By George Anderson
The man who said "the stupid era of the Internet is over now," described Wal-Mart as "vicious predators" and was widely viewed as the CEO-in-waiting at Target has left the company.
Gerald Storch, now former vice chairman at Target, was known for saying what was on his mind and helping to build the retailer's business since first joining it in 1993 as senior vice president of strategic planning.
With Mr. Storch now gone, many believe Gregg Steinhafel, president of Target stores, is the heir apparent to current chief executive Robert Ulrich.
Moderator's Comment: What does Gerald Storch's leaving mean for Target? Consider the talk about who may eventually replace Robert Ulrich at CEO of the company, how important is succession planning to Target and other retail organizations? - George Anderson - Moderator