4. HISTORY
• Founded in 1956 as Zayre discount department
store by T.J. Maxx .
• In 1988, Zayre sold their own nameplate to
Ames, a rival discount department store chain.
• Then the company renamed itself to
TJX Companies, Incorporated
6. Countries Present
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United States of America (USA)
Canada
England (UK)
Ireland
Germany
Poland
In total TJX operates 2,743 stores in the United
States, Canada, England and Ireland.
7. MILE STONES
• In 1962 begins trading on the New York Stock
Exchange.
• In 1969 Zayre acquires Hit or Miss, an off-price
women's specialty apparel chain.
• In 1988, Zayre sold their own nameplate to
Ames, a rival discount department store chain.
8. • In 1990 TJX acquires Winners Apparel of
Canada, a family apparel stores.
• In 1995 TJX acquires Marshalls, the U.S.'s
second largest off-price retailer.
• In 2003 TJX acquires Bob's Stores
• In 2012 TJX acquires Sierra Trading Post, an
off-price internet retailer.