ACC 230 Week 9 Final Paper - Target Corporation's Financial Health

Week 9 - Target Corporation's Financial Health

Target Corporation was founded in 1902 by George Dayton, a banker and real estate investor, the original name was Dayton Dry Goods Company, later in 1911 becoming Dayton Department Store, and in 1962 becoming Target a discount chain store. Target and its iconic red bulls-eye, named because it is a marksman's goal to hit the center mark, much as it was Target's goal to do the same in terms of retail goods, services, community commitment, price, value, and overall experience (, 2012). 1967 saw Target grow from a regional department store to national retailer. In 2009 Target expanded into the fresh food market nationwide, and in 2012 is celebrating its 50th...