Which innovative geographic strategy did Target use when expanding to 1,800+ locations across the US, differentiating it from Walmart's approach?

In today's competitive retail landscape, store location decisions are more sophisticated than ever. Geographic information systems (GIS) and location intelligence have transformed how retailers select prime real estate. This trivia question explores one of the advanced techniques used by major retail chains to optimize their geographic footprint and maximize market penetration.

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Cluster strategy - placing multiple stores in dense urban areas to dominate local markets
Concentric circle model - expanding in rings from their Minneapolis headquarters
Reverse penetration - focusing first on smaller markets with less competition
Demographic-first approach - prioritizing areas with specific income and education profiles over traditional retail metrics