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Target Annual Report:
Target Corporation that normally operates as Target is a retailing company in the United States with its headquarters in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Target mainly operates through its bullseye trademark and was ranked at position 33 in 2010 on the Fortune 500 Company listing. Since its inception, the Target experience has now grown beyond the walls of its stores as it creates a modern shopping experience to customers through personal, relevant, and rewarding connections. As shown in its annual report, the firm has adopted innovative strategies to drive its strong financial performance that create opportunities for profitable growth.
Main Sections of its Annual Report:
Since Target Corporation operates in two major segments, its 2010 financial report consists of two major sections and other segments that act as the appendices of its financial performance. These major sections are:
Retail Segment:
The firm's retail segment as of 2010 generated an increased sales of approximately 3.7% from the previous year because of the comparable-store increase of 2.1% and the contribution from these stores. This business segment provides daily essentials and fashionable merchandise to customers at discounted prices. As part of the retail segment, the integrated online business provides products that are similar to those provided in the stores except for food and some household items. This section generated sales worth $65,786...
Similar to the retail segment, this section also generated huge profits to the company. The segment provides credit to eligible guests through Target's proprietary credit cards as well as Visa and the Target Card. The credit card section also branded the proprietary cards in order to drive incremental sales, strengthen the bond with clients, and boost the results of Target's operations. The profits of this segment increased in 2010 to an estimated $541 million from the $201 million in the previous year.
Factors that Influenced Target's Financial Performance in 2010:
Factors that contributed to Target's strong financial performance in 2010 include
Increase in Store and Store Contribution:
The increase in the number of stores and stores' contribution resulted in the increase of the retail segment's profitability, which contributed to the firm's strong financial performance in 2010. The company not only opened 13 new stores but it also re-modeled 341 stores during the same year resulting in an increase of its profit margin.
Reduction of Bad Debt Expense:
The profitability and increase in the profit margin…
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