Target Corporation announced that Michelle Wlazlo will be joining the organization as Senior Vice President of Apparel and Accessories. In this role, Wlazlo will be responsible for the retailer's merchandising programs for women's, men's and kids' apparel and accessories, as well as Target's baby business. Wlazlo brings more than 25 years of diverse retail experience, nearly 19 of which she spent in various leadership positions at Gap Inc., where most recently she served as Senior Vice President of Global Merchandising, Gap.

In that role, Wlazlo was responsible for the development of global brand and product assortment strategies across all apparel and accessories divisions, as well as leading the integration efforts of Gap's stores and digital buying teams. Prior to her time at Gap Inc., Wlazlo's background includes positions at Bebe and Saks Fifth Avenue. The retailer also announced the hire of Erika De Salvatore for the newly created role of Vice President of Visual Merchandising. De Salvatore has more than 15 years of visual merchandising experience, serving most recently as Vice President, Visual Merchandising, Visual Operations, International and Flagship Visual at Express.

In her role at Target, De Salvatore will lead the development of visual strategies across the retailer's merchandising initiatives, with a focus on creating a compelling guest experience in Target stores nationwide.