Target has announced plans to open a 32,000 square foot small-format store at the Medford Plaza in Medford.

Target has signed a lease with The Grossman Companies for this small-format store, projected to open in March 2018. The Medford location will be the company’s 33rd store in the Boston area, and the company’s sixth small-format in the area, joining existing locations at Boston Fenway, Packard’s Corner, Cambridge Central Square, Stoneham Redstone Plaza stores as well as the Roslindale location projected to open in March 2018.

The store is expected to include a grocery selection including fresh produce, grab-and-go items, snacks and meal solutions; an assortment of health, personal care and beauty products, featuring natural and organic products; a curated assortment of home and décor essentials; kids apparel, accessories and back-to-school items; men’s and women’s apparel and accessories; and services that will include a CVS Pharmacy and order pickup

Target's order pickup service offers convenience and added security with the ability to buy online and pick up in store. Online orders are typically ready for pickup at the store within one hour.

Target plans to operate more than 130 small-format stores by the end of 2019.

“We are excited to join the historic Medford community beginning next year so that we can serve local guests with the best that Target has to offer, including fresh groceries, apparel and accessories for the whole family and our convenient Order Pickup service,” said Mark Schindele, senior vice president, Properties, Target. “We believe the Medford Target store will offer an inspirational quick-stop shopping experience for the many families who live and work in Medford and Malden.”

The opening of Target’s March 2018 Medford small-format store will bring several dozen new jobs to the community, according to the company.

“We are excited to welcome Target to Medford Plaza. It’s a busy A+ location at the intersection of Route 60 and The Fellsway (Route 28) with ideal demographics and an attractive tenant mix,” said Jake Grossman, Co-president, The Grossman Companies, Inc. “In addition to welcoming Target, we’re excited to announce a $1 million plaza improvement project which will bring additional vibrancy and excitement to the community.”