US retailer Ross Stores begins 2026 expansion with new stores

11 Mar '26

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US retailer Ross Stores begins 2026 expansion with new openings

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Ross Stores, Inc. opened 17 new stores in February and March, across 11 states, including 13 Ross Dress for Less and four dd's DISCOUNTS locations.
This marks the start of its fiscal 2026 plan to add 110 stores, growing total units 5 per cent.
Each opening included donations to local Boys & Girls Clubs or First Book partners, supporting youth programs.

Ross Stores, Inc. (Nasdaq: ROST) announced the grand opening of 17 new stores nationwide during February and March, including 13 Ross Dress for Less® ("Ross") and four dd's DISCOUNTS® locations across 11 states. These openings represent the first wave of the Company's fiscal 2026 expansion plan to add approximately 110 new stores – about 85 Ross and 25 dd's DISCOUNTS – for a total unit growth of 5% this year.

"We are thrilled to kick off our 2026 expansion with new stores that bring great value to our customers and new jobs to communities across the country," said Richard Lietz, Executive Vice President, Property Development. "Following strong new store performance in 2025, these openings build on that momentum. We expanded Ross Dress for Less in the Mountain, Midwest, and Northeast regions while also strengthening our presence in key Sunbelt states. For dd's, we added new stores in our core markets of California and Texas, as well as our inaugural location in Utah."

In celebration of each opening and in keeping with the Company's longstanding commitment to supporting underprivileged youth, the Company made a donation to a local Boys & Girls Club or a First Book literacy partner. These contributions help deliver safe, supportive programming, reinforcing the Company's belief that strong communities start with strong opportunities for young people.

"Looking forward, we remain confident in our long-term growth potential and see a clear path to 2,900 Ross locations and 700 dd's DISCOUNTS stores across the country," said Mr. Leitz.