First was the news that Topshop is considering opening in The Bay, and now Target is contemplating a move north of the border. After a year of dismal sales stateside, Tar-jay, beloved for its cheap fashions and collaborations with credible labels like Rodarte, is considering whether expanding into the Canadian market would improve its outlook. Unfortunately, it will probably be at least three years until the retailer makes the move.
• Cheap-chic retailer Target coming to Canada [Toronto Star]
• Read an update to this story here: Goodbye Zellers, hello Target! The U.S. chain is finally coming to Canada, $1.8 billion later
Is this the chain store who sponcers Mr.PROCHAZKA?
If so I am not interested.
Thanks
Rick
June 23, 2011 at 10:32 pm | by Rick100% true Target is coming into Canada, Zellers leases are up and they are pretty much up for grabs. Target is buying 220 Zellers stores across Canada and the stores that don’t get chosen for the new Target lease, will be bought out by other interested Candidates. From what it sounds like, no more Zellers..and good riddance. Expect to see changes in 2012, people!
August 16, 2011 at 10:44 am | by TaraThe same Company that owns Target owns Zellers and Target bought the right to last remaining Zeller’s stores across Canada something like 500 stores. Most are being torn down while the rest the more profitable locations will be turned into Target stores. I live in Charlottetown, P.E.I. . Smallest province in Canada, and we’re getting 1 sometime next year, they’re suppose to start construction on the old Zellers slightly before/after x-mas. We’re also getting Gap, another super walmart, and an entire new mall built, we recently got bed bath and beyond, and 1 superwalmart. I’d like to see a costco here and bestbuy, I hate futureshop.
August 30, 2011 at 4:46 am | by MarkTarget is coming to and i know that they have just purchased the Zellers Company.
August 30, 2011 at 7:12 am | by jjI live in Montreal.
August 30, 2011 at 8:42 am | by hunterone day I went to Walmart for some shoes and the original $20.00 price tag that comes with the shoes was removed and a $25.00 Walmart price tag was placed on.
here in Montreal it’s roll on not roll back. SO COME ON TARGET TO MONTREAL
I like zellers to stay why change I perfer Zellers thankyou
October 11, 2011 at 3:42 pm | by barboct 11.2011 at 3:46 Change is good but Zellers was good for me to but prices being better thats what we all need save save money bring it thats all i have to say
October 11, 2011 at 3:49 pm | by barboct 11 2011 at 3:51pm Looking forward to the change
October 11, 2011 at 3:51 pm | by barbroyI heard you Target Store is comming to Stephenville,Newfoundland.I was wondering if this is true.
November 24, 2011 at 5:03 pm | by John Lee.Im sure if you do come out here you will be welcomed.
I was a little disappointed to here that Target was coming to Canada. Our Canadian Retailers are not doing enough to hold onto their brand. Advertising, promotions, drawing customers into their locations are the key. As usual when it comes to managing companies Canadians do it pooring. Take a look at Rona. Still trying to keep its head above water. They have the same products as Home Depot but their staff lack the knowledge, experience and customer service. Home Depot trains,changes, updates and consistently keeps making changes to keep the brand fresh. Rona does not have the drive or commitment needed to be successful. I do shop at Rona and will not shop at Depot. Keep it Canadian.
January 6, 2012 at 10:18 am | by DaveDave
Targets have built their distibution centre in cornwall which is freggin huge, and it sit’s right by the Wal-mart distibution centre, but only three times the size I have seen it and wow ya.
January 27, 2012 at 1:11 pm | by jo-joYou seem to be quite celebratory about a corporation that is insinuating itself into the cultural fabric of this Canadian community without any sensibility regarding nor sensitivity to the needs of the people who actually live and shop in the affected communities. Zellers stores offer diner service to customers, many of whom are elderly and can make use of a wholesome, well prepared yet a basic meal; where they can sit down and commute with their neighbours and people similar to themselves. The Target is instead selling a few measly square feet to Starbuck’s whose customer base is skewed much younger than the current clientele. These people will have nowhere to go and I hope, no place to shop. Target’s insensitivity to the neighbourhood is too typical and too evil to endure.
February 8, 2012 at 7:37 pm | by thomas o'neillfuckers
April 16, 2012 at 2:11 pm | by powwow