Target coming to Findlay

FINDLAY — A new Target store to be constructed at the Findlay Village Mall was announced Friday. Target Corporation finalized a purchase-sale agreement with Findlay Mall owner and developer Rocky Companies Thursday. This spring, a release from Findlay-Hancock County Economic Development states, demolition will begin on 188,000 square feet of the existing mall to make way for the 139,809-square-foot Target store. Plans for the demolition and new big-box store construction were first approved in September 2024 by Findlay City Planning Commission. The new building will be separated from the Dunham's and Michael's stores to the west, leaving room for a 24-foot drive aisle and 44 additional parking spaces on the west side. The new building's front façade will be closer in line with the Runnings store to the east. Though the new building will abut existing building spaces to the east and to the north, it will not be connected to them, representatives of Peterman Associates have previously said. The project bringing Target to Findlay was made possible by a collaborative effort between Rocky Companies, the city of Findlay and Findlay-Hancock County Economic Development. "Securing Target for Findlay has been a decade-long goal," said Chris Keller, executive Director of FHCED. "The store will elevate our retail landscape while driving economic growth and opportunity for the community." "We are thrilled to welcome Target as a cornerstone of The Findlay Mall's revitalization," said Findlay Mayor Christina Muryn. "This project showcases our community's progress and the strong partnerships we've forged with Rocky Companies and FHCED. It's a major step forward, bringing new opportunities and convenience to our residents." Target is planning to open over 300 mostly full-sized locations nationwide over the next decade, the release states. The new store will feature a reimagined design with a larger footprint than Target's smaller-format locations, integrating its "Stores As Hubs" model — blending in-store shopping with fulfillment capabilities, it states. Dan Sheaffer, president and CEO of the Findlay-Hancock County Alliance, said, "The Findlay location will offer a fresh, expansive store design, reinforcing Target's commitment to blending convenience and innovation. It's a great moment for retail in our region as we join Target's nationwide expansion."