The History of Target

Formally known as the Dayton Company- founded by George Draper Dayton in 1902. In the 1940’s they started giving back to the community by giving 5% of their pre-tax profits back to the community. This might sound familiar, for if you sign up for a red card, you get 5% off your purchase! In 1995 the first Super Target was established in none other than Omaha, Nebraska. It included: full-service grocery, a photography studio, a pharmacy, and restaurants.  In 1962, the Dayton Company had officially become “Target”.