Medford Target Announced

MEDFORD, MA — Target is opening a small-format store in the Medford Plaza, the company announced Tuesday morning. The 32,000-square-foot store will replace the Stop & Shop and is scheduled to open in March, bringing "several dozen" jobs with it.

Target signed a lease with The Grossman Companies for the new location. The store will be the company's 33rd location in the Boston area and the company's sixth small-format location around, joining Fenway, Packard’s Corner, Central Square, Stoneham Redstone Plaza and a Roslindale location scheduled to open in March. (Subscribe to Medford Patch and like us on Facebook for more local news and alerts.)

Note: For the many asking "Where is Medford Plaza?" - it is near the intersection of Salem Street and the Fellsway. A photo is below. Now back to the story!

"We are excited to join the historic Medford community beginning next year so that we can serve local guests with the best that Target has to offer, including fresh groceries, apparel and accessories for the whole family and our convenient Order Pickup service," said Mark Schindele, Target's senior vice president for properties. "We believe the Medford Target store will offer an inspirational quick-stop shopping experience for the many families who live and work in Medford and Malden."

Target plans to operate more than 130 small-format stores by the end of 2019. The stores are meant as a quick-trip shop, where Target says customers can expect:

• A grocery selection including fresh produce, grab-and-go items, snacks and meal solutions
• An assortment of health, personal care and beauty products, featuring natural and organic products
• A curated assortment of home and decor essentials
• Kids apparel, accessories and back-to-school items
• Men's and women’s apparel and accessories
• Services will include a CVS pharmacy and order pickup

The Grossman Companies also announced a $1 million plaza improvement project.

"We are excited to welcome Target to Medford Plaza. It’s a busy A+ location at the intersection of Route 60 and The Fellsway (Route 28) with ideal demographics and an attractive tenant mix," said Jake Grossman, co-president of The Grossman Companies. "In addition to welcoming Target, we’re excited to announce a $1 million plaza improvement project which will bring additional vibrancy and excitement to the community."

Image a rendering of Medford location