Upscale Discounter Celebrates Most Grand Openings in Its History

MINNEAPOLIS, Oct. 7 /PRNewswire/ -- Target (NYSE: TGT) today announced the grand opening of 60 new Target stores. This marks the largest mass opening in the retailer's history. New Target stores will open in the following cities on October 9:

Jonesboro, AR
Yuma, AZ
Buena Park, CA
Carson, CA
Clovis, CA
Huntington Beach, CA
Northridge, CA
Redondo Beach, CA
Riverbank, CA
San Jose, CA
Whittier, CA
Arvada, CO
Denver, CO
Destin, FL
Glenwood Springs, CO
Lone Tree, CO
Davie, FL
Lady Lake, FL
Lee County, FL
Mt. Dora, FL
Palm Beach Gardens, FL
Pinellas Park, FL
Atlanta, GA
Evans, GA
John's Creek, GA
Broadview, IL
Tinley Park, IL
New Lenox, IL
St. John, IN
Waterford Park, IN
Overland Park, KS
Baton Rouge, LA
Allen Park, MI
Roseville, MN
West St. Paul, MN
Hampton Village, MO
Hattiesburg, MS
Durham, NC
Monroe, NC
Bedford, NH
Albuquerque, NM
Monroe, NY
Columbus, OH
Massillon, OH
North Olmsted, OH
Midwest City, OK
Owasso, OK
Lancaster, PA
Philadelphia, PA
Lincoln, RI
Chattanooga, TN
Memphis, TN
Fort Worth, TX
San Antonio, TX
Willowbrook, TX
Dumfries, VA
Harrisonburg, VA

Three additional stores in Ft. Myers, FL, Sawgrass, FL and Vernon Hills, IL will open by the end of the month.

In addition to offering the latest in trend-right merchandise, Target also brings a 43-year tradition of community involvement. Target demonstrates its commitment to its team members, guests and the communities it serves by donating more than $2 million each week to area nonprofit organizations, becoming involved in local volunteerism efforts through Target Volunteers, and orchestrating other special projects that help meet area social service, arts and education needs.

About Target

By the end of October, Minneapolis-based Target will serve guests at 1,400 stores in 47 states nationwide by delivering today's best retail trends at affordable prices. Target is committed to providing guests with great design through innovative products, in-store experiences and community partnerships. Whether visiting a Target store or shopping online at Target.com, guests enjoy a fun and convenient shopping experience with access to thousands of unique and highly differentiated items. Target (NYSE: TGT) gives back more than $2 million a week to its local communities through grants and special programs. Since opening its first store in 1962, Target has partnered with nonprofit organizations, guests and team members to help meet community needs.

SOURCE Target Corporation
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