ROSS STORES FOUNDATION DONATES $150,000 TO AMERICAN RED CROSS DISASTER RELIEF IN RESPONSE TO HAWAII WILDFIRES

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Ross Stores, Inc. is donating $150,000 to the American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund to provide assistance to those affected by disasters, including the wildfires in Maui. The company is also accepting customer donations at select Ross Dress for Less locations in Hawaii and offering online donation options.

Dublin, California, August 17, 2023 – Ross Stores, Inc. (NASDAQ: ROST) announced today that the Ross Stores Foundation is making a $150,000 cash donation to the American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund. These funds will help provide shelter, food, emergency supplies, and services for people affected by disasters, including the wildfires in Maui. The Company is also raising additional funds by accepting customer donations to the American Red Cross from August 17^th through August 30^th at the store registers in 20 of its Ross Dress for Less^® locations in Hawaii. Individuals can also choose to make secure online donations to the American Red Cross at www.redcross.org.

Barbara Rentler, Chief Executive Officer, commented, "We are deeply saddened by the devastation left behind from the recent Maui wildfires and are committed to supporting our local communities where we operate, especially during times of need. Our heartfelt thoughts and condolences go out to all those who have been impacted."

About Ross Stores:

Ross Stores, Inc. is an S&P 500, Fortune 500, and Nasdaq 100 (ROST) company headquartered in Dublin, California, with fiscal 2022 revenues of $18.7 billion. Currently, the Company operates Ross Dress for Less^® ("Ross"), the largest off-price apparel and home fashion chain in the United States with 1,722 locations in 41 states, the District of Columbia, and Guam. Ross offers first-quality, in-season, name brand and designer apparel, accessories, footwear, and home fashions for the entire family at savings of 20% to 60% off department and specialty store regular prices every day. The Company also operates 339 dd's DISCOUNTS^® stores in 22 states that feature a more moderately-priced assortment of first-quality, in-season, name brand apparel, accessories, footwear, and home fashions for the entire family at savings of 20% to 70% off moderate department and discount store regular prices every day. Additional information is available at www.rossstores.com

Contact:	Connie Kao
	Group Vice President, Investor & Media Relations
	(925) 965-4668
	connie.kao@ros.com

 

/PRNewswire/ -- Aug. 17, 2023/

SOURCE Ross Stores, Inc.

FAQ

What is Ross Stores, Inc. donating?

Ross Stores, Inc. is donating $150,000 to the American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund.

What will the funds be used for?

The funds will be used to provide shelter, food, emergency supplies, and services for people affected by disasters, including the wildfires in Maui.

How can customers donate?

Customers can donate at select Ross Dress for Less locations in Hawaii or make secure online donations at www.redcross.org.

When can customers donate at Ross Dress for Less locations?

Customers can donate from August 17th through August 30th at the store registers in 20 Ross Dress for Less locations in Hawaii.

Who is the Chief Executive Officer of Ross Stores, Inc.?

Barbara Rentler is the Chief Executive Officer of Ross Stores, Inc.