Major Retail Expansion: TJ Maxx, Marshalls, and Burlington to Open 2,110 Stores by 2026

BREAKING: Off-price retail giants TJ Maxx, Marshalls, and Burlington are set to launch a massive expansion plan, with a staggering minimum of 2,110 new store openings planned for 2026. This ambitious move is expected to not only exceed corporate projections but also create numerous job opportunities across the nation.

The parent company, The TJX Companies, which oversees TJ Maxx and Marshalls, aims to grow its international footprint to 7,000 locations. Currently, with around 5,000 stores in operation, the company is actively considering more than 2,000 new stores to meet its expansion goals. While specifics on the distribution of stores among its brands—including HomeGoods, Homesense, and Sierra—are still under wraps, this growth trajectory marks a significant leap from the 1,300 new locations projected in May 2024.

In recent months, at least six TJX stores have broken ground in states such as Kansas, Ohio, Mississippi, New York, and Washington. While it remains unclear if these developments contribute to the 2,110 store plan, the momentum is unmistakable. As of last month, TJX has already opened 34 new stores across all its brands.

The excitement doesn’t stop there. Burlington has announced a plan to open a minimum of 110 new stores in 2026, bolstered by its recent acquisition of 45 former Joann leases. Following Joann’s bankruptcy filing in May—a closure that saw all of its U.S. locations shuttered—Burlington’s Chief Financial Officer, Kristin Wolfe, expressed confidence in the company’s growth strategy. “This is a modest step up from our original plan of 100 net new stores,” she stated during a recent earnings call. “These incremental sites really give us confidence in sustaining the high level of growth next year.”

Looking back, Burlington has already opened 73 new locations in the third quarter of this year, despite closing 18 stores in November. The company also relocated 10 stores and closed 2, bringing its total U.S. store count to 1,211.

As these retailers gear up for significant growth, the broader retail landscape may experience a shift in shopping dynamics, emphasizing value and variety in the wake of economic uncertainties. With a robust retail pipeline and ambitious plans, both TJX and Burlington are positioning themselves to capture market share as consumer spending patterns evolve.

The expansion efforts signal a strong commitment to meeting consumer demand and enhancing shopping experiences across the country. Retail analysts will be closely monitoring these developments, particularly how these new openings will impact local economies and job markets.

Stay tuned for more updates as this story develops, and prepare for a shopping surge in 2026 that could reshape off-price retail as we know it.