"Target's interim CEO does not want job permanently" by Jim Finkle at Reuters via Chicago Tribune. "Target Corp interim Chief Executive John Mulligan said he has no interest in becoming the company's chief executive, though that will not undermine his ability to help the company recover from its massive data breach and missteps in Canada."  Read more   "A Q&A with Target’s Interim CEO John Mulligan" at A Bullseye View.  "This isn’t about me; it’s about the entire leadership team, and we all agree that we cannot pause. As an interim CEO, I am not simply keeping the ship [...]

  "Walmart's Bill Simon Mentioned as Potential New Target CEO" by Janet Moore & Jennifer Bjorhus at Star-Tribune.  "Some of the more surprising candidates mentioned to head the $73 billion Minneapolis retailer include retiring Ford Motor Co. CEO Alan Mulally and former Target CEO Robert Ulrich. But when Wall Street analysts got right down to it, much of the focus centered on retail execs currently in the game, including Glenn Murphy, chairman and CEO of Gap Inc.; Bill Simon, head of Wal-Mart Inc.’s U.S. division; and Greg Sandfort of Tractor Supply Co."  Read more   "Target Canada Could be next [...]

  "Google and Amazon launch same-day delivery in L.A. area" by Tiffany Hsu at LA Times (Survey to Open).  "Google is using third-party delivery agents trained through an in-person program the company calls "Courier University" that teaches agents how to greet customers at the door and how to use the mobile shopping app. The couriers will wear Google Shopping Express uniforms and, for the most part, drive Google-branded vehicles."  Read more    "In battle with Amazon, traditional retailers innovate, turn to Iterate" by Andy Vuong at Iterate.  "Iterate Studio, the brainchild of Denver serial entrepreneur Jon Nordmark, aims to level the [...]

  "Amazon Expands Same-Day Delivery to 12 Cities"  "City & order cut-off time:  Baltimore: 11:00 a.m.; Boston: 11:00 a.m.;  Chicago:  7 a.m.; Dallas: 12:15 p.m.;  Indianapolis: 11:30 a.m.; Los Angeles: 12:15 p.m.;  New York City (and parts of New Jersey): 8:00 a.m.; Philadelphia: 8:30 a.m.; Phoenix: 12:15 p.m.; San Francisco:12:15 p.m.; Seattle: 12:15 p.m.; Washington, D.C.: 11:00 a.m."  Read more   "Amazon adds search filters for same-day delivery service" by Jay Greene at Seattle Times.  "Prime subscribers will need to pay $5.99 for the service; non-Prime members will pay at least $9.98 for rapid delivery...The online retail giant introduced its “Get It Today” search filter in Los Angeles, Phoenix, San Francisco, as well as Seattle. Amazon said the [...]

  "Wal-Mart to Build Online Grocery Pick-Up Center in Bentonville" by Kim Souza at The City Wire.  "Wal-Mart is wasting no time in deploying its latest grocery format — a stand alone pick-up center where shoppers can drive up and retrieve their online orders and never leave their car...The retailer reviewed plans for the first concept depot with Bentonville city officials on Tuesday (April 29.) The proposed development goes to the city planning commission on May 6."  Read more   "Family Dollar focused on regaining customer base after straying 'off course' " by Jennifer Thomas at Charlotte Bus. Journal. "Levine expressed [...]