Ross Stores, Inc. sales increased 7% to $395 million for the four weeks ended March 3, 2007, from $368 million for the four weeks ended March 4, 2006. Comparable store sales for the month increased 1% over the same period in the prior year.

Michael Balmuth, Vice Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, commented, “Sales for February were in line with plan, benefiting from broad-based geographic and merchandise trends.”