Target Corporation began in 1902 as Dayton Dry Goods Company, a department store in Minneapolis. It opened its first Target discount store in 1962, adopting a discount retail model. Target now operates over 1,500 stores across the United States, with its signature bullseye logo recognized by 96% of Americans. It focuses on offering quality products at low prices, while also prioritizing corporate social responsibility through community initiatives and environmental sustainability. Target maintains a stable financial performance with over $60 billion in annual revenues.

1. TARGETCorporation Sarah BrennerCasey PuttKylie LefeldExpect more. Pay less

2. TARGET96% of people recognize this “bullseye”Target is ranked number 11 on for “American’s Most Admired Companies1500 Target stores in 47 statesExpect more. Pay less

3. History of TargetExpect more. Pay lessThe Target Corporation got its beginning in 1902 when a businessman by the name of George Dayton constructed a six-story building in downtown Minneapolis, MinnesotaGoodfellow department store into Dayton’s new building. Within a year the owner of the store Reuben Simon Goodfellow decided to retire and he left his interest in the store in the hands of Dayton

4. History In 1903 the name of the store was changed to Dayton Dry Goods CompanyIn the 1950’s the company started its expansion with the acquisition of Lipman’s Department Store Company based in Portland Oregon In 1956 the Dayton Company build the world’s first two-story fully enclosed shopping center called Southdale in Edina, Minnesota. gave them a chance to become a retail chain by opening their second Dayton’s store in the Southdale shopping centerExpect more. Pay less

5. HistoryIn 1962 using the concept of discount merchandising developed by John F. Geisse, a co-founder of the company, the Dayton Company opened their first discount store in Rossville, Minnesota using the name TargetThe name was intended to be used to distinguish its self as a discount chain from the department storeWithin the year there were four Target discount stores all of which were in MinnesotaExpect more. Pay less

6. History Target saw its first profitable year come along in 1965 with over 39 million in sales, along with a fifth storeThe company expanded again in 1966 with the opening of two Target stores in Denver, ColoradoThe company’s sales increased to over 60 million which led to the Dayton Corporation to go public in 1967 and offer common stock for the first timeExpect more. Pay less

7. HistoryIn the 1970’s, the company continued its growth and by the end of the decade was the seventh largest retailer with 80 stores in 11 states with over a billion dollars in salesThis increased a rapidly a few years later with 151 stores and over two billion in sales. In the eighties and nineties the corporation concentrated on its expansion to the west coast and the southeastern United States.Expect more. Pay less

8. “Expect More. Pay Less.” Target’s slogan it is also apart of their mission statement. Want customers to expect more of everything. Expect more great designs, more choices, more convenience, more service and more clothes, house wares and designer items. At a low price so you pay less.Expect more. Pay lessMission Statement

9. ValuesCorporate ResponsibilityTargeting the CommunityOur Commitment to diversityProtecting the EnvironmentExpect more. Pay lessMission Statement

10. Corporate ResponsibilityHow they are committed to social, environmental, and economic health of the surrounding communities. This is important because it is where their guests, team members and shareholders call home.Expect more. Pay lessMission Statement

11. Expect more. Pay lessMission StatementTargeting the CommunityThey give back 5% of their income Volunteer hours to surrounding communities So they can make them better places to live. Take Charge of Education® (TCOE) program Donate 1 percent of their Target® Visa® Credit Card, Target Check CardSM or Target Credit CardSM purchases made at Target and Target.com1/2 percent of Target Visa purchases made anywhere else, to a school of their choice. Since 1997, has donated more than $246 million to schools across the United States

12. Our Commitment to diversityThey do this through how they stock their shelves, select their merchandise, design their stores and welcome their guests. It also is reflected in their store teams.Expect more. Pay lessMission Statement

13. Protecting the EnvironmentThis includes recycling shopping cartsdonating overstock groceries cut their waste by 70% and Cut their energy consumption by using energy-efficient lighting and equipment in the storesExpect more. Pay lessMission Statement

14. Managers:Define GoalsEstablish StrategyDevelop Plans Organizational GoalsControlling the organizationExpect more. Pay lessManagement Philosophy

15. Must motivate and lead which helps accomplish the organizational goals Helps resolve group conflict, motivates employees and resolves employee behaviors Expect more. Pay lessManagement Philosophy

16. Management MottoDiversity in Organization“The Strength of Many. The Power of One.”Demonstrates the control of individual uniqueness Strength created when teams apply this to a common goalExpect more. Pay less

17. Expect more. Pay lessBeing a TEAMWhy they call them team membersHelping out other team membersHiring: Fast, Fun, Friendly“Can I help you find something?”Management PhilosophyThree HuddlesSix Month ReviewStrengths & Weaknesses

18. Expect more. Pay lessOrganizational StructureThe management structure for corporateTheir Chief Executive Officer and DirectorGregg W. SteinhafelChief Financial Officer, Chief Accounting Officer and Executive Vice PresidentTroy RischRelationships Chairman, Chairman of Executive Committee, Chairman of Target Stores Division and Chief Executive Officer of Target Stores Division Robert J. Ulrich The President of Target Sourcing Service Stacia J. Anderson President of Target.com Dale Nitschke President of Target Financial ServicesTerrence J. Scully

19. President of Community Relations and President of Target FoundationLaysha WardSenior Vice President of Merchandising Patricia Adams Executive Vice President, Corporate Secretary and General Counsel Timothy R. Baer Senior Vice President of Target Sourcing Services of Regions II and IIICarmela BatacchiExpect more. Pay lessOrganizational Structure

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23. Expect more. Pay lessOrganizational StructureManagement Structure in the storesSTL (Store Team Leader) They control everything in the store like a manager would. Under them, but still considered to be a manager are the ETLs (Executive Team Leaders.) They control big sections of the store like food, Softlines (clothing goods), Hardlines (everything other than food and clothes), HR (human Resources), AP (assets protection) and GE (any cash registers and the front end of the store). Team LeadersThey control areas within the ETL's area. For example in food there is meat, produce, bakery, Food Avenue, and Starbucks.

24. Expect more. Pay lessOrganizational StructureOrganizational StructureUnder the Team Leaders are the specialists. They are in charge of specific sections under the Team Leaders like signing, electronics, or shoes. These people would be considered employees with special tasks and a certain area they stick to. Under Specialists are the Team Members. These are people like sales associates.

25. Target Corporation’s debt as a percent of total capital rose to over 52%. While this might seem high it is still in line with the rest of the multiline retail industry.Target’s strong suit is its cash collection being better than most in the industry with over 8.1 billion in uncollected receivables at the end of this yearTarget year in and year out has a stable bottom line despite increasing revenues that grew from $57.9 to $61.5 billion.The 2008 revenues for the Target Corporation totaled $63.4 billion with annual earnings of $3.33 per share. Expect more. Pay lessFinancial Situation

27. Public ViewConvenient place where customers can shop that is fresh and innovativeCommitted to making a positive impact on their customers and the communities around themCommitted to doing well, and ALWAYS striving to do better!

28. Gives 5% of their income each week to communities where Target guest and team members live and workExpect more. Pay less

29. Features Offered by Target“Guest Call Button”Club Baby & Club WeddReturn PolicyCart attendantsEasy to Read Pharmacy Bottles that are color coded Online Website(www.target.com)Expect more. Pay less

30. Retote BagCustomers buy and can reuseFeatured in Newsweek issue that was dedicated to environmental issuesCould fold magazine into envelope and receive free coupon for a bagExpect more. Pay lessHas pulled more than 75,000 plastic bags of the waste system

31. Public View / Fun Facts385 Million Garment Hangers are Reused Each Year2.1 Million pounds of plastic have been recycled153,00 pounds of metal from broken hangers have also been recycledExpect more. Pay less911.1 Million pounds of cardboard has been recycled47,600 broken shopping cards are recycled and refurbished each year

32. StrengthsBroad Range of ProductsMiddle Class Shopper & Younger Trendy CustomersBalanced Brand MixExpect more. Pay less

33. WeaknessesLack of Quality ControlLaw SuitGeographic concentrationExpect more. Pay less

34. OpportunitiesIncrease Online SalesIncrease Demand for Organic ProductsFlourishing Photofinishing MarketExpect more. Pay less

35. ThreatsIncreasing CompetitionLow Consumer ConfidenceExpect more. Pay less

36. ConclusionWe have presented the areas that make Target is a successful organizationTheir involvement with the community & environment has gained the respect of customersTargets products and services have been innovated and geared to the futureManagement’s organization & beliefs has allowed them to be a successful business with a positive financial futureThese are all aspects that categorize Target as a leading Fortune 500 companyExpect more. Pay less