Ross Stores touts ‘very strong start’ for spring shopping, boosting case for a retail rebound

Shares of Ross Stores jumped on Tuesday after the off-price clothing and home-goods chain said it expects sales gains this year, following what management said was a solid start to the spring shopping season.

​Shares of Ross Stores jumped on Tuesday after the off-price clothing and home-goods chain said it expects sales gains this year, following what management said was a solid start to the spring shopping season.