Target will open its 2,000th store this year in Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina, as part of its broader brick-and-mortar expansion strategy. Located near Raleigh, North Carolina, the 148,000sq ft (12,000m²) store represents the future of ‘Target’s elevated guest experience.’ The retailer plans to open more than 30 stores this year and more than 300 new stores by 2035. Target’s store openings announcement follows the retailer stating it would make a $1bn operational investment to make ‘more changes within all stores than any year in the last decade Target’s 2,000th store features an open layout design. It also is the retailer’s ‘latest food-forward prototype,’ with a food and beverage department that is 30% larger than the average store, with an extensive selection of owned and national brands. The location, Target’s 55^th store in North Carolina, will contain a CVS Pharmacy, Starbucks Cafe and Disney Shop. It will offer same-day services including a drive up area with 24 pickup lanes, order pickup and same-day delivery, along with next-day delivery options. Alongside its 30 new store openings this year, the retailer is planning to remodel 130 locations and offer next-day delivery in an additional 20 metro areas. Target’s next-day delivery expansion will allow it to reach 60% of the U.S. population.