TEXAS - Target is significantly bolstering its presence in the Lone Star State, announcing plans for six new, large-format stores set to open across Texas within the 2025-2026 timeframe. This expansion, part of Target's nationwide strategy to enhance its retail footprint and customer experience, solidifies Texas's position as a key growth market for the popular retailer, receiving more planned new stores than any other state in this wave.
Target Bets Big on Texas: Six New Large-Format Stores Opening Across the State
Shoppers in several growing Texas communities can look forward to these new Target destinations:
- Dallas (Wynnewood Village):
- Location: 655 W. Illinois Ave., Dallas, TX 75224
- Size: Approx. 111,000 sq. ft.
- Timing: Construction was well underway, targeting completion around late Summer 2024 / Early 2025. This store, featuring a Starbucks, is part of a significant renovation of the historic Wynnewood Village shopping center.
- Forney:
- Location: 11520 East U.S. 80, Forney, TX 75126
- Size: Approx. 148,900 sq. ft.
- Timing: Anchoring the new "Village at Gateway" development, construction is planned to start in early 2025, with completion estimated for January 2026 and the development's first phase opening around Summer 2026.
- Fort Worth:
- Location: McPherson Boulevard and Chisholm Trail Parkway, Fort Worth, TX 76123
- Size: Approx. 149,000 sq. ft.
- Timing: Construction started in late 2024, with an estimated completion date of around August 2025. This store will anchor a new retail center in southwest Fort Worth.
- Katy (Katy Heritage):
- Location: 29355 Katy Freeway, Katy, TX 77494
- Size: Approx. 148,000 sq. ft.
- Timing: Part of the large $400 million "Texas Heritage Marketplace" mixed-use project. Building construction is expected to begin in late 2025, with the first buildings proposed for delivery in the second quarter of 2026.
- Little Elm:
- Location: Southwest quadrant of U.S. Highway 380 and Ryan Spiritas Parkway
- Size: Approx. 148,000 sq. ft.
- Timing: Anchoring a new shopping center, this location targets a Summer 2026 opening.
- Stafford:
- Location: 12565 Arc Lane, Stafford, TX 77477
- Size: Approx. 124,500 sq. ft.
- Timing: Construction began in late 2023, with an estimated completion date of around August 2025. This store joins "The Grid" mixed-use development.
The Modern, Large-Format Target Experience:
These new stores are designed around Target's enhanced, large-format concept, offering shoppers:
- Spacious Layouts: More room to browse with modern design aesthetics.
- Expanded Assortment: A full range of merchandise, including apparel, home goods, electronics, and beauty items, and a significant food and beverage section with fresh groceries.
- Enhanced Fulfillment Services: Larger backroom spaces dedicated to efficiently handling Drive Up and Order Pickup orders.
- Brand Partnerships: These partnerships will likely feature popular store-within-a-store concepts like Ulta Beauty at Target and Apple at Target.
- Starbucks Café: An in-store Starbucks is anticipated in most locations.
Part of Target's National Growth:
These six Texas stores are key to Target's national strategy of opening approximately 20 new stores in 2025 and adding over 300 locations within the next ten years. The company is investing billions annually to modernize its store fleet and supply chain across the country, with Texas receiving a significant focus.
Target's significant investment in Texas brings its convenient, stylish, and comprehensive shopping experience to six more communities across the state over the next year or two. These new large-format stores in Dallas, Forney, Fort Worth, Katy, Little Elm, and Stafford, featuring the latest designs and enhanced services, underscore Target's commitment to growth in the Lone Star State and promise exciting new retail options for local shoppers.
