The companies on the Global 500 employ 70.2 million people, and their revenue represents more than one-third of the world’s GDP.

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With a combined revenue of $21 trillion and $2.1 trillion in profits, the 2026 Fortune 500 is the definitive list of America's largest companies.

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The 300 companies on this year’s list brought in over $12.5 trillion in revenue for the latest 12 months, with the median revenue figure at $24 billion.

America's Most Innovative Companies

This year's 100 Best Companies to Work For are rebuilding the social contract at work so people feel supported, trusted, and future-ready as they undergo that transition.

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Employees say:"I believe Target is a great place to work because the management genuinely values employee input and encourages us to share ideas for improving the store. I’ve seen firsthand how suggestions are taken seriously, leading to initiatives like improved scheduling flexibility and enhanced training programs. This supportive environment, combined with competitive benefits, makes me feel truly valued and motivated to excel every day."

Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For

See which workplaces made this year's list.

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The corporations on our annual list of the world's 500 largest companies combined to generate $41.7 trillion in revenue over the past year.

Almost $20 trillion in revenue—and a record-breaking $1.87 trillion in profits. Introducing the 2025 Fortune 500, the definitive list of the biggest companies in America.

The top companies on our list have one thing in common: Staff largely trust leadership to see them as well-rounded people and reward them for a job well done.

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Employees say: "The sense of connection this company has with its employees is truly unique. The level of care that Target shows through benefits offerings, community involvement, and developmental investment is unparalleled in the industry."

The 300 companies on this year’s list brought in over $12.6 trillion in revenue for the latest 12 months, with the median revenue figure at $22 billion.

Leaders in all industries rely more than ever on Big Tech—and appreciate the giants that deliver, at scale, without drama.

World's Most Admired Companies

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Employees say:"I love the culture of Target. Always have. I worked for Target 25 years ago as a TL then came back as an ETL. I always took the culture and values I learned at Target to other places I worked. As an ETL I work a lot of hours and a lot of work is expected but never have I wavered on feeling proud to work for this company. I enjoy coming to work, seeing my co-workers and most days, feel accomplished in the work that I complete. Thank you for allowing me to have a career that has provided me so much joy!"

The corporations on our annual list posted aggregate revenues of $41 trillion for the second year in a row.

Industries included in the sector are automotive retail, general merchandisers, internet retail, and specialty retail.

Fortune Sector Leaders: Retailing

The Fortune 500, in its 70th year in 2024, ranks the biggest U.S. companies by revenue.

Creating a more empathetic workplace looks like staying loyal to workers, emphasizing D&I initiatives, and paying well.

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Down 39 spots from last year’s list, retail behemoth Target weathered nine store closures in September due to “<a href="https://www.axios.com/2023/09/26/target-stores-closing-list-2023-theft-crime">theft and organized retail crime</a>,” which came a few months after it pulled Pride merch from its shelves following conservative customer backlash, which the company said <a href="https://www.npr.org/2023/08/16/1194176045/target-sales-lgbtq-pride-bud-light">impacted sales</a>. At the same time, Target expanded its Target Forward strategy to offer benefits and career growth opportunities, physical and mental health support, and family support. It also expanded access to health benefits for hourly paid employees working 25 hours per week, with 20% more employees becoming eligible for the benefits. Target also told Fortune that CEO <a href="https://www.google.com/search?sca_esv=dea8dac3f91dbfe3&amp;rlz=1C5GCCM_en&amp;sxsrf=ACQVn09I5zSQpBwdjS7I4tVhL87Vj3cu8g:1709732397695&amp;q=Brian+Cornell&amp;stick=H4sIAAAAAAAAAONgVuLSz9U3MC4vL8ozesRoyi3w8sc9YSmdSWtOXmNU4-IKzsgvd80rySypFJLgYoOy-KR4uJC08Sxi5XUqykzMU3DOL8pLzckBAPS_UdhWAAAA&amp;sa=X&amp;ved=2ahUKEwiVx-bB4d-EAxVSrYkEHRqeCjkQzIcDKAB6BAgfEAE">Brian Cornell</a> frequently travels to stores and supply-chain facilities unannounced to familiarize himself with employees’ work. He meets with summer interns and hosts monthly meets with officers, which have hundreds of employees in attendance. &nbsp;The company continues to invest in increasing employee wages. In 2017, the retailer announced a path to raise its starting wage to $15 an hour, and it reached the goal in 2020. In 2022, the company set starting wages with a range of $15 to $24 an hour for hourly employees, depending on the market. &nbsp;Target’s Dream to Be program gives part- and full-time employees in the U.S. access to tuition-free bachelors’ and associate degrees and certificates from 250 programs across 40 schools. The program also provides up to $10,000 per year for master’s degrees available within its catalog. Among enrollees, turnover is 70% lower, and promotions are three times higher.

The 200 companies on this list are transforming industries from the inside out.

The 26th edition of the list shows how much esteem Big Tech giants command among other business leaders.

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The 25th Fortune World’s Most Admired Companies list suggests that tech giants’ peers respect them as much as ever.

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Building a culture of trust and transparency is essential to help everyone thrive, especially in rocky economic times.

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As one of the world’s leading retailers, Target is committed to changing the world, starting with its employees. 
<ul> 
 	<li>Target sets aggressive goals for investing in diverse employees and suppliers. Between 2019 and 2021, they met or exceeded their goals, including increasing promotions of people of color by 62% and spending $1.78 billion with diverse suppliers.</li> 
 	<li>The Target Forward commitment prioritizes sustainable brands, eliminating waste, and boosting opportunity and equity.</li> 
 	<li>The company recently launched a debt-free education assistance program, offering financial aid for full-time and part-time team members at stores, supply chain facilities, and headquarter locations who are seeking degrees.</li> 
 	<li>Target <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2022/06/28/target-will-cover-employees-travel-to-other-states-for-abortion.html">covers travel costs for employees seeking abortions</a> in another state.</li> 
 	<li>“I think it is unique that Target invites people to bring their authentic self to the workplace. I assist with the hiring process, so I have often gotten the questions like, ‘I have piercings (or tattoos or hot-pink hair),’ and I am happy to say that you don’t have to cover that up,” noted one employee. “And in more recent years, I can proudly tell people who are trans or nonbinary that they can be known and accepted by their preferred name and pronouns.”</li> 
</ul>

The corporations on our annual list of the world’s largest companies delivered a record $41 trillion in aggregate revenues.

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The 300 companies on this list are transforming industries from the inside out.

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Employees say: 
 
"I really feel that the current leadership has made strong effort to bring out the best aspects of our culture and build on them to reinforce their importance. I have been here almost 16 years, and the friends I work with are the main reason I have stayed so long. How Target managed through the pandemic and shifted our working style to protect the team then and transition us to the hybrid model was a very clear demonstration of our culture."

The Fortune 500, in its 69th year in 2023, ranks the biggest U.S. companies by revenue.

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The retailer and grocer is the fifth-largest employer among Fortune 500 companies. While it operates nearly 2,000 U.S. stores, about 18% of its sales now originate online. 
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 	<li>As consumers pulled back on discretionary spending in 2022, Target found itself with an inventory surplus that pushed it to slash prices. Partly as a result, profits fell 60% from fiscal year 2021, to $2.8 billion.</li> 
 	<li>After the U.S. Supreme Court’s June 2022 decision overturning Roe v. Wade, Target was among the companies declaring they would pay for employees to travel out of state to access abortion services if necessary. That announcement drew blowback from conservatives. On another culture-war front, Target’s decision in May 2023 to move Pride-themed merchandise to less prominent positions in some stores, in response to threats and angry reactions from customers, was sharply criticized by LGBTQ+ rights activists.</li> 
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Just as it dominates our economy, Big Tech now dominates Fortune’s annual ranking of corporate reputation.

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When it comes to supporting employees, flexibility, diversity, and a few extra paid days off go a long way.

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Throughout the pandemic, Target rolled out new benefits and programs to help its frontline workers, including awarding $200 bonuses to hourly full- and part-time store employees in July 2021. The retailer is continuing its commitment to strong teams and a supportive workplace by bolstering its minimum wage and health care benefits. In February, Target expanded its starting wage range by $9 per hour in an initiative that will roll out regionally throughout 2022. Depending on the location and position, Target will now pay a starting rate between $15 and $24 per hour. And beginning in April, Target store employees who work an average minimum of 25 hours a week will have the option to enroll in the company’s health insurance plan—an expansion that makes 20% of the retailer’s workforce newly eligible for comprehensive health care benefits.

Aggregate sales hit $37.8 trillion last year—an increase of 19%, the highest annual growth rate in the list’s history.

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Employees say: 
 
“Having been a Target Team Member for a long time, there is no place else I would rather work at. This is my second family and we have been through everything together. The people are what keep me here! Just the different walks of life, personalities and cultures are what make it special.”

This year’s Fortune 500 marks the 68th running of the list.

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The internet’s favorite department store chain continued to thrive in 2021, as profit increased by 59% and revenue by 13.3% compared to the year before and shoppers’ behavior settled into a new normal. Drawing in customers has presented less of a problem for Target than recruiting and retaining employees in a tight labor market. Investing $300 million in initiatives to expand pay and benefits, Target announced in August 2021 that it would offer to pay college tuition and associated expenses for more than 340,000 full- and part-time employees. And in March 2022 the chain said that it would raise its minimum wage (depending on the role) from $15 an hour to as much $24 hourly.

After a year in which humanity leaned more heavily than ever on tech giants, see which companies topped Fortune's ranking of corporate reputation.

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Our 2021 list of the 100 best companies to work for, as ranked by their employees. See which companies made the list.

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Target was one of the pandemic’s big retail winners, with 2020 revenue rising 20%. But the company understood it could not have reached that sales level without its employees, and was among the first to provide a $2 an hour pay increase in the hectic first months of the pandemic. The discount retailer also accelerated its minimum wage increase to $15, putting some rivals, notably Walmart and Kroger, on the defensive. And acknowledging the physical and mental health risks to its workers, Target allowed employees 65 and older or pregnant additional fully paid leave.

Total revenue for the world’s biggest companies fell 4.8% to $31.7 trillion this year—the first decline in half a decade.

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After years of multibillion-dollar investments, Target emerged as a major e-commerce player during the pandemic. The company tripled its online business, and overall sales were up 20% last year. Its store brands, 10 of which are now billion-dollar labels, continued to catch on with shoppers even as Target made deeper inroads as a grocer. To maintain this momentum, Target plans to spend $4 billion annually in the next few years, opening more stores in city centers, remodeling hundreds a year, and expanding its e-commerce infrastructure.

These companies foster supportive cultures, where employees find opportunities for growth with help from their colleagues.

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Employees say: 
 
“Target takes care of its people and thrives when faced with uncertainty. With everything our country faced last year, Target offered incentives and took care of their employees.”

Best Large Workplaces in New York

See which retailers made this year's list.

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Employees say: 
 
“What I find unique about working at Target is that they truly give equal opportunity and don't base any decisions on your race or gender or just the way you look. All different types of people are given a chance to work here and be part of a team.”

The companies on this year's list make a conscious effort to be supportive, inclusive workplaces.

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Employees say: 
 
“You are given the confidence each and every day to truly be who you want to be here. Being confident as an individual makes a confident employee and that is really shown here.”

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This year’s Fortune 500 marks the 67th running of the list.

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For an astounding 13th straight year, Apple claims the top spot in Fortune’s annual ranking of corporate reputation, based on a survey of almost 3,800 executives, directors, and analysts.

This year's Fortune Global 500 generated $33.3 trillion in revenues and $2.1 trillion in profits.

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Target made a big bet on renewing its own brands, remodeling stores, and overhauling its e-commerce efforts. It has paid off handsomely. The discount chain emerged as one of the big winners during the novel coronavirus pandemic thanks to its improved grocery offerings and newfound online prowess. Target’s apparel and home goods brands, many of which are quite new, have stolen market share from weakened department stores. As shoppers begin to return to non-essential items, that land grab is likely to continue, shielding Target to some extent from any prolonged downturn in consumer spending.

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Employees say: 
 
"They focus on self-improvement in areas you are interested in, and give opportunities to explore those interests within the company. I feel extremely supported when I want to learn more about a subject."

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Employees say: 
 
“Target understands that team members have home lives, personal passions and ambitions. Target respects these human aspects of its employees and offers the flexibility to pursue a balance between work and life that is energizing and fulfilling.”

This year's Fortune 500 marks the 66th running of the list.

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Target has made a big bet on renewing its own brands—remodeling stores and overhauling its e-commerce efforts. And it has paid off in a big way. The discount chain has emerged as one of the big winners during the pandemic, thanks to its improved grocery offerings and newfound online prowess. Target’s apparel and home goods brands, many of which are quite new, have taken market share away from weakened department stores. And as shoppers begin to return to non-essential items, that land grab is likely to continue, shielding Target to some extent from any prolonged downturn in consumer spending.

We surveyed tens of thousands of young employees to create this list of millennials’ favorite workplaces.

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Employees say: 
 
"Amazing teams that are very engaged. Set up for success in terms of resources. Responsibility and decision rights pushed down which empowers all levels. Great learning and development opportunities and team-building events. Endless opportunity here." 
 
Read more: <a href="https://fortune.com/2020/08/06/target-best-workplaces-millennials-company-culture-melissa-kremer/?mmmmmbmb">How Target creates a great workplace for millennials</a> 
 
 
 
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Here are the World's Most Admired Companies for 2019 as ranked in their industries. See who made the list.

This year's Fortune Global 500 generated $27.7 trillion in revenues and $1.5 trillion in profits.

This year's Fortune 500 marks the 65th running of the list.

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This year's Fortune 500 marks the 64th running of the list.

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This year's Fortune 500 marks the 63rd running of the list.

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This year's Fortune Global 500 generated $27.6 trillion in revenues and $1.5 trillion in profits.

This year's Fortune 500 marks the 62nd running of the list.

Business insiders have spoken: Asked which companies they most admire, more than 4,100 executives, directors, and analysts chose these top 50 All-Stars.

The world's 500 largest companies generated $31.2 trillion in revenues and $1.7 trillion in profits in 2014. Together, this year's Fortune Global 500 employ 65 million people worldwide and are represented by 36 countries.

This year's Fortune 500 marks the 61st running of the list. Wal-Mart claims the top spot again. See who made the list.

Global business is back. After limping through a worldwide financial crisis and economic slowdown, the 500 largest companies ranked by revenues shattered all sorts of performance records in 2013: They racked up combined revenues of $31.1 trillion, up 2.5% from 2012, and profits soared 27% to nearly $2 trillion. China’s 95 companies (up from 89 last year) posted $5.8 trillion in revenues. The U.S. has four fewer companies on the list than last year but remains (for now) the country leader, with 128 corporations on the list—including No. 1 Wal-Mart Stores—reporting $8.6 trillion in revenues. 

Wal-Mart stayed on top as its sales crept closer to half-a-trillion dollars. Apple moved into the top five. And UnitedHealth Group continued its steady climb. 

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Target is a mass-market retail chain with more than 2,000 stores in the U.S. as of 2026. Beauty and household items make up nearly a third of Target’s sales, followed by groceries and home furnishings. Most of Target’s sales occur in its stores, with about 20% originating online. About a third of its sales come from Target-owned brands. It also partners with Starbucks and CVS, which operate outlets in Target stores. The company’s origins trace back to 1902 and the beginnings of what became the Dayton-Hudson department store company. The first Target opened in 1962.

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Ladies and gentlemen, thank you for standing by. Welcome to the Target Corporation first quarter earnings release conference call. During the presentation, all participants will be in a listen-only mode. Afterwards, we will invite you to participate in a question-and-answer session. At the close of prepared remarks, we will open the queue for the Q&A session. At that time, if you have a question, you will need to press star one on your telephone. As a reminder, this conference is being recorded Wednesday, May 20th, 2026. I would now like to turn the conference over to Mr. John Hulbert, Vice President, Investor Relations. Please go ahead, sir.

Good morning, everyone, and thank you for joining us on our first quarter 2026 earnings conference call. On the line with me today are Michael Fiddelke, Chief Executive Officer, Cara Sylvester, Chief Merchandising Officer, Lisa Roath, Chief Operating Officer, and Jim Lee, Chief Financial Officer. In a few moments, Michael, Cara, Lisa, and Jim will provide their insights on our first quarter performance and outlook for the rest of the year. Following their remarks, we'll open the phone lines for a question-and-answer session. This morning, we're joined on this conference call by investors and others who will be listening to our comments via webcast. Following the call, Jim and I will be available to answer your follow-up questions.

Finally, as a reminder, any forward-looking statements that we make this morning are subject to risks and uncertainties, including those described in this morning's earnings press release and in our most recently filed 10-K. In these remarks, we refer to non-GAAP financial measures, including adjusted earnings per share, adjusted operating income, and adjusted SG&A expenses. Reconciliations of all non-GAAP numbers to the most directly comparable GAAP number are included in this morning's press release, which is posted on our investor relations website. That, I'll turn it over to Michael to kick things off. Michael?

Thanks, John, and good morning, everyone. Just a few months ago, we shared our refreshed strategy and vision for Target at our financial community meeting here in Minneapolis. We outlined the priorities driving every decision we make, all in service of returning to sustainable growth, because as I've said many times before, that's the only winning path in retail. For Target, that means leading with merchandising authority, elevating the guest experience, accelerating technology, and strengthening our team and communities. Delivering on our aspiration to be the most delightful shopping experience in retail means executing this strategy clearly and consistently. To bring this strategy to life, I'm excited to be joined by and to introduce some incredible leaders to new roles at this critical juncture for Target.

I want to take a moment to welcome both Cara Sylvester, our Chief Merchandising Officer, and Lisa Roath, our Chief Operating Officer, to their first quarterly earnings call. With nearly four decades of retail leadership between them, and based on my experience in working closely with both Cara and Lisa for many of those years, I'm confident in the expertise and leadership they'll bring at a pivotal moment for Target. Cara's led teams across digital, marketing, media, and loyalty, and spent the bulk of her career in merchandising. As our sole Chief Merchandising Officer, she's bringing focus and a bias for action to strengthen the way we operate while aligning the team at the critical intersection of merchandising and experience. Lisa has led many functions across the organization, from marketing to merchandising and most recently, our food business that spans merchandising and end-to-end operations.

With this breadth of experience, she is driving clarity while connecting across business functions in support of our strategy. In a few minutes, Lisa will be sharing more about new leadership in her organization as well, where we've welcomed Jeff England to Team Target, serving as our Chief Global Supply Chain and Logistics Officer. I'm excited for you to hear from both Cara and Lisa today. Today, we're reporting first quarter results that are stronger than expected, early proof points that give us confidence we're on the right path. To be clear, a single good quarter has never been our goal. Our goal is consistent long-term growth. While we're very encouraged by our Q1 results, what you'll hear from me and the team today is our focus on continuing the work to reach our full potential as a company.

That said, we know that long-term results are built one quarter at a time. Let's spend a minute unpacking our first quarter results and how they inform our thinking for the balance of the year. First quarter net sales grew by 6.7%, reflecting a 5.6% increase in comparable sales. We're encouraged that this top-line growth was broad-based, with growth across both stores and digital channels led by traffic, net sales increases in all six of our core merchandise categories, broad-based strength across guest demographics and cohorts, and momentum around both key seasonal events and everyday moments. Despite this early progress, we know our work is just beginning, as we were lapping softer results in Q1 of 2025.

While we're pleased that this year's Q1 net sales were also 3.7% higher than in Q1 of 2024, that's well below the level of two-year growth we aspire to deliver over time. In categories like Fun 101, Beauty, and Food and Beverage, we're seeing mid-single digit compound growth on a two-year basis, while sales in Home and Apparel were still below 2024. This is further evidence that while we're building momentum, we're also not yet where we aspire to be over time. We're focused on executing our plans and are encouraged by early guest response. As we look ahead, we also acknowledge that the broader operating environment remains uncertain.

You'll hear more detail from Cara, Lisa, and Jim shortly on how we're managing through these considerations while continuing to make progress against our goals. The punchline is, we're planning for the balance of the year clear-eyed on what is needed to execute our plans to continue to make progress against our strategy. Before I hand the call over to Cara, I want to stress a few points. First, we're writing a new chapter for Target, defined by disciplined choices and a clear articulation of our unique role in retail. On this front, we see encouraging early signs that our plans are resonating with our guests. Second, we will not confuse this progress with potential. Our focus is on delivering consistent growth, not just in 2026, but for decades to come.

That means continuing to invest in our business, our team, and the communities in which we operate, so we can deliver growth in 2027 and beyond. Third, while we have momentum, we're also being cautious about the near-term operating environment. With consumers weighing multiple headwinds and tailwinds, and recent dips in consumer sentiment, we continue to place a premium on flexibility, not wanting to swing too hard too quickly, despite the early signs of momentum we're seeing. As we've shared before, we like our business model when we're needing to chase inventory in the face of stronger than planned sales, much more than when we find ourselves needing to cancel purchase orders or mark down excess inventory. Finally, this team is hungry.

With a renewed focus on what is possible and a team of more than 400,000 strong that's solidly aligned behind our priorities, we're confident in our ability to deliver on our strategy and business plans both this year and over time. With that, I'll pass things over to Cara, who will share a bit more color on our Q1 performance and all that is ahead.

Thanks, Michael. I'm excited to be joining the call today, not just to share insights on our Q1 performance, but to outline how we're evolving our merchandising plans in support of improved relevance, differentiation, and growth. Before I jump in, I want to thank the Target team. The progress that we're seeing, while still early, is a direct result of the focus, resilience, and care our teams are exhibiting every day. There's a lot more work ahead of us, and I'm grateful for how the team is leaning in. Thank you, team. While I'm only a few months into my role as Chief Merchandising Officer, I'm focused on driving greater clarity across my teams on how we need to work differently. First, merchandising has to lead, not follow, what others are doing, with a clear point of view on where we win, where we invest, and where we simplify.

Second, strategy only matters if there's strong execution behind it. It's not enough to have the right assortment. We have to bring it to life consistently across stores and digital with product reliability our guests can trust. Third, we must work faster and be bolder. To do so, we've introduced clearer merchandising standards, strengthened accountability within our teams, and are simplifying how work gets done. This framework is designed to help us deliver on the strategy we shared at our financial community meeting, centered on serving busy families, guests who are managing a lot and are highly choiceful about where they spend their valuable time and money. We already have disproportionate wallet share from this consumer segment, but there's an opportunity to deepen that relationship further.

While maintaining a strong core assortment across our categories, we're intentionally leaning in more aggressively behind a set of prioritized assortments and guest needs, areas where we can lead the market by being bold, distinctive, and affordable. These focus areas represent about half of our sales today and are expected to drive roughly 3/4 of our growth going forward. They include building a leading beauty destination, expanding our role in health and wellness, being food forward, celebrating baby and kids, leading in women's style, inspiring the love of home, and building culture-driven categories, including toys and entertainment. I'd like to spend a minute or two on some early proof points evidencing this strategy is resonating with our guests. Starting with baby and kids, where we have an enormous opportunity to build long-term loyalty with busy families.

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