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Subscriber only Gatton could have been left with an empty building, but today, K Hub opened its doors to the Lockyer Valley community. Greeting customer as they entered the revamped former Target store was store manager Danny Doust, who was the store manager when Target Gatton opened 16 years ago. All 13 former Target employees transitioned across to Gatton s K Hub, in what has been described as an exciting time for Lockyer Valley residents. Excited customers begin to line up for the Gatton K Hub opening on Thursday, February 25, 2021. PHOTO: Ali Kuchel I am really glad all of my team transferred over and we are in the processing of hiring new team members from the local community, Mr Doust said.
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Subscriber only Gatton will bid farewell to Target this Saturday when the home retailer closes its doors for the final time. The closure follows Wesfarmers announcement from May last year, where the retailer said it would close 167 stores across Australia. Fortunately, Gatton Target was marked as one of the stores to be converted into a Kmart outlet - now known as a K Hub store. The new K hub stores will offer a new experiences for shoppers in Gatton. PHOTO: Supplied. Â In a statement provided to the
Gatton Star, a Kmart spokesperson said the Target building would close for a light touch makeover as to avoid inconveniencing the community.