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A United States general merchandise retailer combining more than 2,000 stores, digital shopping and a global capability center in Bengaluru.

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About the company

First Target store

1962

Headquarters

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

Industry

General merchandise retail

Employees

Approximately 415,000

United States stores

More than 2,000

Bengaluru team members

More than 4,000

Revenue (2025)

US$104.780 billion

Operating income (2025)

US$5.117 billion

Net earnings (2025)

US$3.705 billion

Target Corporation is a Minneapolis-headquartered general merchandise retailer. Its first Target store opened in Roseville, Minnesota, in 1962.

The company operates more than 2,000 United States stores and a global capability center in Bengaluru with more than 4,000 team members.

For 2025, Target reported revenue of US$104.780 billion, operating income of US$5.117 billion and net earnings of US$3.705 billion.

Key People

Michael J. Fiddelke

Chief Executive Officer

Lisa R. Roath

Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer

Jim Lee

Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

Prat Vemana

Executive Vice President, Chief Information and Product Officer

Interview process at Target

(17,681 to 39,331 Indeed responses)

Interview experience

Favorable

Interview difficulty

Easy

Interview process length

About a week

Interview process length

About a day or two43%
About a week48%
About a month5%
More than one month4%

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Practise customer scenarios, prioritization, teamwork and technical examples with concise evidence.

Target Interview Questions & Answers

Q: Use Excel to solve an inventory-related calculation.

A: Clarify the units and business goal, show formulas transparently and check the result against a simple manual calculation.

Answer by AI
  • Label inputs and outputs.
  • Explain each formula.
  • Check for missing or duplicate data.

Q: A guest cannot find an item they came in for. What would you do?

A: Acknowledge the request, search the store and inventory tools, offer a suitable alternative or fulfillment option and confirm the guest has a clear next step.

Answer by AI
  • Start with the guest's need.
  • Use available inventory channels.
  • Close the loop before leaving.

Q: Tell me about your retail background and customer experience.

A: Summarize the environments where you served customers, the responsibilities you owned and one result that shows reliability or service quality.

Answer by AI
  • Keep the timeline concise.
  • Name the customer volume.
  • Quantify one result.

Q: What hours can you work, and are you flexible?

A: State your available days, times and start date directly, including any firm restrictions or notice needed for schedule changes.

Answer by AI
  • Be specific.
  • Mention weekends and holidays.
  • Do not overpromise availability.

Prep for your Target interview with AI

Practise customer scenarios, prioritization, teamwork and technical examples with concise evidence.

Target Salaries in India (Updated 2026)

Software Engineer

Employee reported

₹11L to ₹16L per year

195 Salaries submitted

Senior Software Engineer

Employee reported

₹18L to ₹36L per year

147 Salaries submitted

Senior Engineer

Employee reported

₹20L to ₹33L per year

133 Salaries submitted

Engineer

Employee reported

₹11L to ₹16L per year

129 Salaries submitted

Lead Engineer

Employee reported

₹31L to ₹54L per year

86 Salaries submitted

Data Scientist

Employee reported

₹20.8L to ₹35.8L per year

35 Salaries submitted

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Benefits

Job training and tuition assistance
Apprenticeship programs
Diversity programs
Work-from-home and flexible-hour options
Health insurance
Life and disability insurance
Employee assistance program
Performance bonus
Retirement and stock-option programs
Maternity and paternity leave
Vacation and paid time off
Sick and bereavement leave

Latest News & Updates

July 20, 2026

Olivia Culpo launches Picolette exclusively at Target

Target introduced Picolette, a 60-item baby collection created with Olivia Culpo and scheduled to launch July 26.

#Baby #Collaboration

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July 9, 2026

Target marks five years at ESSENCE Festival

Target highlighted its festival space, founder partnerships, beauty experiences and community activity in New Orleans.

#Community #Culture

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July 8, 2026

Target supports the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games

The company described its sponsorship, volunteer work and athlete experiences at the Minnesota games.

#Community #Volunteering

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July 1, 2026

More guest-favorite brands join Target Plus

Target described new marketplace brands and how its invite-only model expands online selection.

#Digital #Marketplace

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June 24, 2026

LoveShackFancy x Target brings back-to-school styles

The limited-time collection includes more than 200 items across apparel, accessories, beauty and school supplies.

#Style #BackToSchool

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Target FAQ

Target is a Minneapolis-based general merchandise retailer operating stores and digital shopping in the United States.