Discount clothing chain expanding in PA. The expansion comes as shoppers continue looking for ways to make their money go further on everyday purchases. Posted Thu, Oct 15, 2026 at 1:05 pm ET How Trick-Or-Treating Is Changing In America's Neighborhoods: Block Talk Beth Dalbey Shoppers looking to stretch their dollars on clothing, shoes and home goods have more bargain-hunting options as Ross Dress for Less and its sister chain, dd's Discounts, expand their footprint across the country, including in Pennsylvania. Ross Stores, the parent company of both chains, said Monday it is on track to 51 stores in 17 states during September and October, completing an expansion that added 115 locations nationwide in 2026. The expansion comes as shoppers continue looking for ways to make their money go further on everyday purchases, the company said in a news release. New listings on the company's store locators show 20 new Dress for Less and 10 dd's stores in more than a dozen states. The company has recently opened two Ross Dress for Less locations in Pennsylvania as well as one new dd's Discount store. The newest Ross Dress for Less locations are in East Hunting Park, Philadelphia and Phoenixville. They are among 20 total store locations in Pennsylvania. The area dd's Discount store is in Whitehall. Find out what's happening in Across Pennsylvaniafor free with the latest updates from Patch. Ross Dress for Less officially markets itself as selling brand-name and designer apparel, accessories, footwear, and home goods at 20 percent to 60 percent below regular department and specialty store prices. Its sister chain, dd's Discounts, targets shoppers seeking even lower-priced merchandise, advertising savings of 20 percent to 70 percent compared with regular prices at moderate department and discount stores. Both chains use an off-price retail model, buying merchandise at discounts and selling it at prices below those typically charged by traditional retailers. Selection varies by location, and shoppers may not find the same merchandise from one visit to the next. The company's expansion reflects its confidence that consumers will continue looking for bargains, particularly on clothing and other household purchases that compete for room in family budgets. Ross opened its first stores in Massachusetts during the latest expansion and added locations in New York and other established markets. Dd's Discounts continued growing in California, Florida and Texas. The company operates about 2,377 stores in 45 states, D.C., Guam, and Puerto Rico. Richard Lietz, Ross Stores' executive vice president of property development, noted ongoing growth potential as consumers seek brand-name bargains. He said the company aims to expand to at least 2,900 Ross Dress for Less and 700 Dd's Discounts locations, though future opening dates are unannounced.

Ross Stores opened 51 new stores across 17 US states in September and October: 41 Ross Dress for Less locations and 10 dd's DISCOUNTS stores. The openings complete the company's fiscal 2026 growth plan, which added 115 locations. The stores include Ross's first in Massachusetts. The company also expanded in New York, and dd's DISCOUNTS grew in California, Florida, and Texas. Ross now runs about 2,377 stores across 45 states, the District of Columbia, Guam, and Puerto Rico. It believes it can grow to at least 2,900 Ross Dress for Less and 700 dd's DISCOUNTS stores over time. The company made donations to local Boys & Girls Clubs and First Book literacy partners. Fiscal 2025 revenue was $22.8 billion.

Ross Dress for Less opening second Napa store on saturday. PUBLISHED: October 6, 2026 at 11:26 AM PDT UPDATED: October 6, 2026 at 1:12 PM PDT Discount retailer Ross Dress For Less is set to open a second store in Napa on Oct. 10, filling a former Office Depot space. The rapidly expanding retailer's new store location will open in the space inside the South Napa Marketplace next to Target, on 211 Soscol Avenue. The company is known for its selection of discounted clothing and home goods, and has operated a store at 3331 Jefferson Street for years. The Napa Chamber of Commerce said in a statement Oct. 6 "Any time a business chooses to invest in Napa, occupy a significant retail space and create local jobs, that's a positive sign for its economy. "It demonstrates confidence in Napa as a place to do business while adding to the range of retail choices and price points available to the people who live and work here." The opening is part of the Dublin-based company's recent expansion efforts nationwide, as discount shopping grows more popular among shoppers whose spending increased in August despite seeing higher prices on many goods. Ross Stores Inc. in March said it looks to expand with about 110 stores across the country, or a 5% growth, with 13 new Ross Dress for Less stores and four dd's Discounts stores across 11 states. The retailer recently opened its sixth store in Sonoma County in Sonoma's Maxwell Village, after hiring to fill multiple positions to operate in the former site of a Rite-Aid store off Highway 12. Spokesperson Connie Kao recently told The Press Democrat that this store is currently open and hiring, as each Ross location typically employs about 50-60 full- and part-time employees. The opening makes eight Ross stores in total operating in Napa and Sonoma counties. The bargain chain operates more than 1,900 stores open across 44 states and the District of Columbia, Guam and Puerto Rico, and 366 dd's Discounts stores in 23 states. The company reported in August that it saw strong earnings during the second quarter, with 13% growth to $6.3 billion, up from $5.5 billion in 2025, and sales for the first six months of 2026 increased 17% to $12.3 billion, up from $10.5 billion in 2025. CEO Jim Conroy said as a result "We are increasing our 2026 new store opening plan to 115 locations, consisting of approximately 90 Ross Dress for Less and 25 dd's DISCOUNTS stores." "Importantly, that growth was supported by both an increase in new customers and higher engagement from existing customers," Conroy said in a statement. "These trends reinforce our belief that the actions we are taking are not only driving the current business performance but that we can continue to build on our early successes." Conroy added "Despite facing significantly more challenging year-over-year comparisons in the back half, we are raising our outlook for both the third and fourth quarters." Staff Writer Natalie Hanson reports on business and agriculture for The Press Democrat. She can be reached at [email protected] or at 619-665-5887.