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H&M feels pinch of strong dollar but keeps expanding
New York -- Swedish fast-fashion giant H&M isn’t letting the strong U.S. dollar hurt its expansion plans.
The chain plans to open about 400 new stores in 2015-2016. It is expanding into five new markets: Taiwan, Peru, Macau, South Africa and India. Other plans include the launch of H&M Beauty this July, starting in about 900 stores and online. The company also hinted at the development of a mysterious new brand.
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Academy Sports hits store count landmark, supports growth
Katy, Texas – Academy Sports + Outdoors is hitting a landmark in its store count.
The sporting goods chain will open its 200th store in Tupelo, Mississippi on July 3.
The Tupelo store will be approximately 63,000-sq.-ft. and will bring 100 new jobs to the area. This will be the first location in Tupelo and the fifth store in Mississippi.

