Target is having a bad year . . . and it’s not just because of tariffs.

01/05/2025 1h 2min
Target is having a bad year . . . and it’s not just because of tariffs.

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Episode Synopsis

On today's episode, co-hosts Yasmin Gagne and Josh Christensen discuss the latest news in the world of business and innovation including Trump’s First 100 days, Canada’s recent election, and a new competitor in the electric vehicle market, Slate Auto. (00:47)

Next, Yaz and Josh talk to Fast Company senior writer Liz Segran about the mass boycott of Target after their decision to rollback their DEI programs, which added to an already shaky year. (09:51)

Finally, Yaz and Josh speak with YouTube Shorts’s senior director of product management, Todd Sherman, about the evolution of YouTube Shorts and how the vertical video product fits into the company’s overall strategy. (28:32)



For more of the latest business and innovation news go to https://www.fastcompany.com/news



For the latest news on Target:https://www.fastcompany.com/section/target

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