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Ross Dress for Less opening new Selden store in former Wren Kitchens space

Ross Dress for Less is expanding on Long Island, opening a new store in Selden and another in Levittown. The retailer is occupying former Wren Kitchens spaces, which closed after bankruptcy. Ross reported a 13% sales increase to $6.3 billion in Q2, with same-store sales up 10%. The company plans to grow to 2,900 Ross and 700 DD’s Discounts stores over time, according to its executive vice president.

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Published Oct 16, 2026, 5:55 PM UTC
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Ross Dress for Less opening new Selden store in former Wren Kitchens space — source image
Decision brief

The 30-second read

$ROSTNeutralLow
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Why it matters

The announcement signals continued confidence in off‑price retail demand but offers limited immediate trading impact.

02

Market read

Minor corporate expansion news with low trading relevance.

03

What to watch

Potential cannibalization of nearby Ross locations.

Relevance 4/10Novelty 2/10Timing: future store opening in Selden

Background

Ross Dress for Less is rapidly expanding on Long Island after entering the market in 2025.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

$ROSTNeutralHigh confidence
Context

Ross Stores announced plans to open a new 30,656‑sq‑ft store in Selden, Long Island, adding to its rapid expansion.

Expected impact

likely limited pressure as investors price in modest expansion

Evidence & confidence

Store openings are routine for Ross and do not materially change earnings outlook.

Market effects

Continues off‑price retail expansion trend

Adds modest retail activity to Long Island market

Minimal

Counterpoint

The expansion may strain capital if sales slowdown occurs.

Key entities

  • Ross Stores Inc.

    Off‑price retailer expanding its store footprint.

  • Brixmor Property Group

    Landlord of the Selden shopping center.

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