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Thats right: ten stores. Count 'em. If you thought it was a big deal being organized enough to open one store location, try opening ten stores in one day. That is exactly what Philly-based retailer Five Below did at 10am this morning. If there were any better reason for a suburban Beliebers to play hooky from school, we've found it.
The stores sell fashion accessories like nail polish sunglasses, colored hair extensions, MLB cards, candy like Pocky, DVDs, video games, sports equipment, toys, games and temporary tattoos. All merchandise hence the name, is priced between $1 and $5.
Later this summer, Five Below will open an additional 10 stores in Greater Chicago, bringing its total in the region to as many as 20 by year-end. Over the next few years, Five Below will expand its presence in the Midwestern area to include as many as 75 stores.
· Five Below [Official Site]