
We’re barely a month into 2019, and already, several retailers have declared their retreat. J.C. Penney (NYSE: JCP) is closing stores, and Gymboree, Shopko, and Charlotte Russe have all declared bankruptcy.
However, despite tough times for some retailers, plenty of other chains are thriving as a strong consumer economy, low unemployment, and low gas prices have been kind to healthy retailers. While some retailers retrench, a number of others are lining up to take their place.
Here are 15 retailers that are opening stores in 2019.
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