Ross Stores Expands Detroit Presence with New Locations and $20,000 in Community Donations

Ross Stores, operator of the largest off-price retail chain in the United States, will open four new Ross Dress for Less stores in the Detroit area on October 11th as part of a broader national expansion strategy. The expansion represents a significant investment in the Michigan retail market and will bring the company's statewide presence to 23 locations. Richard Lietz, Executive Vice President of Property Development, stated that the company is excited to grow its presence in the Detroit area and reach more customers with high quality merchandise, great brands, and incredible savings.

The expansion includes a substantial community investment component, with the company planning to donate $20,000 to local Boys & Girls Clubs and The Carpenter Elementary School via First Book Marketplace. This charitable giving demonstrates how corporate expansion can directly benefit local communities through strategic partnerships with established non-profit organizations. The donations will support youth development programs and educational resources in the Detroit metropolitan area.

Each of the four new stores ranges from 22,000 to 23,500 square feet in size and is expected to create between 55-60 jobs per location, consisting of both full- and part-time positions. This translates to approximately 220-240 new employment opportunities across the Detroit metropolitan area, providing significant economic benefits to the region while supporting local families through stable employment.

In support of the grand openings, the company will make donations to multiple local charitable organizations including The Boys & Girls Clubs of Southeastern Michigan at both the Lloyd H. Diehl Club and Dick & Sandy Dauch Campus NFL/YET locations, The Boys & Girls Club of Greater Flint - Peak Extension, and The Carpenter Elementary School through First Book Marketplace. These partnerships highlight the importance of corporate-community collaboration in addressing local needs.

The new stores will be located at 23647 Greenfield Rd. in Southfield, 3181 Fairlane Dr. in Allen Park, 8393 W. Grand River Ave. in Brighton, and 3675 Washtenaw Ave. in Ann Arbor. Each location will operate with varying hours, with most stores open until 10:00 p.m. or later throughout the week. Ross Stores, Inc. is an S&P 500, Fortune 500, and Nasdaq 100 company that operates Ross Dress for Less, the largest off-price apparel and home fashion chain in the United States with 1,873 locations nationwide. Additional information about the company is available at https://www.rossstores.com.

The combination of job creation and charitable contributions demonstrates how corporate expansion can serve dual purposes of business growth and community support. The $20,000 donation to youth-focused organizations represents a meaningful investment in the future of Detroit-area children, while the employment opportunities provide immediate economic benefits to local residents. This approach showcases how businesses can integrate philanthropic efforts into their growth strategies, creating lasting positive impacts beyond mere commercial success.