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Accelerate your retail potential

Join over 300 alumni and take your business to the next level.

Two retail accelerator programs with full-spectrum support

Target Accelerators Forward Founders
Intended For

Early-stage consumer packaged goods companies looking to learn and understand how to prepare for retail shelves.

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Target Accelerators Takeoff
Intended For

Mature consumer packaged goods companies ready to scale their product for mass retail and prepare for long-term success.

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Scale your brand with full-spectrum support from Target’s retail accelerator programs for CPG startups.

Industry-leading mentors
Curated education
A cohort of diverse, innovative founders
300+ Brands to date
30% of Target Takeoff alumni brands are now sold at Target
1/3 of alumni are Black‑owned brands
100% Target Forward Founders alumni would recommend the program

Meet innovative entrepreneurs like you

Sandro Roco, Sanzo | @drinksanzo Sandro Roco, Sanzo | @drinksanzo
Sabeena Ladha, Deux | @eatdeux Sabeena Ladha, Deux | @eatdeux
There were just so many learnings, so many incredible opportunities, so many great connections that really you can’t get anywhere else. Trinity Mouzon Wofford, Co-founder and CEO, GoldeTarget Takeoff Beauty Alumni
The program was beautifully curated, insightful, challenging and life-changing! All sessions were thoughtfully prepared and provided the tools and info needed to increase our retail knowledge Samantha CEO/Founder of New Breed Meats Forward Founders 2
After participating in the Target Accelerators program, I was able to inflect the trajectory of my business. It helped to put us on the map! Sandro Roco CEO/Founder of SanzoTakeoff Food and Beverage 2021
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Warren & Jenna Wilson, Bagelista | @bagelistabagels Warren & Jenna Wilson, Bagelista | @bagelistabagels
Trinity Mouzon Wofford, Golde | @golde Trinity Mouzon Wofford, Golde | @golde

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Retail key terms

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Application tips & tricks: telling your story in essay questions

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Choosing the program for you

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