Burlington, the discount retailer, is set to open 26 new stores across 20 states in May as part of its ongoing expansion strategy, bringing its total store count to over 1,000 locations nationwide [1]. The company operated 1,212 stores at the end of the fourth quarter of its fiscal year 2025, spanning 46 states, Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico [1].
The grand openings will commence on May 8 with four new stores in Santa Clarita, California; Columbus, Ohio; and two locations in Kent and Longview, Washington [1]. On May 15, twelve additional stores will open in cities including Avondale, Arizona; Bakersfield, California; Jacksonville, Florida; Bourbonnais, Illinois; Louisville, Kentucky; Fort Gratiot Township, Michigan; Elmira, New York; Asheville, North Carolina; Myrtle Beach, South Carolina; McKinney, Texas; Eau Claire, Wisconsin; and Oshkosh, Wisconsin [1]. The following week, three more stores are scheduled to open in Manteca, California; Katy, Texas; and Jersey City, New Jersey, with seven further openings to close out the month in Rochester, Minnesota; Watchung, New Jersey; St. Clairsville, Ohio; Willoughby Hills, Ohio; Conway, South Carolina; Houston, Texas; and Round Rock, Texas [1].
In March, Burlington announced plans to open 110 net new stores and a new distribution center in Savannah, Georgia, by the end of its fiscal year 2026, which concludes on January 30, 2027 [1]. Additionally, last month, the company broke ground on a future distribution center in Buckeye, Arizona, near Phoenix. This facility is expected to be nearly 2 million square feet and is slated to open in 2028 [1].
Market reaction to Burlington's expansion has been positive, with shares of Burlington Stores (BURL) closing at $316.71, up $4.04 or 1.29% [1].
CONCLUSION
Burlington's aggressive store expansion and investment in new distribution centers signal confidence in its growth strategy and continued market presence. The positive stock movement reflects investor optimism regarding the company's nationwide footprint and operational enhancements.