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Target, the discount super store with classy home wares, decently priced electronics, and all that red has already opended two stores on the island of Oahu, Target of Kapolei and of Salt Lake. But the discount super store is done there. It has it’s eyes on the quiet windward Oahu community, Kailua.

Kailua residents, long opponents to large chain retail stores coming into the small tight nit community and setting up shop, appear to be torn over the issue. There will be a community meeting Tuesday October 20th at 7 p.m. at Kalama Beach Park on Kalaheo.

The possible location for the store is the current Don Quijote store next to Safeway and Twogood Kayaks. Don Quijote currently has a lease with Kanehoe Ranch good until 2022, but the stores are said to be in talks.

Personally, living in Kailua, I love the fact that there are no large stores. And although I love Target, I can’t say I would like to see one in Kailua. Especially at the Don Quijtoe. That section has no parking, and has no roads to support it. Kailua is just too small for super stores. Send it to Kanehoe (sorry Kanehoe) if we need to have one on the windward side.

Either that, or just enjoy the drive over the H-3 to the Salt Lake Target.

Check out more at the Honolulu Advertiser.

Is it really a recession? If you’ve been to one of the two new Hawaii Target stores you wouldn’t believe it. My wife and I went today to the Salt Lake Target to find gridlock, a full parking lot, and a jam packed target store.

Being originally from the mainland, in a town that had it’s very own target store, we had been missing it for a while. When we first heard Target was coming to Hawaii we were pretty psyched. And now it’s finally here. So what better way to spend a rainy day in paradise? Boosting the economy of course.

Just over the H3 in Salt Lake we knew the store was going to be busy, but when we got there, it was more than busy. On every corner and parking lot opening there was a cop or security guard directing traffic. We had to circle the block once just to get in. But after 20 minutes, we were finally there, and already noticed the size of the parking spots. Not the normal door banging slim spots at most parking lots. They were spacious and ready for a truck.

As we walked towards the door, past the red velvet ropes fit for a Hollywood opening night, we noticed the industrial strength plastic shopping carts that appeared to be straight from Tupperware . We were finally in, and it was just as we had remembered it.

The place was packed. Starbucks to the left, all 30 some odd checkout lanes open, a waiting line for carts, and families lining every aisle. Even the read Target shirts could be seen everywhere, which by the way have nice little aloha flare. That’s right, aloha target shirts. And yes, I checked, they’re not for sale. But you can get an aloha print Target shopping bag for $2.

For anyone that says Target is just the same as Wal-Mart, is the same as K-Mart are just plane wrong. I could go on and on explaining the differences but just head to the Household aisle and you’ll see. It’s just different.

2 hours later, that’s right, 2 hours later, we had a few things in our basket, a box of wooden hangers for $14.95 and a couple aloha print Target shopping bags, we were on our way out. Another 15 minutes trying to get back to H3 and we were done. A successful rainy day on Oahu spent at the new Target store in Salt Lake.

It’s been a long time coming for an Oahu Target store but the wait is finally over. Tuesday night there was a special friends and family event for all Target employees and any other workers who have helped in the construction and making of the new Targets of Oahu.  Employees, friends, and families got to be the first to shop at the new Target stores.  Guest had to wait 40 minutes just to get into the door.

What they found inside was a brand new store, stocked full of Target merchandise, plus all you can eat and drink pupus, snacks, desserts, and beverages were being served at all isles of the store.  A local company helped cater and serve the event.  Helpful escorts were on hand to greet guests and answer any navigation questions throughout the store.  These lucky guests were given the oppurtunity to see and shop at the Targets before official opening day.  Upon leaving guests recieved a free re-usable Target shopping bag with an assortment of give-aways.

The two new Target stores on Oahu are in Kapolei, 4450 Kapolei PKWY and Salt Lake, 4380 Lawehana Street (the old Costco).  The stores are scheduled to open for business at 8 am on Wednesday March 4, 2009.  The public grand-opening will be this weekend Sunday March 8, 2009.  Regular store hours are Monday thru Saturday 8 am 10 pm and Sundays 8 am to 9 pm.  Hawaii has been anticipating this opening for the great Target merchandise and also creating new jobs for island residents.