Ross Expands Footprint With 47 New Stores

Ross Stores (Nasdaq: ROST) announced the opening of 47 new stores across 15 states and territories in June and July 2026, comprising 35 Ross Dress for Less and 12 dd's DISCOUNTS locations.

Rhea-AI Summary

Ross Stores (Nasdaq: ROST) announced the opening of 47 new stores across 15 states and territories in June and July 2026, comprising 35 Ross Dress for Less and 12 dd's DISCOUNTS locations. With these additions, the company stated it remains on track to open approximately 110 stores in 2026.

According to Ross Stores, the expansion builds on strong new store performance in 2025 and earlier 2026 openings, with growth in Puerto Rico, New York, Michigan, and key Sunbelt states, plus dd's expansion in California, Florida, North Carolina, and Texas. The company also highlighted community donations tied to these openings and reported fiscal 2025 revenue of $22.8 billion, with 1,952 Ross and 376 dd's DISCOUNTS stores currently in operation.

Positive

• 47 new stores opened across 15 states and territories in June–July 2026
• On track to open approximately 110 new stores in 2026
• 35 Ross and 12 dd's DISCOUNTS locations added to the chain
• Fiscal 2025 revenue reported at $22.8 billion
• Existing base of 1,952 Ross and 376 dd's DISCOUNTS stores
• Store growth in Puerto Rico, New York, Michigan, and key Sunbelt states

Negative

• None.

Argus Jul 21 session

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News Market Reaction – ROST

In the Jul 21 session, ROST gained 0.01%, reflecting a mild positive market reaction.

Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.

Market Context

A prior Ross expansion announcement produced a 0.19% 24-hour reaction, providing a directly comparab...

Analysis

A prior Ross expansion announcement produced a 0.19% 24-hour reaction, providing a directly comparable platform datapoint. This release adds 47 stores; the main watchpoint is whether openings translate into comparable-store performance.

Key Figures

New stores: 47 stores Ross openings: 35 stores dd's openings: 12 stores +5 more

New stores

47 stores

Opened during June and July 2026

Ross openings

35 stores

New Ross Dress for Less locations

dd's openings

12 stores

New dd's DISCOUNTS locations

Geographic reach

15 states and territories

Locations opened during June and July

Annual opening plan

Approximately 110 stores

2026 store-opening plan

Fiscal 2025 revenue

$22.8 billion

Fiscal 2025

Ross locations

1,952 locations

Across 44 states, the District of Columbia, Guam, and Puerto Rico

dd's locations

376 stores

Across 23 states

Historical Context

5 past events · Latest: May 21

5 events

1. May 21

   Q1 earnings

   24h Move

   +8.1%

   Strong Q1 sales, comparable-store growth, EPS increase, and raised full-year outlook

2. May 20

   Dividend announcement

   24h Move

   -0.3%

   Quarterly cash dividend declaration with June payment and record dates

3. May 07

   Earnings scheduling

   24h Move

   +0.6%

   First-quarter earnings release and conference call scheduled for May 21

4. Mar 09

   Store expansion

   24h Move

   +0.2%

   Seventeen locations opened as part of the approximately 110-store annual plan

5. Mar 03

   Q4 earnings

   24h Move

   +8.0%

   Fourth-quarter results exceeded guidance with stronger sales, margins, and earnings

24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.

Key Terms

off-price

1 terms

off-price financial

"Looking ahead, we see attractive opportunities as off-price continues to grow"

Off-price describes a retail strategy where goods are sold at marked-down prices compared with regular retail, often because items are excess, last season’s, or bought in bulk at a discount; think of it like buying last year’s model at a steep sale. Investors care because off-price channels can drive steady sales and higher margins when managed well, act as a bargain-driven growth lever, and can signal shifts in consumer demand or inventory health.

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DUBLIN, Calif., July 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Ross Stores, Inc. (Nasdaq: ROST) announced the grand opening of 47 new stores nationwide during June and July, including 35 Ross Dress for Less^® ("Ross") and 12 dd's DISCOUNTS^® locations across 15 states and territories. With these new openings, the Company is on track to open approximately 110 stores this year.

"Each new opening allows us to deliver compelling value to even more customers while creating new jobs and making a positive impact in the local communities," said Richard Lietz, Executive Vice President, Property Development. "Building on the strong new store performance in 2025 and the Spring openings this year, we are excited to grow Ross Dress for Less' store base in Puerto Rico, New York, and Michigan while also continuing to deepen our presence in key Sunbelt states. For dd's, we are also pleased to expand within our existing markets in California, Florida, North Carolina, and Texas."

In connection with these openings, Ross Stores continued its longstanding tradition of community engagement by making donations to local Boys & Girls Clubs or First Book literacy partners, supporting youth development and access to educational resources in the neighborhoods it serves.

"Looking ahead, we see attractive opportunities as off‑price continues to grow, and we are well positioned to capitalize on them," said Mr. Leitz.

For more information on these new openings, please visit Ross Dress for Less Grand Openings and dd's DISCOUNTS Grand Openings.

About Ross Stores, Inc.
Ross Stores, Inc. is an S&P 500, Fortune 500, and Nasdaq 100 (ROST) company headquartered in Dublin, California, with fiscal 2025 revenues of $22.8 billion. Currently, the Company operates Ross Dress for Less^® ("Ross"), the largest off-price apparel and home fashion chain in the United States with 1,952 locations in 44 states, the District of Columbia, Guam, and Puerto Rico. Ross offers first-quality, in-season, brand name and designer apparel, accessories, footwear, and home fashions for the entire family at savings of 20% to 60% off department and specialty store regular prices every day. The Company also operates 376 dd's DISCOUNTS^® stores in 23 states that feature a more moderately-priced assortment of first-quality, in-season apparel, accessories, footwear, and home fashions for the entire family at savings of 20% to 70% off moderate department and discount store regular prices every day. Additional information is available at www.rossstores.com.

Contact:		Connie Kao
		Senior Vice President, Investor & Media Relations
		(925) 965-4668
		connie.kao@ros.com

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SOURCE Ross Stores, Inc.

FAQ

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How many new stores did Ross Stores (ROST) open in June and July 2026?

Ross Stores opened 47 new stores in June and July 2026. According to Ross Stores, this includes 35 Ross Dress for Less locations and 12 dd's DISCOUNTS, spread across 15 states and territories in the United States and Puerto Rico.

What is Ross Stores (ROST) total planned new store openings for 2026?

Ross Stores expects to open approximately 110 new stores in 2026. According to Ross Stores, the 47 openings in June and July help keep the company on track with this plan as it expands both Ross and dd's DISCOUNTS formats.

Where is Ross Dress for Less (ROST) expanding with its latest store openings?

Ross Dress for Less is expanding in Puerto Rico, New York, and Michigan, plus key Sunbelt states. According to Ross Stores, dd's DISCOUNTS is also growing within existing markets in California, Florida, North Carolina, and Texas as part of the 2026 openings.

What were Ross Stores (ROST) fiscal 2025 revenues and current store counts?

Ross Stores reported fiscal 2025 revenue of $22.8 billion. According to Ross Stores, the company currently operates 1,952 Ross Dress for Less stores in 44 states and territories and 376 dd's DISCOUNTS stores across 23 states in the U.S.

How does Ross Stores (ROST) link new store openings to community support?

Ross Stores ties new store openings to community donations supporting youth and education. According to Ross Stores, it continued donating to local Boys & Girls Clubs or First Book literacy partners in connection with the latest store expansion across multiple markets.

What business model and value proposition does Ross Stores (ROST) highlight with its expansion?

Ross Stores emphasizes an off-price retail model offering branded, in-season goods at discounts. According to Ross Stores, Ross provides 20%–60% savings versus department and specialty stores, while dd's DISCOUNTS targets more moderate prices with 20%–70% savings versus moderate department and discount stores.