Posted on 01/25/2015 7:54:14 PM PST by Lorianne
Target Corp. Chairman and CEO Brian Cornell said Thursday that the company was unable to find a realistic scenario in which the 133-store Target Canada would become profitable before at least 2021. It is Cornell's first major move since becoming CEO in August.
Cornell, who's been tasked with maintaining the retailer's momentum and reclaiming its image as a purveyor of cheap chic fashions and home decor, said it was a difficult decision "but it was the right decision for our company."
"We have determined that it is in the best interest of our business and our shareholders to exit the Canadian market and focus on driving growth and building further momentum in our U.S. business," he added.
Target Corp. currently has 17,600 employees at its 133 Canadian stores. It has 1,801 stores in the U.S.
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Anti-gun and pro-gay means no money for Target!
What the h*ll is that supposed to mean?
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