Big bargains and ‘white knuckle’ buying: inside the rise of TJ Maxx
Savvy buyers and a vast supply of high-end clothes have propelled discount chain’s owner TJX into retail’s big league
Related reading
This $166bn US retailer may just be the anti-tech stock
TJX, parent of TJ Maxx, Marshalls, and HomeGoods, thrives on discounts 365 days a year
Luxury discounting on the rise as years of price increases bite
As much as 40% of designer goods were sold at steep markdowns this year, analysts say
Why the world fell out of love with luxury
High-end retail is caught in an identity crisis. Can slighted shoppers be persuaded to start spending again?
How sustainable fashion specialists shop for clothes
Buying new can be hard to resist — patronising small brands with transparent supply chains is a good place to start
The reinvention of America’s shopping malls
Changes in shopping habits have widened the split between those catering to well-off customers and those facing bankruptcy
The high street brands tapping luxury suppliers
Some mid-market brands are setting themselves apart from the competition through heritage fabrics with a high-end pedigree