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Ross Stores to open 60 stores in 2021; ‘very optimistic’ about longer-term growth
Ross Stores remains committed to growing the national footprint of its two store banners in fiscal 2021, but at a more modest pace compared to recent years when it routinely opened some 100 stores annually.
Simply Mac continues store expansion
A retailer whose locations must be approved in advance by Apple is growing coast to coast.

Burlington Stores to open 100 stores in 2021; cites ‘significant market share opportunity’

Burlington Stores Inc. reported fourth-quarter sales and profit that beat Street estimates and said it was doubling its store count potential.
Amazon opens its first brick-and-mortar store outside the U.S.

Amazon is reportedly bringing its Amazon Go self-checkout convenience/grocery store concept to the U.K., under a new name.
Charming Charlie plots coast-to-coast store expansion

A revived Charming Charlie is ramping up store expansion.
More than 60 Disney Store locations to close in North America

Disney plans to “significantly” reduce the global footprint of Disney Store as it focuses more on e-commerce.
Dollar Tree to open 600 stores in 2021; expanding new ‘combination store’ concept

Dollar Tree reported Q4 sales that missed Street estimates and said it is ramping up its store growth and remodeling, with a push for a new format that combines both its banners.
The Black Tux to open in-store shops at David’s Bridal

Brides, bridesmaids, grooms and groomsmen will soon be able to shop for their wedding attire under the same roof.
Abercrombie & Fitch Q4 tops Street; closed 137 stores in 2020

Abercrombie & Fitch Co. reported fourth-quarter earnings and sales that beat Wall Street expectations as it continued to trim its store portfolio.
Target to invest $4 billion annually on store expansion, remodels, online

Target Corp. will build on its record 2020 sales growth by making big annual investments to continue scaling capabilities across its online and brick-and-mortar retail platform.

Ross Stores to open 60 stores in 2021; ‘very optimistic’ about longer-term growth

Simply Mac continues store expansion

Burlington Stores to open 100 stores in 2021; cites ‘significant market share opportunity’

Amazon opens its first brick-and-mortar store outside the U.S.

Charming Charlie plots coast-to-coast store expansion

More than 60 Disney Store locations to close in North America

Dollar Tree to open 600 stores in 2021; expanding new ‘combination store’ concept

The Black Tux to open in-store shops at David’s Bridal

Abercrombie & Fitch Q4 tops Street; closed 137 stores in 2020

Target to invest $4 billion annually on store expansion, remodels, online