Overview
About Target
Target is a U.S. general merchandise retailer headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Its first Target store opened in Roseville, Minnesota, in 1962. The company sells apparel, beauty, home, food and everyday essentials through stores and digital channels. Target reports more than 2,000 U.S. stores, over 400,000 team members and approximately $105 billion in fiscal 2025 net sales. Its portfolio also includes Shipt and retail media business Roundel. Target Australia is a separate, unrelated company.
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Target News
Retailers may pay customers to keep returns
In 2023, retail returns surged to a staggering $743 billion, accounting for 14.5% of total retail sales. Notably, the return rate for online purchases was higher, at 17.6%, translating into $247 billion, compared to 10.02% for in-store purchases. As retailers…
Marla Pruitte Talks Landed Her Cake Mix Into Target and Food Lion
The pastry chef and founder of Mary Alice Cakes, Marla Pruitte grew up in a family of exceptional cooks and bakers, and family has has always been important to her. “We never had a family meal without desserts. My great, great…
G FUEL Launches in Target Stores Nationwide
G FUEL, a sugar-free performance-driven energy drink alternative created by Gamma Labs, has made its way into Target stores across the United States. As The Official Energy Drink of Esports®, G FUEL was first developed in 2012 and quickly gained…
Target Accelerators select 10 Brands For Takeoff Beauty Cohort
Target Accelerators, a premier accelerator for retail startups, has announced the selection of 10 innovative beauty brands for its 2021 Takeoff Beauty Cohort. The program aims to support emerging consumer packaged goods companies in scaling into mass retail through curated…
Thread Beauty, The Lip Bar Launches Second Brand At Target Stores
Melissa Butler, the Detroit native and founder of The Lip Bar, has successfully turned her start-up beauty brand into a nationwide phenomenon. With a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Finance from Florida A & M University and experience as a licensed…
Target Plans To Open 30 New Stores And 250 New Shop-In-Stores By End of 2022
In 2022, Target plans to open approximately 30 stores, reaching more guests in new neighborhoods. The stores will range in footprint, from mid-size locations in dense suburban areas to small-format stores in city centers like Charleston, SC, and New York’sTimes…
Essence Makeup Launches In Target Storess
Essence makeup, a popular cosmetics brand known for its affordable, fun, and cruelty-free products, first emerged in 2001 and quickly gained popularity. By 2007, it became the top-selling brand in Germany and made its debut in the United States in…
Sigma Beauty Announces Partnership with Target
Sigma Beauty announces its new partnership with Target, one of the largest authorities in retail. For the first time, beauty enthusiasts will be able to shop Sigma Beauty’s award-winning products at 408 select Target stores and online. Sigma Beauty’s offerings…
How Do You Get Your Items Sold in Target
Are you looking to get your product onto the shelves of Target? There is no better time than now for product-based business owners to sell product to national retail chains. Between 2016 and 2018, Target increased diverse suppliers by 64.4%, with…
JCPenney Launches Private Label Brand Developed In House by BIPOC Designers
JC Penney unveils today Hope & Wonder™, a private label brand of apparel for everyone in the family as well as gifts, accessories, and home products designed to commemorate moments that matter. The Hope & Wonder assortment brings delight to…
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Insights & Trends
Analysis
Data-led insights and trend observations featuring Target.
- Trends · Sep 24, 2026How Target Is Rebuilding Beauty Across Stores and Marketplaces After Ulta
- Insights · Jan 18, 202610 Best Online Dress Retailers for Women in the USA (2026 Ranking)
- Insights · Jan 15, 2026The Top 10 Online Stores for Dresses by Search Volume, Report
- Insights · Feb 7, 202510 Most Popular In-Store & Online Shops in the U.S. (Report)
- Insights · Dec 25, 2024Amazon, eBay, and Walmart Top List of Most Popular Shopping Sites, Report
- Insights · Jun 5, 2024The 10 Largest Online Retailers in the U.S.
- Insights · Jun 4, 202410 Most Transparent Fashion Companies Worldwide (2023 Index)
- Insights · May 27, 2023Ulta Beauty sales increase 12.3 percent for Q1, 2023
