10 Years Since Target's Exit from Canada: Lessons Learned
Jan 15, 2025 · The decision, made after less than two years of operations in Canada, resulted in the closure of 133 stores, the loss of 17,600 jobs, and a pre-tax financial loss of $5.4 billion for …
Failed Expansion: Target Canada's Supply Chain Mismanagement
Jun 1, 2025 · Target’s failed expansion into Canada began with an aggressive plan: 124 stores in under two years. The company entered the Canadian market with high hopes, relying on …
In surprise move, Target exits Canada and takes $5.4 billion loss
Jan 15, 2015 · Target Corp (TGT.N) will exit the Canadian market after less than two years in a surprise retreat that will throw more than 17,000 employees out of work and trigger a $5.4 …
Case Study 7: The $2.5 Billion Cross-Border Expansion Mistake by Target
Sep 10, 2019 · Less than two years after entering Canada, Target shocked the retail world by pulling out. After accumulating $2.5 billion in losses, the Minneapolis-based company shut …
Anatomy of a Retail Disaster: Dissecting Target‘s Colossal …
Apr 21, 2024 · Why did Target struggle to expand into Canada, English-speaking and familiar with the brand? Here's 9 reasons why Target failed in Canada.
What Target and Nordstrom’s Exit from Canada Teaches Us
Nov 19, 2025 · When major retailers like Target and Nordstrom leave Canada, the headlines often focus on store closures and job losses. But beneath those stories lies a deeper question.
In surprise move, Target to pull out of Canada - AgCanada
Jan 15, 2015 · The company is shutting all of its 133 Canadian stores and said it expects to report about $5.4 billion in pretax losses for its fourth quarter, which finishes at the end of January. …
Target Failure in Canada: A Case Study - Prezi
Oct 26, 2025 · After two years of disappointing performance and significant financial losses, Target decides to exit the Canadian market, closing 133 stores and laying off approximately …
Why Target Failed Spectacularly in Canada: An Avoidable $7 …
Aug 31, 2024 · Why did Target struggle to expand into Canada, English-speaking and familiar with the brand? Here's 9 reasons why Target failed in Canada.
Why Target Canada could not beat Walmart, Costco and Giant Tiger - CNBC
Sep 22, 2022 · Target entered the Canadian market in 2013. It opened 133 stores before closing them only two years later. In 2014, it took $4.1 billion in after-tax losses.