I applied in-person. The process took 1+ week. I interviewed at Target (Richmond, VA) in May 2013
Interview
I went to the store and asked for an application, which I filled out immediately. Luckily there was a manager available that day to review my request. I received a call a few days later asking to come in for an interview. Interview lasted about 30 minutes, and concluded with a job offer.
It was two interviews. The first one was a recorded interview for 15 minutes and the second interview was in person. The questions were very similar. It is common questions that they would ask for being in retail.
Was just a quick 10 minute call from the store manager, didn't take long at all. He asked if I had the availability he was looking for and if I could be punctual. Smooth process
It was overall very brief from applying to hearing back. Was just a day of meeting with a couple managers and talking through a cashier job. Nothing too out of the ordinary for a role like this.