Ross Stores Inc. is an American discount retailer. The company was founded by Stuart G. Moldaw in 1957. Its corporate headquarters are in Dublin, California. The company’s product line includes designer apparel, accessories, footwear and home fashions. It operates under two names – Ross Dress for Less and dd's DISCOUNTS – which cater to mid-range and lower-end customer segments, respectively. At the most recent count, Ross operated almost 1,500 stores in 37 US states.