Target to Open New Store in Capitola, Calif.

MINNEAPOLIS (February 22, 2012)-

Target plans to open a new store in Capitola in July 2012. The store will be one of the 20 stores the company plans to open in 2012, including the first five CityTarget locations.

The new store, located at Capitola Mall, will offer guests the everyday essentials and exclusive brands they have come to expect from Target. In addition, it will include a selection of fresh produce, fresh packaged meat and pre-packaged baked goods to further enhance guests' experience. The store will be approximately 135,000 square feet and employ approximately 200 team members.

"Target is pleased to open its first store in Capitola, making it the second in Santa Cruz County," said Cary Strouse, Target's senior vice president of stores in the Western region. "California continues to be a great market for Target. We are committed to being a good neighbor and developing long-lasting relationships with guests and the Capitola community."

Target will host job fairs approximately two months prior to the new store opening, at which prospective candidates may apply and interview for open team member positions. Candidates may also apply online at

Target.com/careers

or at in-store kiosks located at all Target stores approximately three months prior to the new store opening.

Target creates strong partnerships with local organizations in all of the communities where the company does business through Target's community giving programs. This store will start a local grant program, contribute to the United Way and donate food to a Feeding America member, or approved agency. Target also encourages team members to volunteer their time to serve the needs of their community.

About Target

Minneapolis-based Target Corporation (NYSE:TGT) serves guests at 1,763 stores across the United States and at Target.com. The company will open its first stores in Canada in 2013. In addition, the company operates a credit card segment that offers branded proprietary credit card products. Since 1946, Target has given 5 percent of its income through community grants and programs; today, that giving equals more than $3 million a week.

Target.com/hereforgood.