Five Below now open in Kentucky
After opening its first stores in Alabama this month, tween and teen retailer Five Below is taking Kentucky off its expansion list next, with new stores there opening this week.
"Entering Louisville is an important next step as we continue to grow our footprint across the country," said Joel Anderson, CEO of Five Below. "We're excited to serve new customers in this dynamic city. Kids and parents looking for a fun place to shop for trend-right, high quality products at a great value will surely enjoy Five Below."
The Philadelphia-based company is one of the fastest growing retailers in the country with more than 370 stores in 22 states. It expects to cut the ribbon on approximately 70 new stores this year, on top of opening 62 stores in 2014. Catering to teens, pre-teens and their parents, Five Below carries an ever-evolving and exciting assortment of cell phone cases and chargers, remote control cars, yoga pants, graphic tees, nail polish, baseball and soccer balls, tons of candy and seasonal must-haves for Easter, Summer, Back-to-School, Christmas and more. Everything, everyday, is just $5 and below. Its stores are a vibrant, colorful and high-energy destination.
For its Louisville grand openings on Friday March 20th, Five Below will hold a weekend-long grand opening party. The celebration includes special giveaways and deals, including their famous five-cent hot dogs served Friday and Saturday. The two approximately 7,500 square foot, Louisville stores will carry a dynamic selection of trend-right, high-quality merchandise, all priced at $5 and below.
Five Below has 305 locations, and more in the works.