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7 mind-blowing facts about Target's business

By Áine Cain
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360,000 people work at the chain. Craig Lassig/AP Images for Target
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In most parts of the US, you don't have to travel far to visit one of Target's stores, complete with the brand's iconic red bullseye logo.

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Business Insider examined the company's most recent annual filings with the US Securities and Exchange Commission to pick out interesting numbers and stats that reflect the company's size.

Here's what we found:

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

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David Goldman/AP Images

Source: US Securities and Exchange Commission

The chain boasts 1,844 stores in total.

Target Store
Flickr / Mike Mozart

Source: US Securities and Exchange Commission

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

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AP/John Minchillo

Source: US Securities and Exchange Commission

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."

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Matt Rourke/AP

Source: US Securities and Exchange Commission

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.

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John Minchillo/AP Images

Source: US Securities and Exchange Commission

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

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Northfoto / Shutterstock

Source: US Securities and Exchange Commission

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

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Getty/Scott Olson

Source: US Securities and Exchange Commission

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Aine Cain
Áine Cain
Áine Cain was a senior reporter for Business Insider, covering Walmart, Target, Costco, Home Depot, Lowe's, and Ikea.She wrote about the changing nature of the retail business, the labor issues affecting retail employees, and the trends that consumers should know about. Occasionally, she delved into crime, multi-level marketing schemes, and weird history.Cain previously wrote about careers and business strategy for Business Insider.
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