Bucking the trend of brick-and-mortar stores closing, Target has announced 48 new stores will be opening in 22 states, including several in Florida.
Among factors Target said it considers when planning new stores are site constraints and “how we can best meet a community’s needs.
“There’s a Target store within 10 miles of most doorsteps in America — and we’re not done yet!” Target said on its website.
Target is planning on opening six new stores in both Florida and Texas, the highest number among all the 48 new store openings announced.
Where will 6 new Target stores open in Florida?
No date was provided on when the new stores will open. New Target stores planned in Florida include:
Bradenton Heritage Harbour
Size: 148,000 square feet
Cypress Creek Station
6415 N. Andrews Ave., Fort Lauderdale
Size: 121,000 square feet
Lake Nona
Lake Nona Boulevard, half mile east of Boggy Creek Road
Size: 149,000 square feet
Trailwinds Village
County Road 466A and Seven Mile Drive
Size: 136,900 square feet
Wesley Chapel Grove
corner of Oakley Boulevard and Pink Flamingo Lane
Size: 148,500 square feet
Winter Haven
U.S. Highway 17-Third Street Southwest and Avenue R Southwest
Size: 149,000 square feet
New Target stores coming to 22 states
Here’s where Target is planning on opening new stores:
How does Target decide where to put new stores?
“From the Big Apple to the California coast and in between, our stores are at the center of how we serve our guests. And that’s why we’re continuing to invest in new stores in neighborhoods across the country,” Target said on its website.
“We’re always exploring locations for new stores. But how do we decide where to open a new Target next? We look at a number of factors, like how we can best meet a community’s needs, site constraints, other area Target stores and more.”
How many Target stores are there in Florida?
According to Target’s website, there are 85 stores in Florida.
Target keeping 2024 prices on school supplies
Target announced in June it will be “maintaining 2024 prices on key back-to-school items, including its popular list of 20 must-have supplies — still adding up to a total of less than $20 — and last year’s top-selling $5 backpack.”
When is the Florida back-to-school sales tax holiday for 2025?
The back-to-school Florida sales tax holiday will be held from Aug. 1 through Aug. 31 in 2025.
➤ Here’s when to save money during Florida sales tax holiday. See school start dates
Items exempt from sales tax from Aug. 1-31 include:
Most school supplies selling for $50 or less
Learning aids and jigsaw puzzles selling for $30 or less
Clothing, footwear and accessories selling for $100 or less
Computers and related accessories selling for $1,500 or less (when purchased for non-commercial and personal use)
This article originally appeared on Sarasota Herald-Tribune: Target opening new Florida stores. See list locations