Dollar Tree and Starbucks are suddenly opening hundreds of new stores as retail doom stories pile up

A new retail report shows discount chains and restaurants are expanding fast in 2026, even as other stores continue closing.

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Finally, some good news.

Amid widespread reports of retail closure after closure, a new report on retail market dynamics from the real estate services company JLL outlines the sectors that are leading openings so far in 2026.

Restaurants and discount dollar stores lead the way, with Dollar Tree........

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