| Target boosts store staffing while cutting 500 back-office roles Target is increasing investment in store staffing and training while cutting about 500 roles across distribution centers and regional offices, as the U.S. retailer seeks to fix customer experience issues and return to growth. The move is one of the first major changes under new chief executive Michael Fiddelke, who took over this month after four years of largely flat annual sales. The company said it will simplify store oversight by reducing the number of store districts and redirect savings into more hours and labor for frontline employees, alongside new guest experience training. Around 100 roles will be cut at the district level and about 400 across supply chain sites, though starting wages for store workers will remain unchanged. |
