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Ross Dress for Less to open second location in downtown next month
Ross Dress for Less is adding a second downtown San Francisco store on July 19 — steps away from its long-standing flagship.
Why it matters: The opening comes amid downtown's slow pandemic recovery — marked by a wave of retail closures — and underscores the discount chain's widespread appeal in a corridor riddled with vacancies.
The big picture: The newest location at 901 Market St. is part of a broader nationwide expansion.
To commemorate the opening, the Dublin-based company will make a donation to the Tenderloin Clubhouse, part of the Boys & Girls Club of San Francisco.
What they're saying: "While other retailers have shuttered stores, we saw a great opportunity to deliver even more value to the city and the entire Bay Area," CEO Jim Conroy said in a statement.
By the numbers: The discount retailer's newest locale is expected to create 90 new full- and part-time jobs.
Catch up quick: The first downtown Ross store opened nearly 40 years ago at 799 Market St. — just a block away from the newest location.
