Burlington Unveils 60 Grand Openings This Fall

A Retailer Defying the Odds with Major Expansion Plans

In an era where many retailers are struggling with bankruptcy, store closures, and declining sales, one company is making a bold move by planning to open 60 new locations this fall. Burlington Stores Inc. is taking a proactive approach to growth, aiming to increase its market share through strategic expansion.

Burlington’s CEO, Michael O’Sullivan, has expressed confidence in the company’s future. This optimism comes after the company reported strong second-quarter earnings, which showed impressive growth across multiple metrics. The results reflect the effectiveness of the company’s long-term strategies and its ability to adapt to changing market conditions.

“We are pleased with our exceptional performance in the second quarter. Comparable store sales increased 5%, which was on top of 5% comparable store sales growth in the second quarter of last year. We also saw very strong margin and earnings performance,” O’Sullivan said. “Adjusted EBIT Margin increased 120 basis points, while Adjusted EPS grew 39% versus the second quarter of last year. This was a high-quality earnings beat driven by ahead of plan sales, higher merchandise margin, lower freight expense, and leverage on SG&A expenses.”

The CEO emphasized that the positive results are directly linked to the implementation of the Burlington 2.0 strategies. These initiatives are still in their early stages but have already begun to show promising impacts. O’Sullivan believes that as these strategies continue to take root, they will drive even better performance over time.

New Locations Set to Open Across the Country

This fall, Burlington will open 60 new stores in 26 states. The expansion includes a wide range of locations across the United States, from major cities to smaller communities. Some of the new stores will be located in:

• Arizona: Phoenix (7333 W Thomas Road, 4255 W Thunderbird Road)
• California: North Highlands (3615 Elkhorn Boulevard), City of Industry (21640 Valley Boulevard), Fresno (4895 E Cesar Chavez Boulevard), Merced (3138 R Street), Visalia (720 W. Riggin Avenue), Colton (1080 S. Mount Vernon Avenue), Montclair (5200 Moreno Street), Lancaster (1070 W Avenue K)
• Connecticut: East Haven (78 Frontage Road), North Haven (380 Universal Drive N)
• Florida: Tampa (13123 N Dale Mabry Highway), Orlando (7873 S Orange Blossom Trail), Coconut Creek (4847 Coconut Creek Parkway)

Additional locations will open in Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, and Washington.

Some specific addresses include:

• Georgia: Fort Oglethorpe (2625 Battlefield Parkway), Atlanta (3303 Buford Highway NE), Lawrenceville (860 Duluth Highway, Suite 110), Dalton (1335 W Walnut Avenue)
• Illinois: Algonquin (175 Randall Road), Chicago (7507 N Clark Street, 2554 N Narragansett Avenue)
• Louisiana: Baton Rouge (10505 S Mall Drive), New Orleans (500 Port of New Orleans Place, Suite 128 and 124)
• New York: Irondequoit (2255 East Ridge Road), Rego Park (61-35 Junction Boulevard, Suite A302), Bay Shore (1851 Sunrise Highway)
• Texas: Laredo (2420 Bob Bullock Loop), Houston (4743 Highway 6 N, 8210 Kirby Drive), McAllen (3300 W Expressway 83, Unit 200), Arlington (5781 SW Green Oaks Boulevard), Brownsville (1601 E Price Road), Lake Jackson (125 Highway 332 W)

Looking Ahead

Burlington’s expansion plans highlight its commitment to growth and customer accessibility. With a focus on strategic locations and continued financial success, the company is positioning itself for long-term stability in a competitive retail landscape. For those interested in career opportunities at Burlington, more information can be found through the company's official channels.