improved prices on offerings and introduced a wider variety of selection thus squeezing Target out of what was already a competitive space [vi]. Ultimately, poor execution on various fronts, and increasing losses forced Target to withdraw from the Canadian market as quickly as they had entered it.

What happened to target in Canada?

Target Canada opened its first store in March 2013, and was operating 133 locations by January 2015. ... Target Canada commenced Court-supervised restructuring proceedings in January 2015, and finally shut down all of their stores by April 12, 2015.

What were the problems with Target Canada supply chain?

These include the fact that Target didn't have enough experienced senior Canadian leadership, didn't pay attention to local pricing, failed to offer a “wow factor” to potential shoppers, didn't get its supply chain right, was stuck with poor locations and misjudged its competition and customer loyalty in the “value” ...