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Jersey City Today
By the People, for the People
Target to Open New Stores in Jersey City, West Orange Next Month
The retail giant is launching two new Garden State locations in March.
Published on Feb. 13, 2026
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Target has announced the opening of two new stores in New Jersey next month, including a 40,000-square-foot location in Jersey City near the Journal Square Transportation Center and a 150,000-square-foot store in West Orange that will offer drive-up, order pickup, same-day delivery, and next-day delivery services.
Why it matters
The new Target stores represent continued investment and expansion by the retail giant in New Jersey, providing more shopping options and job opportunities for residents in the Jersey City and West Orange areas.
The details
The Jersey City store at 36 Journal Square will open on March 15 and include a Starbucks and CVS Pharmacy, hiring nearly 100 workers. The West Orange store at 235 Prospect Avenue will open the same day and be significantly larger at 150,000 square feet, with additional services like drive-up and same-day delivery. Both new locations are part of ongoing development projects in their respective cities.
- The Jersey City store will open on March 15, 2026.
- The West Orange store will open on March 15, 2026.
- Construction on the first phase of the West Orange Plaza redevelopment project, which includes the new Target store, is scheduled to be completed by the end of 2026.
The players
Target
One of the country's biggest retailers that is expanding with new store locations in New Jersey.
Kushner Companies
The real estate firm that developed The Journal high-rise in Jersey City, where the new Target store will be located.
West Orange Plaza
A commercial development in West Orange that is undergoing redevelopment, including the addition of the new Target store.
What’s next
The new Target stores in Jersey City and West Orange are scheduled to open on March 15, 2026.
The takeaway
Target's expansion into Jersey City and West Orange demonstrates the retailer's continued investment in New Jersey, providing more shopping options and job opportunities for residents in these communities.
