As part of a plan to open 300 new locations over a decade, Target is launching 20 stores this year while investing in supply chain and new initiatives.

Bucking the trend of brick-and-mortar stores closing, Target has announced 48 new stores will be opening in 22 states, including several in Florida. Among factors Target said it considers when planning new stores are site constraints and "how we can best meet a community's needs.

Target Corporation is transforming the shopping experience with its innovative 'hybrid' stores, blending physical retail with digital convenience. With plans for over 300 new locations in the next decade,

According to Target's website, the two stores opening in New Jersey are: Flemington (Hunterdon County): 325 Route 202 (75,525 square feet, smaller than average store) West Orange (Essex County): 235 Prospect Ave. (150,000 square feet, larger than average store)

Major retailer Target plans to open new stores in 22 states, including Arizona. Here's what to know about the stores, including where they will be.

Target is expanding its retail footprint with plans to open dozens of new stores across the U.S. — including two new Target stores in New York state.

Target plans to open 48 new stores across 22 different states, including six Texas locations. One of those new stores will be in Katy. Other states with multiple new locations of the popular Minnesota-based retailer include Arizona, California, Florida and North Carolina, according to the Target website.

Target has nearly 2,000 stores nationwide, and according to data company ScrapeHero, there are 319 stores in California. “We're always exploring locations for new stores,” the