Target EVP merchandising departs company
NEW YORK — Jose Barra, EVP merchandising at Target, is departing the Minnesota retailer for a new position, The Wall Street Journal reported Friday morning.
According to the report, Target is looking for a new chief merchandising officer, and is evaluating outside candidates. When that chief merchant comes on board, they will field a team including Anne Dament, SVP grocery; Christina Hennington, SVP health and beauty; and Scott Nygaard, SVP hardlines.
Barra was one of three merchandising deputies reporting directly to Kathee Tesija, former Target EVP chief merchandising and supply chain officer, who departed in June. Barra was promoted to EVP along with two other merchants last year shortly after Target CEO Brian Cornell took the helm.
According to an internal memo obtained by Drug Store News, the position of EVP essentials and hardlines will be eliminated and Dament will assume responsibilty for owned brands. Dament will pick up responsbility for household, paper and pets in October. She will direct Amanda Irish, VP owned brands, and Moyo Labode, VP household, paper and pets.