Before the economic downturn, discount retailer Target was beloved by both consumers and Wall Street. One of its largest shareholders invested billions in the company two years ago, and has since lost about half that investment.
That disappointed shareholder is looking to shake up Target's board of directors in what's become an expensive corporate fight.
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