There's some good news in the world of retail business. Retailers are planning more store openings than closing in 2021.

According to a recent article from CNBC, retailers will open 3,199 new stores for the year and 2,548 store closures are scheduled. Look for an expansion in the coming year from Ulta Beauty, Sephora, Best Buy, Dick's Sporting Goods, and Five Below.

It's also great news to write about another store opening in South Jersey instead of one closing. Level Up Entertainment comic and gaming shop located in the Hamilton Mall has opened a new location according to the Press of Atlantic City.

The new Level Up Entertainment location is now open in the Ocean Heights Plaza in Somers Point on Bethel Road. Look for even more awesome comics, video games, expansion of their pinball arcade, gaming, toys, and events thanks to the new and bigger location in Somers Point.

According to Publishers Weekly, there are only about 2,000 comic book shops in the entire U.S. Best of Luck to Leve Up Entertainment on their new second location!

sources: pressofatlanticcity.com  publishersweekly.com

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