Target Accelerators: Everything you need to know to fuel your success, join our community and level up your small business

We at Target Accelerators care deeply about supporting emerging business owners. The retail industry needs bold disruptors like you – and we believe that by combining your passion, vision and agility with our network, mentors and curriculum, anything is possible.  

In fact, we’ve expanded our reach to support more consumer packaged goods (CPG) brands than ever before. Think curated education, industry-leading resources and connections to some of the brightest minds in the business. Read on for more on Target Accelerators, and how we can help you reach your full retail potential. 

Getting started 

We’re excited to have you! Getting started is as easy as filling out the Supplier Intake Form. Once you’re on our radar, our team will assess your fit for various opportunities and keep you informed. We’re always looking for ways to connect you to new resources! 

In the meantime, if you’re eager to take your small business to the next stage, we encourage you to explore our Learning Center. It’s an on‑demand educational resource that’s allowed us to support more founders than ever before. Learn at your own pace and use our free lessons and tools to level up. 

Free retail education 

We’re proud to support you on every step of your retail journey. With our Learning Center, we offer two ways to learn and level up. You can explore the fundamentals step by step with our learning tracks, or browse our educational resources in any order. It’s your journey – explore our offerings and get started today.  

Next steps 

If you’ve already submitted a Supplier Intake Form,  you’ll hear from our team. We’re always reviewing brands to consider for special strategic opportunities – think curated education, exclusive events, connection to Target’s merchandising team and more. Please stay connected by re-submitting your Supplier Intake Form with every goal you achieve. Remember, sharing your updated information regularly helps us as we consider your brand for opportunities across Target.

In the meantime, you can take advantage of the free retail information, tools and resources available in our Learning Center. We’re excited to support you as you scale for retail success. 

On-shelf opportunities 

You can get started by filling out the Supplier Intake Form and telling us about your business. Our team will use this information to assess how we can best support you. If your product sounds like a good fit for Target, we’ll reach out.  

Please note that submission of the Supplier Intake Form does not guarantee business with Target. Viability is considered on a case-by-case basis. 

Target Accelerator programs 

If you’re looking to grow your consumer packaged goods business, you’re in the right place. Read here for information on Target Forward Founders and learn more about Target Takeoff here.  

Join our community 

We’re proud to partner with industry experts across retail. Whether it’s through speaker opportunities, being a content contributor or a program mentor, there are lots of ways to get involved. Interested in working with us to empower extraordinary entrepreneurs? Connect with us here. We look forward to hearing from you. 

Have a question? Check out our Frequently asked questions, or drop us a line at Accelerators@Target.com 

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