Takeaways:

• Target has initiated a new enterprise acceleration office with the intention of enhancing decision-making speed to facilitate growth.
• The company's recent performance indicates a concerning trend, marked by a decline in net and comparable store sales for three consecutive quarters.
• The establishment of the acceleration office has been met with skepticism, particularly regarding the effectiveness of leadership in driving growth strategies.
• Critics express that the creation of the acceleration office is indicative of a larger failure in strategic planning by the current CEO and board.
• There exists a sentiment among Target employees that the initiatives are perceived as too little, too late in addressing ongoing challenges and declining morale.
• The podcast emphasizes the need for a more innovative approach that aligns with Target's original vision to rejuvenate the brand's market position.

Thanks to Alvarez & Marsal Consumer & Retail Group, Simbe, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, ClearDemand and Infios for making this episode possible. For the full episode, head here: https://youtu.be/Ujbv_kIGzUk

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