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California-based Ross Stores is the second largest off-price retailer in the United States
with 953 Ross Dress for Less® (“Ross”) stores in 27 states and Guam, and 52
dd’s DISCOUNTS® locations in four states as of the end of fiscal year 2009.
Ross, which was founded in 1982, offers a wide selection of 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 is a younger concept that was launched in 2004. Its stores
feature more moderately-priced assortments of exciting fashions for the family and the
home, all at 20% to 70% off moderate department and discount store regular prices.
Our outstanding 2009 results demonstrate that bargains are always in style at both
Ross Dress for Less and dd’s DISCOUNTS!