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Bold brands, big impact: Target Accelerators alumni redefining retail

At Target, supporting entrepreneurs isn’t a trend—it’s a commitment. Through Target Accelerators, we’ve built pathways for bold ideas and barrier-breaking founders to grow their businesses and reimagine retail. Now, with more than 50 alumni brands featured on Target stores and online, this network of founders is reshaping what innovation looks and feels like for Target guests.

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Introducing the Target Takeoff Spring 2025 cohort

Introducing the Target Takeoff Spring 2025 cohort

This season, innovation meets the aisle as four standout brands from the Target Takeoff Spring 2025 cohort officially land in select Target stores and online. Read on to learn more.

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Ready, set, shop: Target Takeoff 2024 alumni brands to shop at Target

Ready, set, shop: Target Takeoff 2024 alumni brands to shop at Target

Target’s commitment to innovation and support for emerging startups shines bright through Target Takeoff, our accelerator program for businesses who’ve received a business award with Target. With that, meet the latest cohort of Target Takeoff, featuring brands who are making waves in the baby and postpartum care categories with unique solutions for modern parents, caregivers and families. Read on to find out more about each of these brands.

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Founder feature: Catch up with the fearless duo behind trailblazing anthology “¡Viva Latina!”

Founder feature: Catch up with the fearless duo behind trailblazing anthology “¡Viva Latina!”

Catch up with Nopalera founder Sandra Velasquez, who shares the inspiration behind new release “¡Viva Latina!” in conversation with illustrator and entrepreneur Sandra Lucia Diaz. Plus, hear their reflections on the power of mentorship (spoiler alert: Target Accelerators played a major role in bringing the two together!), connection and community.

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Scaling for success: Things to consider before mass retail

Scaling for success: Things to consider before mass retail

Learn valuable tips from Target Accelerators alum, Calvin Quallis and Pauline Idogho, about their brand journeys from startup to mass retail.

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Meet the 2023 Target Takeoff Essentials Cohort

Meet the 2023 Target Takeoff Essentials Cohort

Meet the nine evolving brands who have been chosen to participate in the Target Takeoff Essentials 2023 cohort that you’ll want to make space for in your home.

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Empowering entrepreneurs: How partnering with venture capital can transform your brand

Empowering entrepreneurs: How partnering with venture capital can transform your brand

Discover how partnering with venture capital propelled SOMOS Foods’ success. Insights from CEO Miguel Leal on choosing the right path to growth.

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