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  • Target VP Caroline Wanga (left) and Dr. Johnetta B. Cole sit in armchairs onstage at the event

    Pulling together

    Target’s Diversity & Inclusion business councils welcomed Dr. Johnnetta Betsch Cole, principal consultant at Cook-Ross, anthropologist and HBCU president, to Target HQ. She joined Caroline Wanga, VP of Diversity & Inclusion, onstage to share insights with our team about working together, inspiring change and creating a more inclusive society.

  • Nine volunteers and our Bullseye the dog mascot pose in front of a blue and yellow big top display

    Big top fun

    Volunteers from across the U.S. gathered in Memphis, Tenn., in June to throw a circus-themed summer Bullseye Bash for the kids and families at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and its long-term housing facility, Target House. The semi-annual bashes are just one way we support St. Jude families as their kids receive lifesaving treatments.

  • Ryan kneels on the floor at his Target store surrounded by his co-workers holding signs and cheering

    Just call him Plinko King

    In May, CBS’s The Price is Right said “Come on down!” to team member Ryan Belz from our Elmira, N.Y., store. How’d it go? Ryan walked away with a record-breaking $31,500 Plinko win.

  • Hundreds of team members mill around a carnival on the floor of our Fontana DC

    Party time

    Our Fontana, Calif., distribution center celebrated its 35th anniversary in May with a carnival for the whole crew—including a few team members who’ve been there since the day the doors opened!

  • Designers from Target's PD+D team sketching in a book on a table

    #Minted50, #TargetStyle

    As part of Minted's #Minted50 series, Nadine Steklenski, Target's VP of kids' product design, tasked her team to sketch an illustration celebrating their everyday, then “Play It Forward” by passing the sketchbook to someone else to do the same. Minted then challenged its community to launch their own designs based on their everyday. So fun!

  • Three Target carts with decals that look like Mario Karts

    It’s a-me, Mario

    To celebrate the April launch of Mario Kart 8 for Nintendo Switch, over 650 Target stores across the country went into full game-on mode, with larger-than-life Mario action. We transformed our bollards (those big red balls at our entrances) into Mario and Luigi, our doors into motion-activated starting lines and our carts into Super Target Karts.

  • Jason Witten and team members shovel wood chips onto the new playground

    Dig in!

    In April, Dallas Cowboys tight end Jason Witten joined Target volunteers building a new playground at Texas Leadership Charter Academy in Arlington. Part of our ongoing work with wellness partner KaBOOM!, it’s the eighth play space we’ve built in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, and will bring more than 1,000 kids new opportunities to stay active.

  • A rendering of our next generation store design

    Reimagining our stores

    In the next 3 years, we’ll spend billions of dollars reimagining and repositioning our stores to bring guests more inspiration and convenience. This sketch of our next generation design is a peek at what’s to come as we remodel 110 stores and open 30 new small-format stores this year. In 2018 and 2019, we’ll fully renovate 500 more stores.

  • A bullseye-shaped solar installation on the roof of our Phoenix DC

    Here comes the sun

    This work of art atop our Phoenix DC is one of our newest solar energy sites (and our largest so far), drumming up nearly 3,000 MWH of energy a year. A milestone on the way to our goal of having 500 buildings with solar power by 2020. As of April, we’ve completed projects at 350+ buildings—more than any other U.S. company. Photo by Christian McBeth

  • Zoe Saldana stands next to a bunny topiary; Naomie Harris and Victoria Beckham stand in the garden

    Garden party glamour

    On April 1, designer Victoria Beckham celebrated the upcoming launch of the Victoria Beckham for Target collection at an English garden-themed event in Los Angeles. Guests included Zoe Saldana, Naomie Harris, Jessica Alba, Kate Mara and more.

  • President George W. Bush standing with three Target team member veterans

    Painting a tribute

    President George W. Bush traded greetings with team member veterans at a breakfast we hosted in Dallas to honor the opening of his “Portraits of Courage” exhibition. The Target-sponsored exhibit of his paintings features American military veterans, and benefits programs that help veterans transition back to civilian life and find rewarding careers.

  • Carly Rae Jepsen and Lil Yachty pose against a white screen on the set of their GRAMMYs commercial

    It takes two

    To celebrate the GRAMMY® Awards and bring viewers #MoreMusic, Target debuted a one-of-a-kind ad featuring pop star Carly Rae Jepsen and hip hop sensation Lil Yachty. They teamed up with producer Mike Will Made-It on a remake of Rob Base and DJ E-Z Rock’s 1988 hit “It Takes Two,” taking over a Target store for an epic dance party.

  • Visitors interact with smart home products in the new "Garage" showroom at Target Open House

    Open House is back open

    After closing for a seven-week renovation, Target Open House—our connected home lab and concept store in San Francisco—reopened its doors to the public in February. The redesigned space includes larger areas to host events, more interactive displays and other enhancements that will help us showcase smart home technology in new ways.

  • Bullseye stands next to a soccer ball in front of Chicago's Soldier Field

    Getting in the game

    In January, Target became an official partner of Major League Soccer (MLS), and announced a jersey sponsorship of Minnesota United FC and a broad commitment to youth soccer. We’re also the presenting sponsor of the 2017 MLS All-Star Game at Chicago’s Soldier Field. This major investment marks the largest team sports push in Target’s history.

  • Kids look on as Chef Jamie gets ready to blend a smoothie.

    What's cooking?

    Cover your ears! Chef Jamie DeRosa fired up the blender, making delicious strawberry smoothies during a healthy cooking class for kids at his Miami restaurant, Izzy’s Fish & Oyster on Jan. 28. The event was co-hosted by Target and our wellness partner, Common Threads, and featured better-for-you ingredients from our Simply Balanced collection.

  • Target leaders and NYC Public Advocate Letitia James cut the ribbon at the Brooklyn opening

    Hello, Brooklyn!

    On Jan. 25, we celebrated the opening of our new store in downtown Brooklyn's Albee Square. Team members and community leaders including NYC Public Advocate Letitia James (second from left) cut the ribbon during the grand opening events.

  • Dancers in red jumpsuits holding shiny green bulbs perform onstage

    A night to remember

    On Dec. 7, Target hosted a surprise-filled premiere event to unveil our mini-musical, The Toycracker. In addition to a first look at the film, attendees saw a live show with spectacular dance numbers, and later joined the cast party where they decorated cookies and took photos with Bullseye the dog.

  • Naomi Watts, Olivia Wilde, John Legend and Chrissy Teigen sitting in the audience with red swag bags

    A night to remember

    Actresses Naomi Watts and Olivia Wilde joined Toycracker stars John Legend and Chrissy Teigen in the audience to watch the mini film for the first time.

  • A little girl adds a peg to the illuminated light board at Target's Bullseye's Bash event

    Shining bright

    On Dec. 1, Target threw its annual winter Bullseye’s Bash for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital patients and families, with holiday activities—like this illuminated mural—and a spectacular live show. The festive event is just one way we celebrated the 20th anniversary of our partnership with St. Jude.

  • Target team members ring the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange

    Up and at 'em! Ringing in Black Friday

    After a long night of shopping fun, CEO Brian Cornell joins Bullseye the dog, Chief Merchandising Officer Mark Tritton, CFO Cathy Smith, Chief Legal Officer Don Liu, store team members, other leaders and families bright and early to ring the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange.

  • Saturday Night Live cast members Cecily Strong and Aidy Bryant recline in beanbags

    Live from North Bergen, New Jersey

    "Saturday Night Live" cast members Cecily Strong and Aidy Bryant share a laugh on set at our North Bergen, New Jersey store. The venerable late-night sketch comedy show shot a spoof Target ad that aired during the November 19th broadcast.

  • Claire sitting in her chair with her mentor at the Teen Design Fair event.

    Best seat in the house

    16-year-old Claire Christianson (right) displays her #ThinkOutside award-winning chair design at the Cooper Hewitt Teen Design Fair in New York. She worked with a mentor from Target’s Product Design and Development team (left) earlier this year to bring her design to life.

  • Garth Brooks performs for the Target team in a sea of red confetti.

    #MoreMusic for the holidays

    Garth Brooks surprised team members at Target’s Sept. 15 Fall National meeting, as we announced an exclusive 10-disc boxed set with the legendary artist, just in time for the holidays.

  • Garth Brooks wears a red sweatshirt as he holds a red branded guitar and poses with Bullsye the dog

    #MoreMusic for the holidays

    Two of our favorite pop culture icons meet at last!

  • Grant Hill poses in front of a College Shop sign

    Slam dunk surprise

    Thousands of Duke students got the surprise of a lifetime Aug. 25 when Duke basketball legend Grant Hill showed up to help them shop for back-to-college essentials.

  • Three kids with their hands in the air as they slide down on a giant slide

    Slide show! Cat & Jack hits the runway

    On July 21, kids took a big plunge on our giant slide that doubled as a catwalk, modeling looks from Cat & Jack, Target's new line of clothing for kids and baby.

  • Kids modeling Cat & Jack looks on a slide in front of an audience.

    Slide show! Cat & Jack hits the runway

    Kids and families (including a few celebrity friends) stopped in for Target’s Cat & Jack fashion show in New York’s Brooklyn Bridge Park. Visitors enjoyed the slide, played games and snapped pics in a photo booth, and got goodies from popsicle carts and a giant gumball machine.

  • Who What Wear's Katherine Power and Hillary Kerr appear at Target headquarters

    Chic chat: Spot on Style at Target HQ

    We hosted Who What Wear's Katherine Power and Hillary Kerr at Target HQ on May 23 for our first-ever Spot on Style event. Team members took in style tidbits from Katherine and Hillary, got the scoop from Target style leaders, enjoyed free consultations from our Beauty Concierge and enjoyed tasty refreshments.

  • Target's Minneapolis headquarters building illuminated purple in tribute to late pop star Prince

    Paying tribute to a pop icon

    On April 21, we illuminated the lights atop our Minneapolis headquarters to mark the passing of pop icon, Minneapolis native and one-time Target partner Prince

  • A crowd of team members in Target Hall having coffee and talking.

    Coffee Buzz at Target Headquarters

    On April 13, team members and leaders at our Minneapolis headquarters met up in Target Hall for some coffee and great conversation.

  • Models lounge on a display of products during the Marimekko for Target collection preview event

    Marimekko for Target Collection Preview

    On March 21, we hosted editors at our New York City gallery space for a preview of the Marimekko for Target collection.

  • Four panel members and the moderator sit on a stage in front of a large screen.

    Kicking off Black History Month

    On Feb. 1, Target and our African American Business Council hosted a panel event celebrating African American voices in history, art and culture. NPR’s Michele Norris moderated the discussion with Target’s Caroline Wanga, Lou and Sarah Bellamy of Penumbra Theater, and Lonnie Bunch, director of NMAAHC.

  • Zach LaVine and Andrew Wiggins pose with kids in front of the Electronics department.

    Shopping with the Timberwolves

    On Dec. 3, Zach LaVine, Andrew Wiggins and several of their Timberwolves teammates surprised local kids with a holiday shopping spree at a Minneapolis Target store as part of the NBA Cares program.

  • In honor of Target’s fall style campaign, Kyle Larson’s Chevy received a plaid makeover.

    Team Target goes Plaid for Chase Races

    In honor of Target’s fall style campaign, Kyle Larson’s Chevy received a plaid makeover. Though Larson finished 17th at New Hampshire Motor Speedway, his car was topped the trend chart!

  • Scott Dixon wins!

    Scott Dixon wins!

    Congrats to Team Target IndyCar driver Scott Dixon on winning his fourth IndyCar Series championship following a first place finish at the IndyCar Grand Prix of Sonoma on August 30, 2015.

  • Camila Alves posing with two fellow moms at last week's Target back to school event

    Camila Back to School Event

    Target and Camila Alves hosted a back to school event at Target Studio in New York City.

  • Julie Guggemos works on a denim project with a STITCHED camper

    STITCHED Fashion Camp

    Julie Guggemos, senior vice president, Product Design and Development, Target, works with campers at STITCHED Fashion Camp in East Hampton, N.Y. As part of Target’s sponsorship of this year’s camp, Julie helped host two master class sessions.

  • Target team members celebrate summer at the company's headquarters

    Dog Days at Target Headquarters

    Celebrating summer with a little Friday fun. On July 24, the Target team enjoyed live music, lawn games, ice cream and snacks, and even a dunk tank as part of our Dog Days event at Target Plaza Commons in Minneapolis.

  • Target Open House–part retail space, part lab, part meeting space–is now open in San Francisco

    Open House

    Target Open House–part retail space, part lab, part meeting space–is now open in San Francisco’s Metreon shopping center.

  • Target Open House–part retail space, part lab, part meeting space–is open in San Francisco

    Open House Gallery 1

    Target Open House–part retail space, part lab, part meeting space–is now open in San Francisco’s Metreon shopping center. Learn more here: https://corporate.target.com/article/2015/07/open-house-connected-home

  • Target Open House–part retail space, part lab, part meeting space–is now open in San Francisco

    Open House Gallery 2

    Target Open House–part retail space, part lab, part meeting space–is now open in San Francisco’s Metreon shopping center. Learn more here: https://corporate.target.com/article/2015/07/open-house-connected-home

  • Target Open House–part retail space, part lab, part meeting space–is now open in San Francisco

    Open House 3

    Target Open House–part retail space, part lab, part meeting space–is now open in San Francisco’s Metreon shopping center. Learn more here: https://corporate.target.com/article/2015/07/open-house-connected-home

  • Bullseye at the LA Pride Parade

    Bullseye at the LA Pride Parade

    On June 13, Target and Bullseye were excited to #TakePride and celebrate who we were all born to be at the Pride Festival and parade in Los Angeles

  • Big congrats to Target athlete Curren Caples for his gold medal win at the X Games in skateboard par

    Curren Caples wins at X Games

  • Ryan Dungey won at Muddy Creek

    Ryan Dungey won at Muddy Creek

    This weekend, Target athlete Ryan Dungey won the overall at Muddy Creek in Blountville, TN. Way to go, Ryan!

  • Scott Dixon celebrates after winning Firestone 600

    Scott Dixon Wins Firestone 600

    Three cheers for Team Target's Scott Dixon on his Verizon IndyCar win at Saturday's Firestone 600!

  • New TargetExpress in Rosslyn, VA

    Target in Rosslyn, VA

    We announced a new small-format store opening in Rosslyn, VA, in October 2015. Just outside of Washington D.C., the 20,000 square foot store features a pharmacy, grab-and-go grocery area, Starbucks and guest-favorite beauty, apparel, home items and more.

  • Hilaria and Carmen Baldwin and Violet and Plum Gaynor pose for a photo at Adore Floral Inc. in New Y

    Target and The Glow Co-Host Event

    On May 7, Target and The Glow hosted an interactive kids' fashion preview at Adore Floral Inc. in New York City. The Glow founder Violet Gaynor and Hilaria Baldwin were among those who brought their children to preview Target's latest designs and make DIY floral arrangements and crowns.

  • Guests pose in picture frames at the Target Made to Matter event in San Francisco

    Guests pose in picture frames at the Target Made to Matter event in San Francisco

    To celebrate the 2015 Made to Matter collection, Target hosted a "Party in the Park” in San Francisco on April 26, that included activities focusing on wellness, art and togetherness.

  • The Giving Market at the Made to Matter Event in San Francisco

    Made to Matter Event in San Francisco

    To celebrate the 2015 Made to Matter collection, Target hosted a "Party in the Park" in San Francisco on April 26, that included activities focusing on wellness, art and togetherness.

  • Camila Alves poses with a group of kids at the MJ&M fundraising event

    Camila Alves MJ&M Event

    Last weekend, Target joined partner Camila Alves for the Mack, Jack and McConaughey (MJ&M) 2015 fundraiser held in Austin, Texas. MJ&M is a two day event benefiting select non-profits that empower children. Target provided clothing for kids from the Just Keep Livin' foundation, pictured above with Ms. Alves.

  • Guests Shop the Lilly Pulitzer for Target Pop Up Shop in Bryant Park

    Guests Shop the Lilly Pulitzer for Target Pop Up Shop in Bryant Park

    Guests shop and lounge at the Lilly Pulitzer for Target pop-up shop at Bryant Park Grill.

  • Laysha Ward poses for a photo with UNCF's Dr. Michael Lomax

    Laysha Ward at UNCF event

    Laysha Ward, Target’s EVP and chief corporate social responsibility officer stepped out in Lilly Pulitzer for Target at the UNCF event, “An Evening of Stars,” where Target awarded UNCF’s Rising Star Scholars with five $25,000 scholarships.

  • A rendering of the future TargetExpress in San Francisco on Ocean Avenue

    San Francisco Target

    We announced a third small-format location opening in the Bay Area in October 2015. The 17,334-square-foot store features an assortment curated for the Ingleside Terraces neighborhood, including apparel, home, beauty, kids’ toys and more.

  • A couple strolls through Chicago target store

    Chicago Target

    We announced our first small-format store in Chicago, set to open in October 2015. Located in Streeterville, store offerings include pharmacy, Target Mobile, Order Pickup service, Fan Central merchandise and more.

  • Bullseye at event in Maui

    Bullseye is in Kahului, Maui

    Bullseye is in Kahului, Maui today for the blessing of a new @Target store opening Wednesday!

  • Pink and Blue Cotton Candy Oreo Stacking GIF

    Oreo GIF

    Sweet! Cotton Candy Oreos are totally a thing and you can only get them in Target’s grocery aisle (for a limited time).

  • ORLY nailpolish event scene

    ORLY Color AMP'D event

    Yesterday, Target and ORLY hosted an exciting (and colorful) ORLY Color AMP’D event in New York City! The exclusive nail care collection is available on Target.com and will be in Target stores starting March 8.

  • Patrice Yursik, creator of Afrobella.com, and author Chental-Song Bembry pose on the red carpet

    Target Style suite at Black Girls Rock

    Patrice Yursik, creator of Afrobella.com, and author Chental-Song Bembry attended the Target Style suite at Black Girls Rock. The show, hosted by Tracee Ellis Ross and Regina King in Newark, N.J., aired April 5 on BET.

  • Models for AVA & VIV, Target's new Plus-size collection, on Good Morning America

    AVA & VIV on GMA

    AVA & VIV, Target’s new Plus-size collection was featured on Good Morning America this morning, and get this: Brand Ambassador Gabi Gregg stopped by for a chat!

  • The Lilly Pulitzer for Target Pop-Up Shop Event in NYC

    The Lilly Pulitzer for Target Pop-Up Shop Event in NYC

    Guests sit and relax on Lilly Pulitzer for Target chairs in the entrance to the Lilly Pulitzer for Target pop-up shop event at Bryant Park Grill.