Thursday, October 19, 2023

On Union Square, Target debuts ahead of its announced opening day

Photos by Steven
 
The Target at 10 Union Square East opened its doors on Tuesday night... five days before its announced Oct. 22 debut (and 15 hours before the Wegmans grand opening on Astor Place).

Oh, and the mayor was in on the scoop... Target did the same opening-before-the-expected date back in July 2018 on Avenue A and 14th Street. 

The 33,000-square-foot store (the EV location is 27,000 square feet, FYI) includes a CVS pharmacy and all the other stuff you'd expect to find at Target. Hours: 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. 
Anyway! To recap the Union Square story...This outpost in the base of the Zeckendorf Towers has been in the making for nearly four years.

In February 2020, news broke (via the Post) that Target had signed a lease for space that the Food Emporium had... the grocer shut down in May 2021

As previously noted, the space that was once pub-crawl hotspot SideBar on the SW corner of 15th Street and Irving Place is now part of the retailer's footprint. 

This opening comes several days before the East Harlem location closes because of reports of thefts and organized retail crime threatening the safety of employees and customers. 

10 comments:

NOTORIOUS said...

Hope they hired extra security...

Choresh Wald said...

Supporting locally owned small businesses I see

Anonymous said...

It's a welcome addition, but how long before the shoplifters/petty criminals become a problem there?

Anonymous said...

So happy they price match. Completely opposite of the ripoff Food Emporium.
The EV location appears to just have police stationed inside and right outside the doors to grab shoplifters.

Anonymous said...

I'm seriously torn considering all the new job opportunities for so many in need of work.

Anonymous said...

The comments on this site really are depressing

Anonymous said...

WOW. A big week for the eest village. A new Target and a Wegmens. Change is good :)

Anonymous said...

This is a good addition for household goods to the neighborhood. In one location.

Anonymous said...

Ice cream locked up!
Clean getaway down subways stairs for shoplifters.

Anonymous said...

Wonder why their logo went from upper case to lower?