Hibbett Sports, Boot Barn, Five Below focus on growth

David Corson February 15, 2023

Hibbett Sports' growth plans are focused on opening new stores in small and midsized markets and making the most of a competitive edge through its wholesale deal with Nike. Footwear retailer Boot Barn is also in growth mode, with plans to open 40 stores and enter new markets in 2023, and low-price retailer Five Below has a similar focus on store expansion, with plans to reach 3,500 locations within the next seven years. Footwear News

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Claire’s courts high-end shoppers with new Paris store

Accessories retailer Claire’s will open an upscale store in Paris this week that will feature exclusive handbags, makeup and a content creation studio for social media posts. The new store highlights the mall-based retailer’s evolving strategy of appealing to a broader swathe of global shoppers