📉 Target Store Closures: What’s Actually Happened
Target has closed specific stores in the U.S. due to safety, economic, or performance challenges, rather than a broad nationwide closure list like you might see for other brands.
🛑 Nine Target Stores Closed Due to Theft and Retail Crime
In late 2023, Target publicly announced the closure of nine store locations across four states, citing sustained theft and organized retail crime that the company said threatened safety and business viability.
The affected stores were located in these markets:
🗽 New York City
Harlem Target – 517 E 117th Street
This location in East Harlem was closed due to ongoing theft issues and safety concerns.
🌲 Seattle, Washington
Seattle University Way Target – 4535 University Way NE
Seattle Ballard Target – 1448 NW Market St
Two stores in the Seattle area were shuttered as part of the closures.
🌉 San Francisco Bay Area, California
San Francisco Folsom & 13th St Target – 1690 Folsom Street
Oakland Broadway & 27th Target – 2650 Broadway
Pittsburg Target – 4301 Century Blvd
Three stores in the Bay Area were included as part of the response to rising retail crime.
🌲 Portland, Oregon
Portland Galleria Target – 939 SW Morrison St
Portland Powell Target – 3031 SE Powell Blvd
Portland Hollywood Target – 4030 NE Halsey St
Portland locations also shut down due to unsustainable theft levels and economic pressures.
In total, nine Target stores across New York, Washington, California, and Oregon were closed as of October 2023.
📊 Why These Closures Happened
Target explained that several forces contributed to these decisions:
🛍️ 1. Organized Retail Crime
Target said organized retail crime — including extensive shoplifting — contributed significantly to business losses and unsafe environments, making continued operation of these locations unsustainable.
👮 2. Safety for Employees and Shoppers
The company specifically highlighted that some stores experienced repeated incidents that threatened the safety of workers and guests — a key factor in choosing to close these particular locations.
💰 3. Business Performance
Where sales and profitability were already under pressure, the added costs of theft and security made some stores no longer viable to operate.
According to Target, such decisions are not taken lightly, and they consider community impact, safety, and long-term business strategy when choosing store closures.
📍 Additional Context: What’s Not Happening
❗ Target Is Not Shutting Down Its Entire Chain
Despite some rumors or confusion on social media, Target has not announced shutting down all of its stores permanently. Headlines from months ago about “Target closing 1,978 stores” were related to temporary closures for holidays (like Easter) — not permanent shutdowns of locations.
📦 CVS Pharmacy Closures Inside Targets
Some news about CVS Health closing pharmacies inside certain Target stores has been reported. That means the pharmacy services inside select Targets might shut down — but the Target stores themselves remain open.
🧑🤝🧑 What Happens to Employees & Customers
Target has generally stated that:
Employees at closing stores may be offered positions at nearby Target locations.
Customers’ shopping access is not eliminated nationwide because most markets continue to have multiple Target stores.
Target tries to coordinate transfers or support for affected workers.
📍 Summary of Known Closing Locations
Here’s a recap of the known closures resulting from Target’s safety and business-related announcements:
Region Store Address Reason
New York City 517 E 117th St, Harlem Safety, theft concerns
Seattle (WA) 4535 University Way NE Organized retail crime
Seattle (WA) 1448 NW Market St Organized retail crime
San Francisco (CA) 1690 Folsom St Organized retail crime
Oakland (CA) 2650 Broadway Organized retail crime
Pittsburg (CA) 4301 Century Blvd Organized retail crime
Portland (OR) 939 SW Morrison St Organized retail crime
Portland (OR) 3031 SE Powell Blvd Organized retail crime
Portland (OR) 4030 NE Halsey St Organized retail crime
These closures were effective Oct. 21, 2023.
🛒 What This Means for Shoppers
If you shop regularly at Target:
Check your local store’s status — most Target stores nationwide remain open.
Closures are localized to specific locations cited above.
Services like pharmacy may change independently of store operations.
You can often find updates at Target’s official website or local news outlets for announcements about specific store operations.
📣 How to Get Accurate Closure Info
To stay informed on store closures:
Visit Target’s official press room or newsroom.
Check local TV or newspaper websites, which often report nearby store changes.
Look at city or state safety/retail updates, especially in areas with rising retail theft concerns.
📌 Final Notes
While there is no current full nation‑wide list of Target closures for 2026, the known confirmed closures from Target’s own announcements (like the nine stores across NY, CA, WA, and OR) provide a real list of stores that closed due to significant safety and performance issues.
Target remains one of the largest retail chains in the U.S., operating nearly 2,000 stores, and most locations continue to serve customers with groceries, clothing, household goods, and more.
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