Target Expands India Role With 5,700-Staff Bengaluru Hub Handling 80% of Store Remodels
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Updated · YourStory · Aug 7
Target Expands India Role With 5,700-Staff Bengaluru Hub Handling 80% of Store Remodels
3 articles · Updated · YourStory · Aug 7
Summary
Target said its Bengaluru center has become a highly integrated part of the retailer’s global business rather than a traditional back office, with 5,700 employees spanning technology, merchandising, marketing, finance and operations.
Technology makes up about 40% of the India workforce, and executives in both India and the US now manage global teams—signaling a broader strategic role for the unit.
India-based teams already design and deliver around 80% of Target’s store remodels, which the company cited as evidence that the center’s contribution now extends well beyond headcount growth.
The Bengaluru operation supports a retailer that posted $105 billion in 2025 net sales, runs more than 2,000 US stores and employs over 400,000 people.
Target said it plans to keep expanding India’s capabilities and impact, with its apprenticeship program also feeding talent into the business as nearly 35% of apprentices move into full-time roles.
With Target transforming its Bengaluru center into an AI-driven second headquarters, how will autonomous decision-making reshape the global retail workforce?
As Bengaluru takes over 80% of Target store remodels, could this massive overseas reliance expose the retailer to unforeseen operational vulnerabilities?
Target committed massive capital to its India expansion; what hidden strategic advantages is this retail giant building far from its US home?