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- Ross Stores, Inc. operates an expansive network of off-price retail outlets offering clothing and home goods. The company maintains its corporate base in Dublin, California, and presently supports a workforce of 107,000 full-time employees. As the leading off-price apparel and home fashion retailer in the United States, its primary banner, Ross Dress for Less, delivers brand-name and designer apparel, accessories, footwear, and home merchandise for the entire family at substantial daily discounts, typically ranging from 20% to 60% off department and specialty store prices. As of October 13, 2025, the firm operated 1,909 Ross Dress for Less locations in 44 states, the District of Columbia, Guam, and Puerto Rico. Additionally, it runs 364 dd's DISCOUNTS stores across 22 states, providing a more moderately-priced selection with savings generally between 20% and 70% off regular department and discount store prices. Totaling 2,273 stores, the company completed its fiscal 2025 expansion with 90 new openings and continues to expand its footprint into new markets, including Michigan, New Jersey, New York, and Puerto Rico. Ross Stores recently reported strong third-quarter fiscal 2025 results, exceeding earnings forecasts with a 10% increase in sales and a 7% rise in comparable store sales, leading to an upward revision of its full-year outlook. The company's business model relies on opportunistic inventory procurement and a focus on providing a "treasure hunt" shopping environment for value-conscious consumers.