Here's Where Ross Gets Their Home Decor From (And If It's Really A Good Deal)

If you have spent hours browsing the racks and aisles at Ross in awe of the deals, you have probably spent some time wondering where the store gets its home décor items. Ross stores carry a wide variety of products from big-name brands to smaller companies and everything in between, yet somehow sell items at lower prices than other stores. So, where does Ross get home décor? The items sold at Ross come from a variety of sources, including sales from manufacturers, overstock inventories of other retailers, and from manufacturers that make products specifically for off-price retailers like Ross. Other discount stores, like HomeGoods, TJ Maxx, and Marshalls, get their stock in similar ways.

While Ross does carry some items produced for specifically discount stores, most of their inventory consists of items originally made for other retailers and designers. When these retailers purchase or produce too much of an item to sell, they have an overstock inventory. Stores may also have excess inventory as seasons and sales end. Ross purchases these overstocked — or nearly out of season — items from manufacturers and wholesalers at discounted rates to sell them for lower prices to its customers. 

If you are looking to decorate your home on a budget, discount stores like Ross can seem too good to be true. Luckily, the lower prices are real. Ross stores typically sell items at about 20% to 60% of the price of other retailers. This means you can find some pretty good deals, especially on luxury brands like Tommy Hilfiger, Calvin Klein, and Nicole Miller. If you do find something you like, comparing prices online to make sure you get the best deal is usually worth it. However, Ross often has limited numbers of each item, and the items on their shelves change frequently as inventory goes out of stock from other manufacturers. So, it might also be smart to make the purchase quickly and return items later if needed.

Further sweetening the deals, Ross makes efforts to uphold ethical standards when sourcing their items. They refuse to knowingly purchase items from manufacturers who violate labor, consumer safety, or environmental laws. Overall, if you find some nice home décor at Ross, you are probably getting a good deal. Plus, even if you decide not to make any purchases, Ross stores are great for inspiring trendy home décor ideas.