Founded in 1977, T.J. Maxx is one of the largest off-price retailers in the United States. The retail store sells brand-name family apparel, including women's footwear and active wear, home fashions as well as other merchandise, such as beauty, fine jewelry and accessories. T.J. Maxx is a part of TJX Companies Inc., one of the leading off-price apparel and home fashion retailers worldwide. TJX Companies Inc. operates more than 2,700 retail outlets in six countries catering to clients in the middle- to-upper-middle income segment.