Target

I don’t know if it’s only because its the brossard location but this location is very quiet. You can easily shop around with no hassle. They are very upkept and the store is very clean and tidy.

Target est une chaîné américaine très populaire. Plus haut de gamme que les défunts Zellers (quels bordels ces magasins, bon débarras!), c’est un sérieux compétiteur de Walmart.
Bien rangé, propre, beaucoup de personnels, des produits à prix raisonnables, un Starbuck si vous voulez faire une pause, Target a tout pour plaire aux Québécois. Profitez de la RedCard, une carte de débit qui vous donne 5% de rabais sur tous vos achats, même rétroactifs! Alors, gardez vos reçus!!!
Mon frère vient de s’acheter une télévision au Target de Longueuil et les prix sont très compétitifs.

Dimanche 20 octobre 2013
Target s’est installé à Brossard en remplaçant Zellers. Malheureusement, leur installation est ratée, on le voit rapidement dans les prix, pratiquement au double des prix pour les mêmes produits ailleurs, un manqué lamentable de choix de produits et une tentative à offrir un coin bouffe par un minuscule petit Starbuck’s insuffisant pour vous accueillir et vous garder avec votre café. Un exemple très simple sur les prix: un simple petit sac de toilette pour voyage vous coûte 21,99 $ alors qu’ailleurs il vous en coûte la moitié du prix, soit entre 9,99 $ et 11,99 $. Target a visiblement raté son intégration au marché canadien en oubliant sa clientèle dans le processus. Dès votre entrée dans le magasin vous remarquez un problème au niveau de la disposition des étagères et de l’occupation de l’espace général. Les étagère sont souvent dégarnies ou possèdent un trop faible choix en produits. Si vous pensez faire une bonne affaire, vous serrez déçu et vous aurez perdu votre précieux temps. Zellers avait depuis des années compris tous ces éléments et s’occupait de sa clientèle. Dommage.
Sunday october 20^th 2013
Target has invaded Canada and is now at Brossard, replacing Zellers. Unfortunately, they are missing the point and clients have less then they can bargain for. Prices are over the top by the double, choices in brand are less then anywhere and they are trying desperately to offer a food corner shop but they can only offer a misely Starbuck’s no bigger than your home kitchen. A simple example about prices is: a simple tiny bag for travel to put your lotions and rasor will cost you 21,99 $. Instead, look everywhere for the same bag, it’s between 9,99 $ and 11,99 $. Target is visibly out of the integration game by forgetting its clientele in the process. As soon as you walk in, you see how bad the space is organized compared to many other stores of the same kind, sometimes half-​full shelves and fewer choices then any other place. If you think you’re doing a good thing by shopping there, the deception will be sour with precious time lost. Zellers, for years and years, was taking care of its clients and knew about a good food court family-​oriented. It’s really too bad.

And them BAM! They are here. Been shopping at Target cross the border but it’s finally great to have the stores here. The prices certainly don’t seem to have adjusted (I’m sure it will take time) and not all the brands are here, but it’s nice to see the core brands and actually have some design in the store. The shelves stocked, neatly, though we will see how long that lasts. No playing hunt-​the-​wumpus if you want to scan a UPC, like at other stores (Why is it so damn difficult to actually put in price scanners so I don’t have to carry around stuff looking for the scanner and then dump it, so they have to put it back and create more work for themselves?)
The store is bright (yes, they have LIGHTS). The colours are vibrant. They offer 5% if you use their CC or their debit card issued by RBC.
It will be interesting to see how they adjust to Canadian tastes and prices as they start to import more directly to Canada. I’ll spend a few extra bucks to avoid having to go to stores that aren’t consumer friendly and grey.

Fi-​na-​lly! Target has arrived and it’s every bit as fun and interesting as I thought it would be. I went on the opening day, brimming with excitement, as I’ve been waiting over two years for this retail giant to settle.
I wish I took a day off and went sooner ’cause it was packed with people and shelves were coming bare. I still managed some excellent finds, particularly in women’s apparel.
Target is young, modern, trendy, it’s not the Zellers I was used to from the 90’s and it’s not as low key as Wal Mart. I actually feel cool for shopping at Target! Store is clean, spacious, but well stocked. There are many exclusive brands and collaborations with big names in fashion, household goods and décor that are a step up from no-​name labels, lots of groceries, personal care items and soon enough, their own built in pharmacy run by Brunet. They even have a Starbucks if you need a shopping boost ;)
Target is true to how they have been advertising themselves: a one-​stop shopping destination for affordable, stylish, quality products. The staff is all smiles, extremely courteous and helpful. Even the uniforms are cute! Fitted red blazers and khaki skirts on some of the personnel reminded me of airline hostesses.
Thank goodness there is something to occupy that ever desolate Portobello mall, we now have something to buzz about!
The only thing that disappointed me is that they did not print a flyer for this opening week or have any special promotional items. Maybe I got there too late, I couldn’t even find a festive balloon! Prices are reasonable, not any more expensive than their competitor, plus, they price-​match, so I’m looking forward to upcoming sales.
Btw, you can sign up for their credit or debit card program to get 5% off all purchases, make sure you inquire at their customer service desk. It’ll be worth it long run!