While e-commerce has certainly been a death knell for some retailers, others have managed to thrive. Some stores have a powerful brand that keeps customers loyal. Others have found a specific niche that keeps it insulated from cutthroat competitors like Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) and Walmart (NYSE:WMT). A common problem for those stores that are struggling is they are simply offering a product or service that consumers can buy more conveniently and cheaply somewhere else.
Keep reading for a rundown of five retailers that are still expanding, and five retailers that are closing stores in order to pay the bills.
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