• Ross Stores opened 51 new locations in September and October, completing its fiscal 2026 store growth plan.
• Openings included 41 Ross Dress for Less stores, 10 dd’s DISCOUNTS stores across 17 states.
• Total fiscal 2026 expansion reached 115 new locations.
• Management reiterated a long-term target of at least 2,900 Ross stores, 700 dd’s DISCOUNTS stores.
• Store base stands at about 2,377 locations across 45 states, Washington, D.C., Guam, Puerto Rico.

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