Target Corporation

Target Corporation

Target Corporation, doing business as Target, is an American retailing company headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota. It is the second-largest discount retailer in the United States, behind Walmart. The company is ranked at number 33 on the Fortune 500 as of 2010 and is a component of the Standard & Poor's 500 index. Its bullseye trademark is licensed to Wesfarmers, owners of the separate Target Australia chain. The company was founded in 1902 as the Dayton Dry Goods Company, though its first Target store was opened in 1962 in nearby Roseville, Minnesota. Target grew and eventually...
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quick facts
NYSE symbol:TGT
Founded:1902
Founders:George Dayton
Headquarters:Minneapolis, Minnesota
Annual revenue:$64,948,000,000
Net income:$2,214,000,000
Operating income:$6,565,000,000
Market cap:$43,000,000,000
Industries:Variety Stores, Retail

Target Corporation founders

George Dayton
George Dayton
March 6, 1857 - February 18, 1938

George Draper Dayton was an American businessman and philanthropist. Dayton came to the U.S. state of Minnesota from New York in 1883. His family was one of average means, and he had hoped to become a minister, but was lured by the urge to be in the business world. He married Emma Chadwick in 1878...
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Executives at Target Corporation

Gregg W. Steinhafel
Gregg W. Steinhafel
Chief Executive Officer
Tenure:May 1, 2008 - Present (3 years)

Gregg W. Steinhafel has been President of Target Corp. since August 1999 and its Chief Executive Officer since May 01, 2008.

Bob Ulrich
Bob Ulrich
Chief Executive Officer
Tenure:2000 - Present (12 years)

Robert J. Ulrich is the former chief executive officer and chairman of the Target Corporation, the second-largest retailer in the United States. Ulrich is credited with crafting Target's unique brand and marketing image and focus, which is widely considered to be a key contributor to the company's...
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Revenue history for Target Corporation

RevenueDate
$64,948,000,000 January 31, 2009
$59,490,000,000 February 3, 2007
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Net income history for Target Corporation

Net IncomeDate
$2,214,000,000 January 31, 2009
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Headquarters of Target Corporation

Minneapolis
Minneapolis
Population:382,605

Minneapolis , nicknamed "City of Lakes" and the "Mill City," is the county seat of Hennepin County, the largest city in the state of Minnesota, and the 48th largest in the United States. Its name is attributed to the city's first schoolteacher, who combined mni, the Dakota word for water, and...
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Current Target Corporation board members

James A. Johnson
James A. Johnson
Board member since:1996

James A. Johnson is a Vice Chairman of Perseus. Prior to joining Perseus in 2001, Mr. Johnson served as Vice Chairman , Chairman and Chief Executive...
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Anne M. Mulcahy
Anne M. Mulcahy
Board member since:1997

Anne M. Mulcahy is chairman of the board and chief executive officer of Xerox Corporation. She was named CEO of Xerox on August 1, 2001, and chairman...
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George W. Tamke
George W. Tamke
Board member since:1999

Mr. George W. Tamke is an Operating Partner at Clayton, Dubilier & Rice, Inc .  He is a Director, Member of Audit Committee, Member of...
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Gregg W. Steinhafel
Gregg W. Steinhafel
Board member since:January 10, 2007

Gregg W. Steinhafel has been President of Target Corp. since August 1999 and its Chief Executive Officer since May 01, 2008.

Divisions of Target Corporation

Division Name
AMC Dominican Republic, S.A.
Target Medford Urban Renewal LLC
Walsh Bros
Glendale West LLC
TG Holdings
Target Wilson Yard QALICB LLC
SuperTarget Liquor of Missouri, Inc
Target Global Trade, Inc
AMC Honduras SA
Target Services Inc
Red Tail LLC
The Associated Merchandising Corporation
Target Brands, Inc
TARGET RECEIVABLES CORP
AMC (S) Pte. Ltd.
Target Sourcing Services Guatemala Sociedad Anonima
Associated Merchandising Korea Corp
TSS Two
Target Capital Corporation
Amcrest France Sarl
Target Sourcing Services Italy S.r.l.
Dayton Credit Co
Target Stafford Urban Renewal LLC
Target Connect, Inc
Target Jefferson Boulevard LLC
Target Sourcing Services
Eighth Street Development Company
TCDC Inc
Target Customs Brokers, Inc
AMC El Salvador, S.A.
Target Millville Urban Renewal, LLC
ITC Sales and Procurement, LLC
TGT Energy LLC
SuperTarget Liquor of Texas, Inc
AMC Nicaragua SA
Target Sourcing Services Asia
Associated Merchandising Corp Pensionsverwaltung GmBH
STL of Nebraska Inc
TSS One
Target Bridges, Inc
Target Clinic Medical Associates Maryland LLC
Amcrest Corporation
Target Sourcing Services India Private
DBC, LLC
Target Sourcing Services Pacific
Westbury Holding Co
Target Commercial Interiors, Inc
Target Sourcing Services Hong Kong
Dayton Development Co
Target Stores, Inc
Target Corp India Private
Hudson's Department Store
Dayton's
Marshall Field's
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Q:
    Which year was Target Corporation founded?
  • A:
    The company was founded in 1902.
  • Q:
    What are the names of the board members at Target Corporation?
  • A:
    Some Members of the Board include:
    - James A. Johnson, Board Member
    - Anne M. Mulcahy, Board Member
    - George W. Tamke, Board Member
    - Gregg W. Steinhafel, Board Member
    - Warren Staley, Board Member
    - Richard M. Kovacevich, Board Member
    - Roxanne S Austin, Board Member
    - Stephen Sanger, Board Member
    - Mary E. Minnick, Board Member
    - Bob Ulrich, Board Member
  • Q:
    Which location is Target Corporation's headquarters?
  • A:
    The main office is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
  • Q:
    Who was the founder of Target Corporation?
  • A:
    George Dayton founded the business.
  • Q:
    What is the ticker symbol and stock exchange for Target Corporation?
  • A:
    The company's ticker symbol is "TGT" listed on the NYSE stock exchange.
  • Q:
    Which industries does Target Corporation operate?
  • A:
    The company competes in Variety Stores and Retail.
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