Commerce Catalysts

Target Marketplace

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Target Plus Marketplace Partnership, Front Row

Whether you’re on shelf in-store or building digital-only presence through Target Plus™, Front Row helps brands tap into Target’s powerful ecosystem with strategy, precision, and a deep understanding of what drives growth at scale.

Where National Reach Meets Premium Brand Control

Target has established itself as a brand-building platform trusted by millions of U.S. shoppers. It is a highly curated platform that blends retail credibility with ecommerce agility. For DTC-native and emerging brands, Target offers omnichannel reach without the race to the bottom.

Target Plus™, Target’s invite-only marketplace, enables premium brands to reach millions of loyal digital shoppers with control over pricing, branding, and fulfillment. Unlike open marketplaces, Target Plus™ is curated for brand integrity, making it the ideal platform for beauty, wellness, and CPG brands looking to scale without sacrificing identity.

Front Row’s Approach to Target Marketplace Growth

At Front Row, we help brands unlock and navigate the full potential of Target, whether through Target Plus™ ecommerce, retail distribution, or a hybrid strategy. Our services are tailored to both emerging DTC brands ready for retail lift and established players optimizing omnichannel impact.

From retail readiness to marketplace performance, our teams bring end-to-end support across:

  • - Target Plus™ marketplace entry strategy and onboarding
  • - Retail merchandising and buyer engagement support
  • - Assortment planning and promotional calendar alignment
  • - Content creation for PDPs, retail circulars, and digital campaigns
  • - Omnichannel retail media via Roundel™ and DTC integrations
  • - Logistics, inventory forecasting, and retail supply chain consulting

Target Marketplace Models

Target Plus™ (Online Marketplace)

Invite-only ecommerce platform where premium brands maintain pricing, branding, and customer experience while leveraging Target’s digital scale.

Retail Store Distribution

On-shelf placement in 1,900+ stores nationwide, backed by merchandising, supply chain, and co-op support.

Hybrid Omnichannel Strategy

Combine marketplace and in-store presence for cohesive consumer reach, seamless experience, and unified brand storytelling.

Front Row’s Target Services

Target Plus™ Marketplace Onboarding

Application support, positioning strategy, and brand readiness review

Retail Pitch & Buyer Engagement

Assortment planning, promotional strategy, and sales team collaboration

Content & Creative Development

PDP copywriting, imagery, and A+ content that aligns with Target’s brand guidelines

Retail Media Strategy (Roundel™)

Full-funnel retail media planning with performance-based ad strategy

Inventory & Fulfillment Support

Forecasting, sell-through analysis, and retail compliance consulting

Omnichannel Measurement & Analytics

Cross-channel reporting to measure in-store + online ROI

Promotion Planning & Execution

Coordinated Target Circle™, gift card events, and key seasonal moments

Retail Launch Readiness

Packaging, regulatory, and in-store activation strategy

What Makes Front Row Different

Front Row bridges the gap between emerging DTC brands and big-box retail with deep retail knowledge, insider partnerships, and omnichannel marketing expertise. Whether you’re launching on Target Plus™ or preparing for your first in-store PO, we help you scale smart without sacrificing what makes your brand special.

Ready to Launch or Scale at Target?

Let’s tailor your retail or marketplace strategy for long-term growth with America’s favorite retailer.