Ross Opens 28 Stores

Ross Stores (Dublin, Calif.) unveiled its February and March openings of 23 Ross Dress for Less stores and five dd's Discounts locations across 15 different states, bringing the total to 28 new store openings.

"These new Spring stores further strengthen our presence in the Midwest, which accounts for approximately one-quarter of these openings, and includes initial entry into our newest state of Iowa. We also continue to see opportunity to grow in our largest states with new locations in California, Florida and Texas," Jim Fassio, president and chief development officer, said in a press release.

The new locations bring Ross’ total number of Ross Dress for Less and dd's Discounts to 1363 locations in 37 states. The openings are part of the company's plans to add roughly 70 Ross Dress for Less and 20 dd's Discounts locations in 2017.