PLEASANTON, Calif., May 17, 2007 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX News Network/ -- Ross Stores, Inc. (Nasdaq: ROST) will announce its first quarter 2007 earnings results on Wednesday, May 23, 2007. A press release will be sent out that morning, before market opening, at approximately 8:30 a.m. Eastern time.

The Company will provide additional details concerning its first quarter results and business outlook on a conference call to be held on Wednesday, May 23, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. Eastern time. Participants may listen to a real time audio webcast of the conference call by visiting the Company's website located at http://www.rossstores.com. A recorded version of the call will also be available through August 3, 2007 at the website address and via a telephone recording through May 30, 2007 at 402-220-5900, PIN #2342.

Contact:
Bobbi Chaville
925-965-4289
Bobbi.chaville@ros.com

SOURCE Ross Stores, Inc.

Bobbi Chaville, +1-925-965-4289, Bobbi.chaville@ros.com

http://www.rossstores.com