Rise in purse snatchings in Salem, NH Nov 21, 2008
Six people have had purses or wallets stolen out of shopping carts at six different stores in Salem: The Christmas Tree Shops, Marshalls, Kmart, TJ Maxx and Market Basket. Police said they're not sure if the crimes are connected. (Concord Monitor)
Wear White and Bring a Toy Nov 21, 2008
go to freakin TJ Maxx and marshall s and cough up $20-30 on some white gear. What, are you on food stamps. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
8 Corporations No-Shows At ID Theft Hearing Nov 20, 2008
Office Max, Barnes & Noble, Sports Authority, TJX -- also known as TJ Maxx -- DSW, and Dave & Buster's, Boston Market and Forever 21 opted to ignore the invitation from the Assembly Judiciary Committee. Sacramento Assembly member Dave Jones invited the corporations to the hearing. (KCRA 3, CA)
Buying fashion on a budget doesnt mean t looking cheap Nov 20, 2008
Discount stores, such as TJ Maxx or Marshalls: Some of their pieces are irregulars, so be sure to try them on first. Check the clearance racks and find out what day they receive shipments of new clothes in order to get first dibs. (West Roxbury Transcript, MA)
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)
Topping it off: Hats are an easy, inexpensive way to dress up your look as temperatures begin to fall Nov 16, 2008
Hats are a really fun fashion accessory this year, said Sonya Cosentini, a spokeswoman for TJ Maxx. Buying a couple of cute hats to go with your coat from last year is an easy and quick way to update the look. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Credit crunch may spoil holidays for retailers Nov 15, 2008
A few retailers -- such as TJ Maxx, Burlington Coat Factory, Kmart and Mori Luggage -- still offer layaways. "This holiday season, if you have a layaway plan, you should be promoting it," said Ellen Davis, vice president of the National Retail Federation in Washington, "because everyone is planning to buy on a budget.". (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Pumpkins, gourds and wreaths add a splash of autumnal color to your decor Nov 13, 2008
TJ Maxx offers a selection of wreaths, autumnal color tablecloths and earth-tone jacquard throws for less than $20. Still, how does one make it all work together. (Fresno Bee)
In tough economic times, buying - and returning - can bring shoppers pleasure Nov 13, 2008
American Eagle, TJ Maxx, Hse are her haunts ... American Eagle, TJ Maxx, H&M, those are her haunts. (Boston Globe)
World stocks suffer broad drops on gloomy economic outlook Nov 12, 2008
Tuesday's gloom was driven by falling profits at retailers like the coffee chain Starbucks and the discount clothing chain TJX Companies, which owns TJ Maxx and Marshall's department stores. Adding to the woes was the bankruptcy filing of the electronics retailer, Circuit City. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
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)
Laway used to lure holiday shoppers Nov 10, 2008
TJ Maxx in Waterloo will no longer allow layaway purchases, as of this month. Customers at Kmart can set aside an item for up to eight weeks for a 5 service fee and 10 percent of the item's price. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
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)
Black Friday Nov 9, 2008
Find Holiday Deals and Sales on the Day after Thanksgiving. Many holiday shoppers wait until this day to do most of their holiday shopping. (Suite101.com)
Warm, Trendy -- Affordable -- Winter Coats Nov 9, 2008
LAUREN'S COAT IS ALL ABOUT COLOR: TJ Maxx $129. Lauren's coat is from TJ Maxx. (CBS News)
Bismarck Tribune Breaking News Snow piles up Nov 8, 2008
"I do want to say that we're open in case someone needs something, like gloves or a coat," said Leanne Klein, manager of TJ Maxx at Pinehurst Shopping Center. Some employees were able to make it to the store, but she was hesitant to fully open the doors until the snow plows came through. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Saugus Police log Nov. 5 Nov 8, 2008
Officers reported a safe containing a significant amount of money was stolen, 11:59 a.m. An officer responded to the YMCA for traffic enforcement, 2:33 p.m. A caller reported the window to his car was broken on Overlea Avenue, 3:25 p.m. A male walked in to the station to report someone walked over the hood, roof and trunk of his car on Main Street, 4:45 p.m. A Myrtle Street caller reported her son s bicycle was stolen from the yard, 5:58 p.m. TJ Maxx loss prevention reported a juvenile... (Saugus Advertiser, MA)
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)
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)
Crime watch: Oct. 20-28 Oct 30, 2008
He allegedly attempted to steal from the TJ Maxx at 525 Harvard St.. Officer Brian Keaveney made the arrest. (Brookline TAB, MA)
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)
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)
Dating a spoiled princess? Oct 21, 2008
I refuse to shop at Target, or god forbid TJ Maxx (ICK) etc. Strictly Buckhead baby. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
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)
Photo Gallery Oct 16, 2008
On Thursday, national retailer TJ Maxx will open a 28,414-square-foot retail space in Mill Creek Mall, which has been undergoing renovations since October 2007 ... TJ Maxx will join five other national retail and entertainment brands coming to the refurbished Mill Creek. (West New York Reporter, NJ)
'Smart Spending' on clothing Oct 7, 2008
Ross, Marshalls, & TJ Maxx is where I get most of my clothes ... Occasionally I find things at Marshall s & TJ Maxx. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Saugus Police log Oct. 1-2 Oct 7, 2008
Officers entered the vehicle into the stolen vehicle database, 10:35 a.m. A trooper with the Governor s Auto Theft Task Force reported recovering a vehicle in Lynn that was reported stolen out of Saugus, 12:02 p.m. A caller reported her T-Mobile Sidekick was stolen at Saugus High School, 12:22 p.m. A male walked in to the station to report his motor vehicle was stolen on Tuscan Avenue, 1:35 p.m. A male came to the station to report someone damaged his wife s vehicle with a BB gun, 3:48 p.m. A... (Saugus Advertiser, MA)
Retail developers keep sense of humor about economy Oct 7, 2008
A.J. Wright: TJ Maxx's lower-priced concept will open two locations in metro Atlanta in 2009 ... Going to TJ Maxx, Uttenhove said, is a treasure hunt, and the rapidly changing inventory makes it an interesting shopping experience ... TJ Maxx will open two A.J. Wright stores in Atlanta next year, the first in Georgia for the company. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Economy's troubles haven't drained local shoppers' budgets Oct 6, 2008
The parking lot at Wal-Mart was full, and nearly full at Northgate Plaza, Home Depot, Lowes, and the shopping center that serves Famous Footwear and TJ Maxx. Recession. (Missoulian, MT)
TK Maxx withdraws 'sword sticks' Oct 5, 2008
TK Maxx is owned by Massachusetts-based TJX Companies Inc, which owns US chains TJ Maxx and Marshalls. Bookmark with. (BBC News -- UK)
Thank you letters Oct 4, 2008
We would like to thank the following businesses that acted as collection sites: Kwik Trip, Office Depot, TJ Maxx, Great Rivers United Way, Wal-Mart and the La Crosse County Health Department. And thank you to those who donated supplies. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Sex Offender Accused Of Obscene Photos Oct 3, 2008
Martin Monroe Kemmeries, 29, of Gilroy, still had a GPS sex-offender tracking device attached to his body when he accosted a female shopper at the TJ Maxx store at the Vineyard Town Center, said Morgan Hill police Cmdr. David Swing. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
Swampscott Fire Log: Sept. 22-29, 2008 Oct 3, 2008
Firefighters went to a medical call on Ryan Place at 8:21 a.m., an accident at Humphrey Street and Humphrey Terrace at 10:21 a.m., an alarm activation at C&L Liquors on New Ocean Street at 1:13 p.m., a medical call at TJ Maxx in the Swampscott Mall on Paradise Road at 4:01 p.m., an investigation on Little s Point Road at 5:05 p.m. and a medical call on Linden Avenue at 6:57 p.m.. Sunday, Sept. 28. (Swampscott Reporter, MA)
Paroled Sex Offender Arrested After TJ Maxx Incident Oct 3, 2008
Friday, October 3, 2008, 6:42 am. Bay Area Traffic and Real-Time Fun. (NBC 11, CA)
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)
Stoneham cancer patient designs tie to support the Jimmy Fund Sep 20, 2008
Jimmy Fund Clinic patient Gianna Martiniello, 7, of Stoneham designed a necktie on sale at Marshalls and TJ Maxx to support cancer care and research at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute ... Her tie, in addition to 14 other designs, is available in several colors at all Marshall s and TJ Maxx locations throughout New England, plus stores in Chicago, St. Louis and Dallas. (Stoneham Sun, MA)
Knot just any fundraiser Sep 16, 2008
Lexington resident Holly Davis, 9, designed two ties that will be sold at TJ Maxx and Marshall s stores for a fundraiser to benefit cancer care and research at Dana-Farber through the Jimmy Fund. One of Holly s ties has inspirational words on it, like laugh, believe and strength. (Lexington Minuteman, MA)
Four retailers open at The Market in Goodyear Sep 16, 2008
TJ Maxx, Homegoods, Staples and Petco have just opened, while Old Navy will open on Wednesday. Meanwhile, several other stores are expected to open in coming months. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
Prattville, Alabama in midst ofretail boom Sep 13, 2008
Bass Pro Shops, Target, Circuit City, TJ Maxx and Home Depot headline the national retailers and assorted restaurants that have moved in to the Montgomery bedroom community of 35,000 residents, and more will follow later this year as a new shopping center opens. The booming sector has, in some circles, earned Prattville a nickname - Hoover South - after the Birmingham suburb that became a Southeast retail hub following the opening of the Riverchase Galleria in the 1980s. (AL.com)
Saugus Police Log Sept. 8 Sep 12, 2008
A Holden Avenue caller reported her home was broken into overnight, 8:52 a.m. TJ Maxx loss prevention reported detaining a shoplifter. Responding officers placed a male under arrest, 11 a.m. A custodian reported a break into Waybright Elementary School over the weekend, 12:05 p.m. A Lynn Fells Parkway caller reported he thought someone entered his home. (Saugus Advertiser, MA)
Crime watch: Sept. 1-7 Sep 10, 2008
Crime watch: Sept. 1-7 - Brookline, MA - Brookline TAB. Crime watch: Sept. 1-7. (Brookline TAB, MA)
Job Fairs for The Village at Allen will add more than 1,500 new jobs for Collin County Sep 7, 2008
Best Buy, Dick s Sporting Goods, TJ Maxx, HomeGoods, Coffee N Cream, Toys R Us, Babies R Us, Uncle Julio s, The Vitamin Shoppe, Spa Ladi-da, Verizon Wireless, Chase Bank, Valor Security and Xencom. The Village at Allen is being developed in conjunction with The Village at Fairview. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Crime watch: Aug. 25-Sept. 1 Sep 3, 2008
The two women allegedly cut the security tags off of six women s blouses with a pair of cutters at TJ Maxx. The blouses were valued at $194. (Brookline TAB, MA)
Saugus Police Log Aug. 28 and 29 Sep 3, 2008
TJ Maxx loss prevention reported detaining a female shoplifter, 2:43 p.m.. An Athens Drive caller reported receiving a threat over the phone, 6:34 p.m.. (Saugus Advertiser, MA)
Public appeal? Sep 2, 2008
Shares of TJX, best known as the operator of TJ Maxx and Marshalls stores, have climbed 26 percent on good financial reports this year. Sales and profits are moving higher. (Boston Globe)
Sun-caused deck fire tops Swampscott fire log Sep 2, 2008
Firefighters went to a motor vehicle lockout on Dennison Avenue at 8:05 a.m., a medical call at the TJ Maxx store in Swampscott Mall on Paradise Road at 4:03 p.m., an investigation at 1 Salem Street at 7:10 p.m. and a medical call on Humphrey Street at the Lynn line at 8:57 p.m. ... Firefighters went to an outdoors mulch fire on Paradise Road at 12:39 p.m., an accident on Humphrey Street at 12:59 p.m., a medical call on Ryan Place at 3:05 p.m., a medical call at the TJ Maxx store in Swampscott... (Swampscott Reporter, MA)
Fashion forward Aug 30, 2008
Amesbury High senior Harriet Gerakas and Pentucket senior Cecilly Deorocki, show off some of the latest styles in back-to-school wear. Fri Aug 29, 2008, 10:37 AM EDT. (Amesbury News, MA)
Brides-to-be vow to save Aug 23, 2008
Topp-Poirier, 28, lives in South Boston and works in advertising for bargain behemoths TJ Maxx and Marshalls, so she said "discounted prices are in my blood.". Some brides-to-be traveled a long way for the sale. (Boston Globe)
Chairs, dishes, linens — stock changes weekly at TJ Maxx Aug 22, 2008
Chairs, dishes, linens stock changes weekly at TJ Maxx ... Pass up the racks of the shirts, slacks and outerwear and head to the back of the nearest TJ Maxx store for deals on home-decor items ... Most of the Georgia TJ Maxx shops feature a section of home goods that could include club chairs, outdoor tables, silk plants and more, depending on the day. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Home & Garden)
Shoplifting suspect crushed in trash compactor Aug 20, 2008
She sprayed TJ Maxx security guard with mace, ran ... The Eaton County sheriff's department said two women fled a Lansing-area TJ Maxx discount store after spraying a security guard with Mace. (CNN)
The challenge of global cybercrime Aug 19, 2008
The retailers include TJX Companies, owner of the TJ Maxx and Marshalls discount stores. The TJX hack received huge media coverage, for the sheer size of the haul; the thieves may have stolen more than 100 million payment records from TJX alone. (Globe and Mail -- Technology)
A personal tale of credit fraud: $800 charged on his card in Europe Aug 18, 2008
With security breaches at Hannaford supermarkets and TJ Maxx leaving millions of people with their credit card information exposed, chances are anyone reading this story has a friend or family member who has gone through the headaches of such a problem. A 2003 Federal Trade Commission study suggested that 12. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
For Goodness Sake: Computers, back-to-school items sought Aug 17, 2008
The La Crosse County Back-to-School Project is collecting new and gently used school supplies at: Kwik Trip stores, Great Rivers United Way, La Crosse and Onalaska Wal-Mart, Office Depot, TJ Maxx and the La Crosse County Health Department. Cash donations can be sent payable to Community Liaison Program, 300 Fourth St. N., La Crosse, WI 54601-3228. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Bargain hunters boost TJX profits Aug 13, 2008
TJX, which owns TJ Maxx, specialises in cut-price goods. TJX, which owns the TJ Maxx chain, has reported strong growth in quarterly profits and raised its annual forecast ... The firm, which purchases excess goods at less than the wholesale cost, owns TJ Maxx, Marshalls, HomeGoods, and AJ Wright in the US, Winners and HomeSense in Canada, and TK Maxx in Europe. (BBC News -- Business)
Plane crashes into supermarket parking lot Aug 13, 2008
Most of the plaza s businesses, including TJ Maxx, Quiznos Sub and Gamestop, remained opened during the day, though parking was limited. Several stores, including Hallmark, closed temporarily. (Easton Journal, MA)
UPDATE: Plane crash victimes identified Aug 13, 2008
By TIM CORREIRA, THE ENTERPRISE. Police and fire personnel respond to a crash in which three people are believed dead after a single-engine plane went into a nosedive and smashed into the Hannaford's Supermarket parking lot in Route 106 this morning. (Easton Journal, MA)
Saugus Police Log Aug. 4-5 Aug 12, 2008
TJ Maxx loss prevention detained two shoplifters, 5:31 p.m.. A Fairview Avenue caller reported his home was broken into. (Saugus Advertiser, MA)
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)
Arrests Made in Massive Wireless Credit Card Heist Aug 8, 2008
"The biggest benefit of wireless is its biggest problem: the signal goes everywhere, says Keyur Shah, Director of Product Management for Meru Networks. Both wireless security and infrastructure vendors have so far focused on protecting the wireless connection and the back-end network, while the perimeter where attacks cannot be detected has remained undefended. This security hole has been highlighted in the recent by attacks at TJ MAXX and other retailers like Marshall's and Lowe's. RF Barrier... (Datamation)
40-Million Credit Card Numbers Stolen Aug 8, 2008
(Rochester, N.Y.) - International schemers hacked into computer systems at retailers including TJ Maxx, Barnes and Noble, and DSW Warehouse and stole 40-million credit and debit card numbers. Eleven people in the United States, Europe, and China have been indicted in the case. (WOKR13 Rochester)
US claims informant is fraud boss Aug 7, 2008
TJX, which owns TJ Maxx, was one the firms whose records were hacked. A former informant of the US secret service has been accused of being the ringleader in the country's biggest and most complex identity theft case. (BBC News -- Americas)
* Prosecutors charge 11 in hacking ring Aug 7, 2008
Customers shop at a TJ Maxx store on Tuesday in La Canada, California. The US Justice Department has charged 11 people with stealing more than 40 million credit and debit card numbers from customers shopping at TJ Maxx and other retailers. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Raw Blue recalling hooded sweatshirts Aug 7, 2008
The items were sold at TJ Maxx, Mega Trends, Moonstone Shirts and MP Trading stores nationwide from July 2007 through December 2007 for between $30 and $40. Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the sweatshirts to eliminate the hazard. (FOX23.com, OK)
Protecing Yourself from Identity Theft Aug 7, 2008
TJ Maxx, Barnes and Noble, DSW even Boston Market. If you shopped in any of those stores last year, you've probably had a close eye on your credit reports. (FOX23 News, NY)
Kid clothiers fined for not reporting drawstrings Aug 7, 2008
They were sold at TJ Maxx, Mega Trends, Moonstone Shirts and MP Trading stores nationwide from July through December last year. Type Size. (AZCentral -- Business)
