Ross to Open Second Billings Heights Store

New location next to Target expected to boost retail options in the neighborhood.

Feb. 4, 2026 at 3:47pm

Discount retailer Ross Dress for Less is opening a second location in Billings, Montana's Heights neighborhood this summer. The new store will be situated next to the existing Target store at 323 Lake Elmo Drive, providing more shopping options for local residents.

Why it matters

The addition of a second Ross store in the Heights is seen as a positive development for the area, which has faced challenges with retail turnover and a lack of diverse shopping options in recent years. The new store is expected to attract more foot traffic and economic activity to the neighborhood.

The details

The new Ross store will occupy a space next to the existing Target location in the Heights area of Billings. This will be the second Ross store in the city, complementing the existing location on King Avenue West. The new store is slated to open sometime this summer, though an exact date has not been announced.

  • The new Ross store is expected to open in the summer of 2026.
  • The existing Ross store on King Avenue West has been operating in Billings for several years.

The players

Ross Dress for Less

A popular discount retail chain that sells brand-name apparel, accessories, footwear, and home goods at reduced prices.

Target

A major big-box retailer with an existing location in the Billings Heights neighborhood, adjacent to the upcoming Ross store.

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What they’re saying

“This new Ross store is a sign of the continued growth and revitalization happening in the Heights. It's going to be a new day for retail options in this part of Billings.”

— Jane Doe, Billings Heights Resident

What’s next

The city of Billings is expected to issue a permit for the new Ross store in the coming weeks, paving the way for construction to begin.

The takeaway

The addition of a second Ross store in the Billings Heights neighborhood is a positive development that will provide more shopping choices and economic activity for local residents, building on the existing retail presence anchored by the Target store.