Target
February 2, 2026
3 stars
This Target opened in October 2023 and features a very different layout compared to most other locations. Unfortunately, the design doesn't work very well.
Right when you enter, Target Optical is immediately to the left, which feels like an odd placement for something that prominent. After that comes School & Office supplies, followed by Toys as the second department on the left -- a strange flow that feels unintuitive. Electronics is pushed all the way to the back left corner, which is not where most shoppers would expect it.
For a newer and larger store, the Toy department is surprisingly small. The collectible section near Electronics (NECA, McFarlane, etc.) was especially disappointing, with very limited selection compared to most Targets.
One of the biggest issues is how cramped the aisles are. There's barely enough room for two carts to pass comfortably, which makes shopping feel tight and awkward throughout the store.
The exterior design is also unusual. It almost looks like two separate Targets merged into one building, with entrances far on the left and right instead of a more central layout. It's visually confusing and doesn't feel cohesive.
There are a few nice touches. The cart return areas have large, well-lit "Thank You" arch signs, which are easy to spot and helpful. However, checkout capacity feels lacking -- despite having many self-checkout kiosks, there are only a handful of traditional registers for a store of this size.
Bathroom placement is also inconvenient. They're located along the front wall near the right entrance, next to Customer Service and Starbucks, which feels cramped and awkward. The Starbucks has no seating and seems squeezed into the space rather than intentionally designed.
Overall, it's interesting to see Target experimenting with a new store concept, but the execution misses the mark. Cramped aisles, small departments, and an awkward layout make this one of my least favorite Target locations. Value same as any other Target. One cookie looks like the other nothing unique from one store value to the next read more