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May 9, 2013

TJX Cos., Gap Inc., The Buckle and Zumiez all reported better-than-expected same-store sales for April, even as concerns about the job market bit into other retailers’ results.

New York -- TJX Cos., Gap Inc., The Buckle and Zumiez all reported better-than-expected same-store sales for April, even as concerns about the job market bit into other retailers’ results.
   

March 7, 2013

Costco Wholesale Corp., Limited Brands and TJX Cos. reported better-than-expected sales for February, as growing employment and a surging stock market apparently offset the impact of higher taxes.

New York -- Costco Wholesale Corp., Limited Brands and TJX Cos. on Thursday reported better-than-expected sales for February, as growing employment and a surging stock market apparently offset the impact of higher taxes. (Some analysts cautioned, however, that the monthly figures have become less influential as an economic indicator as the number of retailers reporting on a monthly basis has dropped considerable. As of this month, Target and Kohl’s are no longer reporting monthly sales.)

November 1, 2012

The TJX Cos. turned in the strongest performance among the discounters in October, reporting a 7% comp sales increase.

New York -- The TJX Cos. turned in the strongest performance among the discounters in October, reporting a 7% comp sales increase on Thursday.

According to TJX CEO Carol Meyrowitz, the above-plan performance has prompted the retailer to raise its outlook for the third quarter and full year. “We believe the momentum we are seeing in all of our businesses … bode well for the holiday selling season,” she said.

TJX sales for the period advanced 11% to $2.1 billion.

November 1, 2012

The TJX Cos. turned in the strongest performance among the discounters in October, reporting a 7% comp sales increase.

New York -- The TJX Cos. turned in the strongest performance among the discounters in October, reporting a 7% comp sales increase on Thursday.

According to TJX CEO Carol Meyrowitz, the above-plan performance has prompted the retailer to raise its outlook for the third quarter and full year. “We believe the momentum we are seeing in all of our businesses … bode well for the holiday selling season,” she said.

TJX sales for the period advanced 11% to $2.1 billion.

August 30, 2012

Discounters reported strong-than-expected sales for August, fueled by back-to-school shopping, promotions and cooler weather in the Northeast.

New York -- Discounters reported strong-than-expected sales for August, fueled by back-to-school shopping, promotions and cooler weather in the Northeast.

Costco Wholesale Corp.'s same-store sales in August rose 6%, beating the 4.5% rise analysts had projected.

Target Corp. reported a 4.2% increase in same-store sales, better than the 3.1% increase that analysts had expected.

March 1, 2012

In a month that was solid overall, the discount sector showed its muscle, turning in a strong February same-store sales performance nearly across the board.

New York City -- In a month that was solid overall, the discount sector showed its muscle, turning in a strong February same-store sales performance nearly across the board.

January 4, 2012

The TJX Cos. announced several senior management shifts, including moving current Marmaxx Group head Michael MacMillan to the company’s European division.

Framingham, Mass. -- The TJX Cos. announced Wednesday several senior management shifts, including moving current Marmaxx Group head Michael MacMillan to the company’s European division.

MacMillan, who has been in charge of the company’s largest division comprised of T.J. Maxx and Marshalls, will now be senior executive VP of TJX Europe. MacMillan replaces Paul Sweetenham, who recently resigned.

The current president of HomeGoods, Richard Sherr, will return to Marmaxx Group as senior executive VP.

November 3, 2011

Costco Wholesale Corp. reported a 9% increase in same-store sales in October, helped by strong performances in the United States and abroad, just short of the 9.2% increase predicted by analysts.

New York City -- Costco Wholesale Corp. reported a 9% increase in same-store sales in October, helped by strong performances in the United States and abroad, just short of the 9.2% increase predicted by analysts.

Costco’s same-store U.S. sales rose 9% and were up 8% overseas. Taking out inflation in gas prices and a slightly negative impact from foreign currencies, the metric increased 6% in the United State and 9% internationally.

February 1, 2011

The TJX Cos. said Tuesday that it has restructured its executive management as part of the retailer’s ongoing leadership succession planning.

Framingham, Mass. -- The TJX Cos. said Tuesday that it has restructured its executive management as part of the retailer’s ongoing leadership succession planning.  

Carol Meyrowitz has inked another two-year employment agreement as CEO. Ernie Herrman has been promoted to president of TJX Cos. from his post of senior executive VP group president.

Meyrowitz will now have Herrman and Jeffrey Naylor, senior executive VP CFO and chief administrative officer, reporting to her.

February 1, 2011

The TJX Cos. said Tuesday that it has restructured its executive management as part of the retailer’s ongoing leadership succession planning.

Framingham, Mass. -- The TJX Cos. said Tuesday that it has restructured its executive management as part of the retailer’s ongoing leadership succession planning.  

Carol Meyrowitz has inked another two-year employment agreement as CEO. Ernie Herrman has been promoted to president of TJX Cos. from his post of senior executive VP group president.

Meyrowitz will now have Herrman and Jeffrey Naylor, senior executive VP CFO and chief administrative officer, reporting to her.

December 10, 2010

TJX Cos. said Friday it will close its A.J. Wright discount stores by mid-February, cutting 4,400 jobs.

Framingham, Mass. -- TJX Cos. said Friday it will close its A.J. Wright discount stores by mid-February, cutting 4,400 jobs. The move comes as the company’s T.J. Maxx and Marshalls chains have become better at attracting the lower-income customers that A.J. Wright targeted.

Ninety-one A.J. Wright stores will be converted into T.J. Maxx, Marshalls or HomeGoods stores, and 71 stores and two DC’s will close entirely. About 3,400 employees will keep their jobs and another 4,400 – half part-time and half full-time – will be cut.

November 16, 2010

The TJX Cos.' fiscal third-quarter earnings rose 7%, topping its own forecasts, as the discount retailer's sales improved.

Framingham, Mass. -- The TJX Cos.' fiscal third-quarter earnings rose 7%, topping its own forecasts, as the discount retailer's sales improved.

The company reported a better-than-expected profit of $372.3 million, up from $347.8 million in the year-ago period. Net sales rose 5% to $5.53 billion, from $5.24 billion. Same-store sales increased 1%.

August 16, 2010

TJX Cos. said Tuesday that net income for the second quarter increased more than 16%,...

March 3, 2010

Shoppers didn’t let the snow and cold weather in February get in the way of...

August 4, 2009

Costco Wholesale Club said its same-store sales rose 6% in July, helped by fuel sales...

November 10, 2008

While the industry continues struggling through a tight economy, TJX Cos. is battling to try...

October 8, 2008

The TJX Cos. said Thursday that same-store sales fell 1% in September, missing analyst projections,...

August 19, 2008

The TJX Cos. said Wednesday that it has sold Bob’s Stores to private-equity firms Versa...

August 11, 2008

TJX Cos. Inc. posted a higher quarterly profit on Tuesday as shoppers headed to its...

May 12, 2008

TJX Cos. announced net sales for the first quarter ended April 26, 2008, increased 6%...

December 31, 2007

If there were an award for grace under pressure, Carol Meyrowitz, 53, president and...

December 31, 2007

If there were an award for grace under pressure, Carol Meyrowitz, 53, president and...

December 11, 2007

Framingham, Mass. Staples Inc. on Wednesday said it named the CEO of TJX Cos. to...

November 10, 2004

Framingham, Mass., Carol...

November 10, 2004

Framingham, Mass., Carol...