East Harlem

Target Corp.'s first store in Manhattan officially opens on Sunday, representing a key step in the retailer’s push to open in urban markets.The new store, which joins Costco and Best Buy at East River Plaza in Harlem, will offer merchandise tailored to the neighborhood, including Spanish-language greeting cards, multicultural dolls, religious candles and renowned Southern food produced locally."This is the (company's) largest single investment on any single project," John Griffith, executive VP property development for Target Corp., said during a press tour Wednesday.Griffith said he expects the new store to produce Target's strongest return -- eventually -- and to

Target plans to hold its grand opening for its first store in Manhattan, in East Harlem, on July 25. Target said the store would feature more space devoted to fresh food, everyday essentials and home basics geared for apartment living.