Based in Lakewood, Wash., Ross Dress for Less is an off-price retail apparel and home accessories store operated by Ross Stores Inc. and its subsidiaries. The firm functions around 1,005 stores, of which 953 are Ross Dress for Less located in 27 states. Ross Dress for Less caters to women and men between the ages of 18 and 54, primarily from middle income households. The store offers quality, in-season, name brand as well as designer apparel, accessories, footwear and home fashions.