Business Communication Final Project Paper - Target

PROJECT: BOSTOM
BACK OF STORE TOP OF MIND
PREPARED FOR:
TARGET CASE JUDGES
APRIL 26, 2010
CLIENT
April 22, 2010
Free Consulting Inc.

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Free Consulting, Inc.
321 Nineteenth Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55455
April 26, 2010
Target Case Judges
1000 Nicollet Boulevard
Dear Target Merchandising Executives:
Thank you so much for the opportunity to work with Target Corporation to redefine your men's
department. We feel that our recommendations will allow the Target Men's department reach
the standards of the rest of the store.
Our research and observations have revealed that the men's department has the opportunity
to improve and grow. The plan we created has three phases, to update standards, rearrange
layouts, and introduce new lines to better serve the Target guest. The investment into the
men's department will lead to more traffic and increased revenue.
We are excited to meet with you and present our findings and recommendations because we
strongly believe they are ideas that will allow you to serve your guest and have them continue
to Expect More and Pay Less. Thank you for the opportunity to let us offer our services. If you
have any questions, please contact us at (612) 439-2873 or at free@freeconsultinginc.com.
Sincerely,
Free Consulting, Inc.
April 26, 2010

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Executive Summary........................................5
Project BOSTOM to bring the Back of Store to the Top of Mind
Introduction ...................................................6
Project BOSTOM to Serve the Target Guest
Standards.......................................................7
Target must maintain apparel presentation standards to meet guest expectations .................7
Empower team members to maintain apparel presentation standards ...................................7
Dynamic Layout..............................................8
Increase Men’s Department traffic by rearranging the layout .................................................8
Different categories of Men’s Apparel will be organized in a logical way .................................8
Shelving unit organization will change from grids to clusters ..................................................9
Shelving units made of different materials will allow greater distinction between concepts ....9
Concepts should have their own identity yet form a cohesive whole ......................................9
Each section will have a unique concept depending on the prototypical guest....................... 10
Groupings located within concepts will drive UPT (units per transaction).............................. 11
Some coordinating shoes and accessories will be added to appropriate concepts.................. 11
Signage......................................................... 12
Signage with the outfit’s price point will be used to suggest outfit combinations................... 12
Better standards, layout, concepting and grouping will lead to greater profits ...................... 12
Lifestyle Lines............................................... 13
Lifestyle Trend Tees and Liftestyle Activewear ..................................................................... 13
Lifestyle Trend Tees must accurately represent trends to increase department frequency .... 13
Lifestyle Activewear will enhance profitability and Target‘s rapport within the community .. 14
Matador Concept ......................................... 15
A New Brand for the Trendy Young Man .............................................................................. 15
“Kids Are Getting Older Younger”......................................................................................... 16
Matador Will Make a Strong, Not Overbearing Statement in Target’s Men’s Department...... 16
Matador Will Be Trendy like Go International but Internally-owned like Merona ................. 16
Matador’s Logo and Brand Presence Will Have a Fierce and Masculine Appeal...................... 17
The Advertising and PR Campaign Needs to Resonate with Adolescent Boys...............................17
The In-store Signage and Logo Need to Convey the Brand Image.................................................17
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Launch..........................................................18
Kick-off Project BOSTOM by starting with apparel presentation standards ............................18
Initiate a pilot layout launch to allow for improvements before launching nationwide ..........18
Quarter 3 financial and survey reviews will affirm layout’s success for nationwide launch .....18
Pilot launch for Lifestyle Trend Tees will run parallel to pilot launch of new layout ................19
Matador will consist of product developments and launches ...............................................19
Feasibility/Challenges...................................20
Feasibility of our recommendations affirm pragmatism ........................................................20
Addressing challenges will strengthen Project BOSTOM’s implementation ............................20
Cost-Benefit Analysis....................................21
Layout change costs are limited to organizational equipment and training expenses .............21
Lifestyle Trend Tee costs consist of community-based contracts............................................21
Matador will comprise the highest costs, from development to supply chain ........................21
Layout change benefits include increased frequency, reliability, and team value ...................21
Lifestyle Trend Tees will increase frequency and reliability....................................................21
Matador will increase value, differentiation, frequency, and reliability .................................21
Conclusion....................................................22
Project BOSTOM will increase men’s apparel revenue
Sources Cited................................................23
Appendix I....................................................24
Table of Figures
Figure 1: Lacking Standards.........................................................................................................................................7
Figure 2: Layout Proposal..............................................................................................................................................8
Figure 3: Styles of wood .................................................................................................................................................9
Figure 4: Concepting Signage....................................................................................................................................12
Figure 5: Graphic Tees..................................................................................................................................................13
Figure 6: Women and their Shopping Habits.....................................................................................................15
Figure 7: Matador Signage Logo..............................................................................................................................17
Figure 8: Matador Polo Logo.....................................................................................................................................17
Figure 9: Launch Cities.................................................................................................................................................18
Figure 10: Launch Schedule .......................................................................................................................................19
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Project BOSTOM to bring the Back of Store to the Top of Mind
In the past couple of years Target has made significant improvements to Women’s Apparel. Now, the
traditional Target guest is well dressed, but the men in her life are not. Target must direct its focus to Men’s
Apparel in order to remain competitive, as well as increase department traffic and sales. Free Consulting, Inc.
has constructed three complementary recommendations to help Target achieve these objectives.
Target is not fulfilling on its Expect More, Pay Less promise. There is little reliability when it comes to the
men's department. A greater attention to merchandising standards through team empowerment and a
innovative layout reorganization will allow the Target guest to more easily find exactly what they are looking
for. Plus, grouping items and new marketing signage will help the guest find a few items they did not come in
for driving higher sales and greater profitability.
We believe that Target has a unique opportunity to drive traffic and increase profitability within Men’s Apparel
by shifting the rather negative consumer perceptions of the department by introducing the internally-owned,
fit-focused brand, Matador that will finally enable the guest to shop for her adolescent son. The brand will be
targeted at teenage boys ranging in age from 12-17 and offer apparel items such as trendy denim, polos and
blazers that exude masculinity and maturity without being over-branded. The brand is distinct from Converse
and Mossimo due to its youthfulness and focus on a wide range of fits.
Lifestyle Trend Tees and Lifestyle Activewear must be improved because current offerings are not what the
guest desires. Cross-promoting apparel with popular culture trends such as current movie titles, bands and A-
title video games will increase traffic in both areas. Implementing a mass-customization strategy for local
school district apparel in addition to a 1% donation of earned proceeds will not only improve Target’s rapport
within the community but also drive traffic among current and potential Target guests.
Executive Summary

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Introduction
Project BOSTOM to Serve the Target Guest
Target’s Men’s Apparel is a prime example where the guest is paying less, but still
expecting more. Products are not meeting reliability, differentiation, and value
standards. To find a solution to this problem, ultimately to drive increased men’s apparel
revenues, we conducted a survey and visited stores, as well as researched industry
trends in periodicals and magazines. From these first and secondary sources, we
constructed three complementary recommendations: Project BOSTOM. Target must
transform the back-of-store, bottom-of-mind men’s department stigma to back-of-store,
top-of-mind (BOSTOM) recognition. This is achieved through a departmental layout
rearrangement and team empowerment, Lifestyle Trend and Lifestyle Activewear
realignment, and the launch of a new, young men’s apparel line, Matador. Proper
Project BOSTOM implementation will run parallel to our six-quarter timeline suggestion.
In this way, costs and challenges can be planned for, so that benefits and measurable of
success are maximized to ensure increased men’s apparel revenues.

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Target must maintain apparel presentation standards to meet guest expectations
The Men’s Department is in the back of many Target stores and became back-of-mind for Target guests.
Target’s Men’s Departments need to maintain its apparel presentation standards. Figure 1 shows
examples of a Midwestern Target store. The apparel was not hung nor folded properly. Many of the
shelves and racks were not stocked. Merchandising standards need to be maintained. Inventory
management, presentation minimums, and stock levels need to be followed.
Empower team members to maintain apparel presentation standards
In order to maintain the apparel presentation standards, team members need to be empowered to be
more accountable for the Men’s Department. There were four team members talking while the pictures
in Figure 1 were being taken. To ensure the upkeep of department standards, softline team leads must
retrain the team working in the Men’s Apparel Department on proper zoning and attention. This can be
done within the first fifteen minutes of a team member’s shift and the softline lead can keep a checklist
to be certain each member has been informed of upkeep standards.
If you could make any changes to the mens' clothing department at Target, what would you do?
“Men's clothing department does not get the same attention in comparison to other departments in the
store.”
“It feels cheap and neglected as compared to the women's department.”
“The women's section has gotten much better, but the men's section still seems to be really plain and
boring. It reminds me of kohl's with less selection.”
“It doesn't really stick out in my mind. I tend to forget that it is even there and that if I needed anything
from that department, I wouldn't go there because I forgot about it.”
“Sometimes they have good items but the display is trashy which discourage me to shop often.”
Surveyed Target Guests-(See Appendix I)
Figure 1: Lacking Standards
Standards

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Increase Men’s Department traffic by rearranging the layout
The Men’s Apparel Department currently caters to a wide variety of demographics, yet the apparel is
not clearly arranged. We suggest that Target organize the Men’s Apparel Department into three basic
sections. Section 1 consists of active wear for men of all ages. Section 2 focuses on the classic male (ages
18 and up), while Section 3 will have styles and fits for adolescents (ages 12-17). Arranging the
department into these three sections will increase reliability because guests will easily identify which
direction they should go in order to find the apparel they seek. The rearrangement will make the Men’s
Apparel Department more organized, less confusing, and less overwhelming.
Different categories of Men’s Apparel will be organized in a logical way
Section 2 will be the core of the department and consist of classic Men’s Apparel. Active wear is a strong
department for Target and we will keep the clothing in Section 1 independent. This section will have the
slight feel of a sporting goods store with active apparel that should not blend into everyday apparel. It is
important to note that many apparel lines in Section 3 will overlap with those in Section 2 and although
we think it is important to maintain the individual personalities of the sections, we do not want to create
rigid divisions similar to department store layouts because that could negatively affect consumers’ price
perceptions of Target.
Figure 2: Layout Proposal
Dynamic Layout

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Shelving unit organization will change from grids to clusters
Each section will be organized into special concepts that will comprise of clothing combinations that will
coordinate. Bringing similar apparel pieces together into concept areas will promote Target’s
merchandising strategy focused on frequency by enabling guests to build a wardrobe with ease. The
fixtures will be arranged into clusters instead of a grid. Dynamic layouts will visually group similar items
and create a partition between each concept.
Shelving units made of different materials will allow greater distinction between concepts
In order to bring greater distinction between concepts, we
recommend that Target uses shelving units made of different
types of wood. The concepts focused on a younger
demographic will be made of aluminum, stainless steel, plastic
and bamboo. The fixtures with clothes for the classic male will
have a traditional feel and be made of woods like oak or cherry.
Figure 3 shows how Kohl's Department stores differentiate
concepts though the use of different materials. These two
shelves were directly across the aisle from one another. The
shelving units should be good quality, but simple. If the units
appear to be too refined, the clothes will be perceived to be
more expensive.
Concepts should have their own identity yet form a cohesive whole
The department needs to be cohesive and this can be controlled by how the concepts are arranged. Eye-
catching concepts will be placed in the front of the department to showcase clothing that entice guests
to explore the rest of the department. Clothing lines that are more established and specialized will be
located in the back of the section. Our survey results (see appendix I) confirm that Target guests
frequently shop for basics. By strategically placing basics near the back of the department, guests will be
forced to pass through many concepts to reach them.
“Better set up”
“I would make it more organized”
Figure 3: Styles of wood
Dynamic Layout

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Each section will have a unique concept depending on the prototypical guest
Section 1 Concepts:
Sporty Activewear –This section will be geared towards the young, trendy and athletic male. This apparel
section is for teenagers trying to look good on the court or young professionals headed to the health
club.
General Activewear—This section will meet the needs of the typical active male whether he is working,
lounging or spending his Saturday at a neighborhood barbeque. These clothes are comfortable and
stylish.
Lifestyle Activewear—Project BOSTOM focus
Section 2 Concepts:
Business—This section will be comprised of classic cut suits, oxfords, and coordinating ties for the
professional on a budget.
Business Casual—This section will boast apparel items that have a classic fit and style, great for casual
Fridays at the office.
Casual Male—This section will focus on classic clothing for every man on-the-go.
Basics—This section will contain different colors, sizes and styles of basic wardrobe items.
Classic Denim—This section will have denim for every dad.
Classic Swimwear—This section will feature swimwear meant for the classic male.
Section 3 Concepts:
Lifestyle Trend Tees- Project BOSTOM focus
Mossimo--This section provides basic looks for younger males.
Converse—This is an outside brand that includes apparel that is targeted at younger, trendier males.
Matador- Project BOSTOM focus
Dynamic Layout

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Groupings located within concepts will drive UPT (units per transaction)
Concepting will direct guests to the type of clothing they are seeking, while apparel groupings within
each concept will suggest logical outfit combinations. We want to make the shopping experience less
excruciating for the adolescent boy who does not enjoy shopping and the adult male who could use a
little wardrobe assistance. By grouping a few apparel items in this manner, Target can help eliminate the
guesswork for women as they shop for the men in their lives. Lastly, we believe that by coordinating key
items, both men and women will be likely to purchase more clothing when they frequent the Men’s
Department.
Some coordinating shoes and accessories will be added to appropriate concepts
Each cluster will also contain some shoes and belts that will coordinate with apparel from a particular
concept. We do not plan on relocating all of the shoes and accessories into the Men’s Department, but
we want to ensure that a few full-outfit options are available. The concepts that contain a shoe style will
have a full size run so that guests will not have to go to the shoe department to find their size.
Dynamic Layout

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Signage with the outfit’s price point will be used to
suggest outfit combinations
Most retailers use mannequins to display outfits but they
are labor intensive to change and quickly become
outdated. Our signage will be simple and depict photos of
average men in clothing from the corresponding concept.
To be true to Target’s “expect more, pay less” brand
promise, each sign will have the outfit’s price. An
example of a promotional photo can be seen in Figure 4.
Better standards, layout, concepting and
grouping will lead to greater profits
An improved organizational department
will make shopping more convenient for
the guest. The reorganization should begin
with merchandise standards and move
into defining opportunities for concepts
and groupings. These changes will drive
the UPT, increase the average basket price
and lead to greater department
profitability.
Figure 4: Concepting Signage
Signage

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Lifestyle Trend Tees and Liftestyle Activewear
To remain competitive, Target needs to improve the style and fit of its Men’s Apparel. Men are paying
more attention to their style and according to an article from Stores Magazine, in 2009 the teen and
twenty-something market for men’s clothing grew and is continuing to do so.1
A way for Target to
increase traffic and differentiate itself is to create Lifestyle Trend Tees that depict popular bands as well
as Lifestyle Activewear that will feature apparel depicting the name of a local high school. Some of
Target’s competitors (like Wal-Mart for example) currently offer locally-customized apparel but Target’s
value and quality will differentiate them among the competition.
Lifestyle Trend Tees must accurately represent trends to increase department frequency
According to our survey, Target is known for is its
trendiness; however our respondents informed us that
when it comes to graphic t-shirt offerings, Target is
currently missing the mark. We recommend that Target
align its graphic t-shirt designs with popular culture to
avoid inaccurate trend presumptions. One way Target
can encourage young men to browse the Men’s
Apparel Department is by leveraging trends from other
departments (i.e. popular bands, current movies, and
A-game titles) that appeal to the mass market and
cross-promote them in apparel on graphic tees. (Target
has already done this successfully in the Women’s
Department with the release of the Twilight series).
1
Reda, Susan. "Guess What? Men Shop, Too! | STORES.org." STORES.org. Stores Magazine, 2 Apr. 2010. Web. 15 Apr. 2010.
<http://www.stores.org/stores-magazine-april-2010/guess-what-men-shop-too>.
“Offer less gaudy t-shirts with dumb sayings. I would encourage Target to avoid Ed Hardy looking things
because it is tacky and counter to Target's trendy image.”
“Get rid of all the dumb graphic tees.”
“Less cheesy graphic tees!”
“Graphic Tees that aren't either completely ridiculous or targeted towards a hardcore attitude.”
Lifestyle Lines
Figure 5: Graphic Tees

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Lifestyle Activewear will enhance profitability and Target‘s rapport within the community
Target has a considerable opportunity to emphasize its positive position within local communities by
creating gear that supports local high school teams, denoted as Lifestyle Activewear. Every Target store
that meets the criteria of being located within a ten-mile radius of a high school and/or within a school
district of over 1,000 students will offer t-shirts and sweatshirts that have been customized for the
regional team(s). (We created these restrictions to ensure that the results from this initiative will be
profitable). Furthermore, offering school spirit gear will increase traffic in the Men’s Apparel
department because many males purchase school gear whether they are in middle school, high school
or have a kid who attends one of the schools. Target already has a reputation for strong educational
support, so we recommend that Target donates 1% of the proceeds to the respective community
schools to further this reputation and persuade guests to purchase their school’s apparel at Target
rather than Wal-Mart.
Lifestyle Lines

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A New Brand for the Trendy Young Man
Although Target possesses many departments that make it easy for the traditional guest to cross items
off of her shopping list, there is one area in the stores that is currently in the back of her mind: the
men’s department. As shown in Figure 6, the results from a Lifestyle Monitor poll overwhelmingly affirm
that women enjoy shopping for their husbands and children2
, yet Target’s current selection has
neglected her teenage boy in regards to both fit and style, making it difficult for the guest to purchase
anything but basic items her son.
2
"GET READY, GET SET, SHOP! - For some women, the love of shopping is strictly a family affair." Cotton Incorporated Building the
Market for Cotton. Lifestyle Monitor: Monitoring America's Behavior Toward Apparel & Home Furnishings, 21 Jan. 2000. Web. 21 Apr.
2010. <http://www.cottoninc.com/lsmarticles/?articleID=218>.
Age Range
16-
24
25-
34
35-
55
56-
70
Enjoy shopping for clothes
for my husband
61% 74% 63% 59%
Don't Enjoy shopping for
clothes for my husband
30% 22% 32% 41%
Enjoy shopping for clothes
for my children
78% 76% 65% 71%
Don't enjoy shopping for
clothes for my children
19% 20% 29% 29%
"Make things more fitted"
"have the clothing be a bit more tailored, and also use more quality fabrics"
"Better cuts; everything is a little boxy"
"better fitting, usually shirts are too wide fitting"
"make it more fashionable. The women's section has gotten much better, but the men's section still
seems to be really plain and boring. It reminds me of kohl's with less selection"
Figure 6: Women and their Shopping Habits
Matador Concept

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“Kids Are Getting Older Younger”
The need for a focus on teens can be explained by the commonly-used marketing expression “kids are
getting older younger” to refer to the population trend toward age compression. Not only are twelve
year-old boys starting to experience rapid growth spurts, but they are also distancing themselves from
the kids clothing section. According to USA Today, “Generation Y is considered the most important
generation for retailers and marketers because of their spending power and the influence they have
over what their parents buy.”3
Target must focus on reliability and value pertaining to 12-to-17 year-old
young male demographic in order to have loyal guests years to come.
Matador Will Make a Strong, Not Overbearing Statement in Target’s Men’s Department
Matador will be distinct from Converse and Mossimo because it will be targeted specifically toward
adolescent boys and focused on fit (think about outfitting the lanky and long-limbed young man via
mass customization). While Matador will have a heavy emphasis on hip denim styles and trendy clothing
designs, it will also offer slightly more elevated wardrobe staples in comparison to the more casual, less
fit-focused clothing items from Converse and Mossimo. Matador’s product line will also include clothing
articles such as oxfords and blazers so the guest can ensure that her son has an appropriate outfit for a
family function or school performance in addition to everyday wear. Matador will not have tees with the
brand logo visibly displayed across the front because we do not want to discourage some of the more
brand-conscious shoppers from purchasing the apparel. (I.e. In the women’s department you would
never sell t-shirts that say “Target” across the front.) With enhanced fits created for the teenage boy,
Target will increase frequency in the men’s department.
Matador Will Be Trendy like Go International but Internally-owned like Merona
Since Matador will be an in-house brand, lead-time and trend lag will be reduced, and unlike Go
International, the hassles associated with middle-men and designer agreements will be nonexistent.
Matador will be able to address trends when they are relevant to guests without answering to a
designer or paying royalties. We opted to not bring Go International to the men’s department because
we believe that the vast majority of men care about the style of the clothing, not the designer.
AskMen.com says that “*men+ were happy just to be wearing clean underwear –it didn't matter if the
waistband said Hugo Boss on it or not.”4
Matador will be more cost efficient and give Target the
autonomy to source its own materials and meet demand as necessary.
3
O'Donnell, Jayne, and USA TODAY. "As kids get savvy, marketers move down the age scale - USATODAY.com."News, Travel,
Weather, Entertainment, Sports, Technology, U.S. & World - USATODAY.com. USA Today, 13 Apr. 2007. Web. 22 Apr. 2010.
<http://www.usatoday.com/money/advertising/2007-04-11-tween-usat_n.htm>.
4
Silver, Austin. "Designer clothes - AskMen.com." AskMen.com - Men's Online Magazine. AskMen.com, 25 Feb. 2010. Web. 22
Apr. 2010. <http://www.askmen.com/daily/austin>
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Matador’s Logo and Brand Presence Will Have a Fierce and Masculine Appeal
In order to pique adolescent boys’ interest in the new apparel, Target needs to ensure that the line
exudes confidence, masculinity and maturity. A study conducted by Mediamark Inc. found that “teens
fund most of their own clothing purchases5
and recent research from the International Journal of
Business Science and Applied Management says that overall teenage boys’ “motives for their purchase
decisions are emotional, and their feelings about a brand can be more important than knowledge of its
features or attributes.”
The Advertising and PR Campaign Needs to Resonate with Adolescent Boys
Matador must have a strong launch that will generate awareness with teens and their mothers. Target
should launch an advertising campaign that features Matador clothing in conjunction with intangible
things that boys care about: friendship, pride, recognition, etc. Target should create a commercial
staged at a high school featuring energetic boys running from class to class with friends, playing soccer
on the school lawn, etc. In the commercial, the teens who wear Matador will be likeable school leaders
who live active lifestyles. By focusing on the things they care about, the product will be easily
transferable to adolescent boys’ own lives and word-of-mouth will be generated. In addition to the
commercial, Target should feature Matador on the front of the circular so the guest will have more of an
opportunity to notice the products. The teenage boys will find Matador merchandise desirable, bringing
the guest and her son into the men’s department.
The In-store Signage and Logo Need to Convey the Brand Image
Matador was conceived with the notion of including masculinity and fierceness while incorporating the
Target logo in a novel way. The in-store signage will feature the silhouette of a matador holding a red
cape bearing the familiar Target bullseye in (in white) in the center while the logo on the polos will be
the head of a bull. Another version of signage will look like the logo in Figure 7. We purposely decided
on a more minimal logo for the polos (as shown in Figure 8) to imitate logos from brands like Lacoste
and Ralph Lauren.
5
Mediamark Research Inc.. "Teen Market Profile." Magazine Publishers of America. N.p., 2 Oct. 2003. Web. 23 Apr. 2010.
<http://www.magazine.org/content/files/teenprofile04.pdf>
Matador Concept
Figure 8: Matador Polo LogoFigure 7: Matador Signage Logo

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Kick-off Project BOSTOM by starting with apparel presentation standards
The most pressing initiative that must be implemented by Target is standard maintenance. This will
increase team and reliability value. To ensure the upkeep of departmental standards, softline team leads
will focus on retraining their teams with regards to zoning, by emphasizing that the Men’s Department
requires as much attention as the Women’s Department. These changes can be communicated with a
quick, 15-minute training session at the beginning of the team member’s shift within the first month of
Project BOSTOM’s implementation. The softline team lead will need to keep track of who has received
retraining so no employee is missed.
Initiate a pilot layout launch to allow for improvements before launching nationwide
Target should start a pilot of the new Men’s Department layout and shelving fixtures at the end of
quarter 1. The pilot launch will occur in one store in each region of the United States to represent
different demographics. A possible pilot combination would involve Target stores in:
Quarter 3 financial and survey reviews will affirm layout’s success for nationwide launch
At the end of quarter 3, there will be a review to assess the success of the new layout. Deliverables of
the project’s success will include an objective financial review, along with a subjective guest and
employee survey evaluation. The increase in purchases from the Men’s Department that will contribute
to basket prices and units per transaction are the objective measures of success. Along with a financial
review, there will be an evaluation given to team members within the softlines department. This will
gather their opinions regarding the new layout. Intuition and frontline experience of team members will
help Target gauge effectiveness of the new layout regarding efficiency, usability, and customer
satisfaction.
An online survey will also be administered to guests who have purchased apparel from the Men’s
Department for their opinions on the layout. A link will be provided to guests on the bottom of their
receipts if the items they purchased included merchandise from the Men’s Department.
After the reviews, Target will determine the effectiveness of the changes and whether or not a larger
launch will be profitable and sustainable.
Launch
Figure 9: Launch Cities

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Pilot launch for Lifestyle Trend Tees will run parallel to pilot launch of new layout
At the end of quarter 1, a pilot of Lifestyle Trend Tees and Lifestyle Activewear will be launched in the
ame six stores as the pilot layout. At the end of quarter 3, the Lifestyle Trend Tees and Lifestyle
Activewear segments will be reviewed. (This appraisal process will be the same as the layout review
process.) Once again, if it is deemed profitable and sustainable, it will be launched nationwide.
Matador will consist of product developments and launches
While the pilots for layout, Lifestyle Trend Tees and Lifestyle Activewear are occurring, the product
design and development for Matador will occur. At the end of quarter 3, Matador will pilot launch in the
same stores as the previous initiatives (layout and Lifestyle Trend Tees and Activewear). The review
process of Matador will occur at the end of quarter 1, year 2 and will be completed in a similar manner
as before (See Figure 10).
Launch
Figure 10: Launch Schedule

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Feasibility of our recommendations affirm pragmatism
It is feasible to change Target’s layout since it is possible for fixtures to be rearranged physically.
Likewise, it is feasible to uphold standards within the Men’s Department since brief training sessions are
already conducted at Target. The launch of Lifestyle Trend Tees is reasonable because Target already
possesses the manufacturing capability to produce these articles of clothing as presented by their
current assortment of graphic tees. The Lifestyle Trend Tees will improve the current graphic tee
selection while the Lifestyle Activewear segment will increase departmental traffic and support the
community. Matador is a viable recommendation due to its in-house design and evasion of royalty fees
and designer dependency.
Addressing challenges will strengthen Project BOSTOM’s implementation
Target will need to secure a commitment from its employees regarding the proper zoning of the Men’s
Department and in addition, an investment will need to be made for new shelving units. Although the
shelving units will be less versatile (they can no longer be used interchangeably across sections) they will
invite many different guest demographics to the department and help differentiate among the various
sections of Men’s Apparel. With all of these changes Target needs to emphasize that the value, not price
of the clothing has changed. The price points that will be displayed on the concept signage will combat
high price perceptions, while Matador will change guests’ current perceptions of the Men’s Department.
Running pilots for layout rearrangements, Lifestyle Trend Tees, Lifestyle Activewear and Matador will be
intricate; however, Project BOSTOM will increase profitability in the Men’s Department.
Feasibility/Challenges

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Layout change costs are limited to organizational equipment and training expenses
To fully implement a back-of-store, front-of-mind plan, Target needs to purchase and install the updated
clothing stands, tables, and organizing racks for clusters. Alongside this physical equipment, team
empowerment will need to ensue. This is further retraining costs.
Lifestyle Trend Tee costs consist of community-based contracts
Target stores need to contract with high school teams to create, label, and sell each school’s spirit wear.
Establishing the system to send 1% of the proceeds to the corresponding school must be developed and
implemented. Advertising costs include media-related, electronic and circular expenses. Supply chain
costs are the final major expenses involved in selling local schools’ spirit wear.
Matador will comprise the highest costs, from development to supply chain
In order to develop the Matador line, product design and development may require another team.
Other organizational staffing expenses may include adding more business analysts and team members in
the sourcing, logistics, and controlling departments for the Matador line. Legal fees will be incurred for
property and compliance purposes. Advertising costs include electronic, television, and print expenses.
To sustain Matador and update it twice per season (or as new trends become relevant) intricate
sourcing and logistics costs will incur.
Layout change benefits include increased frequency, reliability, and team value
Empowering team members to take responsibility of the presentation in the men’s department will
translate into a noticeable difference for Targets’ guests. Department recognition will increase when
clothing and products become more accessible and have properly managed inventory. If our strategies
are implemented properly, Target’s guests will purchase more from the Men’s Department for the
clothing they want, when they want it.
Lifestyle Trend Tees will increase frequency and reliability
If Target sells community-based spirit wear store traffic will increase because high school students and
parents alike will feel more connected to Target and its community involvement. Guests will find and
purchase spirit wear when and where they want it – in the newly organized Target men’s department.
Target’s commitment to the community will reflect positively on the company image.
Matador will increase value, differentiation, frequency, and reliability
Matador’s trendy and fit-focused clothing will increase the department’s value by offering apparel that
customers desire at lower prices than competitors. Matador differentiates Target from its competitors
as a leader in affordable and fitting young men’s clothing. These benefits will translate into guests
frequenting the department more because guests’ needs will be fulfilled.
Cost-Benefit Analysis

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Project BOSTOM will increase men’s apparel revenue
Project BOSTOM is a six-quarter, three recommendation plan that drives Target Men’s Apparel
revenues. Layout rearrangements and team empowerment, Lifestyle Trend and Lifestyle Activewear
improvements, and Matador’s perceptive attention to guest needs increase the core merchandising
strategies. Teams working with the men’s department become empowered with the responsibility and
involvement to consistently sustain the new layout and lines. Value increases as guest needs are met
with more quality products at lower prices. Matador, Lifestyle Trend Tees and Lifestyle Activewear
differentiate Target’s commitment to guests and the community through guest-demanded apparel.
Reliability increases with empowered teams sustaining improved standards for men’s department’s
floor inventory management. Frequency will increase as guests find apparel they want and need in the
refreshed Target men’s department. Project BOSTOM is Target’s option for increasing men’s apparel
revenue and success.
Conclusion

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Initial Report
Last Modified: 04/20/2010
1. Do you shop at Target?
# Answer Response %
1 Yes 353 99%
2 No 2 1%
Total 355 100%
Statistic Value
Mean 1.01
Variance 0.01
Standard Deviation 0.07
Total Responses 355
2. If you answered "Yes" to Q1, how often do you shop at Target?
# Answer Response %
1 Less than Once a Month 48 14%
2 Once a Month 65 18%
3 2-3 Times a Month 140 40%
4 Once a Week 84 24%
5 2-3 Times a Week 14 4%
6 Daily 3 1%
Total 354 100%
Statistic Value
Mean 2.89
Variance 1.17
Total Responses 353
Appendix I

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3. How much money do you spend on an average Target visit?
# Answer Response %
1 $0-20 41 12%
2 $20-40 139 39%
3 $40-60 101 28%
4 $60-80 48 14%
5 $80-100 18 5%
6 $100+ 8 2%
Total 355 100%
Statistic Value
Mean 2.68
Variance 1.28
Total Responses 354
4. Which departments do you frequently shop at? Select all that
apply.
# Answer Response %
1 Women's Apparel 172 49%
2 Men's Apparel 85 24%
3 Home Goods 183 52%
4 Food/beverage 296 84%
5 Shoes/accessories 147 42%
6 Electronics 139 39%
7 Luggage 5 1%
8 Sporting Goods 53 15%
9 Other 68 19%
Statistic Value
Total Responses 354

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5. When you shop at Target, do you primarily purchase for yourself or
others?
# Answer Response %
1 I usually purchase items for myself. 238 68%
2 I usually purchase items for others. 1 0%
3
I purchase items for both myself and for
others.
113 32%
Total 352 100%
Statistic Value
Mean 1.64
Variance 0.87
Total Responses 351
6. Which brands/stores of men's clothing do you shop at or like?
Text Response
Lucky Jeans, American Eagle, Gap
Urban Outfitters
Gap, JCrew, H&M
banana republic
american eagle
J Crew, Banana Republic, Gap
urban outfitters
Banana Republic, JCrew, Macys.
j. crew, banana, black blue.
H&M, Urban Outfitters, Top Shop, Express,
Abercrombie, Banana Republic, Gap, JCrew
Gap, Banana Republic, and Urban Outfitters
Am. Eagle, Buckle, Hollister
American Eagle, Express for Men, Pacific Sunwear
banana republic, gap

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macys, len druskin
H&M Urban Outfitters Heritage
Abercrombie, American Eagle, Levi's, J Crew
Wrangler, Cinch, Docker's, American Eagle, Old Navy
American Apparel, Banana Republic, J.Crew, Eddie Bauer, Sperry
old navy, pac sun
Express men Macy's
Polo, nike
None
Banana Republic, Gap,
N/A
bullhead jeans. levi. fox. calvin klein.
Hanes
C9
Nike, Underarmour, calvin klein, the north face. Stores= The gap, scheels, any athletic store, american
eagle
Macy's, Kohls, Boston Store
n.a
herbergers, pennys
Express for Men
Kohls, Target
Banana Republic, Express Men, JCrew
Urban Outfitters, Salt Valley, Levi's, Banana Republic, J. Crew.
I love Heritage and I am a Gap fellow.
N/A
GAP, American Eagle (for jeans), H&M
JCPenney
Kohl's, American Eagle
j. crew, banana republic
Foursome, Macys
Banana Republic, J. Crew, Rag & Bone, Band of Outsiders
heritage 1989, urban Outfitters, H&M
Urban Outfitters, American Apparel [both have men + women's departments]
Kohls, Penneys, Marshalls
Banana Republic, Ralph Lauren, Lacoste
Express for Men, Ralph Lauren

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I am not familiar with any off the top of my head.
banana republic, aramani exchange
Not sure what brands they have.
Banana Republic, Express, Macy's,
Calvin Klein, Hugo Boss, Gap, Macy's
Banana Republic, Target
Kohls, band T-shirts
gap, ralph lauren, j. crew
kohl's
AE
I don't shop for men's clothes (I am not a man)
Macy's , Mordstrom, Nike,
abercrombie, ralph lauren, macy's,
kohl's
Never really have
J Crew, Express, True Religion, and Polo Ralph Lauren.
none
J Crew, Express, True Religion, Polo Ralph Lauren.
Not applicable
pac sun, american eagle, old navy, jc penny, finish line, dicks, sports authority, eastbay, puma, nike,
hurley, volcom, billabong, ecko.
Aeropostale, Nike, Adidas
Nike, American Eagle, JCPenny
Macy's, Ralph Lauren, Lacoste, Brooks Brothers, Express for men
american eagle, express
American Eagle, Express
Buckle/Abercrombie/Levi
Gap, Target,Old Navy
i don't pay attention to that
If I had to choose what I liked for men's clothes, I like Target for some items (basic tees and such). I also
like the Gap and Banana Republic for men's clothes as well.
Gap, J. Crew, Banana Republic, American Eagle
Express, Puma, American Eagle
Express
Macys
NA

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Express
Foursome, Dick's, Nordstrom, Cabella's
the gap, nautica, macy's men's, outlet malls.
American Eagle
Kohl's
Macy's, Nordstrom, Len Druskin, Gilt (Online)
Pac Sun, American Eagle, Abercrombie and Fitch
C9, Mossimo, Converse
J Crew, Polo, Banana Republic
Express
Express, Macy's, and JC Penny.
N/A
Gap, AEO
eddie bauer, nike, adidas,
Old Navy, J.C. Penney
Express, American Eagle, Kohls
Express, Nike
Statistic Value
Total Responses 246
7. What is your gender?
# Answer Response %
1 Male 134 38%
2 Female 221 62%
Total 355 100%
Statistic Value
Mean 1.62
Variance 0.24
Total Responses 355

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8. How old are you?
Text Response
20
22
22
25.5
20
21
24
20
22
20
20
28
21
21
21
20
21
21
21
20
21
21
22
22
20
20
24
21
22
21
22
21
21

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21
21
21
22
21
21
22
21
21
21
30
22
43
45
18
21
21
44
18
27
18
21
20
27
22
21
20
21
19
22
21
21
19
21
57
22

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19
21
65
20
18
22
19
21
24
21
22
20
36
22
21
25
20
24
23
22
60
21
20
20
20
25
22
21
21
21
20
20
Statistic Value
Total Responses 348

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9. Which apparel items do you traditionally purchase from Target?
(Please select all that apply)
# Answer Response %
1 Basic T-shirts 184 57%
2 Graphic T-shirts 63 19%
3 Jeans 38 12%
4 Khakis/chinos 20 6%
5 Swimwear 124 38%
6 Athletic gear 130 40%
7 Sweatshirts 34 10%
8 Socks 168 52%
9 Woven/button-downs 39 12%
10 Suiting 6 2%
11 Other: 66 20%
Other:
dresses, skirts
basic apparel
underware
dresses/cutethings!
Couldn't get survey to work right, but buy t-shirts, socks, woven/button-downs.
dresses
Dresses/skirts
basic Ts, swimwear, dresses, shoes
make up
trend and limited edition items
Undergarments
tights, cardigans, dresses
GO International or guest designer
Dresses
Boxers/Underwear
tights, dresses
dresses, skirts
Underwear

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underwear
dresses
Undergarments
underwear
Dresses
underwear
dresses
dresses
none
Bra & Underwear
Dresses
underware
Underwear
Underwear, and Tanks tops
jewelry
Things on clearance
Dress
underwear
bras and undies
none
dresses
Shorts
dresses
Underwear
underwear
dog food
None
None
dresses/skirts
dresses
Polos
dresses
Mostly just food.
dresses
none
Undergarments

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dress
tanks
Dresses, Skirts, Leggins, etc.
dresses/skirts
underwear
dresses
Underwear, tops, dresses
sweaters
underwear
Dresses
Statistic Value
Total Responses 325
10. If applicable, would you shop at Target's mens' department?
(Please include reasons why or why not in the blank)
# Answer Response %
1 Yes 217 71%
2 No 87 29%
Total 304 100%
Yes No
have purchased mens clothing for an ex female
For my dad, for comfy clothes I'm not a man
Because I'm a guy
It just seems a little cheaper than the
women's clothing (if I were going to buy it
for someone else)
boyfriend I'm a girl
For my father, a boyfriend, comfy clothing. perceived low quality of clothing
cutethings! not interested
My boyfriend purchases nearly all of his graphic tees there,
along with socks and undies. Personally...I probably would
not. Don't like to wear mens' clothing.
no reason to quite yet
Though not for myself, I think many men would benefit
from a more extensive men's selection.
dont have brothers/boyfriend

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cheap prices, decent quality only shop for myself there
t-shirts I'm a woman
Shop for my boyfriend or brother I don't purchase mens' clothes at all/
got a Target gift card Nobody to shop there for
I would shop there for my significant other. They have
great clothes options!
I'm not a man
affordable basics I'm not a man
T's are cheap, basic, and colorful don't buy apparel often enough
Good prices, quality seems decent, but marketing is poor
I only wear designer clothing; Target
clothing doesn't quite fit within that
category...
If I needed an item for a man in my life, I would definitely
consider Target due to their selection and prices.
I only wear designer clothing; Target
clothing doesn't quite fit within that
category...
Cheap, well-made, pretty good colors Not flamboyant enough
if I need something for someone else Not male
If the men's section is pretty similar in quality to the
women's section.
Not my style
because i'm a guy and they have good quality clothing and
great prices
clicked by mistake... n/a
For my boyfriend I am a female
Nice Prices I don't usually buy clothes for men
current styles and good price NA
If good selection quality issues from previous experience
Cheap Undergarments I'm female
Cheap basics - tee shirts, socks, etc I am not a man.
for boyfriend female
it's inexpensive Don't like graphic tees
But only basics, NEVER jeans. Target is rarely stylish
enough.
I don't wear men's clothes nor do I buy
clothes for men at Target
Super Cheap things. I am a female.
Because it is cheap I'm a girl
It is cheap and somewhat reliable walmart
If shopping for Fiance Not specialized
for basic items such as socks, underwear, etc. I don't have any men to shop for.
Sometimes I like to buy oversized stuff to wear I am a girl
Good selection/pricing I'm not a man
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that their apparel is good quality
If I were to buy something for my boyfriend They do not carry brand names
For my boyfriend Typically, I go for higher end labels
have trendy and affordable men's clothing I would not buy clothing for men at Target
Question unclear I'm a girl
Gifts/favors for guy friends/family
I've never liked the fit of Target on guys
from the clothes I have purchased there
for men.
FOR GIFTS Not stylish
for my boyfriend Go elsewhere
good selection
I'm female and not buying for any males
at the moment
v-neck white ts
Clothes are not up with current fashion
and style.
For clothes I need I'm female
if i needed a gift for a guy
I am not male and do not do shopping for
any men.
large packages of white t shirts for sleeping im a women
They have a pretty good selection of the basic stuff
The clothes don't fit my style tastes. I'm
more of a GAP-style guy and the graphic
tees don't really fit my style.
buy cheap clothes Too expensive.
For my Dad, boyfriend, or brother I am a women
gifts I'm female
I would shop there for a gift for someone. selection
good selection of everyday clothes n/a woman
They have decently priced clothes I don't shop for men's clothing
because i'm a dude, so i wear dude's clothes quality
If they had nice, comfy sweatpants... then I would shop in
the men's department. But seeing that I am a women, this
would be a rare occasion.
too cheap
If I had someone to buy for girl
If i was buying something for my brother or boyfriend I don't have any male to shop for.
beause they usually have good prices for good value I am a girl.
mens' undershirts
I'm a girl, and I wouldn't buy gifts for men
there
cheap.
The style and quality of the clothes do not
meet my needs.
To shop for my younger brother No one to shop for

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I like to buy boys shirts sometimes but I go to the boys
section a lot for basketball shorts and other t-shirts for
working out in.
No one to buy for
For cheap seasonal items I dont typically buy clothes for others.
There's reasonably-priced fashion I have no male to shop for
Only for underwear or other cheap good stuff.
for my boyfriend
Gift for others
I've seen their ads and they look decent
Cheap
for my boyfriend
Because I can get a lot for a little
Convienent
Quality Clothing
Halloween, certain neutral items for fashion purposes
It is cheap
it's just clothes
my boyfriend likes it
its cheap and pretty solid
For my brother or guy friend
to get basic items
family
Usually I would, but often their button downs are only for
really formal occasions. I would shop there A BUNCH
MORE if they were more casual button downs I didn't need
to tuck in!
I am a man
if I had a guy to shop for
I would buy clothes for a man from Target
as gifts for men
If they have something I like I don't care where it's from
im a man
For my boyfriend
Sports clothes
It's got decent looking clothing
If I were shopping for a gift or for a male friend etc
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Nice style
boyfriend
I enjoy the clothes selection they have
It would be affordable and I could get other things while
getting clothes.
Statistic Value
Mean 1.29
Variance 0.20
Total Responses 304
11. If you could make any changes to the mens' clothing department
at Target, what would you do?
Text Response
Better selection of jeans
Better fit for 'alt' body styles.
Make things more fitted
?
more stylish clothing like the womens
Make the go International campaign geared towards men as well, bring in designer labels at a lower
price.
Could there please be a mens' designer line, akin to the womens' designer lines? Because honestly, my
boyfriend and I pretty much stop at the graphic tees, but he'd love the price point of a solid mens' line
with unique details.
have the clothing be a bit more tailored, and also use more quality fabrics.
Add more variety--there are plenty of options in terms of striped polos, but few options for dress shirts
and accessories.
Trendier fashion.
I guess I might market it a little better. Target's women's clothing is marketed so well and they have
sweet designers come in and design for them. You don't get the same vibe from the men's department.
Its pushed to the back burner and it shows.
Offer less guady t-shirts with dumb sayings. I would encourage Target to avoid Ed Hardy looking things
because it is tacky and counter to Target's trendy image.
cheaper prices. i like the sports apparel they have there, but it's usually a bit pricey...
There is nothing that I can think of!

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more solid colors, less graphic
less graphic tees and frat boy wear, seems like the dept is targeted (pun intended) to a younger crowd
of guys, not as fashion forward as it could be.
-I like simple styles. I'm not trying to look average. There's a difference. -Straight fit, loose jeans aren't
really anything I'm looking for. -T-shirts with phrases about how quirky I am don't really appeal to me. -
The quarry Target runs out of smalls. -OFFER SOME DECENT MEN'S SHOES! I would love to have 4 aisles
of shoes that look alright and are affordable, instead the men's department has a half an aisle of running
shoes and another half with shoes I would never buy. (Biggest Target pet peeve)
More smart casual options, more business casual options, fewer "high school" type clothes
Greater selection of items
Better cuts; everything is a little boxy.
get rid of all the dumb graphic tees
Better set up
less cheesy graphic tees
Higher quality of products, more eco friendly apparel options
not familiar
I have not shopped in the men's section.
more major names
I would work on the branding. Men's clothing department does not get the same attention in
comparison to other departments in the store. Despite the variety, it has a lack of appeal to me.
add more variety
Hire more designers to do Mens Clothes!
More of the above brands
Less white trash style clothing
n.a
better brand names
It's difficult for Target because they are trying to be everything for everyone. I would think they would
be good at doing what H&M does, but Target seems insistent on selling "ironic" tees and the like.
Please add more, no variety.
I would make it more organized
I would probably have to say the jeans.
Better quality
bring in designer labels like the women's department does
bring more branded names to Mens. i don't like Target's private label goods.
sell stuff that's sold at those stores
Follow the "trends" ...no more cheesy graphic tees
Add a few more work related lines (dress slacks/shirts, etc.)
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also looses foot traffic.
I don't normally shop in the men's department so I don't know what should or shouldn't be changed.
less graphic tees. more pull overs and zip-ups and a little more dressed up attire.
Not sure
Increase quality, remove stupid dragon designs and tribal tattoo stuff, simplify
better fitting, usually shirts are too wide fitting and therefore look like they have poor quality
larger sizes
more diversity of products
make it more fashionable. The women's section has gotten much better, but the men's section still
seems to be really plain and boring. It reminds me of kohl's with less selection.
not sure
n/a
n/a
More risqué clothing.
More quality brands. They're mostly lacking in brands any guy over the age of 15 would purchase. No
more affliction clothing or things along those lines. Those are for tools.
Nothin
More variety, less athletic apparel.
this may be regional, but i would like to see more "blue collar" apparel
It would nice if they had higher quality clothing lines like the women's department did as an option.
Dress it up a little more. Make the items worthwhile
Colors. Fits.
It doesn't really stick out in my mind. I tend to forget that it is even there and that if I needed anything
from that department, I wouldn't go there because I forgot about it.
Nothing. I like it just fine.
NA
Not sure
I would get out of the business and devote the space to general merchandise or food..
larger variety, bring in some of the brands that are at higher end places at a cheaper price.
Add more variety, and more up to date styles. Instead of those boring red striped polos that every store
has.
Include more basic, less trendy everyday items.
I never shop in the mens department
Have shirts that don't have so many graphics on them. So many of the shirts are covered in "modern"
graphics that I don't like. I like simple.
Cooler and cheaper items such as sweat pants, etc... Wal-Mart has Target in check right now... :(
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No suggestions
more business or dress clothes options
na
wider variety, classier.
Have more selection
Different styles of men's dress socks.
make it easier to see and not hidden so far in the back of the store.
A design make-over on most of the designed clothing. Too flashy and tacky, so I prefer the single
color/basic patterned clothing.
more classic casual, too teenagery with plaid shirts/graphic tees....maybe more sophisticated casual
wear?
Make it more accessible to today's fashion. Less baggy clothes, more neutral gender items, etc.
improve the display. Sometimes they have good items but the display is trashy which discourage me to
shop often. I would also improve the quality of t-shirts. They look nice but can not use them second
time. The either shrink or fade color.
not sure
Some discounted brand names such as nike or adidas.
Not really anything, it is fine the way it is.
N/A
Make their clothes as attractive as women's...but I don't that's very consistent with Target's strategy to
attract the female guest. Maybe have clothes that a woman would like to see her significant other
wearing.
More "classic" and classy, and less "slob" and casual.
More casual button downs! Graphic Tees that aren't either completely ridiculous or targeted towards a
hardcore attitude. A better selection of khaki shorts. More zipup sweatshirts. Maybe I should just
shop elsewhere!
I don't have any changes to make
more choices and sizes
I don't really know. I only shop in the men's department about twice a year looking for gifts for my
brother and Target is not my first choice in buying a nice men's dress shirt or tie. Those are the typical
gifts my brother gets from me.
Bigger shoe selection, but i think the clothing dept is great!
Offer more unique clothing items. Everything is pretty basic and mainstream which is why I feel people
don't often look there for clothing. But if they offered unique clothing options, while it might only
appeal to a smaller segment of consumers, it would at least establish an identity of what Target offers.
More clothes that are semi-casual
Cheaper underwear
Statistic Value
Total Responses 192

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