Where Is The Largest Target Store In The US? (2023 Update)
As a frequent Target shopper, I’ve noticed that store sizes can vary quite a bit. The Target near my house is on the smaller side at around 80,000 square feet. But last month while traveling, I walked into a Target that seemed more like a warehouse than a retail store! It got me wondering—what’s the biggest Target store? And what city has the largest Target in the country?
Just How Big is the Biggest Target?
After doing some research, I found that the largest Target store is located in Annapolis, Maryland. This massive store is over 200,000 square feet according to Target‘s official data.
To put into perspective just how big that is:
- The average Target store size is around 130,000 square feet
- A typical Walmart Supercenter averages 150,000 – 180,000 square feet
- So this Target is even larger than many Walmart stores!
With 200,000 square feet of retail space (over 4 acres!), this Annapolis Target stocks a wider selection than a typical store. Some unique features include:
- Expanded food and grocery sections, rivaling some supermarkets
- A larger clothing and accessories assortment
- Extended home goods and decor sections
- Extra storage space in the backrooms and stock areas
- More checkout lanes to keep lines moving quickly
It‘s essentially a warehouse-sized Target right in the mall! As a shopper, I love exploring giant stores like this because of the expanded item selection. However, it can be a bit overwhelming trying to navigate such a massive retail space.
Top 5 Largest Targets in the US
To put into context just how massive the Annapolis Target is, here are the 5 biggest Target stores in the US ranked by approximate square footage:
| Rank | Location | Square Footage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Annapolis, Maryland | 200,000+ |
| 2 | Hoover, Alabama | 191,000 |
| 3 | King of Prussia, Pennsylvania | 165,000 |
| 4 | Pueblo, Colorado | 165,000 |
| 5 | Portland, Oregon | 152,000 |
As you can see, most Target stores are around 100,000 – 150,000 square feet on average. So crossing the 200,000 mark makes the Annapolis location exceptionally large!
Why So Big? Benefits of Massive Targets
From Target‘s perspective, building such large flagship stores has some key advantages:
- Fit more product categories, offerings, brands – attracts a wider range of customers
- Stand out as a dominant shopping destination in the community
- Compete with Walmart Supercenters in terms of size and selection
- Provide expanded services like full grocery sections
- Accommodate high shopper capacity and volume
As a customer, I enjoy the expanded product selection at the giant stores. However, the massive square footage does make it harder to navigate the store layout at times.
Contrast With Small-Format Targets
On the flip side, Target has also been focused on building smaller, more compact store formats. These small-format Target locations average just 12,000 – 15,000 square feet.
The small concept allows Target to move into urban areas and better customize inventory to local community needs. Data shows there are now over 140 small-format Targets across the US.
So while they still operate retail giants like the 200,000 sq. ft. Annapolis store, Target is also committed to right-sizing stores for small spaces. It provides flexibility in their real estate and expansion strategy.
The next time you walk into a Target store, take a glance around and estimate the square footage. You might just be standing in one of the largest Target retail spaces in the country! Let me know if you discover any other mammoth-sized Targets on par with the one in Annapolis.
