Target is a U.S.-based general merchandise retailer that supports more than 84,000 team members worldwide. Recent staffing data shows 1,859 employees were added while 3,519 departed, leaving total headcount largely steady. The mix of corporate, store, and distribution roles reflects the company’s multi-channel business model and national store footprint.
Sales and Support functions—covering in-store teams and guest services—represent the largest share of employees at roughly 20,816. Business Management, which includes merchandising, planning, and corporate leadership roles, follows closely with 19,161 team members. Operations and Finance & Administration account for 12,153 and 11,913 employees respectively, underpinning supply-chain flow and back-office services. Engineering employs 7,808 people, highlighting Target’s focus on technology and digital commerce. Additional staffing spans Human Resources (5,131), Marketing & Product (4,232), Healthcare (1,146), Information Technology (754), and an “Other” category (1,805) that captures specialized roles. Hiring and attrition are distributed across these groups, with no single department showing outsized turnover in the most recent period.
Headquarters in Minneapolis is the largest employment hub with about 9,682 team members, providing corporate and regional support. Major metropolitan areas such as Chicago (1,687), New York (1,593), Los Angeles (1,548), Dallas (853), Houston (792), and Atlanta (754) host regional offices, distribution centers, and technology teams. Bengaluru, India employs 753 people, serving as a global capability center for technology and analytics. San Francisco, home to 521 employees, focuses largely on digital and innovation roles. An additional 5,491 employees are spread across other U.S. markets, reflecting Target’s nationwide store presence.