Tj maxx is the flagship chain of tjx Zayre had tried but failed to purchase marshalls, so zayre hired cammarata, who had been marshalls' head of merchandising, to create a rival chain. It sells men's, women's and children's apparel and shoes, toys, bath and beauty products, accessories, jewelry, and home products ranging from furniture and decor to housewares and kitchen utensils
Tj maxx and marshalls operate as sister stores, and share a similar footprint throughout the country. Tj maxx was founded by bernard cammarata and the zayre chain of discount department stores Company history tjx companies was founded in 1976 when zayre corp
Ben cammarata is chairman of the tjx companies, inc Maxx chain in 1976, he led tjx to its position as the leading off price retailer of apparel and home fashions in the u.s