This location is POPULAR and I noticed the line as I entered. I had to make an exchange, so I decided to shop first. I found cute dresses in the neat and well stocked clothing section. Both summer dresses were less than $15. The line was still long, yet it moved steadily. I was able to return one dress and purchase the other two at the same time. The staff were pleasant. read more

Never enough cashiers. Insanely long lines - ALL THE TIME. Store is in disarray-- a mess! read more

I quickly swung by to grab some things for a co-worker and was able to get everything I needed except for one item which I didn't expect for them to have anyway. So it was a good visit. They had about three cashiers checking people out and that was great also. Dually Noted: I deducted a star because I don't appreciate seeing signage telling me they check receipts. Stores can have that signage all they want but unless I volunteer to have my receipt checked, I'm going to keep walking past. I will say, "no, thank you" or "I'm good" and be pleasant about it but ummmm yea, no. I'm not waiting for someone to look at every single item I have after standing in line for 30 minutes to purchase five things. Or to just skim my receipt and not even confirm if I bought everything. I'm good. I'm not too sure what this new "receipt checker" job or incentive actually means to people who have more than a clue. I'm glad it's an extra job for someone but please don't offend me. Was that venting? read more

You can find great items at Ross. They sell a selection of different items. The prices are not too expensive. The problem I have with them is the customer service. There are not many checkout lines available. There are maybe one or two lines available which causes the line to be long. It one be nice if they had one or two self checkout lanes. read more

I am not a regular at Ross, as a matter of fact barely shop here, because of couple reasons: always dusty and dirty all around the store, items on the shelves are messy, lines are lone... Came by one day due to a specific request by kiddo, and everything confirmed to stay the same after we went in. There are big dusty balls all around the store especially inside dressing room, shoes are allover the place, bags are on the floor, line was all the way to the end of the store with only 2 cashiers working ...you get the picture. If I didn't happen to speak to the manager and found out they had 2 employees called sick at last minute that day and the 2 showed up has been covering down since the shop open that morning, I would gave it a 1 star. I feel bad for the ones working that day but at the same time it was no excuse for the store to remain that dirty. Definitely hope the corporate company will send in a cleaning crew to help out. read more

Ross Dress for Less - Department Stores Near Me - Columbia, Maryland

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It's Ross! A typical hit or miss store. I hadn't been to this location in awhile and stopped in earlier today. Wasn't looking for anything in particular but was doing some browsing and I had time to kill. Speaking of Ross, that's pretty much what you need in here - time and patience. This visit was a miss for me. They didn't have much in my opinion. I spent close to an hour. I found three tops in the Junior's section and some pants..all under $40. Not bad, but no super great finds. Don't get me wrong, I've found amazing deals at Ross before and that's why I continue to visit. I just go in with low expectations. Customer service was good. Parking here is decent. There's a good size parking lot that they share with the thrift store. read more

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Stop by to buy something for the house. I just don't know why this place is always busy; I can't find anything that I would like to buy.

Ross is a discounted department store where you can shop for the whole family. They have clothes for men, women (plus size, petites, juniors, maternity), and children. They also have accessories such as handbags, shoes, sunglasses, and bath and body products.They sell luggages as well. They also sell household items such as kitchenware (pots and pans), bath towels, and bed sheets. Unlike other discounted dept stores like TJ Maxx and Marshall's, I like Ross because they actually have a section for Petites. Although the brands are not as high end as TJ Maxx. I find that the prices at Ross is considerably cheaper than the other two dept stores. My biggest critique is that the restroom and fitting rooms are dirty. There were dust bunnies in the fitting room and paper on the restroom floor. That aside, Ross is a fun place to shop for the whole family. read more

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Rude staff with zero sense of urgency. Waited at an empty register for 10 mins before somebody lackadaisically rung me up. As I was leaving the store I was chased out by their "security" who thought I was stealing even though he just watched me pay. read more

This is one of the worst Ross locations I've ever been to based on how cluttered it is and selection options. Dry chaotic store. The cashier must've been in need of a lunch break because she refused to carefully wrap fragile glass items and placed oversized items in one bag with smaller items. I literally had to ask her for separate bags and wrap the items myself. Cashiers needs much more training! Definitely won't return! read more

When I wanted to make an exchange, an employee was very rude, I canceled my transaction and left immediately. I wanted to complain to the manager. I learned that rude guy was the manager. I am a customwe Mr. RudeMan! of course You can figure it out simple exchanges read more

Ross organize ? Clean , slow and lots of desirable stuff. Very limited selection yet lots of parking ! read more

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This store is miserable! I was given multiple directions before I could try on clothes and I came out to switch out items to try on and was not allowed. Staff person said I had to bring out all 8 items, hung on rack and then I could try on more. I gave up! Marshall's doesn't have all of these rules Not coming back. I told an employee my displeasure and she just stared straight ahead. No acknowledgement. I guess she's heard it before! read more

The only reason I won't leave a one-star review is because I can find cute things here when I feel like really hunting and, with the exception of one cashier who always piddles around like she's doing something to avoid ringing up people, the employees have always been nice. Rather than say anything else, I'm just going to leave a picture.... read more

Ross Dress for Less - This picture says it all... - Department Stores Near Me - Columbia, Maryland

Seriously, what a depressing awful place. Why are all of the workers hostile? I have been to this store twice in 2 weeks looking for some discount housewares and a few summer clothing items. Both times, the cashier and/or "front end manager" have been outright rude. Sorry for bothering you by purchasing something??? One cashier when the line is 6 people deep... yet there are 2 men there in vests that say "Loss Prevention" meticulously dumping, sorting, redumping and resorting electronic tags. This took place both days I was there. It's a joke. Attitude goes a long way, folks. Get a secret shopper in there stat. read more

It's an absolute disastrous mess in this Ross. But if you have time to kill and an extra dose of patience you can find some good buys. Just go with an open attitude and realize you are actually shopping in a branded thrift shop, except the clothes are all new (or so we hope!). All Ross' in the area are messy but this one is the worst. For some reason, it's always crowded so expect a short wait to check out, too. read more

Mmmmmkay. So I need to write an update on my most recent experience here which is a WORLD of difference from my visit last summer. This time, March 26, 2012, the store was VERY well organized and maintained. I didn't experience any unprofessional staff and enjoyed my shopping experience very much. I surely hope that this is now the norm here because I am actually looking forward to my next visit there! read more

Clean store. Lots of new items daily. read more

Ross Dress for Less - Department Stores Near Me - Columbia, Maryland

I haven't made a stop at this Ross location in a while until just recently---This store has seen better days unfortunately. As soon as I walked in there was a strong smell, like cigarettes, and someone trying to get rid of the smell with another strong scent, almost like cleaning supplies you use at home. Alot of the shelves were empty, it seemed like we were the only customers in the store! The rest of the store was organized, we didn't have any interaction with the employees, but wow! It's gone down hill. Maybe we came in on a bad day? read more

This store seems always out of place things are jst pulled everywhere.. and when you do actually find something the lines are always super long with only one if your lucky two cashiers!! Very sickening read more

So this is a 2.5 star rating. Service was awful. Seriously, these ppl hate life or something. Corporate should do something about that. I mean I know you're a no frills bargain store but seriously, one chick was out right hostile. There's no excuse for that. Lady: you are single-handedly responsible for the loss of one star on this review, so check yourself! With that said, the deals are off the hook & it wasn't painfully disheveled & crowded on a Weds afternoon. If you have other options, go elsewhere but if you have to come here, try to do it at the least crowded times. It might make it less painful. read more

Most disorganized Ross I have shopped in EVER. I rated a 2 because I did find a couple things but gave up after a short time because nothing was sized. Also, the dressing room attendant was pleasant. Register clerks up front...no. read more

Been here several times, the employees here are unpleasant... So I'm usually just in and out. One time, I found a cute top that I loved soo much but had a rip on the side :( The top was already on sale, but I didn't think that the price was not worth that flaw. I was so sure that I wanted to buy the top anyway, so I took it up to the cashier and asked her if there was any way to get a little extra off just to see if I can, and she replies "did YOU rip the shirt?" and I was a little offended she would say something like that. I'm not surprised that people would actually do that, but I was shocked she would say that and with SUCH ATTITUDE. I'm a very nice person, but the way she said that made me want to throw it at her and leave, but I didn't... I was probably going to buy the top whether I could get some off or not, but I changed my mind because I didn't want to buy it from HER. And now I'm doing this review because tonight I went to look for a dress for a wedding, and spent about 20 minutes looking around and found 8 great dresses to try on. Every time I have been there, my experience is they close the fitting rooms around 10 or 10:30. But this time, the fitting room attendant was talking to another woman (I'm assuming another employee) and I stood there with my clothes which felt like forever, but probably only 3 minutes... and the lady finally acknowledged me and said, "oh, fitting rooms close at 9pm" It was 9:07pm... the lady did offer to hold it for me to try on tomorrow, but it was my only free time to shop :( so, I put the clothes I was excited to try on back on the rack and left. Only nice thing to say is that the clothes are a good price. read more

Great prices but the worst staff possible!!! Dirty store.. line around the store bc there is only one cashier. I hate this Location!

The Manager Jill is INCREDIBLY rude to her own employees. She spoke to them as though they were completely incompetent right if from of me, It was embarrassing to see her interact with her employees, and made me very uncomfortable. I was absolutely disgusted. Why she is a manager..I will never know. Her management skills are TERRIBLE. Lord have mercy on the poor souls who work there. read more

I visited the store today. I stood in line for 20 mins. There was one cashier working. Other employees were hanging hangers and putting away clothing rather than waiting on customers. Love ROSS, terrible experience!!! Will not return to this store!! read more

Nice store! Brought me a showers curtains from there for a great price, But don't have much selections. Just go there if i needed something for emergency or needed right away. The need more staff up front to ring. Only 2 cashier. Have to get in a long time in line just for one items. read more

Gotta be honest...this Ross is kind of a mess. It's not a pleasant shopping experience, but I did eventually find what I needed (a nice white blouse). read more

News flash when you come to Ross please be aware there will be a long line & there will be limited cashiers. If you never been in retail before take a walk in our shoes. The store be a mess because customers put stuff anywhere. That's why read more

This location of Ross has some great deals, but it will take you awhile to find them. I wouldn't even attempt to find a matching pair of shoes because its few and far between when you find a match. The organization of the store is off, a few of the sales reps are helpful if you ask for help, and the fitting rooms smell horrific. I'm not sure if the company is letting the store self implode or be taken over by employees that don't care. Maybe it was just the time of year that I went that made this Ross not up to par. I can say that the line went very quickly and it was very long (wrapped right of the checkout area past the ladies shoes towards the back of the store). So yes the cashiers are quick at ringing customers up. I will only be venturing back if I can't find what I'm looking for at another Ross store. Although when I did call this store to find out if they had an item in stock or available the employee I spoke to on the phone was rude and could have had a more professional phone manner. read more

The staff is so rude and beyond pointless. We asked for help to move a big ottoman up to the register for check out purposes because the carts weren't big enough and my sister has a bad wrist but the first one pawned us off to the folks at the register who flat out refused saying it was only the two of them in the entire store. Well fine, but there was no one in line to check out! They lost a $110 sale just for the ottoman. On our second visit, the fitting room attendant was beyond hostile. Seemed irritated that someone would actually want to try items on and later she became argumentative for not bringing the door tag back out to her. That's when another Ross employee jumped in accusing us of being loud (which we weren't) and then moves on to excuse the other woman saying she was deaf. Well she never had any trouble hearing us because she was very precise in her responses. Maybe we should have been loud after all! Ross might consider changing to self checkouts only because register is ALL the Ross employees do and there's not much they can do to avoid it! I can deal with messy stores, and limited selections but there is no compromise on disrespect and flat out laziness. read more

The previous review is on point. The sales associate that assisted me with my return on 12/31/11 was rude and unprofessional. I had to explain to this individual (because she was acting hesitant about giving me a refund because the tag was removed) that I wash (or hand wash if necessary) all new clothing items that I purchase before wearing it. (Sanitary reasons). If the color fades or the sweater is not wearable, I will not keep it. Does not matter if I paid $5.00, it is going back to the store. She acted as though the refund was coming out of her wallet. I am sure if it were her money, she would want a refund. Just plain rude. read more

This Ross store at Dobbin doesn't even deserve a 1 star. This has got to be the worsed department store I have ever gone to. I was at Dobbin store after lunch today. 1 ONE cashier 1 ONE long line. By 1pm a woman showed up acting like she maybe the manager. Told everybody that we are not in the right lane. And told customer to remove all the hangers off the clothes and go to the front and hang them in the rack. First there was no clear sign whatsoever for customer to go. Cashier or anybody that work ever said anything about where to fall in line. Everybody just followed the person in front of them.They told customer purchase to move. Half followed the instruction. Then there was chaos. This store have NO SYSTEM at all whatsoever. Manager doesn't care. Customer service was terrible! Blaming the customers in line for the delay. When there was ONE CASHIER. Expect us to remove the hangers and hang then in the rack for them. I thought Wal-Mart is bad. Ross Dobbin you just ranked no.1 is the worse place to shop. 5th ave next door to Ross store have more system and more organized and cleaner than your store. Everything is in disarray at Ross. NEVER EVER AGAIN GOING BACK TO THIS STORE!!!! Customers who plan to shop at Ross Dobbin you've been warned. read more