More than 850 stores are set to open across the US in 2026. See our list.

Aerie and Offline are set to open stores in 2026. The Washington Post/The Washington Post via Getty Images Retailers such as Dollar General and Aldi plan major store expansions in the US in 2026. Store closures are outpacing openings so far, with over 1,200 closures announced for 2026. From Uniqlo to L.L. Bean, see what retailers have said about plans to open new stores. While some retailers are scaling back in 2026, others are expanding their footprints across the US. The success of discou...