How was Target founded?
George D. Dayton is credited with forming the Dayton Dry Goods Company in the early 1900s - now known as Target Corporation.
Target, MTV blocked ads from news mentioning 'George Floyd' and 'protests'
Target and other advertisers that compiled similar "blocklists" say they were respecting the sensitivity of the issue.
Target, Walmart pulling Washington Redskins apparel from stores
Companies stepped up pressure on the franchise since last week after a group of 87 investment firms and shareholders demanded that PepsiCo, Nike and FedEx cut ties with the team unless officials agree to change the name.
Arizona ‘Karen’ with ‘$40,000 Rolex’ trashes Target face mask display
In footage posted to social media, Melissa Rein Lively can be heard going on an explosive rant as she points the camera at a display of protective face coverings.
Target starts $15 minimum wage in US stores
The retail giant instituted the wage hike months of schedule.
Target showdown over 'Black Lives Matter' mask goes viral
The employee said the customer objected to her mask, which featured the "Black Lives Matter" logo and a fist.
Target removes YouTuber Shane Dawson's books
Target will no longer sell YouTube star Shane Dawson's book because his videos included blackface and racial slurs.
Target expanding fresh food, groceries for curbside pickup
Target is expanding food offerings in categories like dairy, its bakery, meat and frozen items in addition to 750 new produce items and household staples like paper towels and canned items.
These US companies are observing Juneteenth as a work holiday this year
Nearly every state and Washington, D.C. recognizes the day as a holiday or observance, although it is not a federal holiday.
Target to raise minimum wage to $15 an hour as coronavirus accelerates plans
Target plans to raise starting wages for hourly workers to $15 next month, permanently extending a temporary increase implemented during the coronavirus pandemic.
Beyond Meat to sell value pack at Walmart, Target with lowest-ever price point
The company has said it aims to price its products comparably to their meat equivalents by 2024.
Target bumps up dividend 3% despite coronavirus pressure
Target Corp.'s dividend hike is a rarity among retailers since the COVID-19 pandemic choked sales.
Looted Target store in Minneapolis to be closed through late 2020
A Minneapolis Target store that was looted by rioters last week is aiming to reopen by late 2020, the company said.
Target closes 175 stores nationwide after Minneapolis protests
Target is closing 175 of its stores nationwide after Minneapolis protests rock the country.
George Floyd killing has Starbucks, JPMorgan, AT&T addressing racial injustice
Starbucks CEO Kevin Johnson reached out to employee partners in a memo over the weekend as tensions escalated across the nation.
Target CEO responds to Minneapolis protests: ‘We are a community in pain’
Target CEO and Chairman Brian Cornell responded to the Minneapolis protests.
Where are Target's operations based?
The riots come as a second blow to the retailer, which drastically shifted operations earlier this year in response to the changing needs of customers amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Target, CVS shut Minneapolis stores after rioters ravage retailers
Protests first erupted Tuesday near the city’s 3rd Precinct station, a day after George Floyd’s death in a confrontation with police.
Target begins selling products directly on Instagram in push to expand online sales
You can now buy Target products through Instagram Checkout, without leaving the Instagram app.
Target's average April day was bigger than Cyber Monday
Target's CEO said this quarter was unlike anything in the company’s long history.