Target is closing nine stores in New York City, Seattle, Portland and San Francisco due to increased levels of criminal activity, especially theft-related crimes.
The company said the stores will close for good on Oct. 21, 2023.
“We cannot continue operating these stores because theft and organized retail crime are threatening the safety of our team and guests, and contributing to unsustainable business performance,” Target said in a news release.
The nine Target locations closing include the following stores:
New York City:
- 517 E 117th St., Harlem
Seattle:
- 4535 University Way NE, Seattle University Way
- 1448 NW Market St., Ste 100, Seattle Ballard
San Francisco/Oakland:
- 1690 Folsom St. (SF Folsom and 13th St.)
- 2650 Broadway (Oakland Broadway and 27th)
- 4301 Century Blvd., Pittsburg
Portland:
- Portland Galleria at 939 SW Morrison St.
- Portland Powell at 3031 SE Powell Blvd.
- Portland Hollywood at 4030 NE Halsey St.
These nine closures are not the first wave of store closures for Target this year. Earlier this year, Target announced it would close four stores nationwide due to declining foot traffic in urban markets.
Other retailers have also shut their doors due to crime in big cities, specifically in Portland. REI, Nike and Walmart all shut down stores in Portland due to a rise in theft-related crime.
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