Ross picks up the pace of expansion in July

Ross Stores is crossing off a big chunk of its to-do list as the retailer moves forward with its plans to open 90 stores in 2015.

Ross is opening of 19 Ross Dress for Less and eight dd's Discounts stores across 15 different states in July.



These new locations are part of the off-price retailer's 2015 expansion plans to add a total of approximately 90 stores during the year, including 70 Ross and 20 dd's Discounts. Ultimately, the retailer believes Ross Dress for Less can grow to 2,000 locations and dd's Discounts can become a chain of 500 stores



These recent openings reflect our ongoing strategy of targeting growth in both established regions and newer markets that we began to enter in 2011,” said Jim Fassio, president and chief development officer. “The 27 locations we added this month include eight new stores in our newer Midwest markets of Illinois, Kentucky, Indiana, and Kansas. Looking ahead, we continue to see significant expansion opportunities throughout the country.”