For the second quarter, HomeGoods comparable sales, which now include those for HomeSense stores in the U.S., came in flat even as overall TJX posted a positive 2% comp.
With nearly 20 years of experience as a retail buyer with a focus on housewares, Steven D’Iorio, kitchenware buyer for HomeGoods, has become a trusted partner for many vendors who welcome his “responsiveness and fair pricing” when it comes to negotiations.
TJX enjoyed a strong first quarter performance, highlighted by a solid comparable store sales increase above the company’s expectations.
TJX continued to strengthen its comp performance across all of its off-price banners in a strong fourth quarter.
TJX touted a strong third quarter, as consolidated company comparable store sales advanced 7%, but earnings, although up, fell short of Wall Street expectations.
The TJX Companies has elected Rosemary Berkery to its board of directors.
TJX is recalling 1,600 bar stools due to a fall hazard, according to the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission.
Strong customer traffic drove stellar results for TJX across its retail banners in the second quarter.
Target has appointed John Bauer as senior vice president, global inventory management.
The July 23 issue of HOMEWORLD BUSINESS® features the 19th annual Impact Merchants special report. Housewares suppliers, representing the categories that HomeWorld covers, once again were asked to nominate buyers and merchandisers believed to have made a significant impact during the past year.
The July 23 issue of HOMEWORLD BUSINESS® features the 19th annual Impact Merchants special report. Housewares suppliers, representing the categories that HomeWorldcovers, once again were asked to nominate buyers and merchandisers believed to have made a significant impact during the past year.
Marshalls has come up with a unique promotion designed to demonstrate that it can be a destination for Father’s Day and other gift-giving occasions.
Strong shopper traffic across its four divisions was cited as the key factor for a strong first quarter for The TJX Companies.
TJX ended the year on a high note, as the off price retailer generated strong sales and earnings in the fourth quarter and fiscal year.
The announcement last month that Overstock.com wants to sell its retail business should surprise few.
Need a feel-good story about brick-and-mortar housewares retailing as we head into the heart of the holiday shopping season?
With weather impacting sales, TJX posted flat comparable store sales in the third quarter versus the period a year earlier, although HomeGoods comps gained.
TJX, through its T.J.Maxx, Marshalls and HomeGoods retail banners, has prepared a holiday promotion and contest, Gift My Gathering, that will provide five families with a custom holiday get-together.
The near future looks bright for off-price retailers, while department stores will continue to face challenges, according to a recent report from Moody’s Investors Service.
As TJX Companies brings its HomeSense store concept to the U.S. with a total of four locations expected to open this year, the retailer also has larger expansion plans.