The long-vacant Kmart space at the West Goshen Shopping Center has finally found new life. Target officially opened its doors here on Sunday, August 17, 2025, following a ribbon-cutting event the night before attended by employees’ family, local officials, and the Bullseye mascot. The opening ends years of speculation over how the shopping center would replace its former anchor.
Construction and opening details
This West Goshen Target spans about 120,000 square feet, repurposing the shell of the Kmart that closed in 2019. The project, confirmed in early 2025, progressed steadily and culminated in a two-day launch weekend. Approximately 120 team members now staff the store, which includes a CVS Pharmacy, a Starbucks café, Target Optical, and fulfillment services: Drive Up, Order Pickup, same-day delivery, and next-day delivery.
The ribbon-cutting on Saturday, August 16 marked a ceremonial preview, with family, staff, and select guests invited in. The next day, local media reported the official opening to enthusiastic public turnout.
Location and site history
The history of this site traces back to the late 1950s when construction of the shopping center first began. Aerial images from 1950 show the area as open farmland, gradually giving way to development by 1958. As the years passed, the site became a hub of activity, anchored by the arrival of Kmart.
That Kmart store served the community for decades until its closure in 2019, leaving the shopping center without a primary anchor. The building sat vacant for several years, sparking speculation about redevelopment. With Target’s arrival, the property is once again a focal point of local commerce.
Company background
Target, founded in 1962 and headquartered in Minneapolis, operates more than 1,950 stores nationwide. Its stores blend general merchandise with groceries, and in recent years the chain has leaned heavily on order pickup and delivery to compete with online retail. Adding CVS and Starbucks inside many locations has made these suburban anchors multifunctional stops for everyday shopping.