Despite their struggle, I don't think they are going anywhere
yeah I think many people thought it should be like the "US" target.... well I was in one by where I use to live in San Jose California and it was damn near the same as the one down the street at market mall in Calgary. I can honestly say I frequent Target far more than Walmart these days, prices are pretty competitive and quite frankly I'm finding walmarts much more like Zellers these days in organization.
some of the critiques of Target I feel are unfounded
-lack of knowledgeable staff? when was the last time you got those in Wal Mart or Zellers? How much would you be willing to pay for this? probably not too much.
-Empty shelves, I haven't noticed too much outside of opening week. It will get better as their supply chains are improved and distribution is improved.
if anything I think target needs to shelve some stores as zellers had some subpar retail space before the leases were sold off, and keep working on bringing products to market that no one else has(exclusive products). I see the beaver canoe stuff everywhere, a sign that it has been a hit and only sold at Target.