News Summary
Ross Dress for Less has opened a new store in Savannah, expanding its footprint with a 27,000 square foot location. This store offers local residents a wide variety of apparel and home fashion at discounted prices, continuing the company’s commitment to retail growth and providing affordable shopping options. Located in McAlpin Square Shopping Center, the store adds to Savannah’s vibrant shopping scene while generating new employment opportunities in the area.
Savannah – Ross Dress for Less® has launched a new store in Savannah, marking a significant milestone in retail growth for the area. The store opened its doors on July 19, 2025, and spans an impressive 27,000 square feet, providing local residents with access to a wide range of apparel, home fashion, and more at discounted prices.
The new location is situated in the McAlpin Square Shopping Center, located at the northwest corner of East Victory Drive and Wallin Street. This opening not only offers shoppers more options but also reflects the continuing vitality of brick-and-mortar retail in Savannah as consumer interest in physical shopping experiences remains robust.
Ross Dress for Less, a subsidiary of Ross Stores, Inc., operates over 2,200 off-price apparel and home fashion stores across 44 states, the District of Columbia, and Guam. The company is recognized as the largest off-price apparel and home fashion chain in the United States, featuring products from well-known name brands and designers.
In fiscal year 2024, Ross Stores reported impressive revenues of $21.1 billion, along with a net income of $2.01 billion. This financial success follows the company’s ambitious expansion efforts, which included opening 75 new Ross locations and 14 dd’s DISCOUNTS stores, achieving a year-over-year sales increase of 3.7%.
The Savannah store provides shoppers with first-quality, in-season merchandise, offering savings ranging from 20% to 60% off regular prices. This positions Ross Dress for Less as an appealing choice for families looking to stretch their budgets without sacrificing quality. The store’s offerings include apparel, accessories, footwear, and home fashions.
Additionally, Ross Stores operates dd’s DISCOUNTS®, which features a more moderately priced assortment of similar products, delivering even more significant savings of 20% to 70%. This dual business model allows the company to cater to a broad customer base and fit varying financial needs.
In July 2025 alone, Ross Stores added a total of 19 new locations, comprising 16 Ross Dress for Less stores and three dd’s Discounts stores, across 14 states. This expansion emphasizes the company’s commitment to long-term growth and its goal of reaching 2,900 Ross locations and 700 dd’s Discounts stores in the future.
Founded in the 1980s, Ross resumed its growth trajectory in the 2000s with the introduction of dd’s DISCOUNTS, which enhanced its market presence. The company is also part of major stock indices such as the S&P 500, Fortune 500, and Nasdaq 100 (ticker symbol: ROST), reflecting its significant stature in the retail industry.
As it continues to expand its footprint, Ross Dress for Less remains focused on delivering value to its customers while adapting to the evolving retail landscape. The opening of the Savannah store not only enriches the local shopping scene but also signifies the company’s unwavering dedication to providing affordable shopping options amidst a competitive market.
With plans to launch approximately 80 new Ross locations and 10 dd’s Discounts stores in fiscal 2025, Ross Stores is poised for continued growth that benefits both the company and communities like Savannah where new opportunities for employment and shopping are emerging.
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Additional Resources
- Savannah Business Journal
- Wikipedia: Ross Stores
- Fox 5 Atlanta
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Retail
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