ROSS STORES OPENS 40 NEW LOCATIONS

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Ross Stores (Nasdaq: ROST) completed its fiscal 2025 store expansion by opening 36 Ross Dress for Less and 4 dd's DISCOUNTS locations in September and October, bringing the year's net additions to 90 new stores. The company now operates 2,273 locations across 44 states, D.C., Guam, and Puerto Rico and reported fiscal 2024 revenues of $21.1 billion. Management reiterated long‑term expansion targets of at least 2,900 Ross and 700 dd's locations, and highlighted new market entries in Michigan, New Jersey, and New York.

Positive

• Completed fiscal 2025 expansion with 90 new stores
• Total store footprint of 2,273 locations
• Fiscal 2024 revenue $21.1B
• Company set targets of ≥2,900 Ross and 700 dd's locations

Negative

• Ross currently at 1,909 Ross locations versus target of 2,900
• dd's at 364 locations versus target of 700

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COMPLETES 2025 STORE GROWTH PLANS

DUBLIN, Calif., Oct. 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Ross Stores, Inc. (Nasdaq: ROST) recently opened 36 Ross Dress for Less^® ("Ross") and four dd's DISCOUNTS^® stores across 17 different states in September and October. These new locations complete the Company's store growth plans for fiscal 2025, with the addition of 90 new locations throughout the year. 

"This fall, we continued to strengthen our brand presence by opening stores in existing markets and expanding in new markets," said Richard Lietz, Executive Vice President, Property Development. "At Ross Dress for Less, we were excited to add locations in the Midwest as well as the Northeast, with new stores in Michigan, New Jersey, and New York, while also increasing our presence in the sunbelt states.  At dd's, we enhanced our footprint in our core markets of California and Texas. Looking ahead, we remain confident in our expansion plans and see plenty of opportunity to grow to at least 2,900 Ross Dress for Less and 700 dd's DISCOUNTS locations over time."

Together, Ross Dress for Less and dd's DISCOUNTS currently operate a total of 2,273 locations in 44 states, the District of Columbia, Guam, and Puerto Rico.

About Ross Stores, Inc. 
Ross Stores, Inc. is an S&P 500, Fortune 500, and Nasdaq 100 (ROST) company headquartered in Dublin, California, with fiscal 2024 revenues of $21.1 billion. Currently, the Company operates Ross Dress for Less^® ("Ross"), the largest off-price apparel and home fashion chain in the United States with 1,909 locations in 44 states, the District of Columbia, Guam, and Puerto Rico. Ross offers first-quality, in-season, name brand and designer apparel, accessories, footwear, and home fashions for the entire family at savings of 20% to 60% off department and specialty store regular prices every day. The Company also operates 364 dd's DISCOUNTS^® stores in 22 states that feature a more moderately-priced assortment of first-quality, in-season, name brand apparel, accessories, footwear, and home fashions for the entire family at savings of 20% to 70% off moderate department and discount store regular prices every day. Additional information is available at www.rossstores.com.

Contact :		Connie Kao
		Senior Vice President, Investor & Media Relations
		(925) 965-4668
		connie.kao@ros.com

 

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SOURCE Ross Stores, Inc.

FAQ

How many stores did Ross Stores (ROST) add in fiscal 2025?

Ross added 90 new locations during fiscal 2025, including 36 Ross and 4 dd's in Sept–Oct.

What is Ross Stores' (ROST) current total store count as of Oct 13, 2025?

Ross Stores operates a combined total of 2,273 locations across Ross and dd's.

What long‑term store targets did Ross announce for ROST?

The company reiterated targets to grow to at least 2,900 Ross and 700 dd's locations over time.

What were Ross Stores' (ROST) fiscal 2024 revenues reported in the release?

Fiscal 2024 revenues were reported as $21.1 billion.

Which new U.S. markets did Ross expand into in the fall of 2025?

New Ross Dress for Less stores opened in the Midwest and Northeast, including Michigan, New Jersey, and New York.