MEMORANDUM

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4/13/00
Dr. David Chappell
Cindy Schwinn
Target Corporation Online, http://www.targetcorp.com/

The Target Corporation Home Page:

The Target Corporation homepage provides people with detailed information on a variety of topics.  Those interested in investing in Target can visit the Target Corporation at http://www.targetcorp.com/.  Although a great source for investors you do not need to have an interest in investing to visit this home page.  A variety of other topics such as current news, companies, careers, community involvement and an “about us” link can connect you with a wealth of information.  You can easily connect to the shop link and view and order a variety of merchandise offered at Target stores.

Investor Information

The investor Information link will connect you with an abundance of financial information to help you in your decision to invest in the Target Corporation.  There are fourteen categories to research to help you decide if you want to put your money into the corporation.  Among these categories a few of the most useful are the stock quote, stock chart, annual reports and monthly sales data.   As of April 1,2000 net retail sales for the past month have increased by 1.6 percent. 

http://www.fortune.com/fortune/fortune500/tcomlist.html Click here for more information on the growth and success of the Target Corporation.

More Information:

·         Due to the success of Target Stores the Dayton Hudson Corporation Changes Names.  Target Stores makes up about seventy five percent of the Corporation’s sales.

  • Target Stores, Dayton’s, Marshall Field’s, Hudson’s, Mervyn’s California, Rivertown and AMC.
  • The merchandise focus at Target Stores is on the everyday basic needs that people have with an interest in trends.
  • Rivertown produces the Wireless, Signals, Seasons and LoveADeal catalogs.

Conclusion

The Target Corporation home page provides a great amount of information for anyone interested in investment, career opportunities, companies, community involvement and news.  The Target Corporation is a growing merchandiser with an interest in providing the consumer with reasonable low prices.