Target, an American big box department store chain headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, is owned by the TARGET Corporation and is the eighth largest retailer in the United States. Founded in 1902 by George Dayton, the company has undergone several name changes before becoming the Target Corporation in 2000. Target has found success as a cheap-chic player in the industry and offers a variety of brands including Good Gather, Archer Farms, and Market Pantry. In 2021, Target‘s annual revenue was $106 billion, with approximately 409,000 employees.