Target is opening stores across 22 states... here's where your nearest will be
The company announced plans to launch 48 stores 'from the Big Apple to the California coast and in between.'
Future stores are selected based on factors like community needs, site constraints, and where Target stores are already operating.
Out of the 48 stores, Florida and Texas tie for the most location opening count at six.
Other states that will get one or more new Target stores are Arizona, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Kentucky, Ohio, Massachusetts, Missouri, Mississippi, North Carolina, Nebraska, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, and Utah.
The news of the store openings comes as the company has suffered a sales slump, and some employees have become fearful of potential job losses.
Several employees have also leaked price rises on various products due to President Donald Trump's tariffs.
The US economy had already been concerning for shoppers due to inflation and constant fears of recession.
Target recently had a disappointing first quarter after sales dropped by 2.8 percent to $23.85 billion.
Part of the reason behind the soft sales was a widespread boycott of the company for ditching its DEI efforts.
Retail expert Neil Saunders, of GlobalData, believes the store openings will 'boost sales and add to Target's revenue.'
Even though its sales were unimpressive in the first quarter of the year, the company highlighted an increase in digital sales, including its delivery services through Target 360.
The retailer has begun working on ways to get back on track financially, including self-checkout station removals.
It's also reportedly testing a new shipping model, which would deliver products directly to customers' homes from factories.
The company is expecting a low-single-digit decline in sales this year.
'Target needs to remain sharp on pricing as consumers are weary of inflation and it faces increased competition from chains like Walmart. If Target doesn't remain competitive on price it will lose customers,' Saunders told DailyMail.com.
Walmart, one of Target's biggest competitors, has also struggled in recent months.
The chain warned shoppers in November about price hikes that could take effect if tariffs imposed by Trump were to go through.
The company, along with Target, issued another statement about increases, which ultimately became a reality in May.
The retailer also announced it would lay off around 1,500 workers.
But this hasn't stopped the chain from working on its massive revamp or implementing AI-powered 'Scan & Go' technology at Sam's Club.
DailyMail.com has reached out to Target for comment about store opening dates.
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