Tj Maxx Sugarhouse (2024)

FAQs

Why are things so much cheaper at TJ Maxx? ›

Unlike brands and stores that lock in their inventory six months to a year in advance, TJX and other off-price chains buy surplus merchandise to sell it right away. They also capitalize on orders that have been canceled or when companies manufacture too many items.

The company dates back to 1919.

It was founded by two brothers, Max and Morris Feldberg, and was called the New England Trading Company.

Ross Stores, Inc. is an American chain of off-price department stores headquartered inPleasanton, California,[4] operating under the name Ross Dress for Less. It is the third largest off-price retailer in the United States, behind T.J. Maxx and Marshalls, both of which are owned by TJX Companies.

Marshalls was acquired by TJX in 1995, and together with TJ Maxx, forms Marmaxx, the largest off-price retailer of apparel and home fashions in the U.S. Marshalls has stores across the U.S., including Puerto Rico. Marshalls also operates an e-commerce site, marshalls.com, launched in 2019.

Additionally, TJ Maxx often carries higher-end designer items and a wide jewelry selection, while Marshalls has larger men's and youth sections; however, Ross is known for often offering the lowest prices between all three retailers, according to Go Banking Rates.

TJ Maxx is known for its ever-changing inventory. Stores typically receive new shipments several times a week, but the most substantial restocks often happen on weekdays. This means that if you're looking for the freshest selection, a weekday visit is your best bet.

TJ Maxx and Marshalls operate as sister stores, and share a similar footprint throughout the country.

Maxx and Marshalls, which are both owned by TJX Companies, buy excess apparel, accessories, and home goods from department stores and specialty retailers and sell them at discounted prices. Typically, brands send the merchandise to off-price retailers if they've purchased too much or when it's out of season.

We buy from all kinds of vendors: big brand names to boutique, designer labels, as well as up-and-coming labels and exciting gems from around the globe. We also have some merchandise manufactured for us to bring our customers exceptional fashion and quality at an amazing price.

The main competitors of TJX Companies include Ross Stores (ROST), GAP (GPS), Abercrombie & Fitch (ANF), American Eagle Outfitters (AEO), Urban Outfitters (URBN), Foot Locker (FL), Buckle (BKE), Caleres (CAL), Guess? (GES), and Shoe Carnival (SCVL). These companies are all part of the "apparel retail" industry.

What does TJ Max stand for? ›

TJMax (Thermal Junction Maximum) is a specification that represents the maximum temperature in a CPU or GPU before its transistors become unreliable. The “junction” is the location on the CPU die where the temperature is measured.

Nordstrom Rack straddles two worlds, the discount of a T.J. Maxx and the strong Nordstrom brand name. But Mark Cohen with Columbia Business School said it isn't exactly the best of both worlds. “I don't believe you can have it both ways,” he said.

We take advantage of a wide variety of opportunities, which can include department store cancellations, a manufacturer making up too much product, or a closeout deal when a vendor wants to clear merchandise at the end of a season, as well as lots of other ways to bring our customers great value.

TJ Maxx sells products at 20% to 60% cheaper than department stores and retailers. It does so by buying surplus inventory from retailers. Recent store closures and a slowdown in consumer spending have given it access to more inventory.

Off-Price Model. The TJX Companies Inc. employs an off-price model as part of its pricing strategy, which sets it apart from traditional retailers. This model involves purchasing merchandise from manufacturers and department stores at a significant discount due to overstock, closeouts, or end-of-season items.