NEWARK, Calif., Oct. 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Ross Stores, Inc. (Nasdaq: ROST) announced today that it will participate in the Seventh Annual Lehman Brothers Retail Field Trip Conference that is being held Sunday, November 2nd through Wednesday, November 5th, 2003 at the Loews Portofino Bay Hotel in Orlando, Florida.

Ross Stores is currently scheduled to make a presentation on Monday, November 3rd, 2003 at approximately 7:00 a.m. eastern time. Management will discuss its business strategies and the Company's future outlook. A live audio broadcast of the presentation will be available via conference call at 800-528-9627. Callers from outside the United States may access the call at 952-556-1528. A link to both the audio and slide presentation will also be featured on the press release page of the Ross Stores web site located at www.rossstores.com. In addition, a replay of the presentation will be available through the end of November at the web site and by calling 800-615-3210 or for international callers 703-326-3020, passcode #301511.

Ross Stores, Inc. reported sales of $3.5 billion in 2002, its most recent fiscal year. The off-price retailer operates 573 stores in 25 states and Guam, offering first-quality, in season, branded apparel, accessories and footwear for the entire family as well as a broad selection of items for the home all at everyday savings of 20% to 60% less than regular department and specialty store prices.

SOURCE Ross Stores, Inc.

CONTACT: John G. Call, Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer,
+1-510-505-4315, or Katie Loughnot, Vice President, Investor Relations,
+1-510-505-4509, or katie.loughnot@ros.com/