Ross Stores, Inc. announced that Karen Fleming has been promoted to President and Chief Merchandising Officer, dd?s DISCOUNTS effective April 1, 2024. Ms. Fleming will report directly to Barbara Rentler, the Company?s Chief Executive Officer and be responsible for directing all aspects of merchandising at dd?s DISCOUNTS. Brian Morrow, current President and Chief Merchandising Officer of dd?s will transition to a consultant role upon Ms. Fleming?s promotion.

Ms. Fleming, age 57, has most recently been serving as Group Executive Vice President, Merchandising - dd?s DISCOUNTS since September 2023. She joined the Company in 1999 as a Buyer, and then served as Vice President, Divisional Merchandise Manager from 2007 to 2013, Group Vice President, Divisional Merchandise Manager from 2013 to 2015, Senior Vice President, General Merchandise Manager from 2015 to 2018, and Group Senior Vice President, General Merchandise Manager from 2018 to 2022. Ms. Fleming transferred to the Company?s dd?s DISCOUNTS business in 2022, initially as Executive Vice President, Merchandising.