News of Target for the Shoals? Yes & No...

It was not long ago that we received word of a possible Target store to be located on Wilson Dam Road in Muscle Shoals. Since that time, we've received many inquiries as to new information. Do we have any? Here's what we know:

1. If there are negotiations, they're strictly hush-hush. We'll update immediately if we learn anything definite. Even if this is totally true, don't expect any real news until 2021.

2. While it's not what the community is wanting, this may be better than nothing for Muscle Shoals. Target has been utilizing holiday pop-up stores in large to semi-large markets. We've been told that one such pop-up will be coming to Huntsville, perhaps lasting two weeks and offering fantastic merchandise not readily available at any other Alabama Target stores. Could the City of Muscle Shoals convince Target to give one a try in that town? We would consider it a long-shot, but one worth looking into. Are you listening, city officials, or are you much more interested in protecting a status quo with the board of education?

3. Here's something that's pretty definite: Drive Up is coming to Florence - we just don't know when. When it finally arrives, just use the Target app to place your order, then tap the in place icon when you arrive at the designated parking area. Target promises that your order will be delivered to your vehicle within two minutes. No tipping allowed, but thank you's appreciated. 

We've long wondered why Target didn't have a drive-thru window for its pharmacy. As we understand it, most prescription drugs can be taken to the pick up area in the same manner a loaf of bread can. This may not be as good as a new store in Muscle Shoals, but it will be a step in expediting Shoals shopping. If brick and mortar stores want to compete for our dollars, they should take note of what customers want...

One Tidbit of Gossip That We Can Confirm Is That Our Canine-American Blogger Prince Has a Crush on Bullseye, the Target Dog. Well, Who Doesn't?

Target Coming to Muscle Shoals?

Target has announced that at least 23 new stores will be completed this year. Pictured below is a location in Columbus, Ohio, that is one of the more common store types and one that could be expected in any new construction in our area. Will there be such construction?

It's been rumored that the Target retailing giant is looking at property on Wilson Dam Road and Sixth Street in Muscle Shoals. If true, construction would not begin until much later this year or in early 2020, with a store opening in the latter half of 2020.

While we haven't been able to authenticate the information, we believe that it is quite possible. We also believe the Shoals can expect to see action on this retail project long before it does on Inspiration Landing.

How long before a jury reaches a verdict in the Chip Dillard trial? That's anyone's guess, but we predict it will be before the weekend. We've been asked why Tuten and Slusher presented such a short defense for their clients. Perhaps these seasoned attorneys felt the state hadn't proved its case and the less said on some things the better?

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