Target: 1,200 jobs cut

Target eliminated 1,200 distribution and logistics roles across four regional distribution centers as part of a plan to automate and consolidate operations, investing in robotics and automation to improve speed and accuracy. There is strong evidence linking these cuts to AI adoption, with company leadership referencing automation and efficiency gains in public statements. Of the 1,200 total positions affected, our methodology estimates that approximately 900 roles (75%) are attributable to AI-driven changes. This is part of a broader pattern in Retail where companies are restructuring operations around AI capabilities while reducing headcount in functions susceptible to automation.