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Designed for early-stage consumer packaged goods companies looking to learn and understand how to prepare for retail shelves.

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Applications for upcoming programs will open in 2024. You can still tell us about your business.

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Reach retail readiness

Get curated education, build community with like-minded founders and connect with industry leaders with this 10-week virtual accelerator program.

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Meet the alumni

A few of the game-changing brands that stepped up to the challenge. Check out Target Forward Founders alumni.

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Expand your retail vocabulary

Do you know what drop ship, EDI and 3PL mean? Learn the lingo with this article of everyday key retail terms and their definitions.

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Tell us about your business

Applications are currently closed but you can still tell us about your company. By sharing some details now, you'll be one of the first to know when applications open next. In the meantime, we'll send you free resources and tools to prepare you for the application process and beyond.

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Be one of the first to know when applications open next, plus we’ll connect you with all the tools and resources you need to prepare.