Ross Stores (ROST)

VOTING METHODS

The accompanying Proxy Statement describes proposals that are being submitted for a vote by stockholders at the Ross Stores, Inc. 2009 Annual Meeting to be held on May 20, 2009. If you are a stockholder of record of Ross Stores, Inc. as of March 27, 2009, you have the right to vote your shares, and may elect to do so, by Internet, by telephone, or by mail. You may also revoke your proxy at any time before the Annual Meeting. Please help us save time and postage costs by voting by Internet or by telephone. Both methods are generally available 24-hours-a-day, seven days a week and will ensure that your vote is confirmed and posted immediately. To vote:

If your shares are held in the name of a bank, broker or other holder of record, you are considered a beneficial owner, whose stock is held in “street name,” and you will receive instructions for granting proxies from your bank, broker or other agent, rather than a proxy card. Your broker or nominee will enclose a voting instruction card for you to use in directing your broker or nominee as to how to vote your shares. A number of brokers and banks, however, are participating in a program provided through Broadridge Financial Solutions Inc. (“Broadridge”) that offers the means to grant proxies to vote shares by Internet and by telephone. If your shares are held in an account with a broker or bank participating in the Broadridge program, you may grant a proxy to vote those shares by Internet or by calling the telephone number shown on the instruction form received from your broker or bank.

We must receive votes submitted via the Internet by 11:59 p.m. PDT on May 19, 2009. Submitting your proxy via the telephone or Internet will not affect your right to vote in person should you decide to attend the Annual Meeting.

The accompanying Proxy Statement describes proposals that are being submitted for a vote by stockholders at the Ross Stores, Inc. 2008 Annual Meeting to be held on May 22, 2008. If you are a stockholder of record of Ross Stores, Inc. as of March 28, 2008, you have the right to vote your shares, and may elect to do so, through the internet, by telephone or by mail. You may also revoke your proxy at any time before the Annual Meeting. Please help us save time and postage costs by voting through the internet or by telephone. Each method is generally available 24-hours-a-day, seven days a week and will ensure that your vote is confirmed and posted immediately. To vote:

If your shares are held in the name of a bank, broker or other holder of record, you are considered a beneficial owner, whose stock is held in “street name,” and you will receive instructions for granting proxies from your bank, broker or other agent, rather than a proxy card. Your broker or nominee will enclose a voting instruction card for you to use in directing your broker or nominee as to how to vote your shares. A number of brokers and banks, however, are participating in a program provided through Broadridge Financial Solutions Inc. that offers the means to grant proxies to vote shares over the telephone and the Internet. If your shares are held in an account with a broker or bank participating in the Broadridge program, you may grant a proxy to vote those shares by calling the telephone number shown on the instruction form received from your broker or bank.

We must receive votes submitted via the Internet by 11:59 p.m. on May 21, 2008. Submitting your proxy via the telephone or Internet will not affect your right to vote in person should you decide to attend the Annual Meeting.

VOTING METHODS

The accompanying Proxy Statement describes proposals that are being submitted for a vote by stockholders at the Ross Stores, Inc. 2007 Annual Meeting to be held on May 24, 2007. If you are a stockholder of record of Ross Stores, Inc. as of March 30, 2007, you have the right to vote your shares, and may elect to do so, through the internet, by telephone or by mail. You may also revoke your proxy at any time before the Annual Meeting. Please help us save time and postage costs by voting through the internet or by telephone. Each method is generally available 24-hours-a-day, seven days a week and will ensure that your vote is confirmed and posted immediately. To vote:

If you hold your shares via a stock certificate registered in your name with Bank of New York, our transfer agent, or if your shares are held in the name of a bank, broker or other holder of record, you will receive separate instructions from Bank of New York or the holder of record that you must follow in order for your shares to be voted.

VOTING METHODS

The accompanying Proxy Statement describes proposals that are being submitted for a vote by stockholders at the Ross Stores, Inc. 2006 Annual Meeting to be held on May 18, 2006.  If you are a stockholder of record of Ross Stores, Inc. as of March 24, 2006, you have the right to vote your shares, and may elect to do so, through the internet, by telephone or by mail.  You may also revoke your proxy at any time before the Annual Meeting.  Please help us save time and postage costs by voting through the internet or by telephone. Each method is generally available 24-hours-a-day, seven days a week and will ensure that your vote is confirmed and posted immediately. To vote:

If you hold your shares via a stock certificate registered in your name with Bank of New York, the Company’s transfer agent, or if your shares are held in the name of a bank, broker or other holder of record, you will receive separate instructions from Bank of New York or the holder of record that you must follow in order for your shares to be voted.

VOTING METHODS

The accompanying Proxy Statement describes proposals that are being submitted for a vote by stockholders at the Ross Stores, Inc. 2005 Annual Meeting to be held on May 19, 2005.  If you are a stockholder of record of Ross Stores, Inc. as of March 25, 2005, you have the right to vote your shares, and may elect to do so, through the internet, by telephone or by mail.  You may also revoke your proxy at any time before the Annual Meeting.  Please help us save time and postage costs by voting through the internet or by telephone. Each method is generally available 24-hours-a–day, seven days a week and will ensure that your vote is confirmed and posted immediately. To vote:

If you hold your shares via a stock certificate registered in your name with Bank of New York, the Company’s transfer agent, or if your shares are held in the name of a bank, broker or other holder of record, you will receive separate instructions from Bank of New York or the holder of record that you must follow in order for your shares to be voted.