Competition is great for the consumer.
It seems we're losing retailers every few months through bankruptcy, takeover, etc. The addition of one that is independent from the players we have now is awesome!
The day I line up to enter a Target at 6:00am to be the first one in. is the day I hope someone stabs me through the heart, as I'll clearly have no purpose for living.
But having another competitor in the marketplace will only benefit the consumer, and I'm certain shoppers will give Target a whirl, if not flock through the doors.
I don't even know if Target plans to sell groceries here, but in Calgary's cutthroat market, I expect some retailers won't survive. Co-op would be my first guess (based both on my own anecdotal observations and musings.)
Everyone's going to do anything they can to attracts people into their doors, and as a consumer, that will likely mean lower prices, unique and different products, and convenience--and that's why people are excited.
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