These Target stores are set to close: Here’s the full list..

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# **These Target Stores Are Set to Close: Here’s the Full List and What It Means for Shoppers**

Retail news in recent years has been dominated by a familiar theme: store closures. From beloved mall anchors to household names, hundreds of brick-and-mortar locations have already shuttered, with many more planned. According to a recent retail industry tally, more than **300 retail stores nationwide are expected to close in 2026** as brands grapple with changing shopping habits, rising costs, and the shift toward online buying. ([Business Insider][1])

In the midst of this trend, **Target** — one of the country’s biggest and most recognizable retail chains — has also announced several store closures. While Target continues to operate nearly 2,000 stores across the U.S., closures in specific markets and changes to in-store retail partnerships have raised questions among customers and employees alike: *Which locations are closing? Why are they closing? And what does this mean for Target’s future?*

Here’s the full, updated picture.

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## **The Target Stores Confirmed to Close**

In **September 2023**, Target officially announced that it would **close nine stores across four U.S. states**, with those locations set to shut their doors on **October 21** of that year. ([corporate.target.com][2]) These closures were notable because they were **not part of a broad national downsizing**, but instead were tied to very specific challenges at individual stores.

### **Target Store Closures Announced (2023)**

Target’s corporate release listed the following nine stores as scheduled for closure:

📍 **California**

* San Francisco — 1690 Folsom St
* Oakland — 2650 Broadway
* Pittsburg — 4301 Century Blvd
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