Ross Stores Opens 51 New Locations

The latest openings include Ross Dress for Less' entry into Massachusetts and dd's DISCOUNTS expansion in established markets.

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Ross Stores (ROST) opened 51 new stores in September and October, completing its store growth plans for fiscal 2026.

The openings comprised 41 Ross Dress for Less and 10 dd's DISCOUNTS stores across 17 states, bringing the year's additions to 115 locations. Ross entered Massachusetts and expanded in New York and other existing markets; dd's expanded in California, Florida and Texas.

The two brands currently operate approximately 2,377 locations. The company believes it can grow over time to at least 2,900 Ross and 700 dd's locations.

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Completes 2026 Store Growth Plans 

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."

Mr. Lietz added, "We remain confident in the long-term opportunities for both brands. 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."

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

Together, Ross Dress for Less and dd's DISCOUNTS currently operate a total of approximately 2,377 locations across 45 states, the District of Columbia, Guam, and Puerto Rico.

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 1,993 locations in 45 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 384 dd's DISCOUNTS^® stores in 24 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.

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How many new stores did Ross Stores open in September and October 2026?

Ross Stores opened 51 locations: 41 Ross Dress for Less stores and 10 dd's DISCOUNTS stores across 17 states. These openings completed its fiscal 2026 store growth plans, with 115 new locations added throughout the year.