MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 8, 2007--Target Corporation (NYSE:TGT) today reported that its net retail sales for the four weeks ended March 3, 2007 increased 10.7 percent to $4.128 billion from $3.731 billion for the four-week period ended February 25, 2006. On this same basis, comparable-store sales increased 5.7 percent.

"Our February comparable store sales growth was in line with our expectations," said Bob Ulrich, chairman and chief executive officer of Target Corporation.

                                            Comparable Stores % Change
                       Sales    Total Sales --------------------------
                     (millions)  % Change     This Year    Last Year
                     ---------- ----------- ------------- ------------
February                $4,128     10.7          5.7          3.6

As a reminder, our current sales disclosure practice includes a sales recording on the day of our monthly sales release and one mid-month sales update. Consistent with this practice, a new message was recorded earlier today. Our next sales recording is expected to be issued after the market closes on Monday, March 19, 2007. These recordings may be accessed by calling 612-761-6500.

Target Corporation's operations include large, general merchandise discount stores and a fully integrated on-line business through which we offer a fun and convenient shopping experience with thousands of highly differentiated and affordably priced items. The company currently operates 1,502 Target stores in 47 states. Target Corporation news releases are available at www.target.com.

CONTACT: Target Corporation
Investor:
Susan Kahn, 612-761-6735
or
Financial Media:
Cathy Wright, 847-615-1538

SOURCE: Target Corporation