Target Targets Francis As CMO

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Mass merchandiser Target said today that Michael Francis, who has been evp-marketing since 2003, has been promoted to the newly created position of evp/CMO at the company.

Francis had been Target’s svp-marketing from January 2001 to February 2003.

Francis will be responsible for all marketing functions, as well as strategy and research, community relations and Target.com, according to the Minneapolis-based retailer.

Target last month reported that its net retail sales for the five weeks ended July 5, 2008 increased 6.6%

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