Roughly 150 Target merchandising employees who have been working remotely are being told to pack their bags for the Twin Cities or accept severance. Company leaders say the shift is meant to tighten collaboration and speed up decisions on what ends up on store shelves. The affected roles sit on two merchandising teams and will be expected to report regularly to Target’s Minneapolis headquarters. Target says it will offer relocation support for those who move and severance for those who do not, as it looks to sharpen product assortments and revive slipping sales.
What Target Told Staff
In a message to employees, Target cast the move as a push to reinforce merchandising decision-making through more in-person work and promised support through the transition, according to the Star Tribune. The paper reports that workers on two merchandising teams were given a straightforward choice: relocate to the Twin Cities or take a severance package. Company spokespeople also stressed that team leaders, not a single corporate edict, continue to set specific…..