TJ Maxx is one of those stores I only visit on a rare occasion. Not that there's anything wrong with it other than I feel it's all over the place in price and merchandise. I also am not a fan of their checkout process.
Pros:
Their housewares section is small but comparable to Home Goods in style and quality - in fact I think Home Goods is their sister store.
I fell in love with Kathy Van Zeeland products after discovering a purse here years ago...if you have a name brand purse fetish do shop here.
As of lately they have been getting some furniture pieces on the regular, including larger pieces like this tufted chesterfield couch I am in love with (see picture).
Cons:
Aside from the register I think the store needs to be kept up with better. Often you will find things out of place or on the floor. It's not that large or cheap of a store that they should have this problem on the regular.
Prices are rather higher for some departments and not really a bargin.
Clothes need better organization and that department overall is small.
On the plus side - if you find something damaged, even if already marked down bring it to the manager's attention - they will give you 10% off but usually the register calculates 20% instead - score!
To sum it up shop the highlights: furniture, housewares, fancier food products, clearance, purses
Skip: clothes (all), beauty, toys, shoes (pri$ey!)
DO walk back to the back and check every nook - this is where they hide the bargains. read more