Ross Stores Opens 51 New Locations
Key Highlights
- ➤Ross Stores opened 51 locations across 17 states in September and October
- ➤Fiscal 2026 store growth plan adds 115 total locations
- ➤Ross opened 41 stores, including inaugural Massachusetts locations
- ➤dd’s DISCOUNTS opened 10 stores in California, Florida, and Texas
- ➤Ross targets at least 2,900 Ross and 700 dd’s locations over time
Expert Statements
Richard Lietz, Executive Vice President, Property Development at Ross Stores
“Each new opening allows us to deliver compelling value to even more customers while creating new jobs and making a positive impact in local communities.”
Richard Lietz, Executive Vice President, Property Development at Ross Stores
“Building on the strong performance of our newer stores, we are excited to open our inaugural stores in Massachusetts while strengthening Ross Dress for Less' presence in New York and other existing markets.”
Richard Lietz, Executive Vice President, Property Development at Ross Stores
“At dd's DISCOUNTS, we are pleased to further expand in our established core markets of California, Florida, and Texas.”
Richard Lietz, Executive Vice President, Property Development at Ross Stores
“We remain confident in the long-term opportunities for both brands.”
Richard Lietz, Executive Vice President, Property Development at Ross Stores
“As customers increasingly seek great brands at great prices, Ross' off-price offering continues to resonate, and we believe we are well positioned to grow to at least 2,900 Ross Dress for Less and 700 dd's DISCOUNTS locations over time.”
DUBLIN, Calif., Oct. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Ross Stores, Inc. (Nasdaq: ROST) recently opened 41 Ross Dress for Less(®) ("Ross") and 10 dd's DISCOUNTS(®) stores across 17 different states in September and October. These new locations complete the Company's store growth plans for fiscal 2026, with the addition of 115 new locations throughout the year.
"Each new opening allows us to deliver compelling value to even more customers while creating new jobs and making a positive impact in local communities," said Richard Lietz, Executive Vice President, Property Development. "Building on the strong performance of our newer stores, we are excited to open our inaugural stores in Massachusetts while strengthening Ross Dress for Less' presence in New York and other existing markets. At dd's DISCOUNTS, we are pleased to further expand in our established core markets of California, Florida, and Texas."
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