ROSS STORES OPENS 40 NEW LOCATIONS

Group 1 - Ross Stores, Inc. has completed its store growth plans for fiscal 2025 by opening 36 Ross Dress for Less and four dd's DISCOUNTS stores across 17 states [1] - The company added a total of 90 new locations throughout the fiscal year, enhancing its brand presence in both existing and new markets [1] - Ross Dress for Less currently operates 1,909 locations, while dd's DISCOUNTS has 364 stores, totaling 2,273 locations across 44 states, the District of Columbia, Guam, and Puerto Rico [2] Group 2 - The company projects future growth, aiming to expand to at least 2,900 Ross Dress for Less and 700 dd's DISCOUNTS locations over time [1] - Ross Stores, Inc. reported fiscal 2024 revenues of $21.1 billion, positioning itself as a leading off-price apparel and home fashion chain in the United States [2]