Dating back to the establishment of its first store opened in Roseville, Minnesota in 1962, Target has paved the way as the nation’s leading chic-cheap retailer, categorized by its relevant brands at affordable prices. There are a total of 1,500 Target stores in 47 states and as of 2009, Vermont will be the only state without a Target. Over the past four decades, Target has continued to grow through a commitment to its “Expect More Pay Less” mantra. With Target, customers are always able to find an affordable reasonable price with a high quality design. Technology is a driving force in Target’s success. From in-store price scanners to point-of-sale data collection, high-tech security systems to hand-held real-time inventory monitors, Target’s superior use of technology and data management have been imperative to its success.
Target uses technology to guide nearly every decision the company makes. From determining new store locations through GIS, to eventually......
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