Here's the reason behind Five Below's challenging year so far.

The number of nationwide stores has increased from under 250 to over 1,600 since its public debut in 2012.

Over the past five years, one of the success stories in U.S. retail has been highlighted by Neil Saunders, managing director of GlobalData Retail.

In 2023, Five Below's net sales exceeded $3.5 billion, which is more than double the amount from five years ago. The company's success can be attributed to its ability to stay current and provide value to customers.

Although the company experienced significant growth in the past few years, its share price reached a 52-week low in the first week of June due to various factors such as inventory losses, inflationary pressure, and overseas competition.

"According to Joe Feldman, senior managing director of Telsey Advisory Group, you are paying a premium for the growth that they provide, but if things don't go your way, like the shrink issue, it can hurt you, and you may see a big give up in the stock."

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