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Who founded the Target stores?
George Dayton
Who ownes target?
Target was founded by George Dayton in 1902. The very first target named store was opened in Minneapolis in 1962.
Who helped start Target?
George Draper Dayton started Dayton's Dry Goods Company (1902) which eventually became the Dayton Company. In 1962, while working for the Dayton company, John F. Geisse came up with the idea of an upscale discount retail store. The "Target" name was created by Dayton's publicity director, Stewart K. Widdess.
What year did target go public?
Target was founded in 1902 by George Dayton. It was not until the year 1962 that Target went public with its first store opening in Roseville, Minnesota.
When was George Dayton born?
George Dayton was born on 1857-03-06.
What's brief history of target corporation?
The history of Target Corporation first began in 1902 by George Dayton. The company was originally named Goodfellow Dry Goods in June 1902 before being renamed the Dayton's Dry Goods Company in 1903 and later the Dayton Company in 1910. The first Target store opened in Roseville, Minnesota in 1962 while the parent company was renamed the Dayton Corporation in 1967. It became the Dayton-Hudson Corporation after merging with the J.L. Hudson Company in 1969 and held ownership of several department store chains including Dayton's, Hudson's, Marshall Field's, and Mervyn's. In 2000, the Dayton-Hudson Corporation was renamed to Target Corporation.
Where did the first target franchise open?
George D. Dayton founded Dry goods company now known as Target in 1881 but it wasn't opened until 1902 in Minneapolis,Minn.
Does Target Corporation own Macy's?
Does Dayton Hudson own Macy's and target
What has the author Bruce B Dayton written?
Bruce B. Dayton has written: 'George Draper Dayton' -- subject(s): Biography, Businessmen, Dayton Corporation, History, Philanthropists
Who is the founder of Target?
George Dayton took credit for but the real founder and genius behind the concept of discount retailing was John F. Geisse. Geisse had the idea, built it and was its first CEO.
Who manufactures Dayton heaters?
A person can purchase Dayton heaters at big box stores such as Target, Sears and Walmart. One can even find them online at websites like eBay, Amazon and at the Dayton website.
When was George Hippard born?
George Hippard was born in c. 1868, in Dayton, Ohio, USA.
