Target to open 10 stores on 10/10/10

MINNEAPOLIS (Sept. 30, 2010) - Target (NYSE:TGT) will create more than 2,400 jobs when ten stores open across the country on Oct. 10, 2010. The stores, which offer fresh produce, meat and baked goods and include the latest enhancements to the beauty, home, shoes and electronics departments, will open in the following communities:

"These new Target store openings will help support local economies and make life easier for our guests by creating new jobs, spurring development and providing the utmost in convenience and value," said John Griffith, Executive Vice President of Property Development, Target. "We are looking forward to deepening our relationship with guests in communities across the country."   

As part of the grand opening celebrations, each store will contribute to its community by initiating a local grant program, contributing to the United Way, donating food to Feeding America and product to the local Goodwill chapter and encouraging team members to volunteer their time to serve their community.  

All ten of the new stores will feature Target's expanded food format and the latest department enhancements designed to improve our guests' shopping experience. They also offer amenities such as Starbucks, Target Café and Target Pharmacy and carry a wide range of national brands along with popular Target owned brands like Archer Farms, Market Pantry, up & up and Merona.