Target Arrives in Canada
Amid speculation around prices, competition and the retail industry climate; Target begins its journey across Canada, projecting the opening of 150 stores by the end of 2017
Target's arrival in Canada a game-changer for retailers at home and afar
December 11, 2012
www.canadianbusiness.com
Canadian Tire, Loblaw in 'battle mode' ahead of Target arrival
February 17, 2013
www.theglobeandmail.com
Target arrives in Canada
March 5, 2013
www.news1130.com
The Problems Begin
The
retailer endures mounting criticism for its Canadian operations. Lack
of stock, product selection, pricing problems, and disorganization rank
high on the list of complaints 
Target's trouble stocking shelves due to outdated system
March 5, 2013
www.thestar.com
Target Canada still plagued by price perception problems as sales fail to meet expectations
October 30, 2013
www.business.financialpost.com
Target Canada's failed launch offers lessons for other retailers
July 21, 2014
www.cbc.ca
Target Lowers Outlook Amid 'Continuing Train Wreck In Canada'
August 6, 2014
www.huffingtonpost.ca
The End of Target Canada
In January 2015, Target Canada files a
notice to its creditors of an intention to commence court-supervised
restructuring proceedings (C.C.A.A., Canada's equivalent to Bankruptcy),
and begins preparations for its exit from Canada and the closure of all
Canadian operations.
Litany of problems pushes Target into giving up on Canada
January 15, 2015
www.chicagotribune.com
Target to Exit Canada After Two-Year Effort Fails - 5th Update
January 15, 2015
www.nasdaq.com
Target Corp: A timeline of the retailer's failed Canadian experiment
January 15, 2015
www.business.financialpost.com
