Company Profile
Company Overview
Ross Stores, Inc., an S&P 500, a Fortune 500 and Nasdaq 100 (ROST) company headquartered in Pleasanton, California, is the nation’s second largest off-price retailer with fiscal 2010 revenues of $7.9 billion. As of January 29, 2011, the Company operated 988 Ross Dress for Less® stores in 27 states and Guam and 67 dd's DISCOUNTS® locations in California, Texas, Florida and Arizona. Ross Dress for Less offers first-quality, in-season, name brand and designer apparel, accessories, footwear and home fashions for the entire family at everyday savings of 20% to 60% off department and specialty store regular prices. dd's DISCOUNTS features a more moderately-priced assortment of first-quality, in-season, name brand and fashion apparel, accessories and footwear for the entire family at everyday savings of 20% to 70% off moderate department and discount store regular prices as well as similar savings on a wide assortment of merchandise for the home.
Company History
A history of success
In 1982, Ross Dress For Less was launched with six off-price stores in California. Today, Ross Stores is an S&P 500, Fortune 500 and Nasdaq 100 company with more than 1000 stores in 27 states. Here are just a few highlights from our history:
1982
Ross offers its very first bargains in six California locations
1985
Ross Stores becomes a public company
1992
Ross introduces Home Accents
1994
Ross adds Bed and Bath department
1995
Sales exceed $1 billion
2001
Ross begins expansion, entering the Southeast U.S.
2003
Two new distribution centers open -- in Fort Mill, SC and Perris, CA
2004
A new concept, dd’s DISCOUNTS® is launched in CA providing exceptional values on the brands and fashions found in discount department stores…all at 20-70% savings
2007
Ross celebrates 25 years of bargains and grows to $6.0 billion in revenues
2010
Growth continues with annual revenues of $7.9 billion and over 1,000 Ross Dress for Less and dd’s DISCOUNTS locations combined at year end
An entrepreneurial spirit
Ross has grown over the years thanks to a hands-on, hardworking culture that rewards those who are practical, creative, and straightforward. We have a rich history of promoting our most resourceful associates from within. At the same time, we’re always looking for new talent to keep our team—and our ideas—fresh and current.
A commitment to diversity
At Ross, we value and respect diversity. What matters is how a person performs on the job. That’s why we promote the hiring, acceptance, and appreciation of every individual. Our workplace is one in which personal dignity and respect for the individual is expected in all interactions with our associates and our customers.
Benefits
As a Ross team member you’ll receive a comprehensive compensation package including competitive pay, merchandise discount and benefits including:
Medical
Dental
Vision
Disability
Sick Pay
Vacation
Holidays / Personal Days
401 (K) Savings Plan
Employee Stock Purchase
Pre-paid Legal
Life Insurance
Health Care and Dependent Spending Accounts
Benefits vary based on position and length of service. A member of our
HR staff will review the comprehensive benefits package with you.