<P> TJ Maxx (often stylized as T j maxx) is an American department store chain, selling at prices generally lower than other major similar stores . It has more than 1,000 stores, making it one of the largest clothing retailers in the United States . </P> <P> The company is part of the TJX Companies, which also owns HomeGoods / HomeSense, and "off - price" retail chains Sierra Trading Post in the United States, Marshalls in the US and Canada, and Winners in Canada . Under the name TK Maxx, its parent company TJX operates stores throughout the United Kingdom, Ireland, Germany, Australia Poland, Austria and The Netherlands . It sells men's, women's and children's apparel and shoes, toys, bath and beauty, accessories, and home products ranging from furniture to kitchen utensils . </P> <P> TJ Maxx and Marshalls operate as sister stores, and share a similar footprint throughout the country . While their prices are nearly identical and they have similar store layouts, TJ Maxx has a more upscale appearance than Marshalls and typically sells a larger range of fine jewelry and accessories . Some higher - volume stores have a high - end designer department called The Runway . </P> <P> The CEO of TJX companies is Ernie Herrman . </P>

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