More than 500 stores are set to open across the US in 2026. See our list.

Barnes & Noble is among the retailers reportedly opening more stores in 2026.

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• Retailers such as Dollar General and Nordstrom Rack plan major store expansions in the US in 2026.
• Store openings are outpacing closures so far, with nearly 300 closures announced for 2026.
• From Uniqlo to L.L. Bean, see what retailers have said about plans to open new stores next year.

While some retailers are scaling back in 2026, others are expanding their footprints across the US.