NYSE:TGT
Target Corporation is one of the largest discount store retailers in the U.S. with over 1,800 stores and 40 distribution centers across the nation. Target stores are convenient one-stop shops offering a variety of products across all consumer everyday essential categories ranging from personal care to appliances, apparel to furniture, food, and electronics. It has become the first retailer to offer same-day and drive-up fulfillment capabilities from coast-to-coast. The company has been in business for the past century and is one of the oldest retailers in America. Target generates all of its revenue from the U.S. and is diversified by categories like beauty and household essentials (24% of 2018 sales), food & beverage (20%), apparel & accessories (20%), home furnishings & decor (19%), and hardlines (17%). Target has also strengthened its online presence with Target.com with its digital sales crossing the $5 billion mark annually. The company has been gaining significant market share across each of its major categories, thanks to its large scale and distribution network.