'Tis the season. Not for holiday shopping, but retail store closure announcements. After the holiday season, store closings tend to spike as retailers reassess their footprints after they've capitalized on the gift-giving rush. Pier 1 is closing about 450 stores. Macy's is shuttering around 29, and more such announcements are likely on the way. However, even as a number of retailers are downsizing, plenty others are opening new locations as they take advantage of a strong economy.
Keep reading to see 20 retailers that are opening stores this year.
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