Citi Trends Latest Off-Price Retailer Thriving As Consumers Seek Value
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- For the quarter ended May 3, Citi Trends reported sales of $230.9 million, an increase of 14.4% year over year.
- On a two-year basis, comparable sales were up 23.8%, highlighting the sustained nature of the retailer's momentum rather than a short-term rebound.
Retail Citi Trends Latest Off-Price Retailer Thriving As Consumers Seek Value By Mark Faithfull,
Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Mark Faithfull is London-based and covers retail and real estate Follow Author Jun 04, 2026, 01:26pm EDTCiti Trends has ambitious expansion plans for its store network. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis, File)Copyright 2018 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.Off-price retailer Citi Trends has reported double-digit sales growth and outlined plans for a significantly faster store expansion strategy as consumers continue to seek affordability amid ongoing economic uncertainty.
The retailer focuses on apparel, accessories and home products with what the company described as a “differentiated focus in the black consumer” and it delivered its 21st consecutive month of sales growth in the first quarter.