MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 6, 2008--Target Corporation (NYSE:TGT) today reported that its net retail sales for the four weeks ended November 1, 2008 decreased 0.7 percent to $4,415 million from $4,445 million for the four weeks ended November 3, 2007. On this same basis, October comparable store sales declined 4.8 percent.

"Sales for the month of October were very disappointing, with continued volatility in daily results," said Gregg Steinhafel, president and chief executive officer of Target Corporation. "We expect the recent challenging sales environment to continue into the holiday season and beyond as a result of the economic factors currently affecting consumer spending."

                       Sales    Total Sales Comparable Stores % Change
                                            --------------------------
                     (millions)  % Change     This Year    Last Year
                     ---------- ----------- ------------- ------------
October                 $ 4,415    (0.7)            (4.8)     4.1

Quarter-to-date         $14,588     1.7             (3.3)     3.7

Year-to-date            $43,861     4.1             (1.5)     4.3

Target's current sales disclosure practice includes a sales recording on the day of the monthly sales release. Consistent with this practice, a new message was recorded earlier today. The next sales recording is expected to be issued on Thursday, December 4, 2008. These recordings may be accessed by calling 612-761-6500.

Target Corporation's retail segment includes large general merchandise and food discount stores and Target.com, a fully integrated on-line business. In addition, the company operates a credit card segment that offers branded proprietary and Visa credit card products. The company currently operates 1,684 Target stores in 48 states.

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CONTACT: Target Corporation
John Hulbert, 612-761-6627

SOURCE: Target Corporation