Ross Stores (NASDAQ:ROST) is the largest off-price apparel and home fashion retailer in the United States. Through its two primary retail banners—Ross Dress for Less and dd’s DISCOUNTS—the company offers consumers a wide assortment of brand-name and designer merchandise at significant savings. Product categories typically found in Ross stores include women’s, men’s and children’s clothing, footwear, accessories and home goods such as bedding, kitchenware and seasonal décor.
Operating on a value-oriented, off-price model, Ross Stores sources inventory from department stores, manufacturers and private-label vendors, leveraging closeout purchasing and opportunistic buying strategies. This approach enables the company to maintain low price points while adapting to changing consumer trends. Each store’s merchandise selection is unique, frequently updated and tailored to the regional market in which it operates.
Founded with the opening of the first Ross Dress for Less store in 1982, the company is headquartered in Dublin, California. Since its inception, Ross Stores has expanded its retail network geographically to serve customers across the continental United States, as well as Guam and Puerto Rico. The company’s distribution infrastructure includes several regional distribution centers designed to support rapid inventory turnover and efficient store replenishment.
Under the leadership of President and Chief Executive Officer Barbara Rentler, appointed in 2014, Ross Stores continues to focus on disciplined expansion, supply chain optimization and customer-driven merchandising. Rentler oversees a management team responsible for corporate strategy, store operations and global sourcing initiatives, positioning Ross Stores for continued growth in the competitive off-price retail sector.
