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Target Names Ex-Walmart Executive as Supply Chain Chief in CEO's ...
Jeff England will replace Gretchen McCarthy as Target pushes a $6 billion plan to improve inventory, delivery times and sales growth.
- Target named former Walmart executive Jeff England as its new EVP and chief global supply chain and logistics officer on Tuesday; England will succeed Gretchen McCarthy, joining the retailer at the end of this month.
- CEO Michael Fiddelke is bolstering the management team to drive efficiency and restore sales growth amid persistent in-stock reliability challenges that have frustrated customers expecting products ready every time they shop.
- England brings nearly two decades of experience from Walmart and most recently served as chief supply chain officer at QXO, where he strengthened inventory availability; Fiddelke noted his expertise in operations and automation is exactly what Target needs.
- McCarthy will transition into a strategic advisor role through August following the appointment; Target recently opened a $265 million Receive Center in Houston last month to boost inventory holding capacity and network flexibility.
- The retailer reports quarterly results on Wednesday amid high inflation and supply chain volatility due to the Iran war, with investors scrutinizing consumer spending; Target has also reduced prices on about 3,000 products earlier this year.
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Target has hired QXO executive Jeff England as its new executive vice president and chief global supply chain and logistics officer, adding another notable leadership move involving a major wholesale distribution company executive. England The Minneapolis-based retailer announced May 19 that England will join the company effective May 31, reporting to Chief Operating Officer Lisa Roath. He succeeds Gretchen McCarthy, a longtime Target supply cha…
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