Put it on layaway Nov 18, 2008
"If they can spread out their expenditure over an eight-week program, that's all the better for a retailer who is trying to get more customers into their store."Central San Joaquin Valley retailers offering layaway include Sears, Kmart, Burlington Coat Factory, TJ Maxx, Marshalls, Fashion Bug and Fresno-based women's clothing shop I Cee Fashions ... Many retailers have offered layaway for years, including TJX, which owns TJ Maxx and Marshalls stores. (Fresno Bee)
Expect deep discounts this holiday Nov 14, 2008
which owns T.J. Maxx and Marshalls stores, two of the largest off-price retailers. Rival Ross Stores Inc. has also been able to take advantage of an increased supply of better merchandise, including getting some new brands in our stores, says spokeswoman Bobbi Chaville. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Pumpkins, gourds and wreaths add a splash of autumnal color to your decor Nov 13, 2008
Davis used a wood cart made by VanderVeen's father and arranged a collection of large pumpkins, faux burgundy grapes, mum blossoms, hay, live ferns and a sign that reads: "Pumpkin Pete's We Grow Em. You Pick Em!""I shop at discount stores such as Big Lots, Marshalls and Michaels for affordable accents," Davis says. Davis, who owns Finishing Touches by Melinda, says a few decorative accents can go a long way. (Fresno Bee)
TJX lowers its expectations for '08 Nov 12, 2008
the owner of the T.J. Maxx and Marshalls chains, said full-year profit would be lower than it projected as consumers facing a credit crunch buy less home decor and bedding. The retailer's shares fell after it also said third-quarter earnings dropped 5. (Boston Globe)
In tough times, layaway makes a comeback Nov 11, 2008
But this Christmas season, other national retailers have joined Kmart in advertising their layaway options, among them TJ Maxx Corp., Goodys Family Clothing Inc., Marshalls Inc. and Burlington Coat Factory Direct Corp., along with numerous regional chains and local stores. The revival of layaway is too recent to allow for any broad statistical assessment of its popularity, but Burlington Coat Factory said its layaway sales made up 5. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Layaway makes a comeback Nov 10, 2008
Marshalls and T.J. Maxx stores offer layaway, but only in certain locations. Typically, the stores require a small down payment and a nonrefundable fee of $5 to hold the merchandise. (The Palm Beach Post)
Finding new tenants may take time in Valley economy Nov 9, 2008
6% and the company that owns TJ Maxx, Marshalls and HomeGoods saw sales rise 5. Some retailers may be looking to expand or broaden their presence in the Valley. (Fresno Bee)
Light fixture causes smoke at Clifton Park Center Nov 8, 2008
CLIFTON PARK - The Marshalls store at Clifton Park Center was briefly evacuated this afternoon when a malfunctioning light fixture caused a small amount of smoke to fill the store. Firefighters responded to the store off Route 146 around 2:12 p.m. but quickly realized the there was no fire, said Jim Ryan, 1st assistant chief of the Clifton Park Fire Department. (Albany Times Union)
Lining Up for Layaway Nov 2, 2008
Other stores, including Sears and Marshalls, offer layaway plans, too. The largest retailer to offer layaway service, Wal-Mart, mostly phased it out in 2006. (WOKR13 Rochester)
Layaway plan back at Kmart Nov 2, 2008
TJ Maxx and Marshalls in Portsmouth do not offer layaway plans. Wal-Mart axed its layaway plan in 2006. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Making sense of sale prices while shopping for clothes Nov 1, 2008
Yesterday's "must have" can become tomorrow's "must ditch." That's where off-price or discount stores such as Ross for Less and Marshalls come in. CONTINUED 1. (OregonLive, OR -- Living)
Layaway is old friend to shoppers Oct 31, 2008
Other retailers that offer layaway include TJ Maxx, Marshalls and Burlington Coat Factory, according to store Web sites. Kmart began an advertising campaign on its layaway program earlier this month to draw the attention of economically strapped customers, said Tom Aiello, a company spokesman. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Watertown Crime Watch: Vandals damage Cunniff School Oct 29, 2008
On the afternoon of Oct. 25, a Waltham man was charged with shoplifting by concealing merchandise he allegedly stole from Marshalls. Edvin Del Transito Torres, 27, of 73 Brown St. #2, entered Marshalls, removed tags from a jacket for sale and put it on, police said. (Watertown TAB & Press, MA)
Layaways Having Another Day In Sun Oct 28, 2008
Sears and Marshalls have layaway programs, and the concept has certainly been resonating well with shoppers. The Web is also getting into the act, at such sites as laymeaway. (CBS News -- Early Show)
How much work does it take to get this stay-at-home mom Manhattan-ready? Oct 27, 2008
I shop at Ross, Marshalls and TJ Maxx. I am way too thrifty to spend all that money but maybe I will treat myself before I turn 50. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
New Filenes Basement to go in on Needham Street Oct 24, 2008
Aldermen expect the building to set the tone for a new Needham Street, as the state undertakes a road redesign and Northland Investment Corp. considers redeveloping its 20-acre property that includes the neighboring Marshalls. Needham Street needs an anchor, said George Mansfield, chairman of the board s Land Use Committee. (Newton Tab, MA)
Ritzy makeover blurs Palin's hockey-mom image Oct 23, 2008
Added AMERICAblog's John Aravosis, "Gee, Marshalls and Target are too good for Mrs. Joe Six-Pack?"The McCain campaign also reported paying $13,200 in September alone to celebrity makeup artist Amy Strozzi. The Washington Post first reported on its Web site that Strozzi had been placed on the campaign's payroll. (News & Observer)
Layaway Making A Comeback With Shoppers Oct 23, 2008
offers layaway in some of its Marshalls and TJ Maxx stores and nearly all of its A.J. Wright locations, but said it couldn't say whether it plans to expand the payment option or whether it expects layaway sales to climb this quarter. Layaway really was a great deal and kind of a way to force people to budget their money. (CBS News)
Palin family gets $150,000 makeover courtesy of GOP Oct 23, 2008
Added AMERICAblog's John Aravosis: "Gee, Marshalls and Target are too good for Mrs. Joe Six-Pack?". The episode naturally raised questions about the propriety of using party money for such expenses. (Anchorage Daily News)
OCEANSIDE: Police issue 43 citations during immigration protest Oct 22, 2008
ICE, the Border Patrol, US Marshalls, FBI, Homeland Security, and the US State Department should have been notified and present at this event. And, the Mexican consulate should have either escorted away or arrested for subversive (anti-governmental) activities. (North County Times)
Criminals shift into high gear in tough times Oct 22, 2008
Marshalls is an easy place to shoplift, but the only drawback is they don t have all the cool stuff Target has. Lowes and Home Depot are getting better at loss prevention though still have a ways to go. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Ross in downtown talks Oct 17, 2008
We will even go into centers with TJ Maxx and Marshalls. There s the treasure hunt concept we share with these retailers. (San Jose Business Journal, CA)
Murder Arrest out of State Oct 16, 2008
A man wanted for murder in Albany is tracked down by Albany detectives and U.S. Marshalls in Tampa, Florida. Police say 24-year-old Alan Shaw was wanted for the murder of Nathan Walcott at a party on Judson Street back in August. (FOX23 News, NY)
'Smart Spending' on clothing Oct 7, 2008
Ross, Marshalls, & TJ Maxx is where I get most of my clothes ... TJMaxx and Marshalls always seem to also come thru on everything from clothes to home decor. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
A.J. Wright will open Albany store Oct 4, 2008
which also owns discount retailers T.J. Maxx and Marshalls. Reader Comments. (Albany Business Review, NY)
Marshall pleads not guilty at initial hearing Oct 3, 2008
Marshalls "crime" would not kill or hurt someone. Dont listen to these people Howard we know who you are and what you stand for. (Rensselaer Republican, IN)
A feast of bold color, bright patterns Oct 3, 2008
But she also scours antique stores and the home-furnishing departments of Marshalls and TJ Maxx for whimsical pieces like the room's artful vase, candlesticks, lampshades, pillows and other accessories. (Go to marshallsonline. (AZCentral -- Home)
Forever 21 breach hits Fresno store Sep 25, 2008
Although T.J. Maxx, Marshalls or HomeGoods -- also targeted by the thieves -- were sued after the breach, shoppers didn't shun the stores and the retailers' sales didn't suffer, he said. The reporter can be reached at or (559) 441-6431. (Fresno Bee)
CB, Childress Klein buy Kannapolis center for $50M Sep 25, 2008
Other retailers include Best Buy, Marshalls, PetSmart and Dick s Sporting Goods. Projected retail sales in the Charlotte market are expected to outpace the national average in the coming five years, says Jeffrey Torto, senior director of acquisitions for CBRE Investors, which worked with CBRE Realty Trust and Childress Klein on the deal. (Charlotte Business Journal, NC)
Do bus drivers need more power? Sep 24, 2008
In these days of budget cuts how can anyone even think of adding bus marshalls ... There must be BUS MARSHALLs with authority to supervise students. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Watertown Crime Watch: Somerville man booked with OxyContin Sep 23, 2008
After allegedly trying to walk out of the Marshalls at the Arsenal Mall with a pair of fancy handbags, Debra Lewis, 55, of 15 Teresa Circle in Arlington, was arrested and charged with shoplifting. According to the Watertown Police, Lewis was observed by Marshalls security attempting to return merchandise with tags that had been tampered with which, Watertown Police said, made them suspicious ... Marshalls security had a record of Lewis allegedly attempting to shoplift from another Marshalls... (Watertown TAB & Press, MA)
Saugus Police log Sept. 10-11 Sep 16, 2008
An area search by officers was negative, 12:24 p.m. A caller from Kowloon reported someone broke into an employee s motor vehicle, 1:46 a.m. A caller reported a deceased dog on Lincoln Avenue, 6:23 a.m. A Viking Avenue caller reported a lawn ornament missing, 6:54 a.m. A caller reported a suspicious motor vehicle parked at Marshalls, 11:16 a.m. A caller from T-Mobile reported a suspicious package in the trash. An officer reported the items in question were old oil rags, 12:24 p.m. An Adams... (Saugus Advertiser, MA)
Shoppers flocking to Valley thrift stores Sep 11, 2008
Off-price retailers such as Ross, Marshalls and T.J. Maxx also have reported increased sales. Gwynn Clark, owner of Repeat Performance, a consignment shop on Van Ness Avenue in Fresno, said off-price retail stores still charge more than many consignment shops. (Fresno Bee)
Ram/Pinnacle ends purchase agreement for Temple Terrace project Sep 10, 2008
At a meeting last week, Ram/Pinnacle agreed to pay $25,000 each month to delay the project until the beginning of next year in an effort give the developers more time to find a second junior tenant for the $45 million redevelopment project to join Sweetbay and Marshalls in the town center. The city council has scheduled an emergency meeting for Friday to discuss what the city will do. (Tampa Bay Business Journal, FL)
Filenes Basement looking to rebuild Sep 10, 2008
Northland Investment Corporation, which owns a 20-acre plot that stretches from the Marshalls shopping plaza to Oak Street, has been talking about some kind of redevelopment of its property. Aldermen question whether the two projects could be connected through a pedestrian pathway. (Newton Tab, MA)
Friend says she could have been a victim Sep 7, 2008
They were even arrested together shoplifting at the Marshalls clothing store in the Northway Mall. Surveillance cameras caught Ms. Curry-Demus ripping security tags off purses and stuffing the purses into larger bags. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Crime watch: Woman booked for pot and lies Sep 6, 2008
Pair of teens arrested for five-finger discount Two teens were booked at a Marshalls for allegedly stealing underwear, Watertown Police said ... Prentice and Campbell entered the Arsenal Mall Marshalls with store bags and proceeded to simply take underwear off the shelves, Watertown Police said. (Watertown TAB & Press, MA)
Wal-Mart sales give glimmer of retail hope Sep 5, 2008
the owner of the T.J. Maxx and Marshalls chains, said same-store sales were little changed, missing analysts' estimates for a 2. 1% gain. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Oklahoma City team nickname will be Thunder Sep 5, 2008
Former Sonics picked name over Bison, Energy, Wind, Marshalls, Barons ... While the team applied for trademarks to six names the others were Wind, Barons, Marshalls, Energy and Bison Bennett said the decision on the name had been made quite some time ago. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Oklahoma City's NBA team to be called Thunder Sep 4, 2008
While the team applied for trademarks to six names the others were Wind, Barons, Marshalls, Energy and Bison Bennett said the decision on the name had been made "quite some time" ago. He said the names on the trademark applications weren't finalists, and he wouldn't reveal what other names got serious consideration. (Florida Times-Union)
Could this chip have prevented the TJX breach? Aug 31, 2008
The indictments allege the group used wireless connections to tap into two Marshalls stores TJX operated in Miami. Prosecutors also alleged the group compromised the security of other retailers including and , tying together some of the best-known intrusions to date. (Boston Globe)
3 apartment designs Aug 28, 2008
Favorite stores for the look: T.J. Maxx, HomeGoods and Marshalls are great sources for inexpensive accessories. Three tips. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Tulsa City Inspectors Examine Apartment Complex Aug 26, 2008
Then, City Councilor Dennis Troyer and Fire Marshalls inspected the conditions. Now, in tonights FOX 23s Solving Problems report, Kaci Christian shows us City inspectors are responding to our request to take action. (FOX23.com, OK)
Vacancies take toll on once-busy Scottsdale Pavilions Aug 22, 2008
Marshalls and Anna's Linens have left the center. The parking lot, one of the largest single-level lots in the Valley, is largely unoccupied much of the day. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
TJX sells its Bob's Stores chain Aug 20, 2008
Separately Tuesday, TJX, which operates T.J. Maxx, Marshalls, and other discount retailers, updated its full-year guidance because of the sale. Now the company expects its fiscal 2009 earnings per share from continuing operations to be between $2. (Boston Globe)
Discount inferno Aug 15, 2008
Call: (800) 877-3400. Web Search powered by YAHOO. (Fresno Bee)
Trail in global credit card theft ring leads to Miami Aug 12, 2008
Investigators say the conspirators initiated their largest theft in July 2005, when they identified a vulnerable wireless network at a Marshalls department store in Miami and used it to upload a so-called "sniffer" program onto the computers of the chain's parent company, TJX in Massachusetts. The sniffer software can intercept communications over networks and pull out data like credit card numbers. (International Herald Tribune)
TJX's 2Q profits triple as shoppers seek bargains Aug 12, 2008
which operates the T.J. Maxx and Marshalls stores, said Tuesday that its second-quarter profits more than tripled from a year ago when the discount fashion retailer digested a charge for a widely publicized security breach. The company also is raising its profit outlook as it benefits from shoppers looking for cheaper alternatives. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Teen Retailers' Back-to-School Blues Aug 8, 2008
And at discount retailers like TJ Maxx or Marshalls, famous brand names are available for a fraction of the original price. "There's been a kind of paradigm shift in terms of which retail distribution outlets teens finds acceptable," says Passikoff, who believes that, in general, the teen has ultimate say in where he or she wants to shop, regardless of whether he's spending his own money or his parent's money. (Forbes)
Identity thieves have international flavor Aug 7, 2008
The indictments shed more light on the breach into the stores of TJX, the owner of T.J. Maxx and Marshalls. In 2005, Christopher Scott, another man who was charged, compromised wireless access points at a Marshalls in Miami and used them to download payment information from computers at TJX headquarters in Framingham, Massachusetts, prosecutors said. (International Herald Tribune -- Technology)
Some Blame Stores for ID Theft Aug 7, 2008
That your account may have been compromised," said Howland. Howland like millions of other people had their debit or credit card numbers stolen after a visit to a store like Marshalls, Barnes and Noble or BJs. In an investigation that started in 2006, the Justice Department says the accused criminals sat outside the stores with a laptop, waiting for customers to make a purchase. They then used a "sniffer" program to get into the store's wireless network and downloaded the customers credit... (R News)
Kid clothiers fined for not reporting drawstrings Aug 7, 2008
The jackets were sold at Marshalls stores nationwide from November 2007 through this month. - About 1,200 drawstring hoodies, made in China by Request Jeans. (AZCentral -- Business)
Trader Joes to open Oct. 10 at Metropolitan Aug 7, 2008
Best Buy and Staples recently added stores, and Marshalls is expected to open soon. Trader Joe s has more than 280 stores in more than 23 states. (Charlotte Business Journal, NC)
Hacker indictment greeted with shrug Aug 7, 2008
The hardest-hit retailer, TJX, which operates the T.J. Maxx and Marshalls discount clothing chains, took $197 million in charges to cover losses from its breach, which began in July 2005. Yet security researchers had a humdrum reaction to Tuesday's indictments partly because identity theft is a booming, multibillion-dollar business. (MSNBC -- Politics)
11 charged with massive ID theft Aug 6, 2008
Part of the scheme came to the public's attention early last year, when TJX, the Framingham-based retailer that runs T.J. Maxx, Marshalls, and other stores, found that credit and debit card information had been stolen from its computer systems. In a statement yesterday, TJX officials called on credit card companies to improve security measures to protect consumers. (Boston Globe)
Tiffany rings stolen from the mail at Watertown Street apartments (Crime Watch) Jul 29, 2008
When confronted by a store employee, the woman left the bag in the store and fled to Marshalls. According to police, they found merchandise from many stores inside the mall $50 worth of clothes from Tello s, $65 in jewelry from Claire s Boutique, a $65 jewelry box from Things Remembered and other items from Kim s Hallmark. (Watertown TAB & Press, MA)
Cascade Station: Ikea to the rescue Jul 27, 2008
With electronics at Best Buy, clothing at Marshalls and Dress Barn, athletic equipment at Sports Authority and everything from shoes to office supplies to mattresses at other stores, the giant complex can accommodate just about everyone. However, Ikea still beats at the heart of Cascade Station. (OregonLive, OR -- News)
TJX May Sell Bob's Stores Clothing Division Following Four Years of Losses Jul 26, 2008
July 25 (Bloomberg) --, the owner of the T.J. Maxx and Marshalls discount chains, is seeking a buyer for its money- losing Bob's Stores unit, according to people with knowledge of the sale process ... More than half of TJX's sales come from its 859 T.J. Maxx stores and 787 Marshalls, the chain purchased from in 1995. (Bloomberg)
Vietnam Vet Honored 40 Years Later Jul 22, 2008
R News: As It Happens, Where It Happens. Tuesday July 22, 2008. (R News)
Homicide suspect had stolen a baby before Jul 22, 2008
Two years later, surveillance cameras at the Marshalls clothing store in the Northway Mall caught her ripping security tags off purses and stuffing the purses into larger bags. Two other people were arrested with her. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Hotel chic: Get away from it all in the luxury of your bedroom Jul 18, 2008
Macy's has its Hotel Collection, as does Marshalls. "We are seeing a definite trend toward bringing more luxury into the bedroom," says Michele Casper, spokeswoman for Lands' End, the Dodgeville-based catalog and retail operation known for its quality bedding as well as its clothing for the family. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Beauty and the bargain Jul 17, 2008
" When she isn't bargain hunting at garage sales with her friends, she's looking for comfortable clothing at TJ Maxx, Marshalls, Dress Barn, Vicksburg outlet stores and Overstock.com. Newton resident Sonya Salter, a mental health therapist, likes her clothing Dirt Cheap. She buys much of her wardrobe at the Carthage discount store by the same name, where she sometimes finds clothing from Macy's, like the $8 dress she recently purchased. "The people I work with say I always dress nice, but I... (The Clarion-Ledger)
Michael Small Arrested for Murder of Xaniel Diaz Jul 5, 2008
Police and U S Marshalls had been on his trail since October. He is charged with murder. (WOKR13 Rochester)
Do you shop full price or sale? Jul 2, 2008
There are so many outlets to shop like Marshalls, Macys sale, outlet malls, etc. why should we pay retail. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Staying put just as heroic Jun 30, 2008
G. Mears wrote on Jun 29, 2008 4:21 PM:" Why do the police prefer people dialing 911 (Government sponsored Dial-a-Prayer) over the option of actually trying something more effective? When seconds really count, the cops are invariably just minutes away! So what options exist?I can't agree that having a handgun under the counter is always a better option because so much depends on the training and maturity of any employee who might have access to it. Then again, having a gun available to... (Suffolk News Herald, VA)
