1977

The first two T.J. Maxx stores open in Auburn and Worcester, Massachusetts.

1987-1989

In 1987, Zayre forms a new entity called The TJX Companies, Inc., with T.J. Maxx, Hit or Miss, and Chadwick’s of Boston as the initial retail banners. Following Zayre’s reorganization in 1989, TJX becomes the successor company with Ben Cammarata serving as Chief Executive Officer and President.

1990

TJX acquires Winners Apparel of Canada, a Toronto-based chain of five off-price family apparel stores. Over time, TJX grows this chain into Canada’s largest off-price retailer of family apparel and home fashions.

1992

TJX launches HomeGoods in the U.S., offering an eclectic selection of home fashions from around the world.

1994

TJX launches T.K. Maxx, introducing the off-price concept to the U.K. and then to Ireland. Over time, T.K. Maxx becomes Europe’s only major brick-and-mortar, off-price retailer of apparel and home fashions.

1995

TJX acquires Marshalls, the second largest off-price retailer in the U.S. At this time, Marshalls has 496 stores and offers brand name family apparel, including a broad selection of footwear and menswear. Combined, T.J. Maxx and Marshalls operate more than 1,000 stores nationwide.

TJX sells the Hit or Miss chain to members of Hit or Miss management and outside investors.

1996

TJX sells Chadwick’s of Boston to more closely focus on the synergies between T.J. Maxx and Marshalls and the successful growth of its various off-price store brands.

1998

TJX launches A.J. Wright, an off-price concept similar to T.J. Maxx and Marshalls, but aimed at a different consumer demographic.

2001

TJX launches HomeSense in Canada, introducing the off-price home fashions concept to that country. Similar to HomeGoods, HomeSense offers customers a wide selection of off-price home fashions.

2003

TJX acquires Bob’s Stores, a 31-store, value-oriented retailer of casual family apparel and footwear based in the Northeast region of the U.S.

2007

T.K. Maxx opens stores in Germany, introducing the off-price concept to that country.

2008

TJX brings Homesense to the U.K. with the opening of its first stores.

TJX sells Bob’s Stores to private equity firms.