Target Circle 360 Expands Same-Day Delivery - Retail Experts Debate if It's Genius or Disaster
Podcast: Omni Talk RetailPublished On: Fri May 23 2025
Description: Target's Bold Same-Day Delivery Gamble - Will It Pay Off? Target makes a major play in the membership wars by expanding Circle 360 to include same-day delivery from 100+ partner retailers. Our expert panel is split down the middle on this strategy. Key Moments: 0:00-0:45 - Target's announcement: same-day delivery expansion with no price markups 0:47-1:25 - Chris Disa defends the move as a consumer who already subscribes 1:26-2:30 - Anne questions the financial viability and subscriber conversion potential 2:31-4:00 - Michael's scathing critique: "should never have left the innovation room" 4:01-6:30 - Chris Walton piles on: Target's strategic confusion vs marketplace investment 6:31-7:50 - Chris Disa's counterargument: widening assortment for same-day needs 7:51-8:35 - Competitive comparison to DoorDash Plus restaurant delivery 8:36-10:00 - Michael reveals hidden operational pitfalls and store labor issues The debate reveals deep strategic questions about Target's direction and competitive positioning. This week's episode was brought to you with the help and support of the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Simbe, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and ClearDemand. #target #samedaydelivery #retailstrategy #TargetEarnings #walmartplus #targetnews #RetailOperations #retailnews For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/Qx2hUtMWmTY
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