Published simultaneously in Canada, Includes index, Ref. bibliogr. Index, \"Founded in 1962 by Minnesota-based department store Dayton's, Target exploded in popularity during the mid-1990s and continues its success today. For over four decades, through its edgy products, innovative store designs, memorable image campaigns, and remarkably generous philanthropy, Target - the discount chain with the trademark bull's-eye - has developed a cult-like following among American shoppers. With exclusive merchandising partnerships with designers such as Michael Graves, Mossimo, and Todd Oldham, \"Tar-zhay,\" as some like to refer to one of America's most profitable retailers, has made it hip to be spare by selling bargains and cachet.\" \"In On Target, business journalist Laura Rowley skillfully uncovers - through vivid firsthand stories, candid interviews, and in-depth research - the strategies, motivations, and leaders behind the Target phenomenon, and examines how they have led to such runaway success.\" \"On Target is the first behind-the-scenes look at the stunning success of America's hippest discount retailer. Both insightful and entertaining, On Target offers a rare glimpse into a company that closed the gap between quality and cost - and in doing so created a concept that hit the bull's-eye.\"--Jacket

ia/ontarget00laur.pdf

Laura Rowley

Jossey-Bass, Incorporated Publishers

John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated

WILEY COMPUTING Publisher

United States, United States of America

New York ; Chichester, 2004

November 3, 2004

March 14, 2003

New York, 2003

1, 2009-12-15

1, PS, 2003

No copyright page.

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The first behind-the-scenes look at the stunning success of America's hippest discount retailer Founded in 1962 by Minnesota-based department store Dayton's, Target has grown to become America's second most profitable retailer behind Wal-Mart. On Target is the first in-depth look at the business leaders and strategies that made Target such a runaway success. The company's easily recognizable red-and-white logo, youthful television advertisements, and upscale partnerships-with designers like Michael Graves, Mossimo, and Todd Oldham-have not only removed the stigma traditionally attached to discount store shopping, but actually made it hip to be frugal. In the process, the company has cemented its place as the favorite discount retailer of middle- and upper-income families across the country. In On Target, award-winning business journalist Laura Rowley examines the methods and the success of the company from its shrewd merchandising strategy to its clever marketing campaigns, ingenious branding effort, and extensive philanthropy . An excellent education in how to beat the competition even in a crowded and weak retail market, Target's story details the history and incredible success of a unique company and an enticing, unmistakable brand. Both insightful and entertaining, On Target offers important business lessons for executives and managers in need of a bull's-eye. Laura Rowley (Maplewood, NJ) is an award-winning television, radio, and print journalist specializing in business reporting. She is the personal finance and career columnist for Self magazine and has also been published in The New York Times, Parents, and Newsweek. As a reporter and producer for CNN in New York, she reported on air for Your Money and Business Unusual, and produced live programs for CNNfn. She has also appeared on Good Morning America, Oxygen Media, and CNBC.

"Founded in 1962 by Minnesota-based department store Dayton's, Target exploded in popularity during the mid-1990s and continues its success today. For over four decades, through its edgy products, innovative store designs, memorable image campaigns, and remarkably generous philanthropy, Target - the discount chain with the trademark bull's-eye - has developed a cult-like following among American shoppers.
With exclusive merchandising partnerships with designers such as Michael Graves, Mossimo, and Todd Oldham, "Tar-zhay," as some like to refer to one of America's most profitable retailers, has made it hip to be spare by selling bargains and cachet.".
"In On Target, business journalist Laura Rowley skillfully uncovers - through vivid firsthand stories, candid interviews, and in-depth research - the strategies, motivations, and leaders behind the Target phenomenon, and examines how they have led to such runaway success.".
"On Target is the first behind-the-scenes look at the stunning success of America's hippest discount retailer. Both insightful and entertaining, On Target offers a rare glimpse into a company that closed the gap between quality and cost - and in doing so created a concept that hit the bull's-eye."--BOOK JACKET.

In spite of a competitive and weak retail environment, US retailing giant Target continues to grow. On Target is the first book to profile this successful contemporary retailer. This compelling story examines the business strategies behind the rise and popularity of this retail giant.

A inside look at Target, America's second most profitable retailer, provides a study of the corporate leadership, business strategies, and techniques that transformed the company into a success.

The grand ballroom of the Waldorf Astoria in midtown Manhattan is overflowing with proper Chanel suits, pearls, coiffed hair and the tight smiles characteristic of expensive plastic surgery.

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