| Unlike most other mass merchandisers,
Target
has
department store roots. Back in 1961, Dayton's department store identified a demand for a store that sold less expensive goods in a quick, convenient format. Target was born.
In 1962, the first Target store opened in Roseville, Minnesota.
They
were the first retail store to offer well-known national brands at discounted prices.
In
the '70s
they
paved new ground by implementing electronic cash registers storewide to monitor inventory and speed up guest service.
They
also began hosting an annual shopping event for seniors and people with disabilities, plus a toy safety campaign.
In
the '80s
they
opened new stores all the time,
they
rolled out electronic scanning nationwide.
In
the '90s
they
launched
their
first Target Greatland® store.
Their
Club Wedd bridal gift registry went nationwide in 1995, and Lullaby Club soon followed.
The
first SuperTarget store, which combined groceries and special services with a Target Greatland
store
was
also
opened. |