The Secret Behind Targets All in Motion

It’s been a year since Target rolled out activewear private brand All in Motion — and what a year it’s been. The brand provided a solution for the whole family at a time when comfort and value were (and still are) so important. As families started spending more time at home than ever before, activewear and loungewear became go-to’s. In just one year, All in Motion became Target’s 10th billion-dollar brand, exceeded industry growth and drove market share gains at Target — all while delivering on the retailer’s commitment to inclusivity, quality and sustainability.

“Our owned brands are truly a differentiator for Target, and in its first year, All in Motion stood out in the marketplace, providing guests incredible activewear and sporting goods for whatever their daily lives bring — at an only-at-Target value,” says Jill Sando, executive vice president and chief merchandising officer, style and owned brands, Target. “We’re proud that our brands are meeting guests’ evolving needs and sparking moments of daily comfort and joy for the entire family when they need it most.”

Designed with customers in mind

From the very start, Target’s in-house design team used intel from thousands of shoppers to finesse All in Motion’s details. Using sustainably sourced materials and offering a range of inclusive sizes (XS-4X for women, S-3X for men and XS-XXL for kids) were top of the list. In just one year, the retailer sold 21 million pounds of hand weights and kettlebells — enough steel to build a second Eiffel Tower, and 7 million square feet of yoga mats — enough to cover 122 football fields. Since the launch, the design team’s been busy, reading every single review (more than 15,000) and using those insights to continue to improve and expand the brand.

Going seamless

And Target is just getting started. Remember all the feedback the team listened to? It led to the creation of Target’s first seamless collection, introduced in January. Users asked for comfort, soft fabrics, versatility and performance — and they got it. The design team created the collection, which is right on par with premium activewear brands — at Target-only prices. The high-quality and comfy assortment includes seamless leggings, t-shirts and more.

All in Motion now includes 700+ items in addition to the new seamless collection.

By Published On: February 8th, 2021Tags: , , , , ,

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About the Author: Christopher Durham

Christopher Durham is the president of the Velocity Institute. Prior to this he founded the groundbreaking site My Private Brand. He is the co-founder of The Vertex Awards. He began his retail career building brands at Food Lion and Lowe’s Home Improvement. Durham has worked with retailers around the world, including Albertsons, Family Dollar, Petco, Staples, Office Depot, Best Buy, Metro Canada. Durham has published seven definitive books on private brands, including Fifty2: The My Private Brand Project and Vanguard: Vintage Originals.

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