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7 mind-blowing facts about Target's business

Target is much older than you might think. The company that would become Target was founded as Goodfellow Dry Goods in 1902.

7 mind-blowing facts about Target's business

The chain boasts 1,844 stores in total.

The chain boasts 1,844 stores in total.

As of February, 360,000 full-time, part-time, and seasonal employees work at Target.

As of February, 360,000 full-time, part-time, and seasonal employees work at Target.

When it comes to its most important locations in the US, Target says that California, Texas, Florida, Minnesota, and Illinois carry "a significant portion of our total sales."

When it comes to its most important locations in the US, Target says that California, Texas, Florida, Minnesota, and Illinois carry "a significant portion of our total sales."

The company runs 287 stores in California, 150 stores in Texas, 123 stores in Florida, 94 stores in Illinois, 82 stores in New York, 75 stores in Pennsylvania, and 73 stores in Minnesota.

The company runs 287 stores in California, 150 stores in Texas, 123 stores in Florida, 94 stores in Illinois, 82 stores in New York, 75 stores in Pennsylvania, and 73 stores in Minnesota.

Target currently lists 39 distinct "owned brands," including Archer Farms and Simply Balanced ...

Target currently lists 39 distinct "owned brands," including Archer Farms and Simply Balanced ...

... as well as 12 "exclusive" partnerships with brands like OshKosh, Levi's, and Magnolia.

... as well as 12 "exclusive" partnerships with brands like OshKosh, Levi

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