Target Names New Supply-Chain Head Amid Yearslong Sales Slump

Target Corporation has appointed Jeff England as its new executive vice president and chief global supply chain and logistics officer as the retailer pursues an operational turnaround to address weak sales. The move is part of CEO Michael Fiddelke’s effort to tighten management and accelerate efficiency across operations.

England joins Target from building materials distributor QXO and previously spent nearly two decades at Walmart in senior supply-chain roles. Target’s announcement says England will start on May 31 and that current supply-chain chief Gretchen McCarthy will transition into a strategic adviser role through August, giving England time to onboard and align with ongoing initiatives.

Management has flagged inventory availability and same-day delivery scale-up among top priorities; the company earlier outlined roughly $6 billion in investments aimed at improving inventory, store experience and delivery speed. England’s mandate will focus on modernizing planning, distribution and automation to lift in-stock rates and operational precision.

The appointment follows recent steps such as opening a new receive center in Houston to expand upstream warehousing and bolster store inventories. For investors, the hire signals a concrete operational response to the sales slump and underscores a shift toward execution-heavy fixes rather than purely merchandising changes. Performance improvements in near-term inventory metrics will be closely watched.

Analysts say England’s background in large-scale retail operations and technology-enabled logistics gives Target a stronger chance to improve service levels, but broader demand trends and supply-chain volatility remain key risks. Market reaction will depend on measurable gains in stock availability and delivery times in upcoming quarters and on commentary in the company’s next earnings report.