Ross Stores, Inc. (Ross Dress for Less, dd's DISCOUNTS)

Ross Stores, Inc. is an American off-price retail company operating primarily under the brand names Ross Dress for Less and dd's DISCOUNTS. Headquartered in Dublin, California, the company's core business revolves around offering first-quality, in-season, brand name, and designer apparel, accessories, footwear, and home merchandise at significant savings. Ross aims to provide these products at 20% to 60% below department and specialty store regular prices, while dd's DISCOUNTS offers savings of 20% to 70% compared to moderate department and discount store regular prices.

The company's product offerings encompass a wide range of items for the entire family, including men's, women's, and children's apparel, footwear, and accessories. Beyond clothing, Ross Stores also provides home fashions such as bedding, bath items, furniture, home decor, jewelry, beauty products, toys, and housewares. Ross Dress for Less primarily targets value-conscious middle-income households, while dd's DISCOUNTS caters to lower- to moderate-income households. The company operates exclusively through its brick-and-mortar store network across the United States.

As the second-largest off-price retailer in the U.S., Ross Stores, Inc. recently completed its fiscal year 2026 expansion plan, adding 115 new locations, including 41 Ross Dress for Less and 10 dd's DISCOUNTS stores, during September and October 2026. This expansion included the company's inaugural entry into Massachusetts. As of October 2026, Ross Stores operates approximately 2,377 locations across 45 states, the District of Columbia, Guam, and Puerto Rico. James Conroy assumed the role of CEO effective February 2, 2025. The company maintains an optimistic outlook for long-term growth, with a strategic vision to expand its footprint to at least 2,900 Ross Dress for Less and 700 dd's DISCOUNTS locations.