Plans call for between 80 stores and 100 stores in Canada, saidThomas P. Johnson, EVP and COO of the New York City-based retailer."We're very proud and excited to be entering the Canadian market,"Johnson said. "We see it as a big opportunity for us."
Expansion also will continue in the US. The company currentlyhas 728 units, and the chain expects up to 1,000 stores nationwide.California, Texas and Florida still have a great deal of growthpotential, Johnson said.
All new stores and remodels from the second quarter on will bein the chain's new, sleeker format prototype reflecting its morefashion-forward merchandise orientation. Two stores, at WoodfieldMall outside Chicago and Coconut Point in Estero, FL, the latteropening this week, have the new format.
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