Want a retail career - NOT HERE. - Stay away - I have been there. - Store Manager Ross Stores Employee Review

2.0
25 Nov 2008
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

The atmosphere is very fast paced.

Cons

The stores across the country function as slightly controlled chaos. Senior Management talks in meeting after meeting about fixing the problems that are apparent to everyone - however they have no clue what it is like operating a store under the unrealistic parameters - nor do they care to know. Best bet for career at Ross is to get a promotion and get out while you can. The business model is built around turnover - and it has constantly chewed people up for the last 7-9 years that I have been familiar with it. Todays Hero is tomorrow's failure - ask anyone who's no longer there.

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Pros

Great benefits once you're permanent

Cons

If you live in Atlanta the corporate office is in Alpharetta

3.0
1 Jul 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Even though this is with my store specifically I got really lucky with my coworkers. Every season change there is 40% off for about a week other than that is 20%. They also have scholarship opportunities.

Cons

It’s a really physical job, sometimes it’s so busy that you can’t even take a break especially during Christmas season, you WILL debate working there during that time. The store hours are horrible and since most of the time were understaffed we won’t leave until almost midnight just cleaning up.

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