The Zellers store in the East York Town Centre will close June 18, 2012. Work will then begin on converting the store to a Target location. It is among the first of 24 Zellers across Ontario that is being converted to a Target. The new stores are expected to open by March or early April, 2012. The Overlea store is a riot of signage announcing the closing and advertising markdowns on everything in the store. Target says it will spend approximately $10 million to $11 million to remodel each store “in order to bring the full Target brand experience to Canadian communities.” Target says it will employ 150 to 200 associates in each store. “Store team hiring will begin in 2012 and Target will engage with Zellers associates to make it easy for them to apply for jobs.” Others can apply to Target by visiting www.Target.ca/careers.
