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Company Info and History: Ross Stores, Inc. NASDAQ: ROST is a chain of American department stores. It is the nation's third largest off-price retailer with fiscal 2005 revenues of $4.9 billion. As of January 28, 2006, the company operated 714 Ross stores in 26 U.S. states and Guam. There are currently no Ross stores in the midwest or New England.Ross Department Store was first opened in San Bruno, California in 1954. The next store was established in Pacifica, California in the late 50's. Ross offers brand name clothing, footwear, bedding, furniture, fine jewelry, beauty products, and housewares. All merchandise is 20 - 60% below regular department and specialty store prices.