About Target Company
In 1962, the very first Target store was opened in Roseville Minnesota.
Fast forward 2008, Target has now opened more than 1,500 branches in every state across US except in Alaska, Hawaii and Vermont.
The company has also expanded by opening up 210 locations of Super Target which offers a wider selection of grocery items in addition to the usual merchandise.
Target also took advantage of the technology as the company expanded its services through the internet.
Target now offers online services through its website, Target.com.
The company's corporate office is located in Minneapolis.
Other divisions of the company include, Target Commercial Interiors, Target Financial Services and Target India.
Target provides a unique set of merchandise for the customers and this can be seen with the company's partnerships with designers such as Michael Graves, Liz Lange and Isaac Mizrahi.
The company provides the customers the feel of a department store with its unique and classy items but the prices are more comparable to that of a discount retailer.
Target is already a household name in the country and this can be seen in a survey done by the company.
The survey found that 96% of consumers recognized the distinctive company emblem red bulls-eye.
Target aims to give back to the community as a sign of gratitude to the loyal customers.
The company runs various programs to reduce their waste and increase energy efficiency.
Aside from the environmental advocacy, the company also provides financial assistance to various community groups by donating five percent of the total earnings.
Internships
Target also offers internship positions at the corporate headquarters as well as in the local stores.
Supply and logistics internship includes a 12-week summer program.
Students working as interns will receive proper training from the company's leading operations and development personnel.
A 10-week training program is available for those people who are interested to take corporate positions within the company.