Target Names Tritton Chief Merchandising Officer

Target has named Mark Tritton evp/chief merchandising officer. In this role, he will oversee enterprise buying, product design and development, sourcing, visual merchandising strategy, and merchandising transformation and operations for the retailer.

In addition, Target said that Jason Goldberger will assume the newly created role of chief digital officer and president, Target.com. Both Tritton and Goldberger will report to Target’s chairman and chief executive officer, Brian Cornell, as members of the retailer’s leadership team, effective June 5.

“Over the past year, we’ve undergone an exhaustive search for a chief merchant, and I’m confident that Mark’s experience and passion make him the right fit for Target’s business and our team,” said Cornell. “He’s a bold, decisive leader, and he’ll play a critical role in guiding Target’s merchandising authority across all channels, ensuring we meet the ever-evolving wants and needs of our guests.”

Tritton joins Target from Nordstrom, where he was evp/president of Nordstrom Product Group, overseeing the merchandising, design, manufacturing, marketing and omnichannel distribution of more than 50 private label brands across Nordstrom’s full-price and off-price retail portfolio. During his tenure with the company, he led his team to double its private label business, created distinct brand assets and helped establish Nordstrom's integrated approach to stores and digital merchandising. Prior to that, Tritton held leadership positions at Timberland and Nike, where he helped build both brands and expand them across global regions and channels in product and retail functions.

Goldberger, in his new role, will be responsible for enhancing Target’s digital experiences and developing new digital capabilities. He joined Target in 2013 and was named president, Target.com and mobile in 2014. Prior to his role at Target, Goldberger held leadership positions with online retailers, including Gilt Groupe, Hayneedle.com and Amazon.