Target plans to expand its footprint with seven new stores set to open this fall across the U.S., part of its broader long‑term growth strategy. These new locations span several states, including California, New Jersey, and others across the Sun Belt and Midwest as Target accelerates its store‑as‑hub growth plan. The retailer also plans to open more than 30 additional stores by the end of 2026.
Target Plans Seven New Store Openings as Part of Long-Term Expansion
Target, one of the nation’s biggest retailers, is widening its presence with seven new stores slated to open this fall across multiple states. Five of the seven new locations top Target’s average store size, reflecting its focus on larger-format stores that also support online order fulfillment.
The new stores will open in California, Missouri, New Jersey, North Carolina, and Texas. Currently, the Target stores fulfill about 95% of digital orders, including same-day services such as Drive Up, Order Pickup, and same-day delivery through Target Circle 360, which reaches roughly 80% of the U.S. population.
Adrienne Costanzo, Target’s chief stores officer, said the new openings reflect the company’s commitment to serving guests and local communities with flexible, convenient shopping experiences.
As per the official announcement, she stated, “These new stores give our teams the tools and environments to bring our merchandising strengths to life, create easier and more inspiring shopping experiences, and use technology to move smarter and faster every day. It’s how we keep growing thoughtfully, stay connected to our communities, and make Target an even better place to shop.”
Newest Stores Set to Open in Five States
The spring openings include six stores debuting on March 15 and one additional location opening on March 29.
California
Target will open two large-format stores; one in Bakersfield Panama and Gosford and another in Delano. Each store is approximately 148,000 square feet and is expected to employ nearly 150+ team members.
- Where: 6301 Gosford Road, Bakersfield, CA 93313
- Where: 321 Woollomes Avenue, Delano, CA 93215
Missouri
a new 148,000-square-foot store will open at Springfield Sunshine Centre, creating about 180 jobs and offering grocery, pharmacy, and same-day fulfillment services.
- Where: 3444 W. Sunshine Street, Springfield, MO 65807
New Jersey
In New Jersey there will see two additions, a small-format store in Jersey City’s Journal Square neighborhood designed for commuters and a larger store at Prospect Avenue, West Orange. The West Orange store is opening on March 29 and will employ about 80+ team members.
- Where: 104 Sip Avenue, Jersey City, NJ 07306 (Journal Square)
- Where: 235 Prospect Avenue, West Orange, NJ 07052
North Carolina
Target will also open a 148,000-square-foot store in Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina, featuring a large food and beverage department.
- Where: 3200 Gold Ring Road, Fuquay Varina, NC 27526
Texas
A 110,000-square-foot location will open in the Oak Cliff neighborhood of Dallas, Texas. The Oak Cliff store marks Target’s 160th location in Texas and will feature assortments tailored to local Hispanic and Black communities.
- Where: 655 W. Illinois Avenue, Dallas, TX 75224 (Oak Cliff)
Each new store will create a range of job opportunities, from seasonal roles to long-term careers. The new openings further strengthen Target’s store footprint as the retailer continues to blend physical retail with digital convenience.
