Barbara Rentler | executive |
Adam Orvos | executive |
Matthew Boss | analyst |
Michael Hartshorn | executive |
Lorraine Maikis | analyst |
Mark Altschwager | analyst |
Charles Grom | analyst |
Paul Lejuez | analyst |
Adrienne Yih-Tennant | analyst |
Brooke Roach | analyst |
Dana Telsey | analyst |
Alexandra Straton | analyst |
Marni Shapiro | analyst |
Laura Champine | analyst |
Edward Yruma | analyst |
Aneesha Sherman | analyst |
Corey Tarlowe | analyst |
Krista Zuber | analyst |
Jay Sole | analyst |
Good afternoon, and welcome to the Ross Stores Second Quarter 2023 Earnings Release Conference Call. The call will begin with prepared comments by management followed by a question-and-answer session.
[Operator Instructions]
Before we get started, on behalf of Ross Stores, I would like to note that the comments made on this call will contain forward-looking statements regarding expectations about future growth and financial results, including sales and earnings forecasts, new store openings and other matters that are based on the company's current forecast of aspects of its future business. These forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from historical performance or current expectations.