What was the primary geographic/logistical factor that contributed to Target's catastrophic failure when expanding to Canada?

In 2013, Target Corporation made an ambitious move to expand internationally into Canada, opening 133 stores within less than two years. What followed became one of the most studied retail failures in North American business history, with the company losing billions and exiting the market entirely by 2015. This case highlights the critical importance of understanding local geography, supply chains, and regional consumer preferences when expanding retail operations internationally.

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Target's supply chain management system used different geographic location metrics than Canadian stores, causing widespread inventory problems
Target built most stores in remote northern territories where population density couldn't support large retail operations
Target failed to account for the geographic barrier of the Rocky Mountains, causing delivery delays to western provinces
Target's store locations were primarily in Quebec where language barriers prevented effective marketing and operations