Nina Jobst
Research expert covering South Korea
Ross Stores - statistics & facts
The United States is home to many of the world’s largest companies, such as Walmart, Amazon, and Target. These are huge companies that Ross Stores competes with, itself ranking as the 25th biggest retailer in the U.S., specializing in apparel and accessories, as well as homeware. Ross Stores, headquartered in California, operates two segments, Ross Dress for Less and dd’s DISCOUNTS. The company operates exclusively within the United States, which consistently ranks as one of the largest apparel markets in the world.
Ross Stores has a presence in 45 states across the U.S. The three states with the highest number of stores are California, Texas, and Florida. The number of stores has steadily increased over the years, and in 2025, there were a total of 1,831 Ross Dress for Less stores and 355 dd’s DISCOUNTS. This significant presence does not go unnoticed, as 80 percent of fashion shoppers in the U.S. were aware of Ross Dress for Less in 2024.
The might of Ross Stores
In the financial year 2024, which ended February 1, 2025, Ross Stores made sales of 21.1 billion U.S. dollars, the highest figure recorded in their history, and a notable increase compared to 2020, when this value amounted to less than 13 billion U.S. dollars. The two segments of ladies’ apparel and homeware accounted for approximately half of these sales.Ross Stores has a presence in 45 states across the U.S. The three states with the highest number of stores are California, Texas, and Florida. The number of stores has steadily increased over the years, and in 2025, there were a total of 1,831 Ross Dress for Less stores and 355 dd’s DISCOUNTS. This significant presence does not go unnoticed, as 80 percent of fashion shoppers in the U.S. were aware of Ross Dress for Less in 2024.
TJX Companies
Ross Stores’ most direct competitor is TJX companies, which is also one of the largest apparel retailers in the United States. Unlike Ross Stores, TJX Companies operates around the globe, and under various brand names, such as TK Maxx in Europe and Winners in Canada. In 2025, Ross Stores’ competitor made worldwide sales of approximately 56 billion dollars, over three-quarters of which were generated in the United States.
