Target enters Vernon retail market Tuesday

By Richard Rolke - Vernon Morning Star Updated: May 06, 2013 11:16 AM
Vernon's retail landscape is changing, Target opens at the Village Green Centre Tuesday. "It's absolutely fabulous and I can't wait for it to open," said Scott Adam, Village Green Centre manager. "It brings a prominent retailer to the Village Green Centre. They expect big things from this market." With Vernon drawing consumers from the North Okanagan, Shuswap, Revelstoke and the Arrow Lakes, Adam believes the addition of Target could have a major economic boost for the community. "This is the first opening of Target in the Okanagan so we expect to see some visits early on from Kelowna," he said. There will be a total of 22 locations in Western Canada open Tuesday and two May 14. “Target is thrilled to be opening stores in Western Canada, providing a one-stop shopping destination that meets the wants and needs of our guests,” said Tony Fisher, Target Canada president. Target, which has taken over the former Zellers locations, plans to open 124 stores across Canada in 2013