India, May 30 -- Ross stores, the retail chain responsible for providing high-quality, low-priced apparel, footwear, and home items, may soon face an increase in prices. The 2,205 Ross Dress for Less and DD'S Discounts stores spread across 44 states are at the risk of rolling out higher prices and reduction of discounts for customers sometime in June or July due to tariff restrictions and other profitability threats being faced by the company, according to Merca.

During a recent earnings call to discuss the retail chain's performance in 2025's first quarter, CEO Jim Conroy said on May 22 that the company had suffered a "slower start to the spring selling season".

With inflation, changing consumer preferences, and a rise in Chinese tarif...