Target layoffs will remove about 500 positions in the United States, the retailer confirmed on February 11, 2026. CEO Michael Fiddelke ordered the cuts as Target restructures district offices and supply-chain operations to streamline management and strengthen store execution.
What changed as Target layoffs move forward
Target layoffs will cut roughly 100 jobs from district offices and about 400 roles from supply-chain sites. The company said store-level positions will not be affected.
Target is also consolidating the number of districts in its organisation. It expects this change will give store directors more authority in daily operations.
Target announces 500 layoffs during management restructuring
Target announces 500 layoffs as it simplifies its store field structure and adjusts leadership responsibilities. The company said the restructuring will allow more focus on execution inside stores.
Target also plans to invest more in in-store labour and guest-experience training, although it did not provide spending figures.
Leadership changes linked to Target layoffs strategy
The job cuts come alongside senior leadership changes. Fiddelke, appointed in August and officially taking over this month, said he wants to sharpen merchandising and strengthen digital capabilities.
Target confirmed that Chief Commercial Officer Rick Gomez will leave the company. Jill Sando, who led merchandising for apparel, accessories, and home, will retire.
Fiddelke named Lisa Roath as chief operating officer and appointed Cara Sylvester as chief merchandising officer. Both executives will assume their new roles on February 15.
Impact on operations and company outlook
Target said Gomez and Sando will remain briefly to support the transition. The company is also conducting an external search for a chief guest-experience and marketing officer.
Last month, Target added two new board members, signalling continued scrutiny of strategy and performance.
Target reaffirmed its guidance for sales and earnings for the current fourth quarter, showing the retailer remains focused on stabilising growth while restructuring continues.
