Target sets opening date for west-side Springfield store

Springfield's second Target store is slated to open just in time for spring.

The west-side Target store at 3444 W. Sunshine St. is scheduled to debut on March 15, a Sunday, according to a news release. The 148,000-square-foot store is expected to employ around 180 people.

The new Springfield store is part of Target's pledge to build more than 300 new locations over the next decade, officials say.

“Our continued commitment to opening new stores is really about showing up for our guests and our communities – and it starts with our incredible store team members,” Target Chief Stores Officer Adrienne Costanzo said in the release. "These new stores give our teams the tools and environments to bring our merchandising strengths to life, create easier and more inspiring shopping experiences, and use technology to move smarter and faster every day. It’s how we keep growing thoughtfully, stay connected to our communities and make Target an even better place to shop.”

Located at the corner of Sunshine Street and West Bypass, the new Target store is part of the Sunshine Towne Center development. Olive Garden, Wendy’s and BluCurrent Credit Union are among other businesses that have put down roots in Sunshine Towne Center.

St. Louis-based S.M. Wilson & Co. is general contractor for the store designed by Benchmark Group Inc., according to past reporting. Officials previously declined to disclose project costs.