How Do You Define Tiny

Dallas is on target for trendy new tiny Target store in Preston Center

. Tiny is a relative word.

Photo courtesy of Target

UPDATE: The store in Preston Center officially opened its doors on October 17, 2018.

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The tiny Target store phenomenon is hitting Dallas-Fort Worth. The retailer will open its first small-format store in Preston Center, at the intersection of Westchester Drive and Berkshire Lane.

The store will take up a third-floor space above existing tenants that include Marshalls and Preston Center Pediatric Dentristy, and will open in summer 2018.

Small-format stores are a new concept from Target, which is opening them near college campuses, dense suburban neighborhoods, and urban areas. Their product assortment is tailored to local needs.

Target currently operates more than 30 of these tiny Targets. The first in Texas opened in Austin in November. There are plans for 130 stores open by the end of 2019, serving communities and neighborhoods where a regular-sized Target store may not fit.

One doesn't wish to begrudge the shoppers of Preston Center their Target needs, but one can think of so many neighborhoods currently lacking as many shopping options as Preston Center, where a tiny Target — or really, a Target of any size — would be welcome.

The small-format store is part of a larger initiative that also includes remodeling existing stores, says Target VP Mark Schindele in a release.

"Earlier this year we announced a $220 million investment to remodel 28 stores in North Texas, and we’re thrilled to add on to that commitment by opening DFW’s first small-format store," Schindele says. "We are bringing a uniquely-Target shopping experience to the Preston Hollow and Park Cities communities with our new Preston Center small-format store, offering the ease and inspiration of a curated assortment alongside a pickup point for online orders."

The store will be approximately 54,700 square feet, which is actually about the size of a regular supermarket. So, not really that tiny. Offerings include:

A grocery section with a focus on wellness offerings, including fresh produce, grab-and-go items, snacks, and meal solutions. (All of those things are food.)
An "adult beverage" selection, including beer and wine
Home décor and accessories
Broad beauty assortment presented in boutique-style setting
Apparel and accessories for men, women, and kids, including offerings from new Target-exclusive brands A New Day and Goodfellow & Co.
Portable technology products and entertainment accessories
Toys and sporting goods

There will also be a Starbucks and an order pickup department, which allows you to buy online and pickup in store. Online orders are typically ready for pickup at the store within one hour.

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Closure News

Furniture chain American Freight to close all stores with 7 in Dallas

American Freight

There's a big sale going on at American Freight.

There's a huge sale on furniture going down right now, but for a sad reason: American Freight, a chain of furniture stores operating in dozens of states, is permanently shuttering all 328 locations, due to “sustained inflation and macroeconomic challenges,” according to its parent company.

That includes seven stores in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.

The closing comes after its parent company, Franchise Group, Inc., filed for bankruptcy protection, according to documents filed in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Delaware.

Store closing sales began on November 5, both online and at its 328 locations. Hilco Consumer-Retail is managing these sales for American Freight as the business winds down its operations nationwide. Significant discounts are being offered on the brand's full assortment of inventory.

Shoppers can save up to 30 percent off the lowest ticketed prices storewide. Available items include living room sets, bedroom furniture, dining tables, and a selection of scratch & dent and new in-box appliances, such as refrigerators, washers and dryers.

New inventory is arriving and expected to move quickly, so customers should take advantage of this prime opportunity to enjoy exceptional deals before it's too late.

"Our goal is to deliver outstanding value to customers during this full chain closing sale," said Ian Fredericks, CEO of Hilco Consumer-Retail. "Everything is on sale and must be sold, and we recommend shopping early for the best selection."

During the store closing sales, select American Freight financing and delivery services will remain available to customers, presenting a unique opportunity to shop exceptional discounts with the convenience of flexible payment and home delivery.

The chain has 39 stores in Texas, including 7 in DFW, all closing as follows:

1825 Westpark Dr Grand Prairie
2964 W Wheatland Rd, Dallas
109 N Greenville Ave, Allen
1215 Marsh Ln, Carrollton
1418 N Town East Blvd, Mesquite
401 Southwest Plaza, Ste 105, Arlington
1265 Town Square Dr, Fort Worth

Sale Details
They're offering up to 30 percent off the lowest ticketed prices on furniture, scratch & dent, and new in-box appliances. Discounts are valid in stores and online. All sales are final, of course. Shop now for the best selection while supplies last.

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