Meet the players in the Target showdown

Investor Bill Ackman has put up his own slate of five directors for the companies board. Here's a look at the face-offs.

In one corner: An activist investor used to getting his way. In the other: A retail giant battling a slump. At stake: Target's board of directors - and possibly a whole lot more. More

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Meet the players in the Target showdown

Investor Bill Ackman has put up his own slate of five directors for the companies board. Here's a look at the face-offs.