Ross was the Best Store to shop in 2025, according to the students of Morton East High School.
In a random survey of 108 Morton East students, 31 students selected Ross as the best store of 2025.
According to an AI overview, “In 2025, 25% of Generation Z respondents in the U.S. reported using Ross Dress for Less as a fashion store, placing it among their top choices. In 2025, Ross shoppers are primarily value-conscious, middle-income women and families who enjoy the ‘treasure hunt’ experience of finding branded goods at a significant discount. They are driven to stores by economic pressures and the consistent desire for a good deal. The primary motivation for shopping at Ross is the desire to find brand-name apparel and home goods at 20% to 60% off department store prices. This behavior was intensified in 2025 by persistent inflation and economic uncertainty, leading consumers to actively seek out savings,”
“The best store to shop at in 2025 has got to be Ross because I always find great gifts for my friends, and it’s not even that pricey compared to JCPenney and Kohl’s,” said Morton East senior Jennifer Antunez.
“The best store to shop at in 2025 for me is Ross because I always find good brands of shoes that are on discount, and what I love about the store is that they sometimes have clearances almost every month where they lower the prices to cents or only a few dollars,” said sculpture teacher Teresa Cantero.
Similarly, other members of the Morton East community also highlighted Ross for its consistently low prices and discounted brand-name items.
“Ross is the best store to shop at in 2025 because I always find good brand shoes at lower prices, and I always find the clothes at 90% lower in price compared to the rest of the other stores,” said senior Morton East student Leo Gutierrez.
While Ross earned first place, Marshalls placed second overall.
“The best store to shop at in 2025 is Marshalls because I find good clothes at a low price compared to the other stores, and they always have good brands of shoes and clothes,” said sophomore Morton East student Crisol Moreno.
In addition, students who preferred Marshalls emphasized both its affordable prices and the added convenience of a strong online shopping experience.
“I choose Marshalls as the best store in 2025 because they have a functional e-commerce website, unlike Ross, offering convenience, and they have a lot of skincare products compared to Ross, and they have known brand items at lower prices,” said junior Morton East student Fatima Martinez.
