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Feb 21, 2022 · What if I told you the man who co-founded Target was forgotten? Even his own company doesn't know his name. Millions of people have shopped at Target, but few have ever heard of John Geisse....
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Watch to learn about a retail genius! ...more. A brief introduction of John Geisse, a man who shouldn't need one. He co-founded Target in 1962, but his retail innovations didn't stop there.
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John Francis Geisse (September 1, 1920 – February 21, 1992) was an American businessman. He founded three successful retail chains: Target Discount Stores, Venture Stores, and The Wholesale Club (which merged in 1991 with Sam's Club).
Feb 22, 2022 · Here's an in-depth video about the life of Venture and Target Stores founder, John F. Geisse. He was a retail legend unlike any other, despite his humble and non-bragging nature. In this short...
John Francis Geisse. Retail Pioneer & Leader: Founder of Target Stores, Venture Stores, & The Wholesale Club. (September 1, 1920-February 21, 1992)
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Aug 18, 2009 · Preaching the gospel of The Wholesale Club. But nothing was more important to John Geisse than his customers. He was a showman and a businessman creating a nationally recognized and respected retail operation. Still, he never took his eye off the prize.
