2018 saw retail heavyweights like Sears and Toys “R” Us file for bankruptcy and several others retrench, closing stores as the industry continues to adapt to the rise of e-commerce. However, 2018 was broadly a strong year for retailers as many brick-and-mortar chains benefited from a strong consumer confidence, low unemployment, and the corporate tax cut.
Heading into 2019, several big-name retailers are continuing to expand in the U.S. Keep reading to see why these seven retailers are opening stores in 2019.
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