As of February 3, 2018, Target operates 1,822 stores throughout the United States. Their retail formats include the discount store Target, the hypermarket SuperTarget, and ''flexible format'' stores previously named CityTarget and TargetExpress before being consolidated under the Target branding. Target is often recognized for its emphasis on ''the needs of its younger, image-conscious shoppers,'' whereas its rival Walmart more heavily relies on its strategy of ''always low prices.''

is walmart and target owned by the same company?
no