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Target Corp.

    Target Corporation

    Minneapolis-based Target Corporation (NYSE:TGT) serves guests at 1,762 stores in 49 states nationwide and at Target.com. In addition, the company operates a credit card segment that offers branded proprietary credit card products. Since 1946, Target has given 5 percent of its income through community grants and programs; today, that giving equals more than $3 million a week.

    CEO:

    • Gregg W. Steinhafel

    Website:

    Number of Employees

    • 355,000

    Number of Stores:

    • 1,767

    Fun Fact:

    • 1,767 Stores in 49 States including the 252 SuperTarget Stores in 22 States, 26 Regional Distribution Centers, Four Food Distribution Centers, Four Import Warehouses, Three Target.com Fulfillment Centers.

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