Target Australia

Last week our head office transformed into Santa’s Christmas village, where our team members and their families enjoyed a fun-filled afternoon of festive activities – including a meet and greet with Santa, tote bag decorating, colouring in and many special Christmas moments before we officially wrap up the year.   To everyone celebrating, we wish you a very happy and safe Christmas and holiday season from our family to yours! 🎁✨🎄🎅

Our CEO John Gualtieri shares thanks to all our Kmart and Target team members for going above and beyond during this busy time of year and for everything they do to provide a great experience our customers.

We are beyond excited to share that the Kmart Group won 5 Platinum awards at the LearnX awards last week! These top-tier awards celebrate excellence in learning and development across the globe, and we couldn't be prouder to be recognised among the best. 👏   Our winning programs include: 💼 Leadership Essentials (Pathway to Line Manager) for Kmart Australia Limited and Target 💼 Emerging Leaders for Anko GCC (Global Capability Centre) 💼 Achieve & Achieve Plus for Anko Sourcing 💼 Elevate leadership program 💼 Stretch leadership program for Target Stores   A massive thank you to the amazing individuals, teams and training partners who have made these programs a success from design to delivery, and everyone involved in shaping the future of leadership in our business – here’s to continuing our journey of learning, growth and leadership excellence. 🏆✨

Last Thursday, our Golden Kudos Awards took on a legendary twist with our ‘A Night With Legends’ theme! 🎉 It was a fantastic night to dress up and celebrate the outstanding individuals and teams from our offices, stores and distribution centres who have brought our values to life with dedication and passion this year. 🙌   A huge congratulations to all our winners who have made this year truly legendary – here’s to another year of golden achievements and moments that make Kmart Australia Limited and Target a place we can all be proud of! 🌟

We are thrilled to announce that Aleks Spaseska will step into the role of Deputy Managing Director of Kmart Group in January 2025 before stepping into the role of Managing Director from April 2025. On behalf of everyone at Target, we want to thank Ian Bailey for the incredible business he has built for us as he moves into another role within the Wesfarmers family as Chairman of Anko Global .

On International Day of People with Disabilities (IDPWD), we take a moment to reflect on the importance of leadership and inclusion. This year’s theme encourages us to amplify the voices and leadership of people with disability.   At Kmart Australia Limited and Target, we’re committed to helping create a more inclusive world and ensuring that everyone has an opportunity to thrive – our efforts include the launch of the Workplace Adjustments Policy, the rollout of disability confidence learning modules, and the continued success of our Inclusive Career Pathway Program, where 15 team members have already advanced into leadership roles. We’re also evolving the Quiet Space Program in our stores to ensure a supportive environment for all, and are committed to continuing to make meaningful progress. 💙

Our team came together this week to do a deep clean across our Melbourne offices for #NationalRecyclingWeek! From sorting through old samples and equipment, to reorganising our storage spaces and clearing out the items we no longer need, we did our bit for the planet and our commitment towards reducing, reusing, repurposing or recycling waste and building a circular economy ♻️✨

Last Thursday, we were excited to showcase our Warlu range in collaboration with Caprice and Warlukurlangu Artists at the Wesfarmers Annual General Meeting in Perth. This stunning collection features breathtaking designs by Indigenous artists, including Maisie Nungarrayi Ward and The Fisher Family. 🎨 This year’s co-branded booth with Kmart Australia Limited highlighted our commitment to reconciliation, celebrating First Nations culture and fostering meaningful connections within our community. Thank you to everyone who joined us, and to our amazing teams for their contributions in bringing our booth to life. ✨

We’re thrilled to celebrate Teagan Brown, proud Palawa woman and Store Manager at Target Launceston, for winning the ‘Reconciliation Community and Culture’ award at the Wesfarmers RAP Awards in Perth! Teagan’s dedication to reconciliation shines through her impactful work, from hosting cultural storytelling sessions to connecting with local schools for National Reconciliation Week and NAIDOC Week, as well as her leadership in fostering inclusive recruitment practices.   Congratulations to Teagan, all of our finalists and nominees that are dedicated to promoting reconciliation and inclusion at Target & Kmart Australia Limited.

We are immensely proud that Target Cairns, will be the first Deadly Store in our network to showcase the ‘Family Tides of Unity’ design, created by the talented young designers from Indigenous Design Labs. Through initiatives like our Deadly Stores Network and partnerships with Indigenous communities, we are committed to making a meaningful and lasting impact.   To learn more about our ‘Family Tides of Unity’ design, visit our website: https://lnkd.in/gqhQDc_Q