GM Hopes Aggressive Ad Push Will Win Over Skeptical Drivers Nov 21, 2009
Discount retailer Ross Stores (ROST) became the sixth stock to make IBD's Long-Term Investor screen. The list had been devastated by the bear market and recession, sometimes with only a single company meeting the criteria. (Investors Business Daily)
Oct. shop lift Nov 6, 2009
In addition to Gap, off-price clothiers TJX and Ross Stores raised their earnings outlooks ... In addition to Gap, off-price clothiers TJX and Ross Stores raised their earnings outlooks. (New York Post -- Business)
Daily Stock Analysis - Ross Stores Oct 27, 2009
Ross Stores consolidates earlier price gains ... Ross Stores consolidates earlier price gains ... Ross Stores consolidates earlier price gains. (Investors Business Daily)
Indexes Cap Week With Big Gains Oct 12, 2009
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Ross Dress for Less opens Kapolei store Oct 11, 2009
Ross Stores Inc. opened its 12th Ross Dress for Less store in Hawaii yesterday, and attracted a crowd estimated at 400 to 500 people who waited for the discount clothing and accessories retailer to open at Kapolei Commons shopping center. "It was a remarkable turnout," said Don Hettrick, Ross district manager, commenting on a line of shoppers he said stretched down to the nearby Target. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Ross Stores sales jump in September Oct 9, 2009
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Marcial: Ross Stores: A Retailing Standout? Oct 7, 2009
Marcial: Ross Stores: A Retailing Standout ... Marcial: Ross Stores: A Retailing Standout ... Ross Stores 52-week stock price. (BusinessWeek)
Retail Sales' Slide Less Than Feared; Better Days Ahead? Sep 5, 2009
com - Retail Sales' Slide Less Than Feared; Better Days Ahead. eIBD Investor's Business Daily Digital Edition. (Investors Business Daily)
Ross same-store sales jump 6% in August Sep 4, 2009
There are Ross Stores in Albuquerque. San Francisco Business Times. (New Mexico Business Weekly, NM)
Locked out of tight labor market, young workers turn to internships Aug 30, 2009
Then, he spent about five months as an unpaid intern at Urban Interns, a website that connects people looking for internships with mostly small companies, before being hired as a location planning analyst at Ross stores, a discount apparel chain. Lee said the experience and networking opportunities at Urban Interns were invaluable to him finding his full-time job. (Boston Globe)
Flat incomes raise doubts about US economic recovery Aug 29, 2009
and Ross Stores Inc.. "There is a frugal fatigue setting in: Consumers are starting to open up purse strings, but not wide open," according to NPD analyst Marshal Cohen, who said consumers were starting to buy small "necessary luxuries" such as manicures and new cell phones. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Consumer spending edges up; incomes flat Aug 29, 2009
However, apparel discounters like Ross Stores Inc. and TJX Cos. both reported sales gains that exceeded Wall Street estimates. (MSNBC -- Business)
IBD 100 Stocks Take Hits, But Many Bounce Back Aug 23, 2009
com (), RockTenn (), Synnex () and Ross Stores () also pegged new highs. Remember to study the fundamentals for any stock you consider buying. (Investors Business Daily)
Stocks Rise Again; Aeropostale, Open Text Post Results Aug 22, 2009
Discount retailer Ross Stores () showed fast turnover in the first two hours of trading after a strong earnings report. Then trade faded, and later in the session volume was up only 30. (Investors Business Daily)
Bulls Back in Charge: Stocks Rally Aug 21, 2009
There were a few developments on Thursday for the bulls to hang their hats on, including a surge in China's stock market, upbeat guidance from retailers Dick's Sporting Goods (DKS) and Ross Stores (ROST) and a new manufacturing report that soared to pre-recession levels ... While Sears (SHLD) posted an unexpected second-quarter loss and videogame retailer GameStop (GME) missed estimates, Barnes & Noble (NKS) beat the Street and Ross Stores (ROST) lifted its guidance ... Ross Stores (ROST)... (Fox News)
Stocks Climb In Heavier Trade Aug 21, 2009
Earnings Thursday include Aeropostale (), Children's Place (), Dick's Sporting Goods (), Foot Locker (), GameStop (), Gap (), HJ Heinz (), Open Text (), Ross Stores (), Salesforce ... Ross Stores' (ROST) Q2 profit rose 52% vs. a year earlier, which met analyst views. (Investors Business Daily)
Ross Stores profit jumps 45% in Q2 Aug 21, 2009
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Ross Stores Announces Quarterly Dividend Aug 20, 2009
Aug. 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Ross Stores, Inc. (Nasdaq: ) announced today that the Company's Board of Directors declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of ... Ross Stores, Inc., a Fortune 500 and Nasdaq 100 (ROST) company headquartered in Pleasanton, California, is the nation's second largest off-price retailer with fiscal 2008 revenues of $6 ... SOURCE Ross Stores, Inc.. (PR Newswire)
Shoppers held back in July; sales dropped Aug 7, 2009
The few bright spots were apparel discounters like Ross Stores Inc. and TJX Cos. operator of the T.J. Maxx and Marshalls chains, both of which reported sales gains that well exceeded Wall Street estimates. (The Augusta Chronicle)
MicroStrategy Announces Second Quarter 2009 Financial Results Jul 31, 2009
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US economy revival underway, analysts say Jul 24, 2009
June sales at stores open at least a year rose at Ross Stores Inc., the Pleasanton, California-based owner of the Ross Dress for Less discount chain, and Framingham, Massachusetts- based TJX Cos. owner of T.J. Ma 00004000 xx stores. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
CA man sues after claiming to find condom in soup Jul 23, 2009
com Researches: Citigroup, Sunoco, McDonald s, Ross Stores and JCPenney ... Today's Stock Alerts include: Citigroup Inc. (NYSE: C), Sunoco Inc. (NYSE: SUN), McDonalds Corp. (NYSE: MCD), Ross Stores Inc. (Nasdaq: ROST) and J. C. Penney Company Inc. (NYSE: JCP). (Fresno Bee -- Business)
Fremont Times Square brings Eastern flavor to Western city Jul 15, 2009
Right around the corner from Fremont Times Square on Mission Boulevard are other retail centers, including two anchored by Safeway and dd s Discounts, a low-price chain operated by Pleasanton-based Ross Stores Inc. Another Asian supermarket chain, Lion Food Center, anchors a small strip mall a short distance away on the southwest corner of Mission and Warm Springs. Unlike the famous Times Square in New York City, Fremont Times Square is in the shape of an actual square, with retail buildings... (San Jose Business Journal, CA)
Retail Sales in U.S. Probably Rose in June for Second Month on Discounts Jul 14, 2009
June sales at stores open at least a year climbed at discounters such as Framingham, Massachusetts-based TJX, owner of T.J. Maxx and Marshalls stores, and Pleasanton, California- based Ross Stores Inc., owner of the Ross Dress for Less chain. Both companies raised their second-quarter profit projections. (Bloomberg)
* Rise expected in US retail sales Jul 13, 2009
Bargain-conscious consumers drove sales gains at chains that sell discounted goods, reports showed last week, including Framingham, Massachusetts-based TJX Cos, owner of TJ Maxx stores, and Pleasanton, California-based Ross Stores Inc, owner of the Ross Dress for Less chain. The International Council of Shopping Centers, which said retail sales last month fell by 5. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Retail Sales in U.S. Probably Rose, Factory Slump Eased as Recession Waned Jul 12, 2009
Bargain-conscious consumers drove sales gains at chains that sell discounted goods, reports showed last week, including Framingham, Massachusetts-based , owner of T.J. Maxx stores, and Pleasanton, California-based Ross Stores Inc., owner of the Ross Dress for Less chain. Sales declined more than analysts forecast at San Francisco-based , operator of the Old Navy and Banana Republic chains, and , a teen-clothing retailer based in New Albany, Ohio. (Bloomberg -- US)
Ross Dress for Less to open Butler store Jul 10, 2009
-based Ross Stores, Inc., is opening a new Ross Dress for Less store in Butler on July 17 ... Ross Stores, Inc., a Fortune 500 company, achieved fiscal 2008 revenues of $6. (Pittsburgh Business Times, PA)
U.S. Economy on `Cusp of Stabilization' as Economists Lift Growth Forecast Jul 10, 2009
June sales at stores open at least a year rose at Ross Stores Inc., the Pleasanton, California-based owner of the Ross Dress for Less discount chain, and Framingham, Massachusetts- based , owner of T.J. Maxx stores. Same-store sales fell more than forecast for clothing retailers , based in New Albany, Ohio, and , based in San Francisco. (Bloomberg -- US)
Retail Slump Slips Into 10th Straight Month Jul 10, 2009
On the bright side, a few value-focused chains like J.C. Penney, Aeropostale and Ross Stores raised their second-quarter outlooks on better-than-expected results. A few optimists also noted that weak results in June were partly because of unusually cool, rainy weather that curbed demand for summer fashions, air conditioners and barbecue grills. (New York Post -- Business)
Some stocks evade bear, reach for highs Jun 18, 2009
Ross Stores sells brand-name apparel at steep discounts. The company has also cut its own costs, says Anthony Chukumba of FTN Equity Capital. (USA Today -- Money)
Retail lag continues Jun 5, 2009
Discounters such as Ross Stores Inc. and teen apparel retailers such as The Buckle Inc. were stronger. Target reported a bigger drop than analysts expected, as apparel and home products continued to be weak sellers. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Recall highlights May 29, 2009
Product: About 225 39-inch St. Anne Acacia benches, manufactured in Vietnam and imported by Ross Stores Inc. of Pleasanton, Calif ... Scope: The benches were sold at Ross stores nationwide in March. (OregonLive, OR -- Business)
Consumer confidence up May 27, 2009
Ross Stores Inc., owner of the Ross Dress for Less discount chain, last week raised its sales and earnings estimates for this quarter and second half of 2009. Consumers are continuing to respond very favorably to the chains offerings, Chief Executive Officer Michael Balmuth said on a May 21 conference call with analysts. (AZCentral -- Business)
Recall: Ross Benches May 26, 2009
Name of Product: 39" St. Anne Acacia Benches Units: About 225 Importer: Ross Stores Inc., of Pleasanton, Calif. Hazard: The bench frame can collapse when weight is placed on it, posing a fall hazard to consumers. Incidents/Injuries: Ross Stores has received two reports of incidents but no reports of injuries. Description: The benches are made of acacia wood with SKU 400037765413 and manufacturer style number GB1F printed on a hangtag attached to the bench. The acacia wood benches measure 39"... (W-USA News, DC)
Dow Sinks 130 as Bears Feast on Ratings Fears May 22, 2009
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Stocks Close Lower As Trade Picks Up May 21, 2009
They include Aeropostale (), Children's Place (), Dress Barn (), Foot Locker (), GameStop (), Pacific Sunwear (), Red Robin Gourmet Burgers (), Ross Stores (), Stage Stores (), Stein Mart (), The Buckle () and Zumiez (). Weekly jobless claims, leading economic indicators and the Philly Fed index will also be out Thursday. (Investors Business Daily)
Let the 200-Day Average Be the Boss May 21, 2009
Ross Stores (ROST) is up 21% over the past year. Family Dollar (FDI) is up 73. (Human Events Online)
Monday's Sentinel police log May 5, 2009
Dexter Winston Solomon, 42, of York, was cited for disorderly conduct as a result of an incident in the Ross Stores parking lot on Noble Boulevard around 7:30 a.m. May 1. A 13-year-old girl reported she was walking through the parking lot on her way to school when Solomon, driving a white van, began talking to her. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
U.S. Retailers Likely Regained Strength in April May 5, 2009
Despite signs of life, Martis said the month's likely winners would continue to be those that deliver a sense of value, such as Wal-Mart among discounters, Kohl's Corp among department stores, TJX Cos Inc and Ross Stores Inc among clothing chains and Buckle Inc and Aeropostale Inc among the teen apparel retailers. 1. (ABC News -- Wire)
The top 200 companies Apr 20, 2009
Market capitalization is as of March 31. Here are the largest public companies in the nine-county Bay Area ranked by revenue during the most recent four quarters for which data were available. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Product Recalls: Shoes, Chairs, Frozen Fish Apr 10, 2009
About 730 folding patio chairs, made in Vietnam and imported by Ross Stores Inc., of Pleasanton, Calif ... Ross Stores nationwide sold the recalled chairs in February 2009. (ABC News -- Wire)
Family Dollar, Jos. A. Bank Latest Stores To Deliver Strong Results In Soft Economy Apr 10, 2009
That's helped discounters from Wal-Mart () to Ross Stores (). Warehouse club PriceSmart () said Wednesday that quarterly profit climbed 34. (Investors Business Daily)
Thursday business calendar Mar 19, 2009
-- Earnings reports expected from 3Com, Barnes , Blockbuster, Cost Plus, Discover Financial Services, FedEx, Palm and Ross Stores. This article appeared on page C - 1 of the San Francisco Chronicle. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
Business Briefing Mar 16, 2009
-- Earnings reports expected from 3Com, Barnes , Blockbuster, Cost Plus, Discover Financial Services, FedEx, Palm and Ross Stores. Send news of upcoming Bay Area business events to. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
U.S. retail sales slide further, except at Wal-Mart Mar 6, 2009
Ross Stores, the discount clothing chain, had a 1 percent sales increase compared with the period a year ago. Michael Balmuth, the company's president and chief executive, said in a news release that Ross' "name-brand bargains" drove its better than expected sales. (International Herald Tribune)
Index Funds Are Hard to Beat Feb 26, 2009
The S&P MidCap 400 gives you exposure to a much smaller group of companies that include Martin Marietta (NYSE: MLM), Ross Stores (Nasdaq: ROST), and Western Digital (NYSE: WDC). Various international indexes, such as the MSCI EAFE Index, will include shares of foreign companies, big and small, such as Nokia (NYSE: NOK) and Diageo (NYSE: DEO). (MSNBC -- Business)
4 Stocks That Took a Hike Feb 10, 2009
Ross Stores (Nasdaq: ROST) is another hiker. The apparel discounter's new quarterly dividend of $0. (MSNBC -- Business)
Community honors 'Lifetimes of Achievement' Feb 7, 2009
Palo Alto Online : Community honors 'Lifetimes of Achievement. Palo Alto Online News. (Palo Alto Online, CA)
