Five Below may open a new store in Mesquite. New Five Below project would expand retailer's presence across Mesquite. Published Date: November 2, 2026, 6:54 PM EST According to public filings, Five Below is planning a new store project at 1515 N. Town East Blvd. in Mesquite. The proposed location is along North Town East Boulevard, a commercial corridor in the city. Founded in 2002 and headquartered in Philadelphia, Five Below is a national specialty value retailer offering merchandise across categories such as candy, style, party supplies, room décor, arts and crafts, technology and sports. As its name suggests, most items are priced at $5 or below. The retailer's stores are designed to appeal primarily to tweens and teens, while also serving shoppers across other age groups. Its assortment includes seasonal merchandise, toys, accessories, beauty products, home goods, electronics and licensed items. Public filings list a construction completion date of October 2027. However, dates listed in public records are not always definitive and may not reflect the retailer's actual opening timeline. Five Below's store locator currently lists two existing locations in Mesquite: 19161 LBJ Freeway and 500 N. Galloway Ave., Suite 110. The Town East Boulevard project would give the retailer a third location in the city. In August 2026, Five Below reported operating 2,022 stores across 46 states, according to its second-quarter report filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Love its content? Add WhatNow as a preferred source on Google to see more of its trusted coverage when you search. Be the first to know. From new restaurant openings to exciting retail launches and real estate insights, be the first to know what's happening in Dallas Daniela Velez is a bilingual journalist and communications strategist based in Colombia. She has covered stories across the humanitarian, political, and entertainment sectors, bringing a multidisciplinary perspective shaped by her background in Communications and Political Philosophy from Universidad de La Sabana and additional training in Modern Journalism from NYU

Motley Fool columnist Brendan Coffey picks Five Below over Chewy as the better retail stock for 2027, mainly on valuation. Five Below trades at a forward price-to-earnings ratio of 23.5x, against 27.5x for Chewy. Five Below's revenue grew nearly 23% to about $4.8 billion in fiscal 2025, with net income of roughly $358.6 million. It has 2,022 stores and plans to add 150 a year. Same-store sales rose 18% in the first half of fiscal 2027. Chewy's revenue rose about 6.2% to $12.6 billion, with net income of $222.8 million. Its net margin was 1.8%, against 7.5% for Five Below. Coffey says Chewy lacks a strong moat against rivals such as PetSmart and Petco.

Five Below hires 50,000 seasonal workers for holiday sales push. PHILADELPHIA, PA - Five Below Inc. (Nasdaq: FIVE) is recruiting more than 50,000 seasonal employees across its stores and distribution operations as the Philadelphia-based discount retailer prepares for the 2026 holiday shopping season with promotional events, expanded gift assortments and merchandise starting at $1. The hiring campaign covers retail locations and the company's Ship Centers, supporting increased staffing needs during the year-end shopping period. Applications are being accepted at stores and online at careers.fivebelow.com. Five Below is also scheduling four one-day, in-store promotional events on November 14, November 27, December 5 and December 12, targeting holiday shoppers with discounts on toys, plush products, crafts and other merchandise. Discover more Local news subscription Community website advertising Chester County directory The November 27 event coincides with Black Friday, when customers spending at least $30 will receive a free mystery dumpling collectible while supplies last. The seasonal campaign reflects Five Below's reliance on lower-priced discretionary merchandise, including toys, licensed products, accessories and home decorations, to attract consumers shopping for holiday gifts. Chief Executive Officer Winnie Park emphasized affordability as a central part of the retailer's holiday strategy. "This holiday season, shoppers want gifts that feel special without the sticker shock, and that's exactly where Five Below lives," Park stated. The holiday assortment includes licensed merchandise featuring Peanuts, Bluey, Sanrio and KPop Demon Hunters, along with collectibles, apparel and plush products. Five Below is also stocking sensory toys and novelty products, including Dumplings, Taba-licious, NeeDoh Cool Canes and SLIMYGLOOP, alongside LEGO sets, Squishmallows, remote-controlled vehicles and craft kits. Discover more Read Daily News Local news aggregator Other seasonal categories include Christmas decorations, ornaments, stockings, inflatable displays, advent calendars, loungewear, beauty accessories, speakers and digital cameras. Candy, small collectibles and stocking stuffers are among the merchandise categories with items priced from $1. The retailer is using the combination of licensed entertainment properties, toys and low-cost gift merchandise to compete for holiday spending across multiple consumer categories. In addition to its sales campaign, Five Below is continuing its partnership with Toys for Tots for a 17th consecutive holiday season. Customers can make donations at store checkouts from November 1 through December 24 to support the organization's holiday toy distribution efforts. The hiring initiative, promotional calendar and seasonal merchandise expansion form the company's operational preparations for the holiday shopping period, when retailers compete for consumer spending and manage increased store traffic and fulfillment demand. Support the local news that supports Chester County. MyChesCo delivers reliable, fact-based reporting and essential community resources - free for everyone. If you value that, click here to become a patron today. Discover more Business news digest Chester County guide Read Local News