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Ross Stores
AddedFeb 19, 2024
UpdatedJun 18, 2026
Ross Stores

Ross Stores

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Ross Stores, Inc.: An American off-price apparel and home fashion department store chain.

HQ
Dublin, CA, US
Founded
1982
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Ross Stores, Inc., founded in 1950 by Morris Ross and Bill Isackson in Pacifica, California, is a leading American off-price apparel and home fashion department store chain. The company's core mission is to offer high-quality, brand-name merchandise at substantial discounts compared to traditional department and specialty stores. Ross operates under the trade name "Ross Dress for Less" and focuses on providing value-conscious consumers with a wide range of products, including clothing, footwear, accessories, and home decor. The company serves customers across the United States, the District of Columbia, and Guam.

Notable figures associated with Ross Stores include CEO Barbara Rentler. The company is publicly traded on NASDAQ under the ticker symbol ROST and is a component of both the NASDAQ-100 and S&P 500 indices. With over 1,765 Ross Dress for Less locations and 347 DD's Discounts stores, Ross Stores has achieved significant market penetration and growth. The company's impact is evident in its ability to consistently offer savings to customers while maintaining a robust presence in the retail industry.

Ross Stores - Quick Facts

When was Ross Stores founded?

Ross Stores was founded in 1982.

Where is Ross Stores' headquarters located?

Ross Stores' headquarters is located in Dublin, CA, US.

How many employees does Ross Stores have?

Ross Stores has 101,000 employees as of Feb 6, 2024.

Ross Stores - Classification

Ownership
  • Public
Geographic Exposure
  • United States
Revenue
  • Transactional
Customer
  • Consumers
Main Product
  • Apparel
  • Home Fashion
Tags
  • Retail
Unique IDs
  • ein: 941390387
  • secCik: 0000745732
  • ticker: ROST
NAICS
  • 458000Clothing, Clothing Accessories, Shoe, and Jewelry Retailers
  • 458100Clothing and Clothing Accessories Retailers
  • 458110Clothing and Clothing Accessories Retailers
  • 450000Retail Trade
SIC
  • 5600Apparel And Accessory Stores
  • 5650Family Clothing Stores
  • 5651Family Clothing Stores
ISIC
  • 4771Retail sale of clothing, footwear and leather articles in specialized stores
Show 15 more industry codes
NAICS
  • 310000Manufacturing
  • 440000Retail Trade
  • 455000General Merchandise Retailers
  • 455200Warehouse Clubs, Supercenters, and Other General Merchandise Retailers
  • 455210Warehouse Clubs, Supercenters, and Other General Merchandise Retailers
  • 455211Warehouse Clubs and Supercenters
  • 315000Apparel Manufacturing
  • 315200Cut and Sew Apparel Manufacturing
SIC
  • 2300Apparel And Other Finished Products Made From Fabrics And Similar Material
  • 5000Wholesale Trade-durable Goods
  • 5900Miscellaneous Retail
  • 2380Miscellaneous Apparel And Accessories
  • 5990Retail Stores, Not Elsewhere Classified
  • 2389Apparel And Accessories, Not Elsewhere Classified
  • 5999Miscellaneous Retail Stores, Not Elsewhere Classified