TJ Maxx

Apparently I’ve never checked in here before today or written a review of it– crazy, because I love this place and I’m here probably at least 3 times a month or so. It’s my go-​to place when I’m in a hurry to grab a fun, unique gift and it’s awesome for things like basics (underwear, bras, tights, etc.)
But my favorite thing is all of the amazing bags and personal care items they have. They often have higher end bags from Coach, Michael Kors, etc., plus they’ll often have some serious designer bags– on a recent trip I saw they had a Céline for only $ 1,000. If you’re into getting an awesome deal on a Couture House bag like the Céline, this is often the place. You can’t really depend on the brands they’ll have though– often when I’ve been it’s overrun by brands you’d find at any basic department store, like Ralph Lauren & Calvin Klein, but they’ll always cost less than at a department store. I scored a beautiful, roomy Steve Madden bag here the other day for only $ 35.
The personal care section is large and crammed with great products. They have the best selection of sugar and salt scrubs anywhere– seriously! Some are brands everyone knows, Body Shop and Bliss, and lots are from UK brands– I’ve been happy with all the scrubs I’ve bought here.
Right now, they have great prices on Matrix Haircare and Olé Henriksen skincare. Way less than you’d pay elsewhere. But if you see something good here– grab it! The deals won’t stick around long before they’re snapped up.
I always wonder why people go to a place like Bed Bath + Beyond for pillows, sheets, towels, and bathroom accessories. The selection at TJMaxx is much smaller of course, but you can’t beat the prices. They have a good selection of clear shower curtain liners that I’ve never seen priced higher than maybe $ 8.
They have a large dog care section, a lot of kitchen products, tons of clothing from infants to children to juniors to men’s, misses, petites, and plus size women’s. They’ve always got candles, plates, snacks, jewelry & jewelry organizers, scarves, perfume, makeup bags, nail polish, wall art, picture frames, blank journals, baskets, lamps, blanket throws, toys, home décor (although the Home Goods store next door carries more home stuff in similar styles and price points.) It’s a lot like Target in terms of products available, just on a smaller scale and different brands.
The only thing I’ve never been super happy with here are the shoes. I feel like maybe they’re just knockoffs technically even though they have the name brand label. They’re just not good quality shoes sold here, in my experience.
The inventory changes often– I like to peruse the store even when I’m not looking for something specific. It’s one of those places where I always find treasures, or something that I think ‘how have I lived without this for so long?!‘
The customer service isn’t stellar– they’re nice enough, but you’re not going to get personal attention like at a boutique or even Nordstorm, for example. But you will pay a lot less for everything here.

Of course I go to TJ Maxx to get five pairs of crisp slacks for Olive Garden Sundays. Of course the slacks are too tight because I’ve been slurping too much pasta. But it didn’t even matter because I returned those five pairs of crisp slacks and left smiling and gripping five new pairs of khakis with plenty of room for expansion in my winter pasta zone. ;)
UH-​HUA!
This is why George Wash chopped down the cherry tree of monarch for – so a nation can swap their slacks faster than a drop of a hat.
Thank you George Washington! Thank you! And thank you to my good friends at TJ Maxx!
UH-​HUA!

5 Stars– Purses
5 Stars– Value
4 Stars– Table lamps
4 Stars– Shoes
I’m not cheap… I’m a fashionista on tight budget. I want Michael Kor and Coach, and I can have them… at a price I can afford. Anyone can go to the plaza and spend $ 200 on a purse, I seek out deals and strive for value and quality, so I buy smart,
T J Maxx allows me to be chic and savvy.

I love a great deal but I would suggest only shopping here during the weekday because this is attached to a mall, it gets really busy on the weekends.

Those familiar with TJM know that these places can drive you insane. Especially shopping for clothing. If you are average everything like me, finding that popular size item is the proverbial needle in a haystack. But an occasional find is normal, with only a partial loss of sanity.
Thus… 3 stars.

Came here with a friend — she needed to return a Christmas present, so I wandered. I’m not a big shopper myself (shocking, I know! LOL), but I enjoy poking around these types of stores, just to see what they have.
Found some apple cinnamon coffee … blueberry coffee … pumpkin pie coffee. Wait … I am in a clothing store, right? Well, they also sell a small amount of furniture, & bath items. But they also sell coffee & chocolate (most of it, however, was on the seasonal clearance rack, so maybe they don’t carry this stuff normally.)
I will say, I’ll be back if I’m looking for a new shirt, or a new belt. Prices seemed OK. I always get a weird feeling, though, when shopping in these places. I know that’s just me, but I almost feel like I’ve been transported into a new realm. Forgive my weirdness. :-)

TJ Maxx has always just been alright as far as a department store goes. They are fun to browse through every once and awhile but never have they ever impressed me with their selection or organizational skills.
Taken by surprise, I was able to find a nice, non-​stick cookie sheet for only $ 5.99 which is way cheaper than what Target was selling them for and I do love Target. I skipped only the clothes and completed my transaction up front in the swift, neutral manner. The employees aren’t rude but not friendly, either.
A typical, run of the mill TJ Maxx.

This place is fairly clean and welcoming for a TJ Maxx. Some stores can look trashy with things thrown around in disarray; this one still crams a lot on the shelves while keeping the aisles clean and the store bright. I also like their checkout process, where there’s one lane instead of five.
I’ve never bothered to look for clothes here — it’s a hodge podge. I gravitate towards the home goods and usually find something I didn’t realize I was needing. Some things aren’t much cheaper than a mainstream store, but you can also find some deals. I’ve found some last minute gifts for hard-​to-​buy-​for family members.

This store feels really picked over lately. You can still find a decent Bugatchi shirt for $ 60 from time to time, but the rest of it is crap. It’s a little shocking that anyone would buy edibles here, this stuff has been around quite a while…

I have experienced better — at another location.
Now that I have been to another location which is cleaner, more organized and has FRIENDLY customer service I think I will drive out of my way to go to that location.
I walked up to the cashier and said hello when handing over my items. Did I get a response? Nope. Did I get any eye contact at all? Nope. What I did get was «thankyouhaveaniceday» grumbled to me without even looking at me. The savings you receive by shopping here aren’t enough to overlook the treatment of customers.
Thanks for sending me in search of another location.

This Tj Maxx located at the Ward Parkway Mall is a personal favorite and by far one of the BEST retail clothing stores in the Kansas City metropolitan area. This store reminds me a lot of Kohls, but better in a lot of aspects including prices, brand selection, and cleanliness. If you like Polo Ralph Lauren but don’t want to pay fifty dollars for a shirt… This is the place to go. If you are looking for a bargain on some stationary to write thank you letters or even a Slow-​Cooker… Tj’s is the place to go. This store has not only clothing but everything!!! This is by far the most popular location in the metropolitan area.

OK selection. Need to hunt for «undamaged» items. Clothes are descent, but overpriced or out-​of-​style.