Bargain hunters on West Bend's west side are getting a new stop on their circuit. Burlington is slated to open a new discount store on Paradise Drive on September 3, 2026, extending the existing plaza with an 11,580-square-foot retail buildout and bringing a wave of local hiring to the corridor.
The project calls for an 11,580-square-foot building addition, a parking-lot expansion on the west side of the property, and a new loading dock and trash compactor, according to local planning documents. The site plan won city approval in October 2025, with conditions that include erosion-control measures and a stormwater plan amendment before any building permit is issued, per Washington County Insider.
Store Details And Jobs
Burlington's online store directory already lists the West Bend shop at 840B West Paradise Drive, tagged with a banner reading "Coming soon - Opens September 3, 2026." The listing highlights departments spanning apparel, beauty, home decor, footwear, baby products, pet care and toys. For residents eyeing a paycheck instead of a price tag, Burlington's careers hub directs jobseekers to burlingtonstores.jobs for local openings, according to Burlington.com.
Design And Chain Strategy
The West Bend location is set to feature Burlington's updated store format, with wider, more orderly aisles and bolder signage designed to make it easier to navigate the racks. More than half of the chain's existing stores have already been converted to this refreshed layout, and the company expects the rest to follow by the end of 2026, according to Kent Reporter.
Part Of A Bigger Expansion
The West Bend debut slots into a much larger national growth plan. Burlington reported fiscal 2025 net sales of $11.5 billion and said it operated 1,242 stores at the close of the first quarter of fiscal 2026. Investor materials outline a push to open roughly 115 net-new stores this fiscal year while modernizing more locations across the fleet, according to Burlington Stores, Inc..
Local Construction Timeline And Conditions
Before crews can break ground, city staff are requiring an amended stormwater-management plan, an erosion-control submission and tweaks to the design of the refuse and compactor enclosures. The developer's proposal would trim existing west-side parking by about 62 stalls to make room for the expansion, but shared parking throughout the center keeps the project in line with local code, according to Washington County Insider.
What Shoppers Can Expect
When doors open in September 2026, shoppers can expect Burlington's usual mix of name-brand clothing, home goods, footwear, baby gear and pet supplies, laid out in the chain's updated, easier-to-navigate format. The new arrival is expected to boost foot traffic in the Paradise Drive retail cluster and give West Bend residents another familiar off-price option without leaving the neighborhood.
