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Ross Stores, Inc. began in 1982 with six stores in the San Francisco
Bay Area. At the end of fiscal 1998, there were 349 Ross 'Dress For Less'
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 everyday 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.
MissionRoss Stores' mission is to offer competitive values to customers by focusing on the following key objectives:
Target CustomersRoss '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.MerchandiseRoss offers a wide selection of name-brand apparel and apparel-related merchandise for the entire family. Merchandise includes:
StoresThe typical new Ross 'Dress For Less' store averages 30,000 gross square feet and is conveniently located in a neighborhood shopping center.Corporate HeadquartersRoss Stores, Inc. New York Buying OfficeRoss Stores, Inc. Los Angeles Buying OfficeRoss Stores, Inc. Annual Report (Form 10-K)A copy of the company's 1998 Annual Report on Form 10-K as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission is available, without charge, by contacting the following:Investor Relations Department Transfer Agent And RegistrarChaseMellon Shareholder Services Independent AuditorsDeloitte & Touche LLP General CounselGray Cary Ware & Freidenrich Real Estate CounselBartko, Zankel, Tarrant & Miller |