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'The Joy Of Target' Coming To New Brooklyn Location This Weekend
A new Target location is slated to open Sunday at Brooklyn's Kings Plaza.
BROOKLYN, NY — A new Target location is slated to open Sunday in Kings Plaza shopping center, bringing southern Brooklyn the "joy of Target," representatives said.
The new 90,160-square-foot store will be Brooklyn's 10th location sat near a Burlington Coat Factory and open from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday to Saturday.
In classic Brooklyn style, shoppers will be met with a mural of Biggie Smalls outside the store.
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Inside will sit a CVS pharmacy and Starbucks counter, and large windows will allow natural light into the three-story shopping hub, representatives said.
“We're excited to bring the joy of Target to new guests and help them discover a unique shopping experience tailored to the needs of the Brooklyn community," said Melody Pellot, store director of the new location.
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Target landed the lease for the former J.C. Penney in 2021, TheRealDeal reported.
The new Brooklyn location will hire some 200 locals, and it's not the only expected addition — Target plans to open 20 stores this year across the country, representatives said.
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