By the end of 2024, there were nearly 39,000 dollar stores in the U.S., 4,000 more locations than existed in 2021. As ...

Shoppers looking for more discounts have two new stores in their neighborhood to check out. Ross Stores opened 19 new stores across 14 states in March 2025, including one in New Jersey.

Although the youth-focused brand is growing its footprint, it’s aiming for the lower end of earlier new store projections. It could also face fresh tariff pain. Discount retailers have been hit ...