It's being reported today that Target, the eighth-largest retailer in the U.S. wants to give shoppers another reason to skip trips to the mall: It’s adding mini Apple stores to 17 locations, that will add more space devoted to iPhones and other popular gadgets starting this month. While Target already sells Apple merchandise, the new mini-stores will double Apple's footprint inside of each of these stores tp include more accessories and have staff with specialized training from Apple.

The 17 Target Stores to offer the new mini Apple stores are located here:

Monticello, Minn.

San Jose, Calif.

Oklahoma City

Allen, Texas

Hurst, Texas

Austin, Texas

Irving, Texas

San Antonio

Gainesville, Fla.

Orlando, Fla.

Clearwater, Fla.

Miami

North Wales, Pa.

Newark, Del.

Woburn, Mass.

Nashua, N.H.

Latham, N.Y.

Target Chief Growth Officer Christina Hennington said the dedicated area will catch customers’ eyes and make its sales floor more experiential. It will also have videos and displays that are more engaging.

In a statement, Apple said the company looks forward to "continuing to work with Target on exciting new ways to serve customers in-store and online." For more on this story, read the full CNBC report.