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1. hbr.org › 2015 › 01Why Target’s Canadian Expansion Failed

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   Jan 20, 2015 · Why Target’s Canadian Expansion Failed. Denise Dahlhoff is the Research Director of the Baker Retailing Center at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.

2. medium.com › @iraool › targets-failed-canadianTarget’s Failed Canadian Expansion: A Cautionary Tale for ...

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   Nov 1, 2023 · Oct 31, 2023. 1. In 2013, Target, the U.S. retail giant, made an ambitious move into the Canadian market, opening 133 stores nationwide. What seemed like a promising endeavor soon turned into a ...

3. financialpost.com › news › retail-marketingTarget Corp: A timeline of the retailer’s failed Canadian ...

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   Jan 15, 2015 · Kevin Van Paassen/Bloomberg. 2011. Jan. 13 – Effectively paving the way for its move into Canada, Target Corporation announces the purchase of 220 leasehold interests from Zellers Inc. for $1.825 billion. The company says it plans to invest more than $1 billion in store upgrades before opening 100-150 Canadian stores in 2013.

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5. macleans.ca › economy › businessWhat really happened at Target Canada: The retailer’s last days

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   Jan 21, 2016 · On the first anniversary of the company’s bankruptcy filing, Canadian Business spoke to close to 30 former employees in Canada and the U.S. to find out how Target, one of the best retailers in ...

6. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › History_of_Target_CorporationHistory of Target Corporation - Wikipedia

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   Target store during liquidation in Nepean, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada (store #3628), a former Zellers, now a FreshCo. On January 13, 2011, Target announced its expansion into Canada, when it purchased the leaseholds for up to 220 stores of the Canadian sale chain Zellers, owned by the Hudson's Bay Company. The deal was announced to have been made ...

7. knowledge.wharton.upenn.edu › podcast › knowledge-atWhy Target’s Big Canadian Expansion Went South

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   Knowledge at Wharton Podcast Why Target’s Big Canadian Expansion Went South January 23, 2015. • 5 min listen. Target’s attempt misfired on multiple levels, and now the company is closing all ...

8. www.forbes.com › sites › greatspeculationsTarget Canada Story: Origin, Fall & Restoration - Forbes

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   Dec 31, 2014 · Target generated a total of $1.31 billion revenues in fiscal 2013 from its Canadian operations with gross margins low at 14.9%. In contrast, the retailer’s gross margins in the U.S. were around 30%.

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   Will target move to Canada?

   • 2011 Jan. 13 – Effectively paving the way for its move into Canada, Target Corporation announces the purchase of 220 leasehold interests from Zellers Inc. for $1.825 billion. The company says it plans to invest more than $1 billion in store upgrades before opening 100-150 Canadian stores in 2013.

   Target Corp: A timeline of the retailer’s failed Canadian experiment

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   Does target have a Canadian store?

   • The company stated that they aimed to provide Canadians with a "true Target-brand experience", hinting that its product selection in Canada would vary little from that found in its United States stores. Target opened its first Canadian stores in March 2013, and at its peak, Target Canada had 133 stores.

   History of Target Corporation - Wikipedia

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   Did target buy Zellers in Canada?

   • On January 13, 2011, Target announced its expansion into Canada, when it purchased the leaseholds for up to 220 stores of the Canadian sale chain Zellers, owned by the Hudson's Bay Company. The deal was announced to have been made for 1.8 billion dollars.

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   When does target open in Canada?

   • March 5 – The first three Canadian Target stores open in Ontario, marking the start of Target’s Canadian invasion. However, the stores open in Guelph, Milton and Fergus to limited fanfare. Target says it plans to open 21 additional Ontario stores by the end of the month. May 6 – Target reaches the Canadian West.

   Target Corp: A timeline of the retailer’s failed Canadian experiment

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   Why is target closing 133 Canadian stores?

   • Target’s attempt misfired on multiple levels, and now the company is closing all 133 Canadian stores. What went wrong? Barry Prentice and Denise Dahlhoff discuss Target exiting the Canadian market.

   Why Target’s Big Canadian Expansion Went South

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   Why did target enter Canada?

   • Target’s entry into Canada was plagued by significant supply chain issues. The company struggled to set up efficient distribution networks, leading to problems with inventory management and frequent instances of empty store shelves. Inconsistent product availability frustrated Canadian customers, tarnishing the retailer’s reputation.

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