What was the primary factor that led to Target Canada's catastrophic failure in 2015 after less than two years of operations?

In 2011, Target announced an ambitious plan to expand into Canada, acquiring 133 Zellers store locations and investing billions. By 2015, the expansion was declared a complete failure with the company filing for bankruptcy protection in Canada. This represented one of the fastest and most expensive retail failures in modern history, with many lessons for business strategists about supply chain management, market understanding, and expansion pacing.

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A flawed supply chain management system that left shelves empty
Canadian consumers rejecting American retail brands due to cultural differences
Excessive real estate costs from premium mall locations
Government regulations that restricted their product offerings