Ross Stores Inc. opened its 12th Ross Dress for Less store in Hawaiçi today, and attracted a crowd estimated at 400 to 500 people who waited for the discount clothing and accessories retailer to open at Kapolei Commons shopping center.

“It was a remarkable turnout,” said Don Hettrick, Ross district manager, commenting on a line of shoppers he said stretched down to the nearby Target.
As part of its opening event, Ross held a traditional Hawaiian blessing and hosted a performance by the Kapolei High School marching band. The nation’s second-largest off-price retailer also attracted shoppers by offering a $500 shopping spree as well as five $100 shopping sprees that will be given away between yesterday and Oct. 18.
The new store is open Monday through Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m., and on Sundays from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.