US retailer Target has appointed Jeff England as executive vice president and chief global supply chain and logistics officer, effective May 31, 2026.

England will report to chief operating officer Lisa Roath in his new role.

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New Leadership to Drive Supply Chain Agenda

England is tasked with driving the company's supply chain agenda, focusing on improving operational speed, reliability, and precision.

“It is an honour to join Target and be part of such an iconic brand,” said England.

He previously served as chief supply chain officer at QXO, where he managed inventory availability, transportation costs, and operational performance.

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His background also includes serving as chief supply chain officer at Genuine Parts Company and spending nearly 20 years in various roles at Walmart.

“I am confident in the company's growth plan and priorities, and I am excited to get started with the team,” England added.

He succeeds Gretchen McCarthy, who will move into a strategic adviser role until August.

Leadership Transition Amid Financial Challenges

This leadership transition follows a broader boardroom and management restructuring initiated in February under chief executive Michael Fiddelke.

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“Elevating that guest experience is one of our top priorities, and Jeff's deep expertise across operations, engineering, technology and automation is exactly what will be required,” said Fiddelke.

The management changes coincide with a challenging financial environment for the retailer.

Target reported a 1.5% year-on-year decline in net sales to $30.45 billion for its fourth quarter ended January 31, 2026.

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For the full year 2025, net sales dropped 1.7% to $104.78 billion, while comparable sales fell 2.6% despite gains from new stores and non-merchandise revenue.