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Target Corporation Announces Layoffs Amid Leadership Changes

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EFFECTIVE DATE
Feb 18, 2026

What we know

Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA.

Based on news reporting.

Summary

Target Corporation has initiated layoffs as part of a leadership shakeup under its new CEO. The company has laid off approximately 2 employees in Minneapolis, Minnesota, as it faces backlash over its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies. This decision comes amid ongoing challenges for the retailer, reflecting a broader trend of restructuring within the company. The layoffs are part of a strategic move to realign the organization and address criticisms regarding its DEI initiatives.

LayoffTalk has tracked 24 layoff events at Target Corporation since December 2023, including 492 jobs documented in official WARN filings, with 20 additional events known from news reporting.

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Target CorporationTGT
Consumer Staples · 415,000 employees
24
EVENTS TRACKED
492
JOBS IN WARN FILINGS
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CREATED FEB 11, 2026LAST UPDATED AUG 12, 2026