Research Report

DANIEL UNIVERSITY

Of New Jersey

To: President Daniel

From: Ching-Fang (Caroline) Tan

Subject: Target Corporation as an internship partner

Date: November 15, 2012

I recommend that we accept the Target Corporation as one of our internship partners. The company is solid and has a good financial report, is a great path for internships, and shows great promise for the future.

Great Financial Condition

Target is a very solid company, as evidenced by its continually growing sales revenue and by great amount of stores in United States Sales revenue, which was $43,917 million as recently as 2003, have grown to $69,865 million in 2012. Also, Target’s total revenue has grown 3.7%, net earnings have grown 0.3%, and diluted EPS has grown 7.0% in 2011. Target is expanding their grocery departments every year, as of January 28 2012, Co. had 1,763 stores in 49 states and the District of Columbia. As the success of expansion and the growth of revenues, the company is well positioned to remain strong.

Great Career Path

Target provides great path for internships and career to help students building their potential. Target team members have a common goal: to provide their guests with the best shopping experience possible. Students will gain invaluable on-the-job experience, career development and leadership opportunities while getting an introduction to their collaborative, fun and engaging culture. Also, Target provides endless opportunities for college students to start their career at here. In the opportunities, there are plenty career areas for students to apply; therefore, Target is a excellent path for building students’ career potential.

Promising Future

Target will further penetrate America’s cities, roll out full grocery departments to more stores and nurture its trendy-discounter edge with hip new merchandising programs. Target is expanding their departments and has completed the remodels of 100 stores, bringing to 900 the number of Target stores...