
Burlington plans to open at least 100 stores by the end of 2025: Here's where
Burlington plans to open at least 100 stores by the end of 2025: Here's where
As 2025 continues, retailers and restaurants are opening new locations, including Burlington stores.
The New Jersey-based retailer has over 1,100 stores across 46 states, Washington D.C. and Puerto Rico.
The discount department store plans to open about 100 new locations by the end of 2025, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Kristin Kendrick Wolfe told USA TODAY on June 9.
So far this year, Burlington Stores, formerly Burlington Coat Factory, has opened 22 locations in both rural communities and major metropolitan areas, Wolfe said.
Burlington recently acquired at least 12 former Big Lots stores in Connecticut after Big Lots filed for bankruptcy. Bill Read, executive vice president of commercial real estate firm Retail Specialists, shared a list of the stores in March.
Here's what Burlington shoppers need to know about the company's expansion.
Where are the latest Burlington stores opening?
According to Burlington's website, the company is opening a slew of stores in 2025.
Opening June 27:
Mesa, Arizona: 2840 E Main St. Suite 109
2840 E Main St. Suite 109 Manchester, Connecticut: 1470 Pleasant Valley Road
1470 Pleasant Valley Road Clifton Heights, Pennsylvania: 713 E Baltimore Ave.
Opening July 4:
Fajardo, Puerto Rico: 150 Carr. 940
Opening July 11:
Tampa, Florida: 2160 E Fowler Ave.
2160 E Fowler Ave. Islandia, New York: 1730 Veterans Memorial Highway
1730 Veterans Memorial Highway Houston, Texas: 516 Gulfgate Center Mall
Opening July 25:
Tucson, Arizona: 7160 E Broadway Blvd.
7160 E Broadway Blvd. Garden Grove, California: 9661 Chapman Ave.
9661 Chapman Ave. Miami Lakes, Florida: 16000 NW 57th Ave.
16000 NW 57th Ave. Brunswick, Georgia: 197 Golden Isles Plaza
197 Golden Isles Plaza Chicago, Illinois: 1424 W 47th St
1424 W 47th St Milford, Massachusetts: 230 Fortune Blvd.
230 Fortune Blvd. Brighton, Michigan: 8467 W Grand River Ave.
8467 W Grand River Ave. Burton, Michigan: 4153 E Court St.
4153 E Court St. Columbia, Missouri: N. Stadium Boulevard (address TBD)
N. Stadium Boulevard (address TBD) Carson City, Nevada: 911 Topsy Lane
911 Topsy Lane Bartlett, Tennessee: 6015 Stage Road
6015 Stage Road San Antonio, Texas: 3143 SE Military Drive
3143 SE Military Drive San Antonio, Texas: 4807 W Commerce St.
4807 W Commerce St. Vancouver, Washington: 7809-B Unit #102 NE Vancouver Plaza Drive
Opening July 18:
Fort Pierce, Florida: 2011 S US Highway 1
2011 S US Highway 1 Spokane, Washington: 5628 N Division St.
Opening Aug. 8:
San Antonio, Texas: 11650 Bandera Road
11650 Bandera Road Texas City, Texas: 3405 Palmer Highway
Opening Aug. 15:
Calumet City, Illinois: 470 River Oaks W
470 River Oaks W Salina, Kansas: 2450 S 9th St.
2450 S 9th St. Garner, North Carolina: 2580 Timber Drive
2580 Timber Drive Amarillo, Texas: 2510 S Soncy Road
2510 S Soncy Road McAllen, Texas: 724 E Expressway 83
So far in 2025, Burlington has opened stores in Arizona, California, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Massachusetts, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Texas, Washington and Wisconsin.
A full list of anticipated openings can be found at www.burlington.com/grand-openings.
What's happening in 2026?
Once 2025 wraps up, Burlington plans to expand more in 2026, Wolfe said.
"In fact, Burlington is on track to grow to 2,000 stores nationwide," Wolfe said in a statement. "We're excited to keep growing and bringing amazing deals on top brands to shoppers across the country."
Each new store will include Burlington's new store layout and the company's new motto that reads "Deals. Brands. WOW!"
"The refreshed store layout provides a better and more enjoyable shopping experience, making it easier for consumers to discover deals and savings on their favorite brands," Wolfe said.
All new stores have the latest format, while half of the brand's locations have already been converted. The rest of the company's locations will be converted by the end of 2026, Wolfe said.
Contributing: Melina Khan
Saleen Martin is a reporter on USA TODAY's NOW team. She is from Norfolk, Virginia – the 757. Email her at sdmartin@usatoday.com.

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