet with a half dozen business leaders from various industries on Thursday (Oct. 12) to hear their perspectives on the economy and the labor market. Among the...

Plaid Launches Tool for Cash Flow Underwriting

June 15, 2023
To make it easier for lenders to access real-time cash flow data, the FinTech Plaid has introduced a new hosted experience for its flagship product Plaid Link. The fully hosted,...