Leaning in to Categories Where We Know That Greater Clarity and Certitude

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We don't have that crystal ball. I can't tell you where the economy is going to be in six months or 12 months, but i can tell you we're going to plan to win and grow. We'll continue to lean into food and beverage and household essentials in our beauty category. We'll probably be more cautious in some of the discretionary spaces, like apparel an home. No matter what happens from an economic standpoint, we know our consumer and our guest are going to celebrate seasons.

The fallout from the pandemic is proving to be as challenging for business leaders to navigate as the pandemic’s onset. Target’s CEO Brian Cornell had to make difficult decisions in the second quarter of this year to manage an unexpected surplus of goods and home technology. He shares his most recent learnings, as well as lessons for handling skepticism, the need for agility, and why mental wellness is key to a successful team.

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