Four Targets for Hamilton, Burlington
Emily Jackson January 5, 2012 TheSpec.com
Target will have a big footprint in the GTA after its first round of store openings in Canada in spring 2013.
The retail giant released the locations of the first 24 stores it plans to open in March or April 2013. Four stores will be in Toronto and seven more will find homes in the GTA – depending where one draws the boundaries.
Target purchased leaseholds of 189 Zellers sites in early 2011.
“In addition to providing Canadian guests with an exceptional shopping experience, Target looks forward to continuing our strong reputation of being a good neighbour in the Canadian communities in which we will do business,” said Target Canada’s President Tony Fisher in the statement.
The retailer will spend between $10-11 million to renovate each location.
Each store will employ 150 to 200 people, which could provide up to 4,800 jobs for Ontarians. Hiring will take place in 2012.
Target will “engage” with current employees of Zellers to make it easier for them to apply for these jobs, according to the release.
Target plans to open up to 135 stores in Canada, mostly in 2013. It will announce more locations in the coming months.
Burlington, Burlington Mall
Burlington, Millcroft Centre
Hamilton, Centre Mall
Waterdown, Flamborough Power Centre
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