Item 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES

Not applicable.

Executive Officers of the Registrant

The following sets forth the names and ages of our executive officers, indicating each person's principal occupation or employment during at least the past five years. The term of office is at the discretion of our Board of Directors.

Mr. Balmuth joined the Board of Directors as Vice Chairman and became Chief Executive Officer in September 1996. From February 2005 to December 2009, he also served as President. He was Executive Vice President, Merchandising from July 1993 to September 1996 and Senior Vice President and General Merchandise Manager from November 1989 to July 1993. Before joining Ross, he was Senior Vice President and General Merchandising Manager at Bon Marché in Seattle from September 1988 to November 1989. From April 1986 to September 1988, he served as Executive Vice President and General Merchandising Manager for Karen Austin Petites.

Mr. Baker has served as President and Chief Merchandising Officer, dd’s DISCOUNTS, since March 2011. He was Executive Vice President, Merchandising dd’s DISCOUNTS from June 2009 to March 2011 and Senior Vice President and General Merchandise Manager of dd's DISCOUNTS from December 2006 to June 2009. Mr. Baker joined Ross in November 1995 as Vice President and Divisional Merchandise Manager. Prior to joining Ross, he worked for Value City Department Stores from 1984 to 1995. His previous retail experience also includes Marshalls and Hills Department Stores.

Mr. Fassio became President and Chief Development Officer in December 2009. Prior to this, he was Executive Vice President, Property Development, Construction and Store Design from February 2005 to December 2009. From March 1991 to February 2005, he served as Senior Vice President, Property Development, Construction and Store Design. He joined the Company in June 1988 as Vice President of Real Estate. Prior to joining Ross, Mr. Fassio held various retail and real estate positions with Safeway Stores, Inc.

Mr. O’Sullivan became President and Chief Operating Officer in December 2009. From February 2005 to December 2009, he served as Executive Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer, after joining Ross in September 2003 as Senior Vice President, Strategic Planning and Marketing. From 1991 to 2003, Mr. O’Sullivan was with Bain & Company, most recently as a partner, providing consulting advice to retail, consumer goods, financial services and private equity clients.

Ms. Rentler has served as President and Chief Merchandising Officer, Ross Dress for Less, since December 2009, with responsibility for all merchandising categories at Ross. From December 2006 to December 2009, she was Executive Vice President, Merchandising, with responsibility for all Ross Apparel and Apparel-related products. She also served as Executive Vice President and Chief Merchandising Officer of dd’s DISCOUNTS from February 2005 to December 2006, Senior Vice President and Chief Merchandising Officer of dd's DISCOUNTS from January 2004 to February 2005 and Senior Vice President and General Merchandise Manager at Ross Dress for Less from February 2001 to January 2004. Prior to that, she held various merchandising positions since joining the Company in February 1986.

Ms. Panattoni was named Group Executive Vice President, Merchandising for Ross Home and Men’s in December 2009. She joined the Company in January 2005 as Senior Vice President and General Merchandise Manager of Ross Home and was promoted to Executive Vice President in October 2005. Prior to joining Ross, Ms. Panattoni was with The TJX Companies, where she served as Senior Vice President of Merchandising and Marketing for HomeGoods from 1998 to 2004 and as Divisional Merchandise Manager of the Marmaxx Home Store from 1994 to 1998.

Mr. Call has served as Executive Vice President, Finance and Legal, and Corporate Secretary since March 2014. From February 2012 to February 2014, Mr. Call was Group Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, with oversight for Legal and the Corporate Secretary function added in November 2012. From June 1997 to January 2012, he was Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer and also served as Corporate Secretary from June 1997 to February 2009. Mr. Call was Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, Secretary and Treasurer of Friedman’s from 1993 until 1997. For five years prior to joining Friedman’s, Mr. Call held various positions with Ernst & Young LLP.

Mr. Hartshorn has served as Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer since February 2014. He was Senior Vice President and Deputy Chief Financial Officer from January 2012 to February 2014. Prior to this, he was Group Vice President, Finance and Treasurer from March 2011 to January 2012 and Vice President, Finance and Treasurer from April 2006 to March 2011. From 2002 to 2006, he held a number of management roles in our information technology and supply chain organizations. He initially joined the Company in 2000 as Director and Assistant Controller. For seven years prior to joining Ross, Mr. Hartshorn held various financial roles at the May Department Stores Company.

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