Tj Maxx

Poor poor and bad customer service. .manager Nikki Brown is very rude, unprofessional and sick and tired if her life and job. She need to learn how to smile…

Fatty fatty fat fat broke his belt at work. I came here and found a reversible nifty belt with a brushed steel buckle. It was a run of the mill TJ Maxx. Stay away from the cologne table. It reeked.

Word of advice: one of the best sources for name-​brand luggage at discount rates is TJ Maxx. Show up at the right time of the season and you can find Samsonite and High Sierra, Nautica, and plenty of fashion brands for a fraction of what the department stores or travel shops like to charge. And unlike online, you aren’t buying blind so to speak. For frequent travelers or those just hard on their luggage, having an opportunity to look at craftsmanship of zippers and materials is very important.
I came here hoping to find a better price on a 21″ carry-​on bag for an upcoming European trip. Weirdly, the TJ Maxx in Great Lakes Crossing splits their luggage/​handbags into two separate areas which really diminishes how much there appears to be at first blush. Coming into the store, I found a few roll luggage pieces in appallingly bright patterns tucked over near the hats, scarves, and seasonal attire like gloves. I’m used to all the luggage being together, so I wondered what ate up the supply. Turns out the other half is across the store near the racks of clearance clothing. A bit inconvenient for me to find in the first place.
Selection here doesn’t match the TJ Maxx in Farmington Hills, but equals Beverley Hills and Novi. They had several very large (28″+) pieces I wanted to avoid, tiny fashion pieces in the 10−14″ range, and an awful lot of hard shells. I subscribe to Rick Steves’ philosophy: a soft rectangle with a telescopic handle and wheels is best to get around with. Not much fit the bill. Further, a great many were patterned hideously. Bright yellow paisley is a surefire way to advertise «I’m a tourist!» Just what I don’t want. Prices were about average, $ 69.99 — 129.99 depending on what brand or size. Quite a few were marked down but nothing I was after.
The rest of the store is busy and thronged with shoppers. I’d make this your second stop after refreshments on a trip to the mall just to avoid being burnt out by the sheer congestion. TJ Maxx carries all the products of a typical discount department store like Kohl’s, JC Penney or Von Maur. The junior’s and women’s sections see a lot of activity, while the men’s are catching on among gentlemen and their loved ones. Kids and shoes round out clothes; for the rest, there are extensive housewares, kitchenware, linen, accessories, jewelry, and pet areas. I usually give a glance to the shoes and the housewares.
Their sock wall provides some pretty spiffy deals between knee-​highs, sport socks, and trouser socks for the ladies. This is my go-​to for guys: I’ve picked up lots of quality brand hiking and sports socks for a fraction of what you’d pay at Sports Authority or REI. High quality wool for $ 4.50? Sign me up!
I find picking through the rest of the women’s and junior’s section challenging because it’s so picked over. I have seen a few nice deals in here, like Not Your Daughter’s Jeans (that moms love) and pretty classic sweaters, for $ 20 – 30, but you have to be prepared to dig and fight. Their shoe selection used to be one of my favourites but since finding Lord and Taylor outlet, it’s a paltry comparison. I’ve noticed the selection in the size 10 area has really gone downhill. Take a look but remember Nordstrom Rack and L&T outlet also provide some pretty sweet kicks. Especially since TJ Maxx has started carrying Chloe and Prada shoes, it’s definitely worth your while to shop around.
I give this store two stars for being very busy, limited in selection, and difficult to navigate. I don’t like having sections split in weird locations, though clothes aren’t quite so affected.