Ross rolls on, next stop 2,000

Leading off price retailer Ross Dress for Less has made good on its 2015 growth plans and reaffirmed its long-range targets for existing and newer formats.

On Monday, the company announced the opening of 19 Ross stores and seven dd’s Discounts stores across 14 different states in September and October. The new locations complete the retailer’s 2015 expansion plans to add a total of 90 stores during the year.

“This recent opening group rounds out our 2015 store growth plans to add 70 Ross and 20 dd’s DISCOUNTS locations,” said Jim Fassio, president and chief development officer. “We entered our 34th state in October, opening three new stores in Wisconsin.”

According to Fassio, Ross’ ongoing focus remains on expansion across both existing and newer markets, such as the Midwest.

“Longer term, we continue to plan for significant growth throughout all markets, and remain confident that Ross Dress for Less can grow to 2,000 locations and dd’s Discounts can become a chain of 500 stores,” he said.