Target introduces itself in a new scope this October of 2025 that is going to make big strides by opening seven new stores from different states and across different major markets like California, Texas, and Florida. This brings in a broader nationwide presence as well as the fulfillment model of the stores-as-fulfillment-hubs to enable an in-person shopping experience with same-day delivery and pickup services. Here is the breakdown of these new openings and what shoppers will expect.
Target expanding with new large format stores
Of the seven new Target locations, six actually qualify as larger-than-average stores since their square footage exceeds Target’s average footprint of 125,000 square feet. Built with abundant space, these facilities will offer consumers the widest assortment of merchandise and fresh groceries along with additional services that include Drive Up, Order Pickup, and same-day delivery via Target Circle 360. This aspect fits Target’s model of using its stores not only as retail places but also as regional fulfillment centers giving life to online orders, which presently account for 95 percent of all orders.
Opening of the stores on October 12
Most of the stores-in total five-open on October 12 across the Southeast and Heartland regions of the United States.
- Another Target will be the second in the community of Queen Creek, Arizona, with an area of approximately 146,000 square feet and around 160 team members. Customers can enjoy amenities including Apple at Target, CVS Pharmacy, Disney products, Starbucks, and Target Optical. The store also boasts 16,000 square feet dedicated to fresh produce, meat, and dairy, complementing its Drive Up and same-day delivery options.
- The new store at Wesley Chapel Grove, Florida, will span approximately 149,000 square feet and employ around 170 team members. Like Target’s two previous new stores in Florida in 2025, this one has covered pickup lanes and mostly the same branded shops and services, along with a renewed emphasis on the grocery section for fresh, wholesome foods at affordable prices.
- The store in Grand Island, Nebraska has an area of nearly 148,000 square feet, employing about 140 team members. This store has Drive Up, Order Pickup, and same-day delivery but lacks some of the branded shops found elsewhere. Like most stores this fall, it has a plush grocery selection to serve local needs.
- Such services as Drive Up and Order Pickup, as well as partnerships with CVS Pharmacy and Starbucks, will be available at the new Target in Indian Land, South Carolina, which covers 149,000 square feet and employs approximately 170 associates.
- A new store in South Riding, Virginia, spans approximately 148,000 square feet and employs about 170 workers. Customers have something to look forward to regarding the usual blend of services and groceries, as well as Apple at Target and Disney shop experiences.
Openings on October 19 to Target West Coast and Texas
The next two stores are set to open a week later, on October 19, thereby increasing the Target footprint into California and Texas.
- Neighboring the developing communities of Fancher Creek in Fresno, California is this nearly 148,000 square feet of retail facility and employing more than 200 team members when operations start. This store highlights convenience, emphasizing a covered Drive Up lane, and a full assortment of branded shops such as Apple at Target, Disney, CVS Pharmacy, and Starbucks, as well as a grocery section boasting almost 13,000 square feet.
- The store is slightly smaller than its counterpart in California and covers about 125,000 square feet. This Texas store is based in Stafford, Texas and employs around 130 team members. The store offers covered Drive Up lanes for clients as well as same-day and next-day delivery for local customers through Target’s fulfillment service, complemented by CVS Pharmacy and a Starbucks café.
Strategic community impact and growth
Target analyzes the community needs and possible constraints of the site and the need for the new locations concerning existing stores before opening new locations. These new stores during this stretch of October would all fall under Target’s overall goal of growing its footprint by over 300 stores in the next decade and would help bring in millions more customers to benefit from its hybrid retail and fulfillment model.
Significant job creations come with every store. New stores usually offer employment from 130 to 200 jobs, often at hourly wages of $15-$24. The boost to the local economy is further amplified by Target’s investment in community partnerships through millions of dollars spent in donations and volunteer work every year.
An expanding network
The target continues with its October 2025 openings to complement heavy traditional retail experiences with futuristic digital services, the fresh food departments and branded collaborations increasing. Soon, shoppers in Arizona, Florida, Nebraska, South Carolina, Virginia, California, and Texas will have access to these state-of-the-art store formats, designed to provide convenience, choice, and value.
In addition, future projections look favorable for Target to meet ever-changing consumer needs through a network of tech-enabled interconnected stores, with dozens more locations planned in 20 states. More importantly, the expansion solidifies the value of the retailer in being a convenient, cost-effective, and community-oriented shopping destination across the U.S.
