Ross Stores Opens 17 New Locations, Plans 110-Store Expansion for 5% Growth
Ross Stores opened 17 locations—13 Ross Dress for Less and 4 dd’s DISCOUNTS—across 11 states as part of its plan to add about 110 stores in fiscal 2026 for 5% unit growth. Its network totals 1,917 Ross and 366 dd’s outlets, targeting 2,900 Ross and 700 dd’s stores long term.
1. February-March Store Openings
Ross Stores launched 17 new outlets during February and March, comprising 13 Ross Dress for Less and 4 dd’s DISCOUNTS units across 11 states. The rollout expands presence in Mountain, Midwest, Northeast and key Sunbelt markets, and each opening was celebrated with donations to local youth organizations.
2. Fiscal 2026 Expansion Plan
The company intends to open approximately 110 stores in fiscal 2026—about 85 Ross Dress for Less and 25 dd’s DISCOUNTS—representing roughly 5% net unit growth. These stores mark the first wave of the year’s growth strategy following strong new-store performance in 2025.
3. Current Footprint and Long-Term Targets
As of fiscal 2025, Ross operates 1,917 Ross Dress for Less and 366 dd’s DISCOUNTS locations across 44 states, DC, Guam and Puerto Rico. Management projects a longer-term network of 2,900 Ross and 700 dd’s DISCOUNTS stores nationwide.