Target Corporation Names Kathee Tesija Executive Vice President of Merchandising

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Mon Apr 7, 2008 5:00pm EDT 

MINNEAPOLIS--(Business Wire)--
Target Corporation (NYSE:TGT) today named Kathee Tesija Executive
Vice President of Merchandising, effective May 1, 2008.

   "Kathee's merchandising expertise and strong leadership skills
will drive the continued success of our merchandising strategy,
ensuring Target continues to deliver on our "Expect More. Pay Less."
brand promise to our guests," said Gregg Steinhafel, president and
named successor to the CEO beginning May 1, 2008.

   Kathee Tesija, 45, began her career at Target Corporation in 1986
as a Merchandise Analyst and held a variety of positions within
Target's merchandising organization. In 2001, she was named Senior
Vice President, Merchandising with responsibility for Baby, Beauty,
Commodities, Electronics, Entertainment, Health and Wellness,
Pharmacy, Sporting Goods, and Toys.

   As Executive Vice President of Merchandising, Tesija will oversee
all merchandising functions including product design and development,
inventory management, and merchandising systems, presentation and
operations.

   About Target

   Target Corporation's operations include large, general merchandise
and food discount stores and a fully integrated online business
through which it offers a fun and convenient shopping experience with
thousands of highly differentiated and affordably priced items. The
company currently operates 1,613 Target stores in 47 states. Target
Corporation news releases are available at www.target.com.

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