Date: Fri, 19 Dec 1997 18:19:12 GMT Server: Apache/1.1.1 Content-type: text/html Content-length: 3973 Last-modified: Tue, 21 Oct 1997 21:47:05 GMT ROSS Corporate Profile

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ross Stores, Inc. began in 1982 with six stores in the San Francisco Bay Area. Ross currently operates over 300 stores in 17 states. As an off-price retailer, Ross offers first-quality, in-season, name-brand apparel, accessories and footwear for the entire family at savings of 20% to 60% from regular department and specialty store prices, as well as similar savings on fragrances, gift items and linens for the home.


MISSION

Ross Stores' mission is to offer competitive values to customers by focusing on the following key objectives:
 
Achieve an appropriate level of brands and labels at strong discounts throughout the store.
 
Meet customer needs on a more regional basis.
 
Deliver an in-store shopping experience that reflects the expectations of the off-price customer.
 
Manage real estate growth to maintain dominance or achieve parity with the competition in key markets.
 

MERCHANDISE

Ross offers a wide selection of name-brand apparel and apparel-related merchandise for the entire family. Merchandise includes:
    Ladies
    Mens
    Childrens
    Shoes
    Home Accents
    Bed and Bath
    Fragrances

TARGET CUSTOMERS

Ross Dress For Less target customers are value-conscious men and women between the ages of 25 and 54 with middle to upper-middle income levels. Ross customers define value both in terms of brands and strong discounts compared to full-price retailers.
 

STORES

The typical new Ross Dress For Less store averages 28,000 gross square feet and is conveniently located in a neighborhood shopping center.

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