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George Draper. George Dayton (* 6. März 1857 in Clifton Springs, New York; † 18. Februar 1938 in Minneapolis, Minnesota) war ein US-amerikanischer Unternehmer. Leben. Dayton entstammte einer presbyterianischen Familie. Er begann seine Laufbahn als Bankier und leitete schließlich die Bank of Worthington. In dieser Position begann er ...
George Draper Dayton (March 6, 1857 – February 18, 1938) was an American businessman and philanthropist, most famous for being the founder of Dayton's department store, which later became Target Corporation.
The history of Target Corporation first began in 1902 by George Dayton. The company was originally named Goodfellow Dry Goods in June 1902 before being renamed the Dayton's Dry Goods Company in 1903 and later the Dayton Company in 1910.
Guiding Target into its second century, Cornell aims to cement its reputation as a durable retail innovator. From founder George Dayton to current chief Brian Cornell, Target’s leaders drove its growth from a 1902 Minneapolis dry goods store into a national giant.
Target Corporation bears the strong imprint of its founder, George Draper Dayton. Dayton's father, a physician in New York state, could not afford to send him to college, in part because the doctor freely gave his services to the poor. Hence Dayton set off on his own in 1873 at age 16 to work in a coal and lumberyard.
Vor 6 Tagen · Banker and real estate investor George Draper Dayton incorporated Target in 1902 as Goodfellow Dry Goods. The following year the name was changed to Dayton Dry Goods Company and shortened to Dayton Company in 1911. On May 1, 1962, Dayton Company opened its first Target store, designed as a discount version of Dayton’s department ...
Guided by religious principles, George Dayton, president of the Bank of Worthington and founder of the Minnesota Loan and Investment Company, facilitated the commercial and cultural development of the community. His success and prominence allowed him to contribute meaningfully to the social, educational, and religious life of Worthington.
