Target confirms locations of Quebec stores

MONTREAL – Target has confirmed the location of its first 12 stores in Quebec.

The company purchased the leasehold interests of 189 sites operated by Zellers Inc., and plans to open 125 to 135 stores in Canada, the majority of which will open in 2013. Target intends to announce additional Quebec stores in the coming months.

“We are excited to announce the location of these 12 Target stores in Quebec,” Target Canada president Tony Fisher said in a statement. “In addition to providing Quebec guests with an exceptional shopping experience, Target looks forward to continuing our strong reputation of making a difference in the communities in which we will do business.”

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Approximately $10 million to $11 million will be invested to significantly remodel each facility. Each Target store in Quebec will employ approximately 150 to 200 people. Hiring will begin over the coming months and Target will engage with Zellers associates to make it easy for them to apply for jobs. Job information is available at http://www.Target.ca/careers.

Target plans to open stores in the following locations in fall 2013:

• Galeries D’Anjou, Anjou

• Place Portobello, Brossard

• Les Galeries Gatineau, Gatineau

• Les Galeries Joliette, Joliette

• Galeries Chagnon, Levis

• Place Alexis Nihon, Montreal

• Place Vertu, Montreal

• Les Promenades Saint-Bruno, Saint-Bruno-de-Montarville

• Carrefour De L’Estrie, Sherbrooke

• Place Laurier, Sainte-Foy

• Carrefour Du Nord, Saint-Jerome

• Les Rivieres Shopping Centre, Trois-Rivieres