Target
In general, Target is not subject to significant interference in the political environment. In an industry like discount retailing, where the margins as razor thin, taxation can affect the decisions that a company makes, because even a small increase in the net tax burden can render a store, project or company unprofitable. However, it is unusual that Target would be subject to unusual taxes not also shared by its major competitors in the discount or warehouse retail spaces. Likewise, there is a complex legal and regulatory burden on Target, encompassing areas like marketing, human resources and the company's stock. However, there is nothing undue about Target's burden relative to that of its major competitors. Target's current expansion plans are taking it to Canada, so it is worth considering that Target needs to understand an entirely new legal, regulatory and...
Target already has an organic line of food in place to capture share of this fast-growing segment. The company is not as well-positioned in groceries as some of its largest competitors, however, so Target will have to work harder to make this a relevant part of its business. The green trend actually benefits Target, because part of being green is reducing waste and inefficient resource use. Target is already oriented to waste reduction and efficiency because of its tight margins. Target can promote itself as a green option, and can try to bring more customers into its…
