Target is a popular American retailer that operates a chain of stores under the Target and SuperTarget brands. The Target retail chain has been operating for over a hundred years. Target was founded in 1902 as Goodfellow Dry Goods by banker and investor George Dayton. The headquarter of the company is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The first discount store under the Target brand was opened in Minnesota in 1962. Gradually, this business began to grow and bring high income.
The product line includes both well-known brands and local ones made exclusively for Target. These include exclusive clothing collections from Missoni and Gaultier. A typical Target store specializes in the sale of interior items, jewelry, food products, clothing, children's goods, and electronics. Customers can enjoy both online and in-store shopping with huge selection of items. Target's slogan states, “Expect more, pay less”. The company does its best to provide high-quality products for the most convenient prices. Target currently operates more than 1,900 stores in all 50 US states and the district of Columbia. The company employs over 350,000 workers in the USA and abroad. In the top ten largest US retailers, Target Corporation ranks eighth.
There are currently no Target locations outside the USA. Interestingly, Target Australia brand exists, but it's completely unrelated with its American counterpart. The company's representative claims that Target US plans to continue expanding its USA locations in the upcoming years. Stores are typically open between 7 AM and 10 PM seven days a week, but the operating hours can vary significantly depending on the location. Therefore, we advise you to use our store locator and find precise hours before visiting your local Target store.
