But no new department stores planned
Consumers to shell out $23.6 billion on holiday-related merch and gatherings, NRF predicts
NRF forecasts core sales will hit up to $5.48 trillion
Footwear firm plans up to 200 new locales; grocer to debut 225 more
Mexican chain also reports strong results for just-ended year
Atlanta, Little Rock and Phoenix among cities expected to experience such openings
Growing number of sites will be in c-stores
