Ross Dress for Less , the nation’s largest off-price apparel and home fashion chain, made waves in September and October 2025 with the completion of a major brick-and-mortar expansion— 40 new Ross locations launched across 17 U.S. states , alongside the addition of four dd's DISCOUNTS stores.
This rollout concludes the retailer’s ambitious fiscal year plans, bringing the annual total to 90 new stores —a notable counterpoint to the widespread closures in the retail sector. Strategic Expansion in Key Markets
Executive Vice President of Property Development Richard Lietz stated , “This fall, we continued to strengthen our brand presence by opening stores in existing markets and expanding in new markets”. New Ross stores opened across the Midwest and Northeast , including key additions in Michigan , New Jersey , and New York .
The footprint in Sunbelt states also increased, while dd's DISCOUNTS bolstered its position in core regions of California and Texas . Ross’s growth comes amidst an era of consolidation for other retailers, including high-profile closures among former giants like Macy's and Bed Bath & Beyond.
“Looking ahead, we remain confident in our expansion plans and see plenty of opportunity to grow to at least 2,900 Ross Dress for Less and 700 dd's DISCOUNTS locations over time,” Lietz said . As of October, Ross operates 2,273 stores in 44 states , the District of Columbia , Guam, and Puerto Rico .
Ross Dress for Less solidified its status as the largest off-price apparel and home fashion chain in the United States by opening 36 new stores this fall, boosting its total count to approximately 2,300 locations across 44 states, Washington, D.C., Guam, and Puerto Rico . This…
