9. 1960s
● Opened in Roseville, MN, in 1962
● Expands outside of Minnesota
1970s
● Reaches $1 billion in annual sales
TARGET FACTS.
10. 1980s
● Opened stores in Southern California,
the Pacific Northwest, and the
Southeast U.S.
1990s
● Introduced “Expect More. Pay Less.”
brand promise
● Opened first “SuperTarget” store
● Introduced Archer Farms brand
● Implemented website
TARGET FACTS.
11. 2000s
● Opened locations in Alaska and Hawaii
2010s
● Celebrated 50th anniversary in 2012
● Target pledges $1 billion by end of 2015
TARGET FACTS.
12. TODAY
● More than 1800 stores in 49 states
● Employ more than 300,000 team
members
● Seeks to provide enjoyable
shopping experience
● Wants to lead in diversity and
inclusion
● Donates $4 million every week to
charitable causes
TARGET FACTS.
13. TARGET’S PURPOSE
● “Fulfilling the needs and fuel the
potential of our guests”
TARGET’S GUESTS
● Digitally engaged
● Younger families
● Enjoy shopping
● Want quality merchandise at low
price
TARGET FACTS.
15. ● In 2012, Target launched the Threshold
brand
● Home product brand featuring
products in:
○ Home decor
○ Kitchen accessories
○ Bedding
○ Furniture
PROJECT ANALYSIS.
16. ● Target strives to have Threshold be of good quality
and good design at value pricing
● Home products brands becoming more popular
● Tend to have high Gross Margin Return on
Investment
PROJECT ANALYSIS.
17. ● Build a dynamic business strategy for the
Threshold Brand that would super-charge its profit
and growth while building long-term brand equity
OUR TASK.
19. SUPPORT.
● “89% of consumers began doing business with a competitor following a poor
customer experience.“
● “Two thirds of in-store shoppers will check prices on their phone before making a
purchase.”
● “47% of Millennials say their purchase decisions are influenced by social media.”
● “31.2% of consumers who view product placements show interest in purchasing
the product.”
● “...announcement from a brand signing a celebrity or athlete can cause the stock
prices of the company to rise … sales will likely increase 4% (on average) after
signing a celebrity.”
21. Retail Format Big Box Specialty Department
Quality Low High Medium to Low
Versatility High Medium High
Affordability High Low High
Product
Assortment
Large assortment
of home
furnishings
Upscale traditional
home furnishings
High quality basic
home decor
COMPETITIVE ANALYSIS
22. Retail Format Specialty Specialty Discount Specialty
Quality High Medium Medium to High
Versatility Medium Low to Medium Medium
Affordability Medium High Low to Medium
Product
Assortment
Modern
housewares
Unique, cultural
home furnishings
Upscale
contemporary
home decor
COMPETITIVE ANALYSIS
29. 1. New homeowners
2. Young to middle aged women
3. DIY interior decorators
4. Trendy young professionals
5. Fashion conscious mothers
TARGET MARKET.
34. 1. Choose in-store Think Thresh™ kiosk or downloadable Think Thresh™ app
2. Upload a photo of your room or use a Threshold pre-set room
3. Select Threshold items you wish to appear
4. Place Threshold items
5. Check out room variations and pick your favorite Thresh look!
6. Confirm
7. Choose in-store pick up or home delivery
THINK THRESH™
AUGMENTED REALITY.
39. 1. Forge relationships with well-known individuals
● HGTV and Food Network
2. Use those celebrities in advertisements
3. Celebrity spokespersons not foreign to Target
CELEBRITY
SPOKESPERSONS.
41. CELEBRITY SPOKESPERSONS:
Advantages
● Enhances brand equity
● Transfer bonds from celebrities to products
● Many avenues to promote through
○ Television
○ Social Media
○ Blogs
○ Websites
42. 1. Place Threshold Brand in celebrity spokespersons’
television shows
2. Encourage celebrity spokespersons to use their
products on their shows
3. Provide decor on cooking shows
PRODUCT PLACEMENT.
45. ● Do not feature a direct call to action
● Increase consumer awareness toward brand
● Generate positive feelings toward the brand
● Reaffirm purchase decisions
PRODUCT PLACEMENT: Advantages
59. 1. Employ augmented reality kiosk & app
2. Develop relationships with celebrities and
television programs
3. Create company wide planograms for new and
improved Threshold displays
TO DO.
61. WORKS CITED.
$4 Million Every Week: A Brief History of Target's Community Giving. (2012, October 30). Retrieved April 11, 2017, from
https://corporate.target.com/article/2012/10/4-million-every-week-a-brief-history-of-Target-s-c
Carly Rae Jepsen And Target Team Up For Celebrity Endorsement Ad Debuted At Grammy's. (2017, February 17). Retrieved April 11, 2017, from
http://blog.hollywoodbranded.com/carly-rae-jepsen-and-target-team-up-for-celebrity-endorsement-ad-debuted-at-grammys
Clow, K. E., & Baack, D. (2016). Product Placements and Branded Entertainment. In Integrated Advertising, Promotion, and Marketing
Communications (Seventh ed., pp. 287-290). Pearson.
Clow, K. E., & Baack, D. (2016). Sources and Spokespersons . In Integrated Advertising, Promotion, and Marketing Communications (Seventh ed.,
pp. 173-174). Pearson.
Houk, E. (2017, February 14)."Target Case Study": Moving from Owned Brands to Amazing Brands! Lecture.
Influencer Marketing Statistics. (2017). Retrieved April 17, 2017, from https://www.tapinfluence.com/influencer-marketing-statistics/
Lunka, R. (2016, May 10). Retail Data: 100 Stats About Retail, eCommerce & Digital Marketing. Retrieved April 17, 2017, from
https://www.nchannel.com/blog/retail-data-ecommerce-statistics/
62. WORKS CITED CONTINUED.
Purpose & Beliefs. (2017). Retrieved April 11, 2017, from https://corporate.target.com/about/purpose-beliefs
Spruce Up Your Bedroom With Emily Henderson and Threshold. (2017, January 12). Retrieved April 15, 2017, from
https://corporate.target.com/article/2017/01/emily-henderson-threshold-bedding
Target Global Locations: USA, Canada, India. (2017). Retrieved April 11, 2017, from https://corporate.target.com/careers/global-locations
Target Threshold. (n.d.). Retrieved April 17, 2017, from http://www.chudetat.com/dollhouse
Target Through the Years. (2017). Retrieved April 11, 2017, from https://corporate.target.com/about/history/Target-through-the-years
The Economics of Product Placements. (2013, December 4). Retrieved April 17, 2017, from https://priceonomics.com/the-economics-of-product-
placements/
(n.d.). Retrieved April 5, 2017, from http://www.target.com/c/threshold/-/N-56clv
Durham, C. (2015, January 05). Target’s NEW Threshold Debuts! Retrieved April 1, 2017, from http://mypbrand.com/2012/08/28/targets-new-threshold-
debuts/
63. WORKS CITED CONTINUED.
Kohl's | Shop Clothing, Shoes, Home, Kitchen, Bedding, Toys & More. (n.d.). Retrieved March 25, 2017, from https://www.kohls.com/
(n.d.). Retrieved March 25, 2017, from http://www.potterybarn.com/
IKEA.com - International homepage. (n.d.). Retrieved April 9, 2017, from
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SxdlYatFfzRrmD_vczzOEtAbt42o&v=1&r=http%3a%2f%2fwww.ikea.com%2f&p=DevEx,5063.1
Furniture, Home Decor and Wedding Registry | Crate and Barrel. (n.d.). Retrieved March 26, 2017, from https://www.crateandbarrel.com/
HomeGoods | Blog | Unique Home Decor and Affordable Home Furnishings. (n.d.). Retrieved March 28, 2017, from http://www.homegoods.com/
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Notas del editor
Kelsey
Kelsey
Kelsey
Amanda
Mention retailing experience
Kelsey
Mention retailing experience
Pierce
Mention retailing experience
Chandler
Mention retailing experience
Pierce
Pierce
Kelsey
Amanda
Amanda
Pierce
Pierce
Pierce
Threshold success far exceeded expectations
Pierce
Pierce
Kelsey
Kelsey
Amanda
Amanda
Break this into multiple slides
Amanda
Break this into multiple slides
Chandler
Chandler
Focus on Threshold SWOT
Chandler
Lack of Space (unlike IKEA)
Low Threshold brand awareness- explain how people buy and like the products but they don’t associate purchase with brand
Chandler
Use flex space for Threshold display at off-peak times, between holiday seasons
Chandler
Lack of market share in home goods?
Fast fashion?
Chandler
Chandler
Kelsey
Kelsey
Kelsey
Kelsey
Call it augmented reality
Mention that other retailers like IKEA are doing this
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Kelsey
Kelsey
Kelsey
Pierce
Pierce
Pierce
Pierce
Pierce
Pierce
Pierce
Pierce
Amanda
Amanda
Our team wanted to give the Threshold brand an in-store presence that spoke to its quality, attention to detail, and functionality.
Amanda
Take displays to the next level
Sears’ craftsman tools, standout with cardboard
Amanda
In order to provide guests a way to easily distinguish the Threshold brand and provide Target with a plan to easily implement cohesion throughout the store, we created Threshold end aisle displays.
Inspired by Target’s launch of the Threshold brand, the end aisle displays are reminiscent of the Threshold dollhouse built in Grand Central Terminal’s Vanderbilt Hall. By integrating this dollhouse theme into the in-store experience, Threshold will better establish brand recognition and equity.
Amanda
The End-cap displays, that our team designed, would hang from the ceiling and signal to guests where they could find the Threshold products throughout the store. The hanging end aisle displays would enhance the current Threshold end-caps, making for an easy installation for Target team members.
Amanda
Amanda
Each hanging Threshold end aisle display showcases a picture of coordinated home decor products located within the aisle. Guests can identify related products and visualize products’ in-home presence.
Amanda
In order to enhance Threshold’s on-shelf presence next to its competitors, we propose adding Threshold shelf strip labels. These simple shelf strip labels featuring the Threshold logo would provide Target with a cost effective way to increase brand recognition, guide the guest through the aisle, and draw attention to Target’s current shelf talkers.
Semi-permanent flex panel point of sale display
Thematic-seasonal
Chandler
Chandler
Chandler
If we include redcard here then we should mention it earlier