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Target stock tumbles again as customer backlash over its DEI rollback takes a bite out of sales

May 21, 2025 Target stock tumbles again as customer backlash over its DEI rollback takes a bite out of sales BY Sarah Bregel Sales at retail giant Target took a dive during the first three months of 2025 and executives have indicated that boycotts over its rollback on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) practices are at … Continue reading Target stock tumbles again as customer backlash over its DEI rollback takes a bite out of sales

Marketers could have saved Target and Southwest from themselves

Everything a company does impacts the brand. The C-suite would avoid many disasters by consulting the people who know the customers best. Constantine von Hoffman on May 2, 2025   Marketers understand something that no one else in business seems to get: Everything is marketing. Operating procedures, building appearance, personnel policies, etc., all shape how … Continue reading Marketers could have saved Target and Southwest from themselves

Chime Financial IPO: Digital banking service sets target stock price as Nasdaq listing date nears

June 02, 2025 Chime Financial IPO: Digital banking service sets target stock price as Nasdaq listing date nears BY Sam Becker Ding, ding, ding! Chime Financial is finally ready to go public. The 13-year-old digital banking services company has set a target valuation of $11.2 billion for its highly anticipated initial public offering (IPO), according to … Continue reading Chime Financial IPO: Digital banking service sets target stock price as Nasdaq listing date nears

One-third of SMBs are looking to new martech to target customers

Three-quarters of SMBs are adopting or considering new martech solutions over increasing concerns about engaging new and existing customers. Chris Wood on October 16, 2024   Small and midsize businesses are considering or adopting marketing technology to better engage with new and existing customers. Over a third — 35% — of SMBs are currently considering … Continue reading One-third of SMBs are looking to new martech to target customers

Why buyer groups matter in B2B demand gen and how to target them

Unlock the potential of B2B buyer groups by identifying, targeting and engaging stakeholders beyond the C-suite. Natalie Jackson on July 25, 2024   In B2B demand generation, buyer groups are more important than individual buyers. Traditionally, marketers focused on the buyer journey as if a single person handled research, evaluation and final selection. This approach … Continue reading Why buyer groups matter in B2B demand gen and how to target them

How Amazon, Walmart, and Target made ocean-shipping season peak early

July 19, 2024 How Amazon, Walmart, and Target made ocean-shipping season peak early Early back-to-school sales pushed peak ocean shipping season ahead by two months. BY Reuters Retailers Walmart, Target and Shein kicked off back-to-school sales early to stop Amazon.com’s Prime Day event from siphoning U.S. sales of backpacks and laptops, helping advance the peak ocean … Continue reading How Amazon, Walmart, and Target made ocean-shipping season peak early

Google is nowhere near its climate target. AI is partly to blame

July 02, 2024 Google is nowhere near its climate target. AI is partly to blame Google cited artificial intelligence and the demand it puts on data centers, which require massive amounts of electricity, for last year’s growth. BY Associated Press Three years ago, Google set an ambitious plan to address climate change by going “net zero,” … Continue reading Google is nowhere near its climate target. AI is partly to blame

How Target plans to bounce back with its private-label brands and price cuts

June 14, 2024 How Target plans to bounce back with its private-label brands and price cuts Target has more than 45 private labels, including Good & Gather and Favorite Day food brands, which generate more than $30 billion in sales each year. BY Reuters “Target is my backup option,” said Chloe Guss, a shopper at the … Continue reading How Target plans to bounce back with its private-label brands and price cuts

Will inflation meet the 2% target? The Fed needs more time to figure it out

May 13, 2024 Will inflation meet the 2% target? The Fed needs more time to figure it out Jerome Powell said that the Fed was not yet confident that inflation was returning to its 2% target. BY Associated Press The sharp interest rate hikes of the past two years will likely take longer than previously expected … Continue reading Will inflation meet the 2% target? The Fed needs more time to figure it out