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Document And Entity Information - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
Document And Entity Information - USD ($)	Jan. 28, 2012	Jul. 30, 2011
Document And Entity Information [Abstract]
Entity Registrant Name	TJX COMPANIES INC /DE/
Entity Central Index Key	0000109198
Document Type	10-K
Document Period End Date	Jan. 28, 2012
Amendment Flag	false
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2012
Document Fiscal Period Focus	FY
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--01-28
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding	746,702,028
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	Yes
Entity Voluntary Filers	No
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Public Float		$ 20,932,228,111

Consolidated Statements Of Income - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 28, 2012	Jan. 29, 2011	Jan. 30, 2010
Consolidated Statements Of Income [Abstract]
Net sales	$ 23,191,455	$ 21,942,193	$ 20,288,444
Cost of sales, including buying and occupancy costs	16,854,249	16,040,461	14,968,429
Selling, general and administrative expenses	3,890,144	3,710,053	3,328,944
Provision (credit) for Computer Intrusion related costs		(11,550)
Interest expense, net	35,648	39,137	39,509
Income from continuing operations before provision for income taxes	2,411,414	2,164,092	1,951,562
Provision for income taxes	915,324	824,562	737,990
Income from continuing operations	1,496,090	1,339,530	1,213,572
Gain from discontinued operations, net of income taxes		3,611
Net income	$ 1,496,090	$ 1,343,141	$ 1,213,572
Basic earnings per share:
Income from continuing operations	$ 1.97	$ 1.67	$ 1.45
Gain from discontinued operations, net of income taxes		0.01
Net income	$ 1.97	$ 1.68	$ 1.45
Weighted average common shares-basic	761,109	800,291	835,592
Diluted earnings per share:
Income from continuing operations	$ 1.93	$ 1.65	$ 1.42
Gain from discontinued operations, net of income taxes
Net income	$ 1.93	$ 1.65	$ 1.42
Weighted average common shares-diluted	773,772	812,826	855,239
Cash dividends declared per share	$ 0.38	$ 0.30	$ 0.24

Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jan. 28, 2012	Jan. 29, 2011
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 1,507,112	$ 1,741,751
Short-term investments	94,691	76,261
Accounts receivable, net	204,304	200,147
Merchandise inventories	2,950,523	2,765,464
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	270,133	249,832
Current deferred income taxes, net	105,869	66,072
Total current assets	5,132,632	5,099,527
Property at cost:
Land and buildings	349,778	320,633
Leasehold costs and improvements	2,311,813	2,112,151
Furniture, fixtures and equipment	3,426,966	3,256,446
Total property at cost	6,088,557	5,689,230
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization	3,382,180	3,239,429
Net property at cost	2,706,377	2,449,801
Property under capital lease, net of accumulated amortization of $23,824 and $21,591, respectively	8,748	10,981
Other assets	253,913	231,518
Goodwill and tradename, net of amortization	179,935	179,936
TOTAL ASSETS	8,281,605	7,971,763
Current liabilities:
Obligation under capital lease due within one year	2,970	2,727
Accounts payable	1,645,324	1,683,929
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities	1,364,705	1,347,951
Federal, foreign and state income taxes payable	50,424	98,514
Total current liabilities	3,063,423	3,133,121
Other long-term liabilities	861,768	709,321
Non-current deferred income taxes, net	362,501	241,905
Obligation under capital lease, less portion due within one year	10,147	13,117
Long-term debt, exclusive of current installments	774,476	774,400
Commitments and contingencies
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Common stock, authorized 1,200,000,000 shares, par value $1, issued and outstanding 746,702,028 and 389,657,340, respectively	746,702	389,657
Additional paid-in capital
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	(192,575)	(91,755)
Retained earnings	2,655,163	2,801,997
Total shareholders' equity	3,209,290	3,099,899
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY	$ 8,281,605	$ 7,971,763

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jan. 28, 2012	Jan. 29, 2011
Consolidated Balance Sheets [Abstract]
Property under capital lease, accumulated amortization	$ 23,824	$ 21,591
Common stock, shares authorized	1,200,000,000	1,200,000,000
Common stock, par value	$ 1	$ 1
Common stock, shares issued	746,702,028	389,657,340
Common stock, shares outstanding	746,702,028	389,657,340

Consolidated Statements Of Cash Flows - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 28, 2012	Jan. 29, 2011	Jan. 30, 2010
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income	$ 1,496,090	$ 1,343,141	$ 1,213,572
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	485,701	458,052	435,218
Loss on property disposals and impairment charges	13,559	96,073	10,270
Deferred income tax provision	144,762	50,641	53,155
Share-based compensation	64,175	58,804	55,145
Excess tax benefits from share-based compensation	(46,143)	(28,095)	(17,494)
Changes in assets and liabilities:
(Increase) in accounts receivable	(4,410)	(23,587)	(1,862)
Decrease (increase) in merchandise inventories	(187,157)	(211,823)	147,805
Decrease (increase) in prepaid expenses and other current assets	(20,709)	495	21,219
Increase (decrease) in accounts payable	(36,553)	163,823	197,496
Increase in accrued expenses and other liabilities	13,747	77,846	31,046
Increase (decrease) in income taxes payable	(3,097)	(11,801)	152,851
Other	(3,931)	2,912	(26,495)
Net cash provided by operating activities	1,916,034	1,976,481	2,271,926
Cash flows from investing activities:
Property additions	(803,330)	(707,134)	(429,282)
Purchase of short-term investments	(152,042)	(119,530)	(278,692)
Sales and maturities of short-term investments	132,679	180,116	153,275
Other	11,652	(1,065)	(5,578)
Net cash (used in) investing activities	(811,041)	(647,613)	(560,277)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt			774,263
Principal payments on current portion of long-term debt			(393,573)
Cash payments for debt issuance expenses	(2,299)	(3,118)	(7,202)
Payments on capital lease obligation	(2,727)	(2,355)	(2,174)
Cash payments for repurchase of common stock	(1,320,812)	(1,193,380)	(944,762)
Proceeds from issuance of common stock	218,999	176,159	169,862
Excess tax benefits from share-based compensation	46,143	28,095	17,494
Cash dividends paid	(275,016)	(229,329)	(197,662)
Net cash (used in) financing activities	(1,335,712)	(1,223,928)	(583,754)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash	(3,920)	22,204	33,185
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents	(234,639)	127,144	1,161,080
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year	1,741,751	1,614,607	453,527
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year	$ 1,507,112	$ 1,741,751	$ 1,614,607

Consolidated Statements Of Shareholders' Equity - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	Common Stock [Member]	Additional Paid-In Capital [Member]	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member]	Retained Earnings [Member]	Total
Balance at Jan. 31, 2009	$ 412,822		$ (217,781)	$ 1,939,516	$ 2,134,557
Balance, shares at Jan. 31, 2009	412,822
Comprehensive income:
Net income				1,213,572	1,213,572
Foreign currency translation adjustments			76,678		76,678
Recognition of prior service cost and deferred gains/losses			8,191		8,191
Recognition of unfunded post retirement obligations			(1,212)		(1,212)
Total comprehensive income					1,297,229
Cash dividends declared on common stock				(201,490)	(201,490)
Recognition of share-based compensation		55,145			55,145
Issuance of common stock upon conversion of convertible debt	$ 15,094	349,994			365,088
Issuance of common stock upon conversion of convertible debt, shares	15,094
Issuance of common stock under stock incentive plan and related tax effect	$ 8,329	175,180			183,509
Issuance of common stock under stock incentive plan and related tax effect, shares	8,329
Common stock repurchased	$ (26,859)	(580,319)		(337,584)	$ (944,762)
Common stock repurchased, shares	(26,859)				(53,700)
Balance at Jan. 30, 2010	$ 409,386		(134,124)	2,614,014	$ 2,889,276
Balance, shares at Jan. 30, 2010	409,386
Comprehensive income:
Net income				1,343,141	1,343,141
Foreign currency translation adjustments			38,325		38,325
Recognition of prior service cost and deferred gains/losses			5,219		5,219
Recognition of unfunded post retirement obligations			(1,175)		(1,175)
Total comprehensive income					1,385,510
Cash dividends declared on common stock				(239,003)	(239,003)
Recognition of share-based compensation		58,804			58,804
Issuance of common stock under stock incentive plan and related tax effect	$ 7,713	190,979			198,692
Issuance of common stock under stock incentive plan and related tax effect, shares	7,713
Common stock repurchased	$ (27,442)	(249,783)		(916,155)	$ (1,193,380)
Common stock repurchased, shares	(27,442)				(54,900)
Balance at Jan. 29, 2011	$ 389,657		(91,755)	2,801,997	$ 3,099,899
Balance, shares at Jan. 29, 2011	389,657
Comprehensive income:
Net income				1,496,090	1,496,090
Foreign currency translation adjustments			(14,253)		(14,253)
Recognition of prior service cost and deferred gains/losses			4,833		4,833
Recognition of unfunded post retirement obligations			(91,400)		(91,400)
Total comprehensive income					1,395,270
Cash dividends declared on common stock				(288,035)	(288,035)
Recognition of share-based compensation		64,175			64,175
Issuance of common stock under stock incentive plan and related tax effect	$ 7,872	250,921			258,793
Issuance of common stock under stock incentive plan and related tax effect, shares	7,872
Common stock repurchased	$ (24,178)	$ (315,096)		(981,538)	$ (1,320,812)
Common stock repurchased, shares	(24,178)				(48,400)
Adjustment to effect stock split, two-for-one	$ 373,351			(373,351)
Adjustment to effect stock split, two-for-one, Shares	373,351
Balance at Jan. 28, 2012	$ 746,702		$ (192,575)	$ 2,655,163	$ 3,209,290
Balance, shares at Jan. 28, 2012	746,702

Summary Of Accounting Policies

12 Months Ended

Jan. 28, 2012

Summary Of Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Summary Of Accounting Policies

Note A. Summary of Accounting Policies

Basis of Presentation: The consolidated financial statements of The TJX Companies, Inc. (referred to as "TJX" or "we") include the financial statements of all of TJX's subsidiaries, all of which are wholly owned. All of its activities are conducted by TJX or its subsidiaries and are consolidated in these financial statements. All intercompany transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

Fiscal Year: During fiscal 2010, TJX amended its bylaws to change its fiscal year end to the Saturday nearest to the last day of January of each year. Previously TJX's fiscal year ended on the last Saturday of January. The fiscal years ended January 28, 2012 (fiscal 2012), January 29, 2011 (fiscal 2011) and January 30, 2010 (fiscal 2010) all included 52 weeks. This change shifted the timing of TJX's next 53 week fiscal year to the fiscal year ending February 2, 2013 (fiscal 2013).

Earnings Per Share: All earnings per share amounts refer to diluted earnings per share, unless otherwise indicated, and have been adjusted to reflect the two-for-one stock split in the form of a dividend announced on January 5, 2012.

Use of Estimates: The preparation of the TJX financial statements, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (GAAP), requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, and disclosure of contingent liabilities, at the date of the financial statements as well as the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. TJX considers its accounting policies relating to inventory valuation, impairments of long-lived assets, retirement obligations, share-based compensation, reserves for uncertain tax positions, reserves for former operations and loss contingencies to be the most significant accounting policies that involve management estimates and judgments. Actual amounts could differ from those estimates, and such differences could be material.

Revenue Recognition: TJX records revenue at the time of sale and receipt of merchandise by the customer, net of a reserve for estimated returns. We estimate returns based upon our historical experience. We defer recognition of a layaway sale and its related profit to the accounting period when the customer receives the layaway merchandise. Proceeds from the sale of store cards as well as the value of store cards issued to customers as a result of a return or exchange are deferred until the customers use the cards to acquire merchandise. Based on historical experience, we estimate the amount of store cards that will not be redeemed ("store card breakage") and, to the extent allowed by local law, these amounts are amortized into income over the redemption period. Revenue recognized from store card breakage was $10.9 million in fiscal 2012, $10.1 million in fiscal 2011 and $7.8 million in fiscal 2010.

Consolidated Statements of Income Classifications: Cost of sales, including buying and occupancy costs, includes the cost of merchandise sold and gains and losses on inventory and fuel-related derivative contracts; store occupancy costs (including real estate taxes, utility and maintenance costs and fixed asset depreciation); the costs of operating our distribution centers; payroll, benefits and travel costs directly associated with buying inventory; and systems costs related to the buying and tracking of inventory.

Selling, general and administrative expenses include store payroll and benefit costs; communication costs; credit and check expenses; advertising; administrative and field management payroll, benefits and travel costs; corporate administrative costs and depreciation; gains and losses on non-inventory related foreign currency exchange contracts; and other miscellaneous income and expense items.

Cash and Cash Equivalents: TJX generally considers highly liquid investments with a maturity of 90 days or less at the date of purchase to be cash equivalents. Investments with maturities greater than 90 days but less than one year at the date of purchase are included in short-term investments. Our investments are primarily high-grade commercial paper, institutional money market funds and time deposits with major banks.

TJX had $15.1 million of restricted cash at January 28, 2012, and $14.6 million of restricted cash at January 29, 2011 all of which is reported in other assets on the consolidated balance sheets. The restricted cash is held in escrow to secure TJX's performance of its obligations under certain leases in Europe.

Merchandise Inventories: Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market. TJX uses the retail method for valuing inventories which results in a weighted average cost. We utilize a permanent markdown strategy and lower the cost value of the inventory that is subject to markdown at the time the retail prices are lowered in our stores. We accrue for inventory obligations at the time inventory is shipped. At January 28, 2012 and January 29, 2011, in-transit inventory included in merchandise inventories was $395.9 million and $445.7 million, respectively. Comparable amounts are reflected in accounts payable at those dates.

Common Stock and Equity: On January 5, 2012, TJX announced that its Board of Directors approved a two-for-one stock split of the Company's common stock in the form of a stock dividend. One additional share was paid for each share held by holders of record as of the close of business on January 17, 2012. The shares were distributed on February 2, 2012 and resulted in the issuance of 373 million shares of common stock and a corresponding decrease of $373 million to retained earnings. The balance sheet as of January 28, 2012 has been adjusted to retroactively present the two-for-one stock split. In addition, all historical per share amounts and references to common stock activity, as well as basic and diluted share amounts utilized in the calculation of earnings per share in this report, have been adjusted to reflect this stock split.

Equity transactions consist primarily of the repurchase by TJX of its common stock under its stock repurchase programs and the recognition of compensation expense and issuance of common stock under TJX's stock incentive plan. In fiscal 2010, we also issued shares upon conversion of convertible notes that were called for redemption, discussed in Note K. Under our stock repurchase programs we repurchase our common stock on the open market. The par value of the shares repurchased is charged to common stock with the excess of the purchase price over par first charged against any available additional paid-in capital ("APIC") and the balance charged to retained earnings. Due to the high volume of repurchases over the past several years, we have no remaining balance in APIC at the end of any of the years presented. All shares repurchased have been retired.

Shares issued under TJX's stock incentive plan are issued from authorized but unissued shares, and proceeds received are recorded by increasing common stock for the par value of the shares with the excess over par added to APIC. Income tax benefits upon the expensing of options result in the creation of a deferred tax asset, while income tax benefits due to the exercise of stock options reduce deferred tax assets to the extent that an asset for the related grant has been created. Any tax benefits greater than the deferred tax assets created at the time of expensing the options are credited to APIC; any deficiencies in the tax benefits are debited to APIC to the extent a pool for such deficiencies exists. In the absence of a pool any deficiencies are realized in the related periods' statements of income through the provision for income taxes. Any excess income tax benefits are included in cash flows from financing activities in the statements of cash flows. The par value of restricted stock awards is also added to common stock when the stock is issued, generally at grant date. The fair value of the restricted stock awards in excess of par value is added to APIC as the awards are amortized into earnings over the related vesting periods. Upon the call of our convertible notes in fiscal 2010 most holders of the notes converted them into TJX common stock. When converted the face value of the convertible notes less unamortized debt discount was relieved, common stock was credited with the par value of the shares issued, and the excess of the carrying value of the convertible notes over par was added to APIC.

Share-Based Compensation: TJX accounts for share-based compensation by estimating the fair value of each award on the date of grant. TJX uses the Black-Scholes option pricing model for options awarded and for performance-based restricted stock awards TJX uses the market price on the date of the award. See Note I for a detailed discussion of share-based compensation.

Interest: TJX's interest expense is presented as a net amount. The following is a summary of net interest expense:


	Fiscal Year Ended
Dollars in thousands	January 28, 2012			January 29, 2011			January 30, 2010
Interest expense	$	49,276		$	49,014		$	49,278
Capitalized interest		(2,593	)		—			(758	)
Interest (income)		(11,035	)		(9,877	)		(9,011	)
Interest expense, net	$	35,648		$	39,137		$	39,509

We capitalize interest during the active construction period of major capital projects. Capitalized interest is added to the cost of the related assets. Capitalized interest relates to construction of a data center and implementation of a merchandising system in fiscal 2012 and the implementation of a finance system in fiscal 2010. There was no capitalized interest in fiscal 2011.

Depreciation and Amortization: For financial reporting purposes, TJX provides for depreciation and amortization of property using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets. Buildings are depreciated over 33 years. Leasehold costs and improvements are generally amortized over their useful life or the committed lease term (typically 10 years), whichever is shorter. Furniture, fixtures and equipment are depreciated over 3 to 10 years. Depreciation and amortization expense for property was $490.6 million for fiscal 2012, $461.5 million for fiscal 2011 and $435.8 million for fiscal 2010. Amortization expense for property held under a capital lease was $2.2 million in each of fiscal 2012, 2011 and 2010. Maintenance and repairs are charged to expense as incurred. Significant costs incurred for internally developed software are capitalized and amortized over 3 to 10 years. Upon retirement or sale, the cost of disposed assets and the related accumulated depreciation are eliminated and any gain or loss is included in income. Pre-opening costs, including rent, are expensed as incurred.

Lease Accounting: TJX begins to record rent expense when it takes possession of a store, which is typically 30 to 60 days prior to the opening of the store and generally occurs before the commencement of the lease term, as specified in the lease.

Long-Lived Assets: Information related to carrying values of our long-lived assets by geographic location is presented below:


Dollars in thousands	January 28, 2012		January 29, 2011		January 30, 2010
United States	$	1,879,176	$	1,657,090	$	1,607,733
Canada		220,522		210,693		195,434
Europe		615,427		592,999		483,930
Total long-lived assets	$	2,715,125	$	2,460,782	$	2,287,097

Goodwill and Tradename: Goodwill is primarily the excess of the purchase price paid over the carrying value of the minority interest acquired in fiscal 1990 in TJX's former 83%-owned subsidiary and represents goodwill associated with the T.J. Maxx chain. In addition, goodwill includes the excess of cost over the estimated fair market value of the net assets of Winners acquired by TJX in fiscal 1991.

Goodwill totaled $72.2 million as of January 28, 2012, $72.2 million as of January 29, 2011 and $72.1 million as of January 30, 2010. Goodwill is considered to have an indefinite life and accordingly is not amortized. Changes in goodwill are attributable to the effect of exchange rate changes on Winners' reported goodwill.

Tradename is the value assigned to the name "Marshalls," acquired by TJX in fiscal 1996 as part of the acquisition of the Marshalls chain. The value of the tradename was determined by the discounted present value of assumed after-tax royalty payments, offset by a reduction for their pro-rata share of negative goodwill acquired. The Marshalls tradename is carried at a value of $107.7 million and is considered to have an indefinite life.

TJX occasionally acquires or licenses other trademarks to be used in connection with private label merchandise. Such trademarks are included in other assets and are amortized to cost of sales, including buying and occupancy costs, over their useful life, generally from 7 to 10 years.

Goodwill, tradename and trademarks, and the related accumulated amortization if any, are included in the respective operating segment to which they relate.

Impairment of Long-Lived Assets, Goodwill and Tradename: TJX evaluates its long-lived assets and assets with indefinite lives (other than goodwill and tradename) for indicators of impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate their carrying amounts may not be recoverable, and at least annually in the fourth quarter of each fiscal year. An impairment exists when the undiscounted cash flow of an asset or asset group is less than the carrying cost of that asset or asset group. The evaluation for long-lived assets is performed at the lowest level of identifiable cash flows, which is generally at the individual store level. If indicators of impairment are identified, an undiscounted cash flow analysis is performed to determine if an impairment exists. The store-by-store evaluations did not indicate any recoverability issues (for any of our continuing operations) during the past three fiscal years. Our decision to close the A.J. Wright chain (see Note C) resulted in the impairment of A.J. Wright's fixed assets and impairment charges of $83 million are reflected in the A.J. Wright segment for fiscal 2011.

Goodwill is tested for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that an impairment may have occurred and at least annually in the fourth quarter of each fiscal year, by comparing the carrying value of the related reporting unit to its fair value. An impairment exists when this analysis, using typical valuation models such as the discounted cash flow method, shows that the fair value of the reporting unit is less than the carrying cost of the reporting unit.

Tradename is also tested for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the tradename may exceed its fair value and at least annually in the fourth quarter of each fiscal year. Testing is performed by comparing the discounted present value of assumed after-tax royalty payments to the carrying value of the tradename.

There was no impairment related to our goodwill, tradename or trademarks in fiscal 2012, 2011 or 2010.

Advertising Costs: TJX expenses advertising costs as incurred. Advertising expense was $271.6 million for fiscal 2012, $249.8 million for fiscal 2011 and $227.5 million for fiscal 2010.

Foreign Currency Translation: TJX's foreign assets and liabilities are translated into U.S. dollars at fiscal year-end exchange rates with resulting translation gains and losses included in shareholders' equity as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss). Activity of the foreign operations that affect the statements of income and cash flows is translated at average exchange rates prevailing during the fiscal year.

Loss Contingencies: TJX records a reserve for loss contingencies when it is both probable that a loss will be incurred and the amount of the loss is reasonably estimable. TJX evaluates pending litigation and other contingencies at least quarterly and adjusts the reserve for such contingencies for changes in probable and reasonably estimable losses. TJX includes an estimate for related legal costs at the time such costs are both probable and reasonably estimable.

New Accounting Standards: We do not expect the adoption of recently issued accounting pronouncements to have a significant impact on our results of operations, financial position or cash flow.

Subsequent Events: On February 2, 2012, one additional share of TJX stock was paid for each share held by holders of record as of the close of business on January 17, 2012 in accordance with a Board of Directors approved two-for-one stock split announced on January 5, 2012. As a result of the stock split TJX issued 373 million shares of its common stock and recorded a corresponding decrease of $373 million to retained earnings. The stock split was recorded in the first quarter of fiscal 2013, the period of distribution. The balance sheet as of January 28, 2012 has been adjusted to retroactively present the two-for-one stock split.

Provision (Credit) For Computer Intrusion Related Costs	12 Months Ended
Provision (Credit) For Computer Intrusion Related Costs	Jan. 28, 2012
Provision (Credit) For Computer Intrusion Related Costs [Abstract]
Provision (Credit) For Computer Intrusion Related Costs	Note B. Provision (Credit) for Computer Intrusion Related Costs TJX has a reserve for its estimate of the remaining probable losses arising from an unauthorized intrusion or intrusions (the intrusion or intrusions, collectively, the "Computer Intrusion") into portions of its computer system, which was discovered late in fiscal 2007 and in which TJX believes customer data were stolen. TJX reduced the Provision for Computer Intrusion related costs by $11.6 million in fiscal 2011 as a result of negotiations, settlements, insurance proceeds and adjustments in our estimated losses. The reserve balance was $15.9 million at January 28, 2012 and $17.3 million at January 29, 2011. As an estimate, the reserve is subject to uncertainty, actual costs may vary from the current estimate however such variations are not expected to be material.

Dispositions And Reserves Related To Former Operations

12 Months Ended

Jan. 28, 2012

Dispositions And Reserves Related To Former Operations [Abstract]

Dispositions And Reserves Related To Former Operations

Note C. Dispositions and Reserves Related to Former Operations

Consolidation of A.J. Wright: On December 8, 2010, the Board of Directors approved the consolidation of the A.J. Wright division whereby TJX would convert 90 A.J. Wright stores into T.J. Maxx, Marshalls or HomeGoods stores and close A.J. Wright's remaining 72 stores, two distribution centers and home office. The liquidation process commenced in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2011 and was completed during the first quarter of fiscal 2012. Even though the A.J. Wright chain was profitable, consolidating the A.J. Wright chain was intended to allow TJX to focus its financial and managerial resources on fewer, larger businesses with higher returns and enhance the growth prospects for TJX overall.

The A.J. Wright consolidation was not classified as a discontinued operation due to our expectation that a significant portion of the sales of the A.J. Wright stores would migrate to other TJX stores. Thus the costs incurred in fiscal 2012 and fiscal 2011 relating to the A.J. Wright consolidation are reflected in continuing operations as part of the A.J. Wright segment which reported a segment loss of $49 million for fiscal 2012 and $130 million for fiscal 2011 including the following:


	January 28, 2012		January 29, 2011
Fixed asset impairment charges—Non cash	$	—	$	82,589
Severance and termination benefits		—		25,400
Lease obligations and other closing costs		32,686		11,700
Operating losses		16,605		10,297
Total segment loss	$	49,291	$	129,986

The impairment charges relate to furniture and fixtures and leasehold improvements that were disposed of and deemed to have no value, as well as A.J. Wright's two owned distribution centers. The distribution centers were closed prior to the end of fiscal 2011, were held for sale during fiscal 2012 and adjusted to fair market value. In the third quarter of fiscal 2012 the A.J. Wright Fall River, Massachusetts distribution center was sold and an immaterial loss was recorded. The impairment charges, severance and termination benefits, lease obligations and other closing costs are included in selling, general and administrative expenses on the consolidated statements of income.

Fiscal 2012 also included $20 million of costs to convert the 90 A.J. Wright stores to other banners, with $17 million incurred by the Marmaxx segment and $3 million incurred by the HomeGoods segment.

Reserves Related to Former Operations: TJX has a reserve for its estimate of future obligations of business operations it has closed, sold or otherwise disposed of. The reserve activity for the last three fiscal years is presented below:


	Fiscal Year Ended
In thousands	January 28, 2012			January 29, 2011			January 30, 2010
Balance at beginning of year	$	54,695		$	35,897		$	40,564
Additions (reductions) to the reserve charged to net income:
Reduction in reserve for lease related obligations of former operations classified as discontinued operations		—			(6,000	)		—
A.J. Wright closing costs		32,686			37,100			—
Interest accretion		861			1,475			1,761
Charges against the reserve:
Lease related obligations		(21,821	)		(7,155	)		(5,891	)
Termination benefits and all other		(21,040	)		(6,622	)		(537	)
Balance at end of year	$	45,381		$	54,695		$	35,897

In the first quarter of fiscal 2012, TJX increased this reserve by $33 million for the estimated costs of closing the A.J. Wright stores that were not converted to other banners or closed in fiscal 2011.

In the fourth quarter of fiscal 2011 TJX reduced its reserve by $6 million to reflect a lower estimated cost for lease obligations for former operations classified as discontinued operations, which was recorded to discontinued operations on the consolidated statements of income. TJX also added to the reserve the consolidation costs of the A.J. Wright chain detailed above. The reserve balance as of January 29, 2011 includes approximately $20 million for severance and termination benefits relating to the A.J. Wright consolidation.

The lease-related obligations included in the reserve reflect TJX's estimation of lease costs, net of estimated subtenant income, and the cost of probable claims against TJX for liability, as an original lessee or guarantor of the leases of A.J. Wright and other former TJX businesses, after mitigation of the number and cost of these lease obligations. The actual net cost of these lease-related obligations may differ from TJX's estimate. TJX estimates that the majority of the former operations reserve will be paid in the next three to five years. The actual timing of cash outflows will vary depending on how the remaining lease obligations are actually settled.

TJX may also be contingently liable on up to 13 leases of BJ's Wholesale Club, a former TJX business, and up to seven leases of Bob's Stores, also a former TJX business, in addition to those included in the reserve. The reserve for discontinued operations does not reflect these leases because TJX believes that the likelihood of future liability to TJX is remote.

Other Comprehensive Income

12 Months Ended

Jan. 28, 2012

Other Comprehensive Income [Abstract]

Other Comprehensive Income

Note D. Other Comprehensive Income

TJX's comprehensive income information, net of related tax effects, is presented below:


	Fiscal Year Ended
In thousands	January 28, 2012			January 29, 2011
Net income	$	1,496,090		$	1,343,141
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Foreign currency translation adjustments		(14,253	)		38,325
Recognition of prior service cost and deferred gains		4,833			5,219
Recognition of unfunded post retirement obligations		(91,400	)		(1,175	)
Total comprehensive income	$	1,395,270		$	1,385,510

- Definition

The entire disclosure for comprehensive income. Includes, but is not limited to, the following: 1) the amount of income tax expense or benefit allocated to each component of other comprehensive income, including reclassification adjustments, 2) the reclassification adjustments for each classification of other comprehensive income and 3) the ending accumulated balances for each component of comprehensive income. Components of comprehensive income include: (1) foreign currency translation adjustments; (2) gains (losses) on foreign currency transactions that are designated as, and are effective as, economic hedges of a net investment in a foreign entity; (3) gains (losses) on intercompany foreign currency transactions that are of a long-term-investment nature, when the entities to the transaction are consolidated, combined, or accounted for by the equity method in the reporting enterprise's financial statements; (4) change in the market value of a futures contract that qualifies as a hedge of an asset reported at fair value; (5) unrealized holding gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities and that resulting from transfers of debt securities from the held-to-maturity category to the available-for-sale category; (6) a net loss recognized as an additional pension liability not yet recognized as net periodic pension cost; and (7) the net gain (loss) and net prior service cost or credit for pension plans and other postretirement benefit plans.

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Capital Stock And Earnings Per Share

12 Months Ended

Jan. 28, 2012

Capital Stock And Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Capital Stock And Earnings Per Share

Note E. Capital Stock and Earnings Per Share

Capital Stock: On January 5, 2012, TJX announced that its Board of Directors approved a two-for-one stock split of the Company's common stock in the form of a stock dividend. One additional share was paid for each share held by holders of record as of the close of business on January 17, 2012. The shares were distributed on February 2, 2012 and resulted in the issuance of 373 million shares of common stock. The balance sheet as of January 28, 2012 has been adjusted to retroactively present the two-for-one stock split. Also, all historical per share amounts and references to common stock activity, as well as basic and diluted share amounts utilized in the calculation of earnings per share, have been adjusted to reflect the two-for-one stock split.

TJX repurchased and retired 49.7 million shares of its common stock at a cost of $1.4 billion during fiscal 2012. TJX reflects stock repurchases in its financial statements on a "settlement" basis. We had cash expenditures under our repurchase programs of $1.3 billion in fiscal 2012, $1.2 billion in fiscal 2011 and $944.8 million in fiscal 2010. We repurchased 48.4 million shares in fiscal 2012, 54.9 million shares in fiscal 2011 and 53.7 million shares in fiscal 2010. These expenditures were funded primarily by cash generated from operations. In June 2011, TJX completed the $1 billion stock repurchase program authorized in February 2010 under which TJX repurchased 41.3 million shares of common stock. In February 2011, TJX's Board of Directors approved another stock repurchase program that authorizes the repurchase of up to an additional $1 billion of TJX common stock from time to time.

Under the repurchase program authorized in February 2011, on a "trade date" basis, TJX repurchased 26.4 million shares of common stock at a cost of $775.4 million during fiscal 2012 and $224.6 million remained available at January 28, 2012 under this program.

All shares repurchased under the stock repurchase programs have been retired.

In the first quarter of fiscal 2013, TJX's Board of Directors approved a new stock repurchase program that authorizes the repurchase of up to an additional $2 billion of TJX common stock from time to time.

TJX has five million shares of authorized but unissued preferred stock, $1 par value.

Earnings Per Share: The following schedule presents the calculation of basic and diluted earnings per share for income from continuing operations:


	Fiscal Year Ended
Amounts in thousands except per share amounts	January 28, 2012		January 29, 2011		January 30, 2010
Basic earnings per share:
Income from continuing operations	$	1,496,090	$	1,339,530	$	1,213,572
Weighted average common stock outstanding for basic earnings per share calculation		761,109		800,291		835,592
Basic earnings per share	$	1.97	$	1.67	$	1.45
Diluted earnings per share:
Income from continuing operations	$	1,496,090	$	1,339,530	$	1,213,572
Add back: Interest expense on zero coupon convertible subordinated notes, net of income taxes		—		—		1,073
Income from continuing operations used for diluted earnings per share calculation	$	1,496,090	$	1,339,530	$	1,214,645
Weighted average common stock outstanding for basic earnings per share calculation		761,109		800,291		835,592
Assumed conversion / exercise of:
Convertible subordinated notes		—		—		7,802
Stock options and awards		12,663		12,535		11,845
Weighted average common stock outstanding for diluted earnings per share calculation		773,772		812,826		855,239
Diluted earnings per share	$	1.93	$	1.65	$	1.42

In fiscal 2010, TJX issued 30.2 million shares of common stock upon conversion of 462,057 zero coupon convertible subordinated notes which had a carrying value of $365.1 million. TJX redeemed the remaining 2,886 notes that were not converted for $2.3 million.

The weighted average common shares for the diluted earnings per share calculation excludes the impact of outstanding stock options if the assumed proceeds per share of the option is in excess of the related fiscal period's average price of TJX's common stock. Such options are excluded because they would have an antidilutive effect. There were no such options excluded at the end of fiscal 2012 or 2011. There were 19.1 million such options excluded at the end of fiscal 2010.

- Definition

The entire disclosure for shareholders' equity, comprised of portions attributable to the parent entity and noncontrolling interest, if any, including other comprehensive income (as applicable). Including, but not limited to: (1) balances of common stock, preferred stock, additional paid-in capital, other capital and retained earnings; (2) accumulated balance for each classification of other comprehensive income and total amount of comprehensive income; (3) amount and nature of changes in separate accounts, including the number of shares authorized and outstanding, number of shares issued upon exercise and conversion, and for other comprehensive income, the adjustments for reclassifications to net income; (4) rights and privileges of each class of stock authorized; (5) basis of treasury stock, if other than cost, and amounts paid and accounting treatment for treasury stock purchased significantly in excess of market; (6) dividends paid or payable per share and in the aggregate for each class of stock for each period presented; (7) dividend restrictions and accumulated preferred dividends in arrears (in aggregate and per share amount); (8) retained earnings appropriations or restrictions, such as dividend restrictions; (9) impact of change in accounting principle, initial adoption of new accounting principle and correction of an error in previously issued financial statements; (10) shares held in trust for Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP); (11) deferred compensation related to issuance of capital stock; (12) note received for issuance of stock; (13) unamortized discount on shares; (14) description, terms, and number of warrants or rights outstanding; (15) shares under subscription and subscription receivables, effective date of new retained earnings after quasi-reorganization and deficit eliminated by quasi-reorganization and, for a period of at least ten years after the effective date, the point in time from which the new retained dates; and (16) retroactive effective of subsequent change in capital structure.

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Financial Instruments

12 Months Ended

Jan. 28, 2012

Financial Instruments [Abstract]

Financial Instruments

Note F. Financial Instruments

As a result of its operating and financing activities, TJX is exposed to market risks from changes in interest and foreign currency exchange rates and fuel costs. These market risks may adversely affect TJX's operating results and financial position. When deemed appropriate, TJX seeks to minimize risk from changes in interest and foreign currency exchange rates and fuel costs through the use of derivative financial instruments. Derivative financial instruments are not used for trading or other speculative purposes. TJX does not use leveraged derivative financial instruments. TJX recognizes all derivative instruments as either assets or liabilities in the statements of financial position and measures those instruments at fair value. The fair values of the derivatives are classified as assets or liabilities, current or non-current, based upon valuation results and settlement dates of the individual contracts. Changes to the fair value of derivative contracts that do not qualify for hedge accounting are reported in earnings in the period of the change. For derivatives that qualify for hedge accounting, changes in the fair value of the derivatives are either recorded in shareholders' equity as a component of other comprehensive income or are recognized currently in earnings, along with an offsetting adjustment against the basis of the item being hedged. TJX does not hedge its net investments in foreign subsidiaries.

Interest Rate Contracts: During fiscal 2004, TJX entered into interest rate swaps with respect to $100 million of the $200 million ten-year notes outstanding at that time. Under those interest rate swaps, which settled in December 2009, TJX paid a specific variable interest rate indexed to the six-month LIBOR rate and received a fixed rate applicable to the underlying debt, effectively converting the interest on a portion of the notes from fixed to a floating rate of interest. The interest rate swaps were designated as fair value hedges on the underlying debt. The valuation of the swaps resulted in an offsetting fair value adjustment to the debt hedged. The average effective interest rate on $100 million of the 7.45% unsecured notes, inclusive of the effect of hedging activity, was approximately 4.04% in fiscal 2010.

Diesel Fuel Contracts: During fiscal 2012, TJX entered into agreements to hedge a portion of its estimated notional diesel requirements for fiscal 2013, based on the diesel fuel consumed by independent freight carriers transporting the Company's inventory. The hedge agreements outstanding at January 28, 2012 relate to 49% of TJX's estimated notional diesel requirements in the first half of fiscal 2013 and 21% of TJX's estimated notional diesel requirements in the second half of fiscal 2013. These diesel fuel hedge agreements will settle throughout fiscal 2013. The fuel hedge agreements outstanding at January 29, 2011 hedged approximately 10% of TJX's notional diesel fuel requirements in the first quarter of fiscal 2012, and settled during the first half of fiscal 2012.

Independent freight carriers transporting the Company's inventory charge TJX a mileage surcharge for diesel fuel price increases as incurred by the carrier. The hedge agreements are designed to mitigate the volatility of diesel fuel pricing (and the resulting per mile surcharges payable by TJX) by setting a fixed price per gallon for the period being hedged. TJX elected not to apply hedge accounting rules to these contracts. The change in the fair value of the hedge agreements resulted in income of $0.95 million in fiscal 2012, income of $1.2 million in fiscal 2011 and income of $4.5 million in fiscal 2010, all of which are reflected in earnings as a component of cost of sales, including buying and occupancy costs.

Foreign Currency Contracts: TJX enters into forward foreign currency exchange contracts to obtain economic hedges on portions of merchandise purchases made and anticipated to be made in currencies other than the functional currency of TJX Europe (United Kingdom, Ireland, Germany and Poland), TJX Canada (Canada), Marmaxx and HomeGoods (U.S.). These contracts are typically twelve months or less in duration. The contracts outstanding at January 28, 2012 cover certain commitments and anticipated needs throughout fiscal 2013. TJX elected not to apply hedge accounting rules to these contracts. The change in the fair value of these contracts resulted in income of $3.3 million in fiscal 2012, loss of $6.8 million in fiscal 2011 and income of $0.5 million in fiscal 2010 and is included in earnings as a component of cost of sales, including buying and occupancy costs.

TJX also enters into derivative contracts, generally designated as fair value hedges, to hedge intercompany debt and intercompany interest payable. The changes in fair value of these contracts are recorded in selling, general and administrative expenses and are offset by marking the underlying item to fair value in the same period. Upon settlement, the realized gains and losses on these contracts are offset by the realized gains and losses of the underlying item in selling, general and administrative expenses. The net impact on the income statement of hedging activity related to these intercompany payables was income of $0.1 million in fiscal 2012, income of $0.1 million in fiscal 2011 and income of $3.7 million in fiscal 2010.

The following is a summary of TJX's derivative financial instruments, related fair value and balance sheet classification at January 28, 2012:


In thousands	Pay		Receive		Blended Contract Rate		Balance Sheet Location		Current Asset US$		Current (Liability) US$			Net Fair Value in US$ at January 28, 2012
Fair value hedges:
Intercompany balances, primarily short-term debt and related interest
	z	62,000	C$	18,237		0.2941		(Accrued Exp)	$	—	$	(784	)	$	(784	)
	€	25,000	£	21,335		0.8534		Prepaid Exp		333		—			333
	€	75,292	US$	100,781		1.3385		Prepaid Exp / (Accrued Exp)		1,156		(98	)		1,058
	US$	85,389	£	55,000		0.6441		Prepaid Exp		796		—			796
Economic hedges for which hedge accounting was not elected:
Diesel contracts		Fixed on 450K- 1.5M gal per month		Float on 450K- 1.5M gal per month		N/A		Prepaid Exp		1,698		—			1,698
Merchandise purchase commitments
	C$	272,210	US$	273,356		1.0042		Prepaid Exp / (Accrued Exp)		4,201		(2,175	)		2,026
	C$	8,475	€	6,300		0.7434		Prepaid Exp / (Accrued Exp)		53		(178	)		(125	)
	£	40,401	US$	63,000		1.5594		(Accrued Exp)		—		(541	)		(541	)
	£	33,793	€	40,000		1.1837		Prepaid Exp / (Accrued Exp)		135		(405	)		(270	)
	US$	3,135	€	2,366		0.7547		Prepaid Exp / (Accrued Exp)		28		(36	)		(8	)
Total fair value of financial instruments									$	8,400	$	(4,217	)	$	4,183

The following is a summary of TJX's derivative financial instruments, related fair value and balance sheet classification at January 29, 2011:


In thousands	Pay		Receive		Blended Contract Rate		Balance Sheet Location		Current Asset US$		Current (Liability) US$			Net Fair Value in US$ at January 29, 2011
Fair value hedges:
Intercompany balances, primarily short-term debt and related interest
	€	25,000	£	21,265		0.8506		(Accrued Exp)	$	—	$	(278	)	$	(278	)
		€ 50,442	US$	66,363		1.3156		(Accrued Exp)		—		(1,944	)		(1,944	)
	US	$ 85,894	£	55,000		0.6403		Prepaid Exp / (Accrued Exp)		1,008		(77	)		931
Economic hedges for which hedge accounting was not elected:
Diesel contracts		Fixed on 2.1M gal		Float on 2.1M gal		N/A		Prepaid Exp		746		—			746
Merchandise purchase commitments
	C$	403,031	US$	399,036		0.9901		Prepaid Exp / (Accrued Exp)		678		(2,938	)		(2,260	)
	C$	4,951	€	3,700		0.7473		Prepaid Exp / (Accrued Exp)		102		(10	)		92
	£	42,813	US$	66,900		1.5626		(Accrued Exp)		—		(986	)		(986	)
	£	28,465	€	33,900		1.1909		Prepaid Exp		976		—			976
	US$	420	€	312		0.7429		Prepaid Exp		4		—			4
Total fair value of financial instruments									$	3,514	$	(6,233	)	$	(2,719	)

The impact of derivative financial instruments on the statements of income during fiscal 2012, fiscal 2011 and fiscal 2010 are as follows:


	Location of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income by Derivative	Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income by Derivative
In thousands	Location of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income by Derivative	January 28, 2012		January 29, 2011			January 30, 2010
Fair value hedges:
Intercompany balances, primarily short-term debt and related interest	Selling, general and administrative expenses	$	4,313	$	2,551		$	(9,249	)
Interest rate swap fixed to floating on notional of $50,000	Interest expense, net		—		—			1,092
Interest rate swap fixed to floating on notional of $50,000	Interest expense, net		—		—			1,422
Economic hedges for which hedge accounting was not elected:
Diesel contracts	Cost of sales, including buying and occupancy costs		951		1,188			4,490
Merchandise purchase commitments	Cost of sales, including buying and occupancy costs		3,256		(6,786	)		494
Gain (loss) recognized in income		$	8,520	$	(3,047	)	$	(1,751	)

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The entire disclosure for the entity's entire derivative instruments and hedging activities. Describes an entity's risk management strategies, derivatives in hedging activities and non-hedging derivative instruments, the assets, obligations, liabilities, revenues and expenses arising therefrom, and the amounts of and methodologies and assumptions used in determining the amounts of such items.

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Disclosures About Fair Value Of Financial Instruments

12 Months Ended

Jan. 28, 2012

Disclosures About Fair Value Of Financial Instruments [Abstract]

Disclosures About Fair Value Of Financial Instruments

Note G. Disclosures about Fair Value of Financial Instruments

The following table sets forth TJX's financial assets and liabilities that are accounted for at fair value on a recurring basis:


In thousands	January 28, 2012		January 29, 2011
Level 1
Assets:
Executive Savings Plan investments	$	81,702	$	73,925
Level 2
Assets:
Short-term investments	$	94,691	$	76,261
Foreign currency exchange contracts		6,702		2,768
Diesel fuel contracts		1,698		746
Liabilities:
Foreign currency exchange contracts	$	4,217	$	6,233

The fair value of TJX's general corporate debt, including current installments, was estimated by obtaining market quotes given the trading levels of other bonds of the same general issuer type and market perceived credit quality. The fair value of long-term debt at January 28, 2012 was $936.8 million compared to a carrying value of $774.5 million. The fair value of long-term debt as of January 29, 2011 was $881.7 million compared to a carrying value of $774.4 million. These estimates do not necessarily reflect provisions or restrictions in the various debt agreements that might affect TJX's ability to settle these obligations.

TJX's cash equivalents are stated at cost, which approximates fair value, due to the short maturities of these instruments.

Investments designed to meet obligations under the Executive Savings Plan are invested in securities traded in active markets and are recorded at unadjusted quoted prices.

Foreign currency exchange and diesel fuel contracts are valued using broker quotations which include observable market information. TJX does not make adjustments to quotes or prices obtained from brokers or pricing services but does assess the credit risk of counterparties and will adjust final valuations when appropriate. Where independent pricing services provide fair values, TJX obtains an understanding of the methods used in pricing. As such, these derivative instruments are classified within level 2.

- Definition

The entire disclosure for the fair value of financial instruments (as defined), including financial assets and financial liabilities (collectively, as defined), and the measurements of those instruments as well as disclosures related to the fair value of non-financial assets and liabilities. Such disclosures about the financial instruments, assets, and liabilities would include: (1) the fair value of the required items together with their carrying amounts (as appropriate); (2) for items for which it is not practicable to estimate fair value, disclosure would include: (a) information pertinent to estimating fair value (including, carrying amount, effective interest rate, and maturity, and (b) the reasons why it is not practicable to estimate fair value; (3) significant concentrations of credit risk including: (a) information about the activity, region, or economic characteristics identifying a concentration, (b) the maximum amount of loss the entity is exposed to based on the gross fair value of the related item, (c) policy for requiring collateral or other security and information as to accessing such collateral or security, and (d) the nature and brief description of such collateral or security; (4) quantitative information about market risks and how such risks are managed; (5) for items measured on both a recurring and nonrecurring basis information regarding the inputs used to develop the fair value measurement; and (6) for items presented in the financial statement for which fair value measurement is elected: (a) information necessary to understand the reasons for the election, (b) discussion of the effect of fair value changes on earnings, (c) a description of [similar groups] items for which the election is made and the relation thereof to the balance sheet, the aggregate carrying value of items included in the balance sheet that are not eligible for the election; (7) all other required (as defined) and desired information.

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Segment Information

12 Months Ended

Jan. 28, 2012

Segment Information [Abstract]

Segment Information

Note H. Segment Information

TJX operates four business segments. In the United States, its two segments are Marmaxx (T.J. Maxx and Marshalls) and HomeGoods. TJX Canada operates its stores in Canada (Winners, HomeSense and Marshalls), and TJX Europe operates its stores in Europe (T.K. Maxx and HomeSense). A.J. Wright ceased to be a segment following its consolidation.

For fiscal 2012, TJX Canada and TJX Europe accounted for 24% of TJX's net sales, 16% of segment profit and 22% of consolidated assets. All of our stores, with the exception of HomeGoods and HomeSense, sell family apparel and home fashions. HomeGoods and HomeSense offer exclusively home fashions. By merchandise category, we derived approximately 60% of our sales from clothing (including footwear), 27% from home fashions and 13% from jewelry and accessories in fiscal 2012.

TJX evaluates the performance of its segments based on "segment profit or loss," which it defines as pre-tax income before general corporate expense, provision (credit) for Computer Intrusion related costs, and interest expense, net. "Segment profit or loss," as defined by TJX, may not be comparable to similarly titled measures used by other entities. In addition, this measure of performance should not be considered an alternative to net income or cash flows from operating activities as an indicator of our performance or as a measure of liquidity.

Presented below is selected financial information related to our business segments:


	Fiscal Year Ended
In thousands	January 28, 2012			January 29, 2011			January 30, 2010
Net sales:
In the United States
Marmaxx	$	15,367,519		$	14,092,159		$	13,270,863
HomeGoods		2,243,986			1,958,007			1,794,409
A.J. Wright⁽ ¹ ⁾		9,229			888,364			779,811
TJX Canada		2,680,071			2,510,201			2,167,912
TJX Europe		2,890,650			2,493,462			2,275,449
	$	23,191,455		$	21,942,193		$	20,288,444
Segment profit (loss):
In the United States
Marmaxx	$	2,073,430		$	1,875,951		$	1,588,452
HomeGoods		234,445			186,535			137,525
A.J. Wright⁽ ¹ ⁾		(49,291	)		(129,986	)		12,565
TJX Canada		348,028			351,989			254,974
TJX Europe		68,739			75,849			163,969
		2,675,351			2,360,338			2,157,485
General corporate expense		228,289			168,659			166,414
Provision (credit) for Computer Intrusion related costs		—			(11,550	)		—
Interest expense, net		35,648			39,137			39,509
Income from continuing operations before provision for income taxes	$	2,411,414		$	2,164,092		$	1,951,562
Identifiable assets:
In the United States
Marmaxx	$	4,115,124		$	3,625,780		$	3,340,745
HomeGoods		488,405			427,162			415,230
A.J. Wright⁽ ¹ ⁾		—			71,194			269,190
TJX Canada		746,593			726,781			762,338
TJX Europe		1,070,655			1,088,399			861,122
Corporate⁽ ² ⁾		1,860,828			2,032,447			1,815,352
	$	8,281,605		$	7,971,763		$	7,463,977
Capital expenditures:
In the United States
Marmaxx	$	458,720		$	360,296		$	214,308
HomeGoods		77,863			46,608			25,769
A.J. Wright⁽ ¹ ⁾		—			29,135			34,285
TJX Canada		92,846			66,391			38,960
TJX Europe		173,901			204,704			115,960
	$	803,330		$	707,134		$	429,282
Depreciation and amortization:
In the United States
Marmaxx	$	289,921		$	272,037		$	262,901
HomeGoods		37,881			35,129			32,876
A.J. Wright⁽ ¹ ⁾		—			18,981			19,542
TJX Canada		59,112			54,815			49,105
TJX Europe		96,370			74,868			67,783
Corporate⁽ ³ ⁾		2,417			2,222			3,011
	$	485,701		$	458,052		$	435,218

(1)

On December 8, 2010, the Board of Directors of TJX approved the consolidation of the A.J. Wright segment. All stores operating under the A.J. Wright banner closed by February 13, 2011 and the conversion process of certain stores to other banners was completed during the first quarter of fiscal 2012 (see Note C).

(2)	Corporate identifiable assets consist primarily of cash, receivables, prepaid insurance, a note receivable, the trust maintained in connection with the Executive Savings Plan and deferred taxes.

(3)	Includes debt discount accretion and debt expense amortization.

- Definition

The entire disclosure for reporting segments including data and tables. Reportable segments include those that meet any of the following quantitative thresholds a) it's reported revenue, including sales to external customers and intersegment sales or transfers is 10 percent or more of the combined revenue, internal and external, of all operating segments b) the absolute amount of its reported profit or loss is 10 percent or more of the greater, in absolute amount of 1) the combined reported profit of all operating segments that did not report a loss or 2) the combined reported loss of all operating segments that did report a loss c) its assets are 10 percent or more of the combined assets of all operating segments.

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Stock Incentive Plan

12 Months Ended

Jan. 28, 2012

Stock Incentive Plan [Abstract]

Stock Incentive Plan

Note I. Stock Incentive Plan

TJX has a stock incentive plan under which options and other share-based awards may be granted to its directors, officers and key employees. This plan has been approved by TJX's shareholders, and all stock compensation awards are made under this plan. The Stock Incentive Plan, as amended with shareholder approval, has provided for the issuance of up to 321.8 million shares with 29.6 million shares available for future grants as of January 28, 2012. TJX issues shares under the plan from authorized but unissued common stock. All share amounts and per share data presented have been adjusted to reflect the two-for-one stock split distributed on February 2, 2012.

As of January 28, 2012, there was $97.8 million of total unrecognized compensation cost related to nonvested share-based compensation arrangements granted under the plan. That cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of two years.

Options for the purchase of common stock are granted at 100% of market price on the grant date and generally vest in thirds over a three-year period starting one year after the grant, and have a ten-year maximum term.

The fair value of options is estimated as of the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option pricing model with the following weighted average assumptions:


	Fiscal Year
	2012			2011			2010
Risk-free interest rate		0.92	%		1.57	%		2.49	%
Dividend yield		1.4	%		1.5	%		1.3	%
Expected volatility factor		31.1	%		32.3	%		37.3	%
Expected option life in years		5.0			5.0			5.0
Weighted average fair value of options issued	$	6.55		$	5.42		$	6.14

Expected volatility is based on a combination of implied volatility from traded options on our stock, and historical volatility during a term approximating the expected term of the option granted. We use historical data to estimate option exercises, employee termination behavior and dividend yield within the valuation model. Employee groups and option characteristics are considered separately for valuation purposes when applicable. These distinctions did not apply during the fiscal years presented. The expected option life represents an estimate of the period of time options are expected to remain outstanding based upon historical exercise trends. The risk-free interest rate is for periods within the contractual life of the option based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of grant.

Stock Options: A summary of the status of TJX's stock options and related weighted average exercise prices ("WAEP") is presented below (shares in thousands):


						Fiscal Year Ended
	January 28, 2012					January 29, 2011					January 30, 2010
	Options			WAEP		Options			WAEP		Options			WAEP
Outstanding at beginning of year		50,095		$	15.70		55,950		$	13.96		63,545		$	12.41
Granted		7,922			26.56		9,893			20.56		9,754			18.87
Exercised		(15,433	)		13.98		(14,735	)		12.22		(16,025	)		10.65
Forfeitures		(1,640	)		20.29		(1,013	)		17.60		(1,324	)		15.89
Outstanding at end of year		40,944		$	18.27		50,095		$	15.70		55,950		$	13.96
Options exercisable at end of year		24,540		$	15.04		31,226		$	13.40		36,743		$	12.00

The total intrinsic value of options exercised was $210.9 million in fiscal 2012, $143.3 million in fiscal 2011 and $109.2 million in fiscal 2010.

The following table summarizes information about stock options outstanding that were expected to vest and stock options outstanding that were exercisable at January 28, 2012:


Shares in thousands	Shares		Aggregate Intrinsic Value		Weighted Average Remaining Contract Life		WAEP
Options outstanding expected to vest		15,281	$	163,512		8.9 years	$	22.98
Options exercisable		24,540	$	631,234		5.3 years	$	15.04
Total outstanding options vested and expected to vest		39,821	$	794,746		6.7 years	$	18.09

Options outstanding expected to vest represents total unvested options of 16.4 million adjusted for anticipated forfeitures.

Performance-Based Restricted Stock and Performance-Based Deferred Stock Awards: TJX issues performance-based restricted stock and performance-based deferred stock awards under the Stock Incentive Plan which are granted without a purchase price to the recipient of the award and are subject to achievement of specified performance criteria for a period of one to three fiscal years. The grant date fair value of the award is charged to income ratably over the requisite service period during which the recipient must remain employed. The fair value of the awards is determined at date of grant and assumes that performance goals will be achieved. If such goals are not met, awards and related compensation costs recognized are reduced pro rata on a straight-line basis to zero if threshold targets are not met.

A summary of the status of our nonvested performance-based restricted stock and performance-based deferred stock awards and changes during fiscal 2012 is presented below:


Shares in thousands	Restricted and Deferred Awards	Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Nonvested at beginning of year	1,942	$19.59
Granted	299	24.81
Vested	(615)	16.32
Forfeited	(144)	20.50
Nonvested at end of year	1,482	$21.91

There were 298,500 shares of performance-based restricted stock and performance-based deferred stock awards, with a weighted average grant date fair value of $24.81, granted in fiscal 2012; 1,242,000 shares, with a weighted average grant date fair value of $23.08, granted in fiscal 2011; and 940,500 shares with a weighted average grant date fair value of $12.96, granted in fiscal 2010. The fair value of performance-based restricted stock and performance-based deferred stock awards that vested was $10.0 million in fiscal 2012, $7.0 million in fiscal 2011 and $6.7 million in fiscal 2010.

Other Awards: TJX also awards deferred shares to its outside directors under the Stock Incentive Plan. The outside directors are awarded two annual deferred share awards, each representing shares of TJX common stock valued at $62,500. One award vests immediately and is payable, with accumulated dividends, in stock at the earlier of separation from service as a director or a change of control. The second award vests based on service as a director until the annual meeting that follows the award and is payable, with accumulated dividends, in stock following the vesting date, unless an irrevocable advance election is made whereby it is payable at the same time as the first award. As of the end of fiscal 2012, a total of 232,434 of these deferred shares were outstanding under the plan.

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Pension Plans And Other Retirement Benefits

12 Months Ended

Jan. 28, 2012

Pension Plans And Other Retirement Benefits [Abstract]

Pension Plans And Other Retirement Benefits

Note J. Pension Plans and Other Retirement Benefits

Pension: TJX has a funded defined benefit retirement plan which covers a majority of its full-time U.S. employees hired prior to February 1, 2006. As a result of an amendment to the plan, employees hired on or after February 1, 2006 do not participate in this plan but are eligible to receive enhanced employer contributions to their 401(k) plans. This plan amendment has not had a material impact on pension expense in the periods presented, but is expected to reduce net periodic pension costs gradually due to a reduction in the number of participants. Eligible employees who had attained twenty-one years of age and completed one year of service, remain covered under the plan. No employee contributions are required, and benefits are based principally on compensation earned in each year of service. Our funded defined benefit retirement plan assets are invested in domestic and international equity and fixed income securities, both directly and through investment funds. The plan does not invest in the securities of TJX. TJX also has an unfunded supplemental retirement plan which covers certain key employees and provides additional retirement benefits based on average compensation for certain of those employees or, alternatively based on benefits that would be provided under the funded retirement plan absent Internal Revenue Code limitations.

Presented below is financial information relating to TJX's funded defined benefit retirement plan (funded plan) and its unfunded supplemental pension plan (unfunded plan) for the fiscal years indicated:


	Funded Plan Fiscal Year Ended						Unfunded Plan Fiscal Year Ended
In thousands	January 28, 2012			January 29, 2011			January 28, 2012			January 29, 2011
Change in projected benefit obligation:
Projected benefit obligation at beginning of year	$	666,356		$	580,203		$	49,526		$	51,727
Service cost		33,858			32,142			1,188			1,202
Interest cost		38,567			34,429			2,410			2,682
Actuarial losses (gains)		128,154			34,246			3,582			(2,727	)
Settlements		—			—			—			—
Benefits paid		(14,151	)		(12,662	)		(3,355	)		(3,358	)
Expenses paid		(2,097	)		(2,002	)		—			—
Projected benefit obligation at end of year	$	850,687		$	666,356		$	53,351		$	49,526
Accumulated benefit obligation at end of year	$	785,402		$	614,584		$	46,775		$	43,229


	Funded Plan Fiscal Year Ended						Unfunded Plan Fiscal Year Ended
In thousands	January 28, 2012			January 29, 2011			January 28, 2012			January 29, 2011
Change in plan assets:
Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year	$	663,591		$	508,420		$	—		$	—
Actual return on plan assets		28,454			69,835			—			—
Employer contribution		75,000			100,000			3,355			3,358
Benefits paid		(14,151	)		(12,662	)		(3,355	)		(3,358	)
Settlements		—			—			—			—
Expenses paid		(2,097	)		(2,002	)		—			—
Fair value of plan assets at end of year	$	750,797		$	663,591		$	—		$	—
Reconciliation of funded status:
Projected benefit obligation at end of year	$	850,687		$	666,356		$	53,351		$	49,526
Fair value of plan assets at end of year		750,797			663,591			—			—
Funded status—excess obligation	$	99,890		$	2,765		$	53,351		$	49,526
Net liability recognized on consolidated balance sheets	$	99,890		$	2,765		$	53,351		$	49,526
Amounts not yet reflected in net periodic benefit cost and included in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss):
Prior service cost	$	—		$	—		$	8		$	12
Accumulated actuarial losses		286,939			149,034			12,400			9,483
Amounts included in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	$	286,939		$	149,034		$	12,408		$	9,495

The consolidated balance sheets reflect the funded status of the plans with any unrecognized prior service cost and actuarial gains and losses recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss). The combined net accrued liability of $153.2 million at January 28, 2012 is reflected on the balance sheet as of that date as a current liability of $2.4 million and a long-term liability of $150.8 million.

The combined net accrued liability of $52.3 million at January 29, 2011 is reflected on the balance sheet as of that date as a current liability of $2.8 million and a long-term liability of $49.5 million.

The estimated prior service cost that will be amortized from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) into net periodic benefit cost in fiscal 2013 for both the funded and unfunded plan is immaterial. The estimated net actuarial loss that will be amortized from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) into net periodic benefit cost in fiscal 2013 is $24.9 million for the funded plan and $2.0 million for the unfunded plan.

Weighted average assumptions for measurement purposes for determining the obligation at the year end measurement date:

Funded Plan

Fiscal Year Ended

Unfunded Plan

Fiscal Year Ended

January 28,
2012

January 29,
2011

January 28,
2012

January 29,
2011

Discount rate

4.80%

5.75%

4.40%

5.25%

Rate of compensation increase

4.00%

4.00%

6.00%

6.00%

At January 28, 2012 TJX changed its method for determining its discount rate by using the RATE: Link model which TJX believes provides a more reasonable discount rate. For fiscal 2011 and prior we used the Citigroup Pension Liability Index.

TJX made aggregate cash contributions of $78.4 million in fiscal 2012, $103.4 million in fiscal 2011 and $147.9 million in fiscal 2010 to the defined benefit retirement plan and to fund current benefit and expense payments under the unfunded plan. TJX's policy with respect to the qualified defined benefit plan is to fund, at a minimum, the amount required to maintain a funded status of 80% of the applicable pension liability (the Funding Target) or such other amount sufficient to avoid restrictions with respect to the funding of nonqualified plans under the Internal Revenue Code. As a result of funding in fiscal 2012, we do not anticipate any required funding in fiscal 2013 for the defined benefit retirement plan. We anticipate making contributions of $3.4 million to fund current benefit and expense payments under the unfunded plan in fiscal 2013.

The following are the components of net periodic benefit cost and other amounts recognized in other comprehensive income related to our pension plans:


	Funded Plan Fiscal Year Ended									Unfunded Plan Fiscal Year Ended
Dollars in thousands	January 28, 2012			January 29, 2011			January 30, 2010			January 28, 2012			January 29, 2011			January 30, 2010
Net periodic pension cost:
Service cost	$	33,858		$	32,142		$	30,049		$	1,188		$	1,202		$	876
Interest cost		38,567			34,429			31,320			2,410			2,682			2,923
Expected return on plan assets		(49,059	)		(40,043	)		(28,222	)		—			—			—
Settlement costs		—			—			—			—			—			2,447
Amortization of prior service cost		—			—			15			4			81			125
Amortization of net actuarial loss		10,854			11,172			13,656			666			941			1,045
Net periodic pension cost	$	34,220		$	37,700		$	46,818		$	4,268		$	4,906		$	7,416
Other changes in plan assets and benefit obligations recognized in other comprehensive income:
Net (gain) loss	$	148,759		$	4,454		$	(6,866	)	$	3,582		$	(2,727	)	$	7,686
Settlement costs		—			—			—			—			—			(2,447	)
Amortization of net (loss)		(10,854	)		(11,172	)		(13,656	)		(666	)		(941	)		(1,045	)
Amortization of prior service cost		—			—			(15	)		(4	)		(81	)		(125	)
Total recognized in other comprehensive income	$	137,905		$	(6,718	)	$	(20,537	)	$	2,912		$	(3,749	)	$	4,069
Total recognized in net periodic benefit cost and other comprehensive income	$	172,125		$	30,982		$	26,281		$	7,180		$	1,157		$	11,485
Weighted average assumptions for expense purposes:
Discount rate		5.75%			6.00%			6.50%			5.25%			5.75%			6.50%
Expected rate of return on plan assets		7.50%			8.00%			8.00%			N/A			N/A			N/A
Rate of compensation increase		4.00%			4.00%			4.00%			6.00%			6.00%			6.00%

TJX develops its long-term rate of return assumption by evaluating input from professional advisors taking into account the asset allocation of the portfolio and long-term asset class return expectations, as well as long-term inflation assumptions.

The unrecognized gains and losses in excess of 10% of the projected benefit obligation are amortized over the average remaining service life of participants. In addition, for the unfunded plan, unrecognized actuarial gains and losses that exceed 30% of the projected benefit obligation are fully recognized in net periodic pension cost.

The following is a schedule of the benefits expected to be paid in each of the next five fiscal years and in the aggregate for the five fiscal years thereafter:


In thousands	Funded Plan Expected Benefit Payments	Unfunded Plan Expected Benefit Payments
Fiscal Year
2013	$ 20,849	$ 3,421
2014	23,260	3,141
2015	25,854	3,089
2016	28,730	2,110
2017	32,027	4,206
2018 through 2022	214,986	20,137

The following table presents the fair value hierarchy for pension and postretirement assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of January 28, 2012:


	Funded Plan
In thousands	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
Asset category:
Short-term investments	$	82,220	$	—	$	—	$	82,220
Equity Securities:
Domestic equity		98,386		—		—		98,386
International equity		44,679		—		—		44,679
Fixed Income Securities:
Corporate and government bond funds		—		31,349		—		31,349
Common/Collective Trusts		—		467,346		14,775		482,121
Limited Partnerships		—		—		12,042		12,042
Fair value of plan assets	$	225,285	$	498,695	$	26,817	$	750,797

The following table presents the fair value hierarchy for pension and postretirement assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of January 29, 2011:


	Funded Plan
In thousands	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
Asset category:
Short-term investments	$	108,414	$	—	$	—	$	108,414
Equity Securities:
Domestic equity		83,793		—		—		83,793
International equity		37,016		—		—		37,016
Fixed Income Securities:
Corporate and government bond funds		—		25,968		—		25,968
Common/Collective Trusts		—		381,691		16,100		397,791
Limited Partnerships		—		—		10,609		10,609
Fair value of plan assets	$	229,223	$	407,659	$	26,709	$	663,591

The following table presents a reconciliation of level 3 plan assets measured at fair value for the year ended January 28, 2012:


In thousands	Common/Collective Trusts			Limited Partnerships
Balance as of January 30, 2010	$	19,817		$	7,779
Earned income, net of management expenses		(269	)		(416	)
Unrealized gain on investment		2,233			2,896
Purchases, sales, issuances and settlements, net		(5,681	)		350
Balance as of January 29, 2011		16,100			10,609
Earned income, net of management expenses		517			230
Unrealized gain on investment		1,427			2,291
Purchases, sales, issuances and settlements, net		(3,269	)		(1,088	)
Balance as of January 28, 2012	$	14,775		$	12,042

Pension plan assets are reported at fair value. Investments in equity securities traded on a national securities exchange are valued at the composite close price, as reported in the Wall Street Journal, as of the financial statement date. This information is provided by the independent pricing services IDC, Bloomberg and Reuters.

Certain corporate and government bonds are valued at the closing price reported in the active market in which the bond is traded. Other bonds are valued based on yields currently available on comparable securities of issuers with similar credit ratings. When quoted prices are not available for identical or similar bonds, the bond is valued under a discounted cash flow approach that maximizes observable inputs, such as current yields of similar instruments, but includes adjustments for certain risks that may not be observable, such as credit and liquidity risks. All bonds are priced by IDC, JP Morgan and Reuters.

The investments in the limited partnerships are stated at the fair value of the Plan's partnership interest based on information supplied by the partnerships as compared to financial statements of the limited partnership or other fair value information as determined by management. Any cash equivalents or short-term investments are stated at cost which approximates fair value. The fair value of the investments in the common/collective trusts is determined based on net asset value as reported by their fund managers.

The following is a summary of our target allocation for plan assets along with the actual allocation of plan assets as of the valuation date for the fiscal years presented:


				Actual Allocation for Fiscal Year Ended
	Target Allocation			January 28, 2012	January 29, 2011
Equity securities		50	%	44%	43%
Fixed income		50	%	46%	41%
All other—primarily cash		—		10%	16%

We employ a total return investment approach whereby a mix of equities and fixed income investments is used to seek to maximize the long-term return on plan assets with a prudent level of risk. Risks are sought to be mitigated through asset diversification and the use of multiple investment managers. Investment risk is measured and monitored on an ongoing basis through quarterly investment portfolio reviews, annual liability measurements and periodic asset/liability studies.

TJX also sponsors an employee savings plan under Section 401(k) of the Internal Revenue Code for all eligible U.S. employees and a similar type plan for eligible employees in Puerto Rico. Assets under the plans totaled $787.1 million as of December 31, 2011 and $776.0 million as of December 31, 2010 and are invested in a variety of funds. Employees may contribute up to 50% of eligible pay, subject to limitation. TJX matches employee contributions, up to 5% of eligible pay, at rates generally ranging from 25% to 50%, based upon TJX's performance. Employees hired after February 1, 2006 are eligible for participation in the savings plans with an enhanced matching formula beginning five years after hire date. TJX contributed $11.8 million in fiscal 2012, $13.9 million in fiscal 2011 and $13.3 million in fiscal 2010 to the employee savings plans. Employees cannot invest their contributions in the TJX stock fund option in the plans, and may elect to invest up to only 50% of TJX's contribution in the TJX stock fund. The TJX stock fund has no other trading restrictions. The TJX stock fund represents 6.6% of plan investments at December 31, 2011, 4.7% at December 31, 2010 and 4.5% at December 31, 2009.

TJX also has a nonqualified savings plan for certain U.S. employees. TJX matches employee deferrals at various rates which amounted to $2.6 million in fiscal 2012, $2.4 million in fiscal 2011 and $1.9 million in fiscal 2010. Although the plan is unfunded, in order to help meet its future obligations TJX transfers an amount equal to employee deferrals and the related company match to a separate "rabbi" trust. The trust assets, which are invested in a variety of mutual funds, are included in other assets on the balance sheets.

In addition to the plans described above, TJX also maintains retirement/deferred savings plans for eligible associates at its foreign subsidiaries. We contributed $5.8 million for these plans in fiscal 2012, $5.2 million in fiscal 2011 and $4.6 million in fiscal 2010.

Multiemployer Pension plans: TJX contributes to the National Retirement Fund (EIN #13-6130178) a multiemployer defined benefit pension plan under the terms of collective-bargaining agreements that cover union-represented employees. TJX contributed $10.8 million in fiscal 2012, $9.9 million in fiscal 2011 and $9.2 million in fiscal 2010 to the fund. TJX was listed in the plans' forms 5500 as providing more than 5% of the total contributions for the plan year ending December 31, 2010. The Pension Protection Act Zone Status of the plan is Critical and a rehabilitation plan has been implemented.

Postretirement Medical: TJX has an unfunded postretirement medical plan that provides limited postretirement medical and life insurance benefits to retirees who participate in its retirement plan and who retired at age 55 or older with ten or more years of service. During the fourth quarter of fiscal 2006, TJX eliminated this benefit for all active associates and modified the benefit to cover only retirees enrolled in the plan at that time. The plan amendment replaces the previous medical benefits with a defined amount (up to $35.00 per month) that approximates the cost of enrollment in the Medicare Plan for retirees enrolled in the plan at the time of modification.

TJX paid $217,000 of benefits in fiscal 2012 and will pay similar amounts over the next several years. The postretirement medical liability as of January 28, 2012 is estimated at $1.4 million, of which $1.2 million is included in non-current liabilities on the balance sheet.

The amendment to plan benefits in fiscal 2006 resulted in a negative plan amendment of $46.8 million which is being amortized into income over the average remaining life of the active plan participants. The unamortized balance of $19.9 million as of January 28, 2012 is included in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) of which $3.8 million will be amortized into income in fiscal 2013. During fiscal 2012, there was a pre-tax net benefit of $3.4 million reflected in the consolidated statements of income as it relates to this post retirement medical plan.

- Definition

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Long-Term Debt And Credit Lines

12 Months Ended

Jan. 28, 2012

Long-Term Debt And Credit Lines [Abstract]

Long-Term Debt And Credit Lines

Note K. Long-Term Debt and Credit Lines

The table below presents long-term debt, exclusive of current installments, as of January 28, 2012 and January 29, 2011. All amounts are net of unamortized debt discounts. Capital lease obligations are separately presented in Note M.


In thousands	January 28, 2012		January 29, 2011
General corporate debt:
4.20% senior unsecured notes, maturing August 15, 2015 (effective interest rate of 4.20% after reduction of unamortized debt discount of $19 and $24 in fiscal 2012 and 2011, respectively)	$	399,981	$	399,976
6.95% senior unsecured notes, maturing April 15, 2019 (effective interest rate of 6.98% after reduction of unamortized debt discount of $505 and $576 in fiscal 2012 and 2011, respectively)		374,495		374,424
Long-term debt, exclusive of current installments	$	774,476	$	774,400

The aggregate maturities of long-term debt, exclusive of current installments at January 28, 2012 are as follows:


In thousands	Long-Term Debt
Fiscal Year
2014	$	—
2015		—
2016		400,000
2017		—
Later years		375,000
Less amount representing unamortized debt discount		(524	)
Aggregate maturities of long-term debt, exclusive of current installments	$	774,476

On April 7, 2009, TJX issued $375 million aggregate principal amount of 6.95% ten-year notes and used the proceeds from the 6.95% notes offering to repurchase additional common stock under its stock repurchase program in fiscal 2010. Also in April 2009, prior to the issuance of the 6.95% notes, TJX entered into a rate-lock agreement to hedge the underlying treasury rate of those notes. The cost of this agreement is being amortized to interest expense over the term of the 6.95% notes and results in an effective fixed rate of 7.00% on those notes.

On July 23, 2009, TJX issued $400 million aggregate principal amount of 4.20% six-year notes. TJX used a portion of the proceeds from the sale of the notes to refinance its C$235 million term credit facility on August 10, 2009, prior to its scheduled maturity, and used the remainder, together with funds from operations, to repay its $200 million 7.45% notes due December 15, 2009, at maturity. Also in July 2009, prior to the issuance of the 4.20% notes, TJX entered into a rate-lock agreement to hedge the underlying treasury rate on $250 million of those notes. The cost of this agreement is being amortized to interest expense over the term of the 4.20% notes and results in an effective fixed rate of 4.19% on the notes.

In February 2001, TJX issued $517.5 million zero coupon convertible subordinated notes due in February 2021 and raised gross proceeds of $347.6 million. The issue price of the notes represented a yield to maturity of 2% per year. During fiscal 2010, TJX called for the redemption of these notes at the original issue price plus accrued original issue discount, and 462,057 notes with a carrying value of $365.1 million were converted into 30.2 million shares of TJX common stock at a rate of 32.667 shares (65.334 on a two-for-one split basis) per note. TJX paid $2.3 million to redeem the remaining 2,886 notes outstanding that were not converted. Prior to fiscal 2010, a total of 52,557 notes were either converted into common shares of TJX or put back to TJX.

TJX traditionally has funded seasonal merchandise requirements through cash generated from operations, short-term bank borrowings and the issuance of short-term commercial paper. TJX had two $500 million revolving credit facilities at January 28, 2012 one which matures in May 2016 and one which matures in May 2013. TJX also had two $500 million revolving credit facilities at January 29, 2011. One of the $500 million facilities at January 29, 2011 matured in May 2011 and was replaced at that time with a new $500 million, five-year revolving credit facility with similar terms and provisions but updated for market pricing. The agreement maturing in 2013 requires the payment of 17.5 basis points annually on the unused committed amount. The five-year agreement requires the payment of 12.5 basis points annually on the unused committed amount. There were no U.S. short-term borrowings outstanding during fiscal 2012 or fiscal 2011. These agreements have no compensating balance requirements and have various covenants including a requirement of a specified ratio of debt to earnings and serve as backup to the commercial paper program. There were no outstanding amounts under these credit facilities as of January 28, 2012 or January 29, 2011.

As of January 28, 2012 and January 29, 2011, TJX's foreign subsidiaries had uncommitted credit facilities. TJX Canada had two credit lines, a C$10 million facility for operating expenses and a C$10 million letter of credit facility. As of January 28, 2012 and January 29, 2011, there were no amounts outstanding on the Canadian credit line for operating expenses and there were no short-term borrowings during fiscal 2012 or fiscal 2011. As of January 28, 2012, TJX Europe had a credit line of £20 million. There were no borrowings under this credit line in fiscal 2012 and the maximum amount outstanding under this U.K. line was £1.0 million in fiscal 2011. There were no outstanding borrowings on this U.K. credit line as of January 28, 2012 or January 29, 2011.

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The entire disclosure for information about short-term and long-term debt arrangements, which includes amounts of borrowings under each line of credit, note payable, commercial paper issue, bonds indenture, debenture issue, own-share lending arrangements and any other contractual agreement to repay funds, and about the underlying arrangements, rationale for a classification as long-term, including repayment terms, interest rates, collateral provided, restrictions on use of assets and activities, whether or not in compliance with debt covenants, and other matters important to users of the financial statements, such as the effects of refinancing and noncompliance with debt covenants.

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Income Taxes

12 Months Ended

Jan. 28, 2012

Income Taxes [Abstract]

Income Taxes

Note L. Income Taxes

The provision for income taxes includes the following:


	Fiscal Year Ended
In thousands	January 28, 2012			January 29, 2011		January 30, 2010
Current:
Federal	$	554,847		$	510,629	$	465,799
State		126,237			113,573		104,621
Foreign		99,463			105,489		114,195
Deferred:
Federal		131,527			91,568		54,544
State		6,202			1,731		1,773
Foreign		(2,952	)		1,572		(2,942	)
Provision for income taxes	$	915,324		$	824,562	$	737,990

Income from continuing operations before income taxes includes foreign pre-tax income of $319.4 million in fiscal 2012, $354.2 million in fiscal 2011, and $342.3 million in fiscal 2010.

TJX had net deferred tax (liabilities) assets as follows:


	Fiscal Year Ended
In thousands	January 28, 2012			January 29, 2011
Deferred tax assets:
Foreign tax credit carryforward	$	24,861		$	43,088
Reserve for former operations		4,555			17,641
Pension, stock compensation, postretirement and employee benefits		265,397			214,578
Leases		39,778			39,567
Foreign currency and hedging		3,407			3,973
Computer Intrusion reserve		5,699			6,285
Other		65,371			61,421
Total deferred tax assets	$	409,068		$	386,553
Deferred tax liabilities:
Property, plant and equipment	$	360,629		$	274,725
Capitalized inventory		46,864			45,871
Tradename		42,873			42,873
Undistributed foreign earnings		201,012			183,906
Other		14,322			15,011
Total deferred tax liabilities	$	665,700		$	562,386
Net deferred tax (liability)	$	(256,632	)	$	(175,833	)

The fiscal 2012 net deferred tax liability is presented on the balance sheet as a current asset of $105.9 million and a non-current liability of $362.5 million. The fiscal 2011 net deferred tax liability is presented on the balance sheet as a current asset of $66.1 million and a non-current liability of $241.9 million. TJX has provided for deferred U.S. taxes on all undistributed earnings from its Winners Canadian subsidiary, its Marshalls Puerto Rico subsidiary and its subsidiaries in Italy, India, Hong Kong, and Australia through January 28, 2012. The net deferred tax liability summarized above includes deferred taxes relating to temporary differences at our foreign operations and amounted to a $17.0 million net liability as of January 28, 2012, and $20.1 million net liability as of January 29, 2011.

No income taxes have been provided on the approximately $346 million of undistributed earnings of foreign subsidiaries as of January 28, 2012, because such earnings are considered to be indefinitely reinvested in the business. A determination of the amount of unrecognized deferred tax liability related to the undistributed earnings is not practicable because of the complexities associated with the hypothetical calculations.

TJX established valuation allowances against certain deferred tax assets, primarily related to state tax net operating losses from non operational subsidiaries, which may not be realized in future years. The amount of the valuation allowances was $5.9 million as of January 28, 2012 and $4.9 million as of January 29, 2011.

TJX's worldwide effective income tax rate was 38.0% for fiscal 2012, 38.1% for fiscal 2011 and 37.8% for fiscal 2010. The difference between the U.S. federal statutory income tax rate and TJX's worldwide effective income tax rate is reconciled below:


	Fiscal Year Ended
	January 28, 2012			January 29, 2011			January 30, 2010
U.S. federal statutory income tax rate		35.0	%		35.0	%		35.0	%
Effective state income tax rate		4.1			4.1			4.3
Impact of foreign operations		(0.6	)		(0.5	)		(0.6	)
All Other		(0.5	)		(0.5	)		(0.9	)
Worldwide effective income tax rate		38.0	%		38.1	%		37.8	%

The decrease in TJX's effective rate for fiscal 2012 as compared to fiscal 2011 is primarily attributed to the resolution of U.S. Federal tax audit partially offset by an increase in the U.S. federal and state tax reserves. The increase in our effective income tax rate for fiscal 2011 as compared to fiscal 2010 is primarily attributed to the effects of repatriation of cash from Europe and the increase in state tax reserves, partially offset by the finalization of an advance pricing agreement between Canada and the United States and a favorable Canadian court ruling regarding withholding taxes.

TJX had net unrecognized tax benefits of $116.6 million as of January 28, 2012, $122.9 million as of January 29, 2011 and $121.0 million as of January 30, 2010.

A reconciliation of the beginning and ending gross amount of unrecognized tax benefits is as follows:


	Fiscal Year Ended
In thousands	January 28, 2012			January 29, 2011			January 30, 2010
Balance at beginning of year	$	123,094		$	191,741		$	202,543
Additions for uncertain tax positions taken in current year		1,131			3,968			59,301
Additions for uncertain tax positions taken in prior years		63,463			23,730			1,444
Reductions for uncertain tax positions taken in prior years		(40,558	)		(92,483	)		(53,612	)
Reductions resulting from lapse of statute of limitations		—			(1,123	)		(3,267	)
Settlements with tax authorities		(2,625	)		(2,739	)		(14,668	)
Balance at end of year	$	144,505		$	123,094		$	191,741

Included in the gross amount of unrecognized tax benefits are items that will not impact future effective tax rates upon recognition. These items amount to $20.0 million as of January 28, 2012, $11.0 million as of January 29, 2011 and $57.6 million as of January 30, 2010.

TJX is subject to U.S. federal income tax as well as income tax in multiple state, local and foreign jurisdictions. In nearly all jurisdictions, the tax years through fiscal 2001 are no longer subject to examination.

TJX's accounting policy is to classify interest and penalties related to income tax matters as part of income tax expense. The amount of interest and penalties expensed was $5.8 million for the year ended January 28, 2012; $1.9 million for the year ended January 29, 2011 and $7.6 million for the year ended January 30, 2010. The accrued amounts for interest and penalties are $33.0 million as of January 28, 2012, $34.6 million as of January 29, 2011 and $50.6 million as of January 30, 2010.

Based on the final resolution of tax examinations, judicial or administrative proceedings, changes in facts or law, expirations of statute of limitations in specific jurisdictions or other resolutions of, or changes in, tax positions, it is reasonably possible that unrecognized tax benefits for certain tax positions taken on previously filed tax returns may change materially from those represented on the financial statements as of January 28, 2012. During the next twelve months, it is reasonably possible that such circumstances may occur that would have a material effect on previously unrecognized tax benefits. As a result, the total net amount of unrecognized tax benefits may decrease, which would reduce the provision for taxes on earnings by a range estimated at $1.0 million to $50 million.

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The entire disclosure for income taxes. Disclosures may include net deferred tax liability or asset recognized in an enterprise's statement of financial position, net change during the year in the total valuation allowance, approximate tax effect of each type of temporary difference and carryforward that gives rise to a significant portion of deferred tax liabilities and deferred tax assets, utilization of a tax carryback, and tax uncertainties information.

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Commitments

12 Months Ended

Jan. 28, 2012

Commitments [Abstract]

Commitments

Note M. Commitments

TJX is committed under long-term leases related to its continuing operations for the rental of real estate and fixtures and equipment. Most of our leases are store operating leases with a ten-year initial term and options to extend for one or more five-year periods. TJX Europe generally enters leases for ten to fifteen years with five or ten-year kick-out options. Many of our leases contain escalation clauses and some contain early termination penalties. In addition, we are generally required to pay insurance, real estate taxes and other operating expenses including, in some cases, rentals based on a percentage of sales. These expenses in the aggregate were approximately one-third of the total minimum rent in fiscal 2012, fiscal 2011 and fiscal 2010 and are not included in the table below.

The following is a schedule of future minimum lease payments for continuing operations as of January 28, 2012:


In thousands	Capital Lease		Operating Leases
Fiscal Year
2013	$	3,912	$	1,124,042
2014		3,912		1,057,770
2015		3,912		941,404
2016		3,586		819,481
2017		—		680,626
Later years		—		2,361,779
Total future minimum lease payments		15,322	$	6,985,102
Less amount representing interest		2,205
Net present value of minimum capital lease payments	$	13,117

The capital lease relates to a 283,000-square-foot portion of TJX's home office facility. Rental payments commenced June 1, 2001, and we recognized a capital lease asset and related obligation equal to the present value of the lease payments of $32.6 million.

Rental expense under operating leases for continuing operations amounted to $1,086.0 million for fiscal 2012, $1,031.4 million for fiscal 2011 and $962.0 million for fiscal 2010. Rental expense includes contingent rent and is reported net of sublease income. Contingent rent paid was $12.9 million in fiscal 2012, $12.0 million in fiscal 2011 and $13.0 million in fiscal 2010. Sublease income was $1.3 million in fiscal 2012, $1.2 million in fiscal 2011 and $1.3 million in fiscal 2010. The total net present value of TJX's minimum operating lease obligations approximated $5,951.8 million as of January 28, 2012.

TJX had outstanding letters of credit totaling $36.5 million as of January 28, 2012 and $39.1 million as of January 29, 2011. Letters of credit are issued by TJX primarily for the purchase of inventory.

Accrued Expenses And Other Liabilities, Current And Long Term

12 Months Ended

Jan. 28, 2012

Accrued Expenses And Other Liabilities, Current And Long Term [Abstract]

Accrued Expenses And Other Liabilities, Current And Long Term

Note N. Accrued Expenses and Other Liabilities, Current and Long Term

The major components of accrued expenses and other current liabilities are as follows:


	Fiscal Year Ended
In thousands	January 28, 2012		January 29, 2011
Employee compensation and benefits, current	$	403,200	$	375,013
Computer Intrusion		15,863		17,340
Reserve for former operations — short term		13,338		30,598
Rent, utilities and occupancy, including real estate taxes		157,303		164,459
Merchandise credits and gift certificates		189,554		167,675
Insurance		29,558		39,518
Sales tax collections and V.A.T. taxes		119,293		93,234
All other current liabilities		436,596		460,114
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities	$	1,364,705	$	1,347,951

All other current liabilities include accruals for advertising, property additions, dividends, freight, interest, reserve for sales returns, purchased services, and other items, each of which are individually less than 5% of current liabilities.

The major components of other long-term liabilities are as follows:


	Fiscal Year Ended
In thousands	January 28, 2012		January 29, 2011
Employee compensation and benefits, long term	$	302,217	$	209,042
Reserve for former operations — long term		32,043		24,097
Accrued rent		163,630		165,284
Landlord allowances		82,465		76,236
Tax reserve, long term		249,566		179,758
Long-term liabilities — other		31,847		54,904
Other long-term liabilities	$	861,768	$	709,321

Contingent Obligations And Contingencies	12 Months Ended
Contingent Obligations And Contingencies	Jan. 28, 2012
Contingent Obligations And Contingencies [Abstract]
Contingent Obligations And Contingencies	Note O. Contingent Obligations and Contingencies *Contingent Obligations:* TJX has contingent obligations on leases, for which it was a lessee or guarantor, which were assigned to third parties without TJX being released by the landlords. Over many years, we have assigned numerous leases that we originally leased or guaranteed to a significant number of third parties. With the exception of leases of former businesses for which we have reserved, we have rarely had a claim with respect to assigned leases, and accordingly, we do not expect that such leases will have a material adverse impact on our financial condition, results of operations or cash flows. We do not generally have sufficient information about these leases to estimate our potential contingent obligations under them, which could be triggered in the event that one or more of the current tenants does not fulfill their obligations related to one or more of these leases. TJX also has contingent obligations in connection with certain assigned or sublet properties that TJX is able to estimate. We estimate that the undiscounted obligations of (i) leases of former operations not included in our reserve for former operations and (ii) properties of our former operations that we would expect to sublet, if the subtenants did not fulfill their obligations, are approximately $105 million as of January 28, 2012. We believe that most or all of these contingent obligations will not revert to us and, to the extent they do, will be resolved for substantially less due to mitigating factors. TJX is a party to various agreements under which we may be obligated to indemnify the other party with respect to breach of warranty or losses related to such matters as title to assets sold, specified environmental matters or certain income taxes. These obligations are typically limited in time and amount. There are no amounts reflected in our balance sheets with respect to these contingent obligations. *Contingencies:* TJX is involved from time to time in claims, proceedings and litigation arising in the ordinary course of business. Among these, TJX is a defendant in several lawsuits filed in federal and state courts in California, Nevada, New York and Texas purportedly brought as class or collective actions on behalf of various groups of current and former salaried and hourly associates in the U.S. The lawsuits allege violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act and of state wage and hour statutes, including alleged misclassification of positions as exempt from overtime and alleged entitlement to additional wages for alleged off-the-clock work by hourly employees. The lawsuits seek unspecified monetary damages, injunctive relief and attorneys' fees. TJX is vigorously defending these claims. At this time, TJX is not able to predict the outcome of these lawsuits or the amount of any loss that may arise from them.

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Tabular disclosure of each guarantee obligation, or each group of similar guarantee obligations, including (a) the nature of the guarantee, including its term, how it arose, and the events or circumstances that would require the guarantor to perform under the guarantee; (b) the maximum potential amount of future payments (undiscounted) the guarantor could be required to make under the guarantee; (c) the current carrying amount of the liability, if any, for the guarantor's obligations under the guarantee; and (d) the nature of any recourse provisions under the guarantee, and any assets held either as collateral or by third parties, and any relevant related party disclosure. Excludes disclosures about product warranties.

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Supplemental Cash Flows Information

12 Months Ended

Jan. 28, 2012

Supplemental Cash Flows Information [Abstract]

Supplemental Cash Flows Information

Note P. Supplemental Cash Flows Information

The cash flows required to satisfy obligations of former operations as discussed in Note C, are classified as a reduction in cash provided by operating activities. There are no remaining operating activities relating to these operations.

TJX's cash payments for interest and income taxes and non-cash investing and financing activities are as follows:


	Fiscal Year Ended
In thousands	January 28, 2012			January 29, 2011		January 30, 2010
Cash paid for:
Interest on debt	$	46,691		$	48,501	$	30,638
Income taxes		781,170			787,273		494,169
Changes in accrued expenses due to:
Dividends payable	$	13,018		$	9,675	$	3,829
Property additions		(23,746	)		14,568		37,060
Non-cash investing and financing activity:
Conversion of zero coupon convertible notes	$	—		$	—	$	365,088

There were no non-cash financing or investing activities during fiscal 2012 and fiscal 2011.

Selected Quarterly Financial Data

12 Months Ended

Jan. 28, 2012

Selected Quarterly Financial Data [Abstract]

Selected Quarterly Financial Data

Note Q. Selected Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited)

Presented below is selected quarterly consolidated financial data for fiscal 2012 and fiscal 2011 which was prepared on the same basis as the audited consolidated financial statements and includes all adjustments necessary to present fairly, in all material respects, the information set forth therein on a consistent basis.


In thousands except per share amounts	First Quarter⁽¹⁾		Second Quarter		Third Quarter		Fourth Quarter
Fiscal Year Ended January 28, 2012
Net sales	$	5,220,295	$	5,468,274	$	5,793,128	$	6,709,758
Gross earnings⁽ ² ⁾		1,393,037		1,492,239		1,626,541		1,825,389
Income from continuing operations		265,951		348,338		406,487		475,314
Net income		265,951		348,338		406,487		475,314
Income from continuing operations—As Adjusted⁽ ³ ⁾
Basic earnings per share		0.34		0.46		0.54		0.63
Diluted earnings per share		0.34		0.45		0.53		0.62
Net income—As Adjusted⁽ ³ ⁾
Basic earnings per share		0.34		0.46		0.54		0.63
Diluted earnings per share		0.34		0.45		0.53		0.62
Income from continuing operations—As Reported
Basic earnings per share		0.69		0.91		1.08		0.63
Diluted earnings per share		0.67		0.90		1.06		0.62
Net income—As Reported
Basic earnings per share		0.69		0.91		1.08		0.63
Diluted earnings per share		0.67		0.90		1.06		0.62
Fiscal Year Ended January 29, 2011
Net sales	$	5,016,540	$	5,068,080	$	5,525,847	$	6,331,726
Gross earnings⁽ ² ⁾		1,367,866		1,348,870		1,519,443		1,665,553
Income from continuing operations⁽ ⁴ ⁾		331,434		304,984		372,309		330,803
Net income⁽ ⁵ ⁾		331,434		304,984		372,309		334,414
Income from continuing operations—As Adjusted⁽ ³ ⁾
Basic earnings per share		0.41		0.38		0.47		0.42
Diluted earnings per share		0.40		0.37		0.46		0.42
Net income—As Adjusted⁽ ³ ⁾
Basic earnings per share		0.41		0.38		0.47		0.43
Diluted earnings per share		0.40		0.37		0.46		0.42
Income from continuing operations—As Reported
Basic earnings per share		0.81		0.76		0.94		0.84
Diluted earnings per share		0.80		0.74		0.92		0.83
Net income—As Reported
Basic earnings per share		0.81		0.76		0.94		0.85
Diluted earnings per share		0.80		0.74		0.92		0.84

(1)	First quarter of fiscal 2012 includes operating results of A.J. Wright. See Note C.

(2)	Gross earnings equal net sales less cost of sales, including buying and occupancy costs.

(3)	Adjusted for two-for-one stock split announced by TJX on January 5, 2012. See Note A.

(4)

The fourth quarter of fiscal 2011 income from continuing operations includes a pre-tax $141 million negative impact from the A.J. Wright segment, or $0.11 per share (see Note C). The second quarter of fiscal 2011 income from continuing operations includes a pre-tax $12 million benefit from a reduction in TJX's provision for Computer Intrusion related costs, or $0.01 per share (see Note B).

(5)	The fourth quarter of fiscal 2011 net income includes a $4 million, net of income taxes of $2 million (immaterial per share impact), benefit from a reduction in TJX's reserve related to former businesses.

- Definition

The entire disclosure for the quarterly financial data in the annual financial statements. The disclosure may include a tabular presentation of financial information for each fiscal quarter for the current and previous year, including revenues, gross profit, income or loss before extraordinary items and earnings per share data. It also includes an indication if the information in the note is unaudited, comments on the aggregate effect of year-end adjustments, and an explanation of matters or transactions that affect comparability or are pertinent to an understanding of the information furnished.

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Schedule II - Valuation And Qualifying Accounts

12 Months Ended

Jan. 28, 2012

Schedule II - Valuation And Qualifying Accounts [Abstract]

Schedule II - Valuation And Qualifying Accounts

Schedule II—Valuation and Qualifying Accounts


In thousands	Balance Beginning of Period		Amounts Charged to Net Income			Write-Offs Against Reserve		Balance End of Period
Sales Return Reserve:
Fiscal Year Ended January 28, 2012	$	17,151	$	1,387,956		$	1,382,759	$	22,348
Fiscal Year Ended January 29, 2011	$	16,855	$	1,051,999		$	1,051,703	$	17,151
Fiscal Year Ended January 30, 2010	$	14,006	$	1,015,470		$	1,012,621	$	16,855
Reserves Related to Former Operations:
Fiscal Year Ended January 28, 2012	$	54,695	$	33,547		$	42,861	$	45,381
Fiscal Year Ended January 29, 2011	$	35,897	$	32,575		$	13,777	$	54,695
Fiscal Year Ended January 30, 2010	$	40,564	$	1,761		$	6,428	$	35,897
Casualty Insurance Reserve:
Fiscal Year Ended January 28, 2012	$	14,241	$	(3,942	)	$	1,220	$	9,079
Fiscal Year Ended January 29, 2011	$	17,116	$	(555	)	$	2,320	$	14,241
Fiscal Year Ended January 30, 2010	$	20,759	$	1,093		$	4,736	$	17,116
Computer Intrusion Reserve:
Fiscal Year Ended January 28, 2012	$	17,340	$	—		$	1,476	$	15,864
Fiscal Year Ended January 29, 2011	$	23,481	$	(1,550	)	$	4,591	$	17,340
Fiscal Year Ended January 30, 2010	$	42,211	$	—		$	18,730	$	23,481

Summary Of Accounting Policies (Policy)

12 Months Ended

Jan. 28, 2012

Summary Of Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Basis Of Presentation

Consolidated Statements Of Income Classifications

Cash And Cash Equivalents

Merchandise Inventories

Common Stock And Equity

Share-Based Compensation

Interest

Interest: TJX's interest expense is presented as a net amount. The following is a summary of net interest expense:


	Fiscal Year Ended
Dollars in thousands	January 28, 2012			January 29, 2011			January 30, 2010
Interest expense	$	49,276		$	49,014		$	49,278
Capitalized interest		(2,593	)		—			(758	)
Interest (income)		(11,035	)		(9,877	)		(9,011	)
Interest expense, net	$	35,648		$	39,137		$	39,509

Depreciation And Amortization

Lease Accounting

Long-Lived Assets

Long-Lived Assets: Information related to carrying values of our long-lived assets by geographic location is presented below:


Dollars in thousands	January 28, 2012		January 29, 2011		January 30, 2010
United States	$	1,879,176	$	1,657,090	$	1,607,733
Canada		220,522		210,693		195,434
Europe		615,427		592,999		483,930
Total long-lived assets	$	2,715,125	$	2,460,782	$	2,287,097

Goodwill And Tradename

Goodwill, tradename and trademarks, and the related accumulated amortization if any, are included in the respective operating segment to which they relate.

Impairment Of Long-Lived Assets, Goodwill And Tradename

There was no impairment related to our goodwill, tradename or trademarks in fiscal 2012, 2011 or 2010.

Advertising Costs

Advertising Costs: TJX expenses advertising costs as incurred. Advertising expense was $271.6 million for fiscal 2012, $249.8 million for fiscal 2011 and $227.5 million for fiscal 2010.

Foreign Currency Translation

Loss Contingencies

New Accounting Standards

New Accounting Standards: We do not expect the adoption of recently issued accounting pronouncements to have a significant impact on our results of operations, financial position or cash flow.

Subsequent Events

Summary Of Accounting Policies (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Jan. 28, 2012

Summary Of Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Summary Of Net Interest Expense


	Fiscal Year Ended
Dollars in thousands	January 28, 2012			January 29, 2011			January 30, 2010
Interest expense	$	49,276		$	49,014		$	49,278
Capitalized interest		(2,593	)		—			(758	)
Interest (income)		(11,035	)		(9,877	)		(9,011	)
Interest expense, net	$	35,648		$	39,137		$	39,509

Summary Of Long-Lived Assets By Geographic Location


Dollars in thousands	January 28, 2012		January 29, 2011		January 30, 2010
United States	$	1,879,176	$	1,657,090	$	1,607,733
Canada		220,522		210,693		195,434
Europe		615,427		592,999		483,930
Total long-lived assets	$	2,715,125	$	2,460,782	$	2,287,097

Dispositions And Reserves Related To Former Operations (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Jan. 28, 2012

Dispositions And Reserves Related To Former Operations [Abstract]

Segment Loss


	January 28, 2012		January 29, 2011
Fixed asset impairment charges—Non cash	$	—	$	82,589
Severance and termination benefits		—		25,400
Lease obligations and other closing costs		32,686		11,700
Operating losses		16,605		10,297
Total segment loss	$	49,291	$	129,986

Reserves Related To Former Operations


	Fiscal Year Ended
In thousands	January 28, 2012			January 29, 2011			January 30, 2010
Balance at beginning of year	$	54,695		$	35,897		$	40,564
Additions (reductions) to the reserve charged to net income:
Reduction in reserve for lease related obligations of former operations classified as discontinued operations		—			(6,000	)		—
A.J. Wright closing costs		32,686			37,100			—
Interest accretion		861			1,475			1,761
Charges against the reserve:
Lease related obligations		(21,821	)		(7,155	)		(5,891	)
Termination benefits and all other		(21,040	)		(6,622	)		(537	)
Balance at end of year	$	45,381		$	54,695		$	35,897

Other Comprehensive Income (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Jan. 28, 2012

Other Comprehensive Income [Abstract]

Other Comprehensive Income


	Fiscal Year Ended
In thousands	January 28, 2012			January 29, 2011
Net income	$	1,496,090		$	1,343,141
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Foreign currency translation adjustments		(14,253	)		38,325
Recognition of prior service cost and deferred gains		4,833			5,219
Recognition of unfunded post retirement obligations		(91,400	)		(1,175	)
Total comprehensive income	$	1,395,270		$	1,385,510

Capital Stock And Earnings Per Share (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Jan. 28, 2012

Capital Stock And Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Earnings Per Share


	Fiscal Year Ended
Amounts in thousands except per share amounts	January 28, 2012		January 29, 2011		January 30, 2010
Basic earnings per share:
Income from continuing operations	$	1,496,090	$	1,339,530	$	1,213,572
Weighted average common stock outstanding for basic earnings per share calculation		761,109		800,291		835,592
Basic earnings per share	$	1.97	$	1.67	$	1.45
Diluted earnings per share:
Income from continuing operations	$	1,496,090	$	1,339,530	$	1,213,572
Add back: Interest expense on zero coupon convertible subordinated notes, net of income taxes		—		—		1,073
Income from continuing operations used for diluted earnings per share calculation	$	1,496,090	$	1,339,530	$	1,214,645
Weighted average common stock outstanding for basic earnings per share calculation		761,109		800,291		835,592
Assumed conversion / exercise of:
Convertible subordinated notes		—		—		7,802
Stock options and awards		12,663		12,535		11,845
Weighted average common stock outstanding for diluted earnings per share calculation		773,772		812,826		855,239
Diluted earnings per share	$	1.93	$	1.65	$	1.42

Financial Instruments (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Jan. 28, 2012

Financial Instruments [Abstract]

Derivative Financial Instruments, Related Fair Value, And Balance Sheet Classification


In thousands	Pay		Receive		Blended Contract Rate		Balance Sheet Location		Current Asset US$		Current (Liability) US$			Net Fair Value in US$ at January 28, 2012
Fair value hedges:
Intercompany balances, primarily short-term debt and related interest
	z	62,000	C$	18,237		0.2941		(Accrued Exp)	$	—	$	(784	)	$	(784	)
	€	25,000	£	21,335		0.8534		Prepaid Exp		333		—			333
	€	75,292	US$	100,781		1.3385		Prepaid Exp / (Accrued Exp)		1,156		(98	)		1,058
	US$	85,389	£	55,000		0.6441		Prepaid Exp		796		—			796
Economic hedges for which hedge accounting was not elected:
Diesel contracts		Fixed on 450K- 1.5M gal per month		Float on 450K- 1.5M gal per month		N/A		Prepaid Exp		1,698		—			1,698
Merchandise purchase commitments
	C$	272,210	US$	273,356		1.0042		Prepaid Exp / (Accrued Exp)		4,201		(2,175	)		2,026
	C$	8,475	€	6,300		0.7434		Prepaid Exp / (Accrued Exp)		53		(178	)		(125	)
	£	40,401	US$	63,000		1.5594		(Accrued Exp)		—		(541	)		(541	)
	£	33,793	€	40,000		1.1837		Prepaid Exp / (Accrued Exp)		135		(405	)		(270	)
	US$	3,135	€	2,366		0.7547		Prepaid Exp / (Accrued Exp)		28		(36	)		(8	)
Total fair value of financial instruments									$	8,400	$	(4,217	)	$	4,183

The following is a summary of TJX's derivative financial instruments, related fair value and balance sheet classification at January 29, 2011:


In thousands	Pay		Receive		Blended Contract Rate		Balance Sheet Location		Current Asset US$		Current (Liability) US$			Net Fair Value in US$ at January 29, 2011
Fair value hedges:
Intercompany balances, primarily short-term debt and related interest
	€	25,000	£	21,265		0.8506		(Accrued Exp)	$	—	$	(278	)	$	(278	)
		€ 50,442	US$	66,363		1.3156		(Accrued Exp)		—		(1,944	)		(1,944	)
	US	$ 85,894	£	55,000		0.6403		Prepaid Exp / (Accrued Exp)		1,008		(77	)		931
Economic hedges for which hedge accounting was not elected:
Diesel contracts		Fixed on 2.1M gal		Float on 2.1M gal		N/A		Prepaid Exp		746		—			746
Merchandise purchase commitments
	C$	403,031	US$	399,036		0.9901		Prepaid Exp / (Accrued Exp)		678		(2,938	)		(2,260	)
	C$	4,951	€	3,700		0.7473		Prepaid Exp / (Accrued Exp)		102		(10	)		92
	£	42,813	US$	66,900		1.5626		(Accrued Exp)		—		(986	)		(986	)
	£	28,465	€	33,900		1.1909		Prepaid Exp		976		—			976
	US$	420	€	312		0.7429		Prepaid Exp		4		—			4
Total fair value of financial instruments									$	3,514	$	(6,233	)	$	(2,719	)

Impact Of Derivative Financial Instruments On Statements Of Income


	Location of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income by Derivative	Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income by Derivative
In thousands	Location of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income by Derivative	January 28, 2012		January 29, 2011			January 30, 2010
Fair value hedges:
Intercompany balances, primarily short-term debt and related interest	Selling, general and administrative expenses	$	4,313	$	2,551		$	(9,249	)
Interest rate swap fixed to floating on notional of $50,000	Interest expense, net		—		—			1,092
Interest rate swap fixed to floating on notional of $50,000	Interest expense, net		—		—			1,422
Economic hedges for which hedge accounting was not elected:
Diesel contracts	Cost of sales, including buying and occupancy costs		951		1,188			4,490
Merchandise purchase commitments	Cost of sales, including buying and occupancy costs		3,256		(6,786	)		494
Gain (loss) recognized in income		$	8,520	$	(3,047	)	$	(1,751	)

- Definition

Tabular disclosure of the location and amount of gains and losses reported in the statement of financial performance, or when applicable, the statement of financial position. For example, (a) gains and losses recognized in the income statement on derivative instruments designated and qualifying as hedging instruments in fair value hedges and related hedged items designated and qualifying in fair value hedges and (b) gains and losses initially recognized in other comprehensive income on derivative instruments designated and qualifying as cash flow hedges.

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Disclosures About Fair Value Of Financial Instruments (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Jan. 28, 2012

Disclosures About Fair Value Of Financial Instruments [Abstract]

Fair Value Of Financial Assets And Liabilities On A Recurring Basis


In thousands	January 28, 2012		January 29, 2011
Level 1
Assets:
Executive Savings Plan investments	$	81,702	$	73,925
Level 2
Assets:
Short-term investments	$	94,691	$	76,261
Foreign currency exchange contracts		6,702		2,768
Diesel fuel contracts		1,698		746
Liabilities:
Foreign currency exchange contracts	$	4,217	$	6,233

- Definition

Tabular disclosure of the fair value measurement of assets and liabilities which includes [financial] instruments measured at fair value that are classified in stockholders' equity. Such assets and liabilities may be measured on a recurring or nonrecurring basis. The disclosures which may be required or desired include: (1) for assets and liabilities measured on a recurring basis, disclosure may include: (a) the fair value measurements at the reporting date; (b) the level within the fair value hierarchy in which the fair value measurements in their entirety fall, segregating fair value measurements using quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (Level 1), significant other observable inputs (Level 2), and significant unobservable inputs (Level 3); (c) for fair value measurements using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3), a reconciliation of the beginning and ending balances, separately presenting changes during the period attributable to the following: (i) total gains or losses for the period (realized and unrealized), segregating those gains or losses included in earnings (or changes in net assets), and a description of where those gains or losses included in earnings (or changes in net assets) are reported in the statement of income (or activities); (ii) purchases, sales, issuances, and settlements (net); (iii) transfers in and transfers out of Level 3 (for example, transfers due to changes in the observability of significant inputs); (d) the amount of the total gains or losses for the period in subparagraph (c) (i) above included in earnings (or changes in net assets) that are attributable to the change in unrealized gains or losses relating to those assets and liabilities still held at the reporting date and a description of where those unrealized gains or losses are reported in the statement of income (or activities); (e) the valuation technique(s) used to measure fair value and a discussion of changes in valuation techniques, if any, during the period and (2) for assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis (for example, impaired assets) disclosure may include, in addition to (a) above: (a) the reasons for the fair value measurements recorded; (b) the same as (b) above; (c) for fair value measurements using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3), a description of the inputs and the information used to develop the inputs; and (d) the valuation technique(s) used to measure fair value and a discussion of changes, if any, in the valuation technique(s) used to measure similar assets and/or liabilities in prior periods. Where the quoted price in an active market for the identical liability is not available, the Level 1 input is the quoted price of an identical liability when traded as an asset.

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Segment Information (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Jan. 28, 2012

Segment Information [Abstract]

Financial Information On Business Segments


	Fiscal Year Ended
In thousands	January 28, 2012			January 29, 2011			January 30, 2010
Net sales:
In the United States
Marmaxx	$	15,367,519		$	14,092,159		$	13,270,863
HomeGoods		2,243,986			1,958,007			1,794,409
A.J. Wright⁽ ¹ ⁾		9,229			888,364			779,811
TJX Canada		2,680,071			2,510,201			2,167,912
TJX Europe		2,890,650			2,493,462			2,275,449
	$	23,191,455		$	21,942,193		$	20,288,444
Segment profit (loss):
In the United States
Marmaxx	$	2,073,430		$	1,875,951		$	1,588,452
HomeGoods		234,445			186,535			137,525
A.J. Wright⁽ ¹ ⁾		(49,291	)		(129,986	)		12,565
TJX Canada		348,028			351,989			254,974
TJX Europe		68,739			75,849			163,969
		2,675,351			2,360,338			2,157,485
General corporate expense		228,289			168,659			166,414
Provision (credit) for Computer Intrusion related costs		—			(11,550	)		—
Interest expense, net		35,648			39,137			39,509
Income from continuing operations before provision for income taxes	$	2,411,414		$	2,164,092		$	1,951,562
Identifiable assets:
In the United States
Marmaxx	$	4,115,124		$	3,625,780		$	3,340,745
HomeGoods		488,405			427,162			415,230
A.J. Wright⁽ ¹ ⁾		—			71,194			269,190
TJX Canada		746,593			726,781			762,338
TJX Europe		1,070,655			1,088,399			861,122
Corporate⁽ ² ⁾		1,860,828			2,032,447			1,815,352
	$	8,281,605		$	7,971,763		$	7,463,977
Capital expenditures:
In the United States
Marmaxx	$	458,720		$	360,296		$	214,308
HomeGoods		77,863			46,608			25,769
A.J. Wright⁽ ¹ ⁾		—			29,135			34,285
TJX Canada		92,846			66,391			38,960
TJX Europe		173,901			204,704			115,960
	$	803,330		$	707,134		$	429,282
Depreciation and amortization:
In the United States
Marmaxx	$	289,921		$	272,037		$	262,901
HomeGoods		37,881			35,129			32,876
A.J. Wright⁽ ¹ ⁾		—			18,981			19,542
TJX Canada		59,112			54,815			49,105
TJX Europe		96,370			74,868			67,783
Corporate⁽ ³ ⁾		2,417			2,222			3,011
	$	485,701		$	458,052		$	435,218

(1)

(2)	Corporate identifiable assets consist primarily of cash, receivables, prepaid insurance, a note receivable, the trust maintained in connection with the Executive Savings Plan and deferred taxes.

(3)	Includes debt discount accretion and debt expense amortization.

- Definition

Tabular disclosure of the profit or loss and total assets for each reportable segment. An entity discloses certain information on each reportable segment if the amounts (a) are included in the measure of segment profit or loss reviewed by the chief operating decision maker or (b) are otherwise regularly provided to the chief operating decision maker, even if not included in that measure of segment profit or loss.

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Stock Incentive Plan (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Jan. 28, 2012

Stock Incentive Plan [Abstract]

Schedule Of Estimated Fair Value Of Options As Of Grant Date By Using Black-Scholes Option Pricing Model


	Fiscal Year
	2012			2011			2010
Risk-free interest rate		0.92	%		1.57	%		2.49	%
Dividend yield		1.4	%		1.5	%		1.3	%
Expected volatility factor		31.1	%		32.3	%		37.3	%
Expected option life in years		5.0			5.0			5.0
Weighted average fair value of options issued	$	6.55		$	5.42		$	6.14

Schedule Of Stock Options And Related Weighted Average Exercise Prices


						Fiscal Year Ended
	January 28, 2012					January 29, 2011					January 30, 2010
	Options			WAEP		Options			WAEP		Options			WAEP
Outstanding at beginning of year		50,095		$	15.70		55,950		$	13.96		63,545		$	12.41
Granted		7,922			26.56		9,893			20.56		9,754			18.87
Exercised		(15,433	)		13.98		(14,735	)		12.22		(16,025	)		10.65
Forfeitures		(1,640	)		20.29		(1,013	)		17.60		(1,324	)		15.89
Outstanding at end of year		40,944		$	18.27		50,095		$	15.70		55,950		$	13.96
Options exercisable at end of year		24,540		$	15.04		31,226		$	13.40		36,743		$	12.00

Schedule Of Stock Options Outstanding Expected To Vest And Stock Options Outstanding Exercisable


Shares in thousands	Shares		Aggregate Intrinsic Value		Weighted Average Remaining Contract Life		WAEP
Options outstanding expected to vest		15,281	$	163,512		8.9 years	$	22.98
Options exercisable		24,540	$	631,234		5.3 years	$	15.04
Total outstanding options vested and expected to vest		39,821	$	794,746		6.7 years	$	18.09

Summary Of Nonvested Performance-Based Restricted Stock And Performance-Based Deferred Stock Awards


Shares in thousands	Restricted and Deferred Awards	Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Nonvested at beginning of year	1,942	$19.59
Granted	299	24.81
Vested	(615)	16.32
Forfeited	(144)	20.50
Nonvested at end of year	1,482	$21.91

Pension Plans And Other Retirement Benefits (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Jan. 28, 2012

Pension Plans And Other Retirement Benefits [Abstract]

Changes In Funded And Unfunded Pension And Retirement Plan


	Funded Plan Fiscal Year Ended						Unfunded Plan Fiscal Year Ended
In thousands	January 28, 2012			January 29, 2011			January 28, 2012			January 29, 2011
Change in projected benefit obligation:
Projected benefit obligation at beginning of year	$	666,356		$	580,203		$	49,526		$	51,727
Service cost		33,858			32,142			1,188			1,202
Interest cost		38,567			34,429			2,410			2,682
Actuarial losses (gains)		128,154			34,246			3,582			(2,727	)
Settlements		—			—			—			—
Benefits paid		(14,151	)		(12,662	)		(3,355	)		(3,358	)
Expenses paid		(2,097	)		(2,002	)		—			—
Projected benefit obligation at end of year	$	850,687		$	666,356		$	53,351		$	49,526
Accumulated benefit obligation at end of year	$	785,402		$	614,584		$	46,775		$	43,229


	Funded Plan Fiscal Year Ended						Unfunded Plan Fiscal Year Ended
In thousands	January 28, 2012			January 29, 2011			January 28, 2012			January 29, 2011
Change in plan assets:
Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year	$	663,591		$	508,420		$	—		$	—
Actual return on plan assets		28,454			69,835			—			—
Employer contribution		75,000			100,000			3,355			3,358
Benefits paid		(14,151	)		(12,662	)		(3,355	)		(3,358	)
Settlements		—			—			—			—
Expenses paid		(2,097	)		(2,002	)		—			—
Fair value of plan assets at end of year	$	750,797		$	663,591		$	—		$	—
Reconciliation of funded status:
Projected benefit obligation at end of year	$	850,687		$	666,356		$	53,351		$	49,526
Fair value of plan assets at end of year		750,797			663,591			—			—
Funded status—excess obligation	$	99,890		$	2,765		$	53,351		$	49,526
Net liability recognized on consolidated balance sheets	$	99,890		$	2,765		$	53,351		$	49,526
Amounts not yet reflected in net periodic benefit cost and included in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss):
Prior service cost	$	—		$	—		$	8		$	12
Accumulated actuarial losses		286,939			149,034			12,400			9,483
Amounts included in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	$	286,939		$	149,034		$	12,408		$	9,495

Weighted Average Assumptions For The Obligation

Funded Plan

Fiscal Year Ended

Unfunded Plan

Fiscal Year Ended

January 28,
2012

January 29,
2011

January 28,
2012

January 29,
2011

Discount rate

4.80%

5.75%

4.40%

5.25%

Rate of compensation increase

4.00%

4.00%

6.00%

6.00%

Components Of Net Periodic Benefit Cost And Other Amounts Recognized In Other Comprehensive Income


	Funded Plan Fiscal Year Ended									Unfunded Plan Fiscal Year Ended
Dollars in thousands	January 28, 2012			January 29, 2011			January 30, 2010			January 28, 2012			January 29, 2011			January 30, 2010
Net periodic pension cost:
Service cost	$	33,858		$	32,142		$	30,049		$	1,188		$	1,202		$	876
Interest cost		38,567			34,429			31,320			2,410			2,682			2,923
Expected return on plan assets		(49,059	)		(40,043	)		(28,222	)		—			—			—
Settlement costs		—			—			—			—			—			2,447
Amortization of prior service cost		—			—			15			4			81			125
Amortization of net actuarial loss		10,854			11,172			13,656			666			941			1,045
Net periodic pension cost	$	34,220		$	37,700		$	46,818		$	4,268		$	4,906		$	7,416
Other changes in plan assets and benefit obligations recognized in other comprehensive income:
Net (gain) loss	$	148,759		$	4,454		$	(6,866	)	$	3,582		$	(2,727	)	$	7,686
Settlement costs		—			—			—			—			—			(2,447	)
Amortization of net (loss)		(10,854	)		(11,172	)		(13,656	)		(666	)		(941	)		(1,045	)
Amortization of prior service cost		—			—			(15	)		(4	)		(81	)		(125	)
Total recognized in other comprehensive income	$	137,905		$	(6,718	)	$	(20,537	)	$	2,912		$	(3,749	)	$	4,069
Total recognized in net periodic benefit cost and other comprehensive income	$	172,125		$	30,982		$	26,281		$	7,180		$	1,157		$	11,485
Weighted average assumptions for expense purposes:
Discount rate		5.75%			6.00%			6.50%			5.25%			5.75%			6.50%
Expected rate of return on plan assets		7.50%			8.00%			8.00%			N/A			N/A			N/A
Rate of compensation increase		4.00%			4.00%			4.00%			6.00%			6.00%			6.00%

Schedule Of The Benefits Expected To Be Paid In Each Of The Next Five Fiscal Years And Thereafter


In thousands	Funded Plan Expected Benefit Payments	Unfunded Plan Expected Benefit Payments
Fiscal Year
2013	$ 20,849	$ 3,421
2014	23,260	3,141
2015	25,854	3,089
2016	28,730	2,110
2017	32,027	4,206
2018 through 2022	214,986	20,137

Fair Value For Pension And Postretirement Assets Measured At Fair Value On A Recurring Basis


	Funded Plan
In thousands	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
Asset category:
Short-term investments	$	82,220	$	—	$	—	$	82,220
Equity Securities:
Domestic equity		98,386		—		—		98,386
International equity		44,679		—		—		44,679
Fixed Income Securities:
Corporate and government bond funds		—		31,349		—		31,349
Common/Collective Trusts		—		467,346		14,775		482,121
Limited Partnerships		—		—		12,042		12,042
Fair value of plan assets	$	225,285	$	498,695	$	26,817	$	750,797


	Funded Plan
In thousands	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
Asset category:
Short-term investments	$	108,414	$	—	$	—	$	108,414
Equity Securities:
Domestic equity		83,793		—		—		83,793
International equity		37,016		—		—		37,016
Fixed Income Securities:
Corporate and government bond funds		—		25,968		—		25,968
Common/Collective Trusts		—		381,691		16,100		397,791
Limited Partnerships		—		—		10,609		10,609
Fair value of plan assets	$	229,223	$	407,659	$	26,709	$	663,591

Reconciliation Of Level 3 Plan Assets Measured At Fair Value


In thousands	Common/Collective Trusts			Limited Partnerships
Balance as of January 30, 2010	$	19,817		$	7,779
Earned income, net of management expenses		(269	)		(416	)
Unrealized gain on investment		2,233			2,896
Purchases, sales, issuances and settlements, net		(5,681	)		350
Balance as of January 29, 2011		16,100			10,609
Earned income, net of management expenses		517			230
Unrealized gain on investment		1,427			2,291
Purchases, sales, issuances and settlements, net		(3,269	)		(1,088	)
Balance as of January 28, 2012	$	14,775		$	12,042

Summary Of Target Allocation For Plan Assets Along With The Actual Allocation Of Plan Assets As Of The Valuation Date


				Actual Allocation for Fiscal Year Ended
	Target Allocation			January 28, 2012	January 29, 2011
Equity securities		50	%	44%	43%
Fixed income		50	%	46%	41%
All other—primarily cash		—		10%	16%

Long-Term Debt And Credit Lines (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Jan. 28, 2012

Long-Term Debt And Credit Lines [Abstract]

Long-Term Debt, Exclusive Of Current Installments


In thousands	January 28, 2012		January 29, 2011
General corporate debt:
4.20% senior unsecured notes, maturing August 15, 2015 (effective interest rate of 4.20% after reduction of unamortized debt discount of $19 and $24 in fiscal 2012 and 2011, respectively)	$	399,981	$	399,976
6.95% senior unsecured notes, maturing April 15, 2019 (effective interest rate of 6.98% after reduction of unamortized debt discount of $505 and $576 in fiscal 2012 and 2011, respectively)		374,495		374,424
Long-term debt, exclusive of current installments	$	774,476	$	774,400

Aggregate Maturities Of Long-Term Debt, Exclusive Of Current Installments


In thousands	Long-Term Debt
Fiscal Year
2014	$	—
2015		—
2016		400,000
2017		—
Later years		375,000
Less amount representing unamortized debt discount		(524	)
Aggregate maturities of long-term debt, exclusive of current installments	$	774,476

- Definition

Tabular disclosure of long-debt instruments or arrangements, including identification, terms, features, collateral requirements and other information necessary to a fair presentation. These are debt arrangements that originally required repayment more than twelve months after issuance or greater than the normal operating cycle of the entity, if longer.

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-Section 02
-Paragraph 22
-Article 5

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-Subparagraph (SX 210.4-08.(e),(f))
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+ Details

Income Taxes (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Jan. 28, 2012

Income Taxes [Abstract]

Provision For Income Taxes


	Fiscal Year Ended
In thousands	January 28, 2012			January 29, 2011		January 30, 2010
Current:
Federal	$	554,847		$	510,629	$	465,799
State		126,237			113,573		104,621
Foreign		99,463			105,489		114,195
Deferred:
Federal		131,527			91,568		54,544
State		6,202			1,731		1,773
Foreign		(2,952	)		1,572		(2,942	)
Provision for income taxes	$	915,324		$	824,562	$	737,990

Net Deferred Tax (Liabilities) Assets


	Fiscal Year Ended
In thousands	January 28, 2012			January 29, 2011
Deferred tax assets:
Foreign tax credit carryforward	$	24,861		$	43,088
Reserve for former operations		4,555			17,641
Pension, stock compensation, postretirement and employee benefits		265,397			214,578
Leases		39,778			39,567
Foreign currency and hedging		3,407			3,973
Computer Intrusion reserve		5,699			6,285
Other		65,371			61,421
Total deferred tax assets	$	409,068		$	386,553
Deferred tax liabilities:
Property, plant and equipment	$	360,629		$	274,725
Capitalized inventory		46,864			45,871
Tradename		42,873			42,873
Undistributed foreign earnings		201,012			183,906
Other		14,322			15,011
Total deferred tax liabilities	$	665,700		$	562,386
Net deferred tax (liability)	$	(256,632	)	$	(175,833	)

Reconciliation Of U.S. Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate And Worldwide Effective Income Tax Rate


	Fiscal Year Ended
	January 28, 2012			January 29, 2011			January 30, 2010
U.S. federal statutory income tax rate		35.0	%		35.0	%		35.0	%
Effective state income tax rate		4.1			4.1			4.3
Impact of foreign operations		(0.6	)		(0.5	)		(0.6	)
All Other		(0.5	)		(0.5	)		(0.9	)
Worldwide effective income tax rate		38.0	%		38.1	%		37.8	%

Reconciliation Of The Beginning And Ending Gross Amount Of Unrecognized Tax Benefits


	Fiscal Year Ended
In thousands	January 28, 2012			January 29, 2011			January 30, 2010
Balance at beginning of year	$	123,094		$	191,741		$	202,543
Additions for uncertain tax positions taken in current year		1,131			3,968			59,301
Additions for uncertain tax positions taken in prior years		63,463			23,730			1,444
Reductions for uncertain tax positions taken in prior years		(40,558	)		(92,483	)		(53,612	)
Reductions resulting from lapse of statute of limitations		—			(1,123	)		(3,267	)
Settlements with tax authorities		(2,625	)		(2,739	)		(14,668	)
Balance at end of year	$	144,505		$	123,094		$	191,741

- Definition

Tabular disclosure of tax positions taken in the tax returns filed or to be filed for which it is more likely than not that the tax position will not be sustained upon examination by taxing authorities (i.e., uncertain tax positions) and other types of income tax contingencies, including: (1) the policy on classification of interest and penalties; (2) a tabular reconciliation of the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits at the beginning and end of the period; the total amount(s) of: (3) unrecognized tax benefits that, if recognized, would affect the effective tax rate, and (4) interest and penalties recognized in each of the income statement and balance sheet; (5) for positions for which it is reasonably possible that the total amounts unrecognized will significantly change within 12 months of the reporting date the: (i) nature of the uncertainty, (ii) nature of the event that could occur that would cause the change, and (iii) an estimate of the range of the reasonably possible change or a statement that an estimate of the range cannot be made; and (6) a description of tax years that remain subject to examination by major tax jurisdictions.

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Commitments (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Jan. 28, 2012

Commitments [Abstract]

Future Minimum Lease Payments For Continuing Operations


In thousands	Capital Lease		Operating Leases
Fiscal Year
2013	$	3,912	$	1,124,042
2014		3,912		1,057,770
2015		3,912		941,404
2016		3,586		819,481
2017		—		680,626
Later years		—		2,361,779
Total future minimum lease payments		15,322	$	6,985,102
Less amount representing interest		2,205
Net present value of minimum capital lease payments	$	13,117

- Definition

The entire disclosure for lessee entity's leasing arrangements including, but not limited to, all of the following: (a.) The basis on which contingent rental payments are determined, (b.) The existence and terms of renewal or purchase options and escalation clauses, (c.) Restrictions imposed by lease agreements, such as those concerning dividends, additional debt, and further leasing.

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Accrued Expenses And Other Liabilities, Current And Long Term (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Jan. 28, 2012

Accrued Expenses And Other Liabilities, Current And Long Term [Abstract]

Schedule Of Accrued Expenses And Other Current Liabilities


	Fiscal Year Ended
In thousands	January 28, 2012		January 29, 2011
Employee compensation and benefits, current	$	403,200	$	375,013
Computer Intrusion		15,863		17,340
Reserve for former operations — short term		13,338		30,598
Rent, utilities and occupancy, including real estate taxes		157,303		164,459
Merchandise credits and gift certificates		189,554		167,675
Insurance		29,558		39,518
Sales tax collections and V.A.T. taxes		119,293		93,234
All other current liabilities		436,596		460,114
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities	$	1,364,705	$	1,347,951

Schedule Of Other Long-Term Liabilities


	Fiscal Year Ended
In thousands	January 28, 2012		January 29, 2011
Employee compensation and benefits, long term	$	302,217	$	209,042
Reserve for former operations — long term		32,043		24,097
Accrued rent		163,630		165,284
Landlord allowances		82,465		76,236
Tax reserve, long term		249,566		179,758
Long-term liabilities — other		31,847		54,904
Other long-term liabilities	$	861,768	$	709,321

Supplemental Cash Flows Information (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Jan. 28, 2012

Supplemental Cash Flows Information [Abstract]

Summary Of Cash Payments For Interest And Income Taxes And Non-Cash Investing And Financing Activities


	Fiscal Year Ended
In thousands	January 28, 2012			January 29, 2011		January 30, 2010
Cash paid for:
Interest on debt	$	46,691		$	48,501	$	30,638
Income taxes		781,170			787,273		494,169
Changes in accrued expenses due to:
Dividends payable	$	13,018		$	9,675	$	3,829
Property additions		(23,746	)		14,568		37,060
Non-cash investing and financing activity:
Conversion of zero coupon convertible notes	$	—		$	—	$	365,088

Selected Quarterly Financial Data (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Jan. 28, 2012

Selected Quarterly Financial Data [Abstract]

Summary Of Selected Quarterly Consolidated Financial Data


In thousands except per share amounts	First Quarter⁽¹⁾		Second Quarter		Third Quarter		Fourth Quarter
Fiscal Year Ended January 28, 2012
Net sales	$	5,220,295	$	5,468,274	$	5,793,128	$	6,709,758
Gross earnings⁽ ² ⁾		1,393,037		1,492,239		1,626,541		1,825,389
Income from continuing operations		265,951		348,338		406,487		475,314
Net income		265,951		348,338		406,487		475,314
Income from continuing operations—As Adjusted⁽ ³ ⁾
Basic earnings per share		0.34		0.46		0.54		0.63
Diluted earnings per share		0.34		0.45		0.53		0.62
Net income—As Adjusted⁽ ³ ⁾
Basic earnings per share		0.34		0.46		0.54		0.63
Diluted earnings per share		0.34		0.45		0.53		0.62
Income from continuing operations—As Reported
Basic earnings per share		0.69		0.91		1.08		0.63
Diluted earnings per share		0.67		0.90		1.06		0.62
Net income—As Reported
Basic earnings per share		0.69		0.91		1.08		0.63
Diluted earnings per share		0.67		0.90		1.06		0.62
Fiscal Year Ended January 29, 2011
Net sales	$	5,016,540	$	5,068,080	$	5,525,847	$	6,331,726
Gross earnings⁽ ² ⁾		1,367,866		1,348,870		1,519,443		1,665,553
Income from continuing operations⁽ ⁴ ⁾		331,434		304,984		372,309		330,803
Net income⁽ ⁵ ⁾		331,434		304,984		372,309		334,414
Income from continuing operations—As Adjusted⁽ ³ ⁾
Basic earnings per share		0.41		0.38		0.47		0.42
Diluted earnings per share		0.40		0.37		0.46		0.42
Net income—As Adjusted⁽ ³ ⁾
Basic earnings per share		0.41		0.38		0.47		0.43
Diluted earnings per share		0.40		0.37		0.46		0.42
Income from continuing operations—As Reported
Basic earnings per share		0.81		0.76		0.94		0.84
Diluted earnings per share		0.80		0.74		0.92		0.83
Net income—As Reported
Basic earnings per share		0.81		0.76		0.94		0.85
Diluted earnings per share		0.80		0.74		0.92		0.84

(1)	First quarter of fiscal 2012 includes operating results of A.J. Wright. See Note C.

(2)	Gross earnings equal net sales less cost of sales, including buying and occupancy costs.

(3)	Adjusted for two-for-one stock split announced by TJX on January 5, 2012. See Note A.

(4)

(5)	The fourth quarter of fiscal 2011 net income includes a $4 million, net of income taxes of $2 million (immaterial per share impact), benefit from a reduction in TJX's reserve related to former businesses.

Summary Of Accounting Policies (Narrative) (Details) shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands		1 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 05, 2012	Feb. 29, 2012 shares	Jan. 28, 2012 USD ($) days years weeks shares	Jan. 29, 2011 USD ($) weeks	Jan. 30, 2010 USD ($) weeks
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Revenue recognized from store card breakage			$ 10,900	$ 10,100	$ 7,800
Restricted cash			15,100	14,600
In-transit inventory accrual			$ 395,900	$ 445,700
Stock split, conversion ratio per share	2		2	2
Highly liquid investments maximum maturity days			90
Depreciation and amortization expense			$ 490,600	$ 461,500	435,800
Amortization expense under capital lease			$ 2,200	2,200	2,200
Rent expense recorded prior to minimum number of days before opening of store, in days \| days			30
Rent expense recorded prior to maximum number of days before opening of store, in days \| days			60
Percentage owned in subsidiary company			83.00%
Goodwill			$ 72,200	72,200	72,100
Tradename carried value			$ 107,700
Trademarks useful life, minimum years \| years			7
Trademarks useful life, maximum years \| years			10
Impairment charges on fixed assets				83,000
Advertising expense			$ 271,600	$ 249,800	$ 227,500
Weeks in the fiscal year \| weeks				52	52
Weeks in the next fiscal year \| weeks			53
Furniture, Fixtures And Equipment [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Amortization, useful life minimum (in years) \| years			3
Amortization, useful life maximum (in years) \| years			10
Software Development [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Amortization, useful life minimum (in years) \| years			3
Amortization, useful life maximum (in years) \| years			10
Buildings [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Depreciation and amortization life of physical assets, in years \| years			33
Leasehold Costs And Improvements [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Depreciation and amortization life of physical assets, in years \| years			10
Maximum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Short-term investments maturity term \| years			1
Minimum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Short-term investments maturity term \| days			90
Common Stock [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Common stock issued on stock split \| shares		373,000	373,351
Decrease in retained earnings on stock split			$ (373,351)

Summary Of Accounting Policies (Summary Of Net Interest Expense) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 28, 2012	Jan. 29, 2011	Jan. 30, 2010
Summary Of Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Interest expense	$ 49,276	$ 49,014	$ 49,278
Capitalized interest	(2,593)		(758)
Interest (income)	(11,035)	(9,877)	(9,011)
Interest expense, net	$ 35,648	$ 39,137	$ 39,509

Summary Of Accounting Policies (Summary Of Long-Lived Assets By Geographic Location) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jan. 28, 2012	Jan. 29, 2011	Jan. 30, 2010
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Carrying values of long-lived assets	$ 2,715,125	$ 2,460,782	$ 2,287,097
United States [Member]
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Carrying values of long-lived assets	1,879,176	1,657,090	1,607,733
Canada [Member]
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Carrying values of long-lived assets	220,522	210,693	195,434
Europe [Member]
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Carrying values of long-lived assets	$ 615,427	$ 592,999	$ 483,930

Provision (Credit) For Computer Intrusion Related Costs (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 29, 2011	Jan. 28, 2012
Provision (Credit) For Computer Intrusion Related Costs [Abstract]
Provision for Computer Intrusion related costs, reduction	$ 11.6
Reserve balance	$ 17.3	$ 15.9

Dispositions And Reserves Related To Former Operations (Narrative) (Details)
$ in Thousands

3 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

Jan. 28, 2012

USD ($)

Oct. 29, 2011

USD ($)

Jul. 30, 2011

USD ($)

Apr. 30, 2011

USD ($)

^[1]

Jan. 29, 2011

USD ($)

Oct. 30, 2010

USD ($)

^[2]

Jul. 31, 2010

USD ($)

^[2]

May 01, 2010

USD ($)

^[1],[2]

Jan. 28, 2012

USD ($)

Jan. 29, 2011

USD ($)

Jan. 30, 2010

USD ($)

Dec. 08, 2010

Sto

warehouses

Dispositions And Reserves Related To Former Operations [Line Items]

Number of A.J. Wright stores converted into T.J. Maxx, Marshalls or HomeGoods stores | Sto

Number of A.J. Wright stores closed | Sto

Number of A.J. Wright distribution centers closed | warehouses

Segment loss

$ (49,291)

$ (129,986)

Segment profit (loss)

$ 475,314

$ 406,487

$ 348,338

$ 265,951

$ 334,414

^[2]

$ 372,309

$ 304,984

$ 331,434

1,496,090

1,343,141

$ 1,213,572

Increase (decrease) in reserve for lease obligations

$ (6,000)

Reduction in reserve for lease related obligations of former operations classified as discontinued operations

(6,000)

HomeGoods [Member]

Dispositions And Reserves Related To Former Operations [Line Items]

Segment profit (loss)

234,445

186,535

137,525

Conversion costs

3,000

Marmaxx [Member]

Dispositions And Reserves Related To Former Operations [Line Items]

Segment profit (loss)

2,073,430

1,875,951

$ 1,588,452

Conversion costs

$ 17,000

BJ's Wholesale Club [Member]

Dispositions And Reserves Related To Former Operations [Line Items]

Number of leases on which company is liable

Bob's Stores [Member]

Dispositions And Reserves Related To Former Operations [Line Items]

Number of leases on which company is liable

A.J. Wright [Member]

Dispositions And Reserves Related To Former Operations [Line Items]

Conversion costs

$ 20,000

Increase (decrease) in reserve for lease obligations

$ 33,000

Severance and termination benefits related to consolidation

$ 20,000

Maximum [Member]

Dispositions And Reserves Related To Former Operations [Line Items]

Former operations reserve to be paid, in years

Minimum [Member]

Dispositions And Reserves Related To Former Operations [Line Items]

Former operations reserve to be paid, in years

[1]	First quarter of fiscal 2012 includes operating results of A.J. Wright. See Note C.
[2]	The fourth quarter of fiscal 2011 net income includes a $4 million, net of income taxes of $2 million (immaterial per share impact), benefit from a reduction in TJX's reserve related to former businesses.

Dispositions And Reserves Related To Former Operations (Segment Loss) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 28, 2012	Jan. 29, 2011
Dispositions And Reserves Related To Former Operations [Abstract]
Fixed asset impairment charges-Non cash		$ 82,589
Severance and termination benefits		25,400
Lease obligations and other closing costs	$ 32,686	11,700
Operating losses	16,605	10,297
Total segment loss	$ 49,291	$ 129,986

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The charge against earnings in the period for known and estimated costs of termination benefits provided to current employees that are involuntarily terminated under a benefit arrangement associated with exit from or disposal of business activities or restructurings pursuant to a duly authorized plan, excluding costs or losses pertaining to an entity newly acquired in a business combination or a discontinued operation as defined by generally accepted accounting principles and costs associated with one-time termination benefits.

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Dispositions And Reserves Related To Former Operations (Reserves Related To Former Operations) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 28, 2012	Jan. 29, 2011	Jan. 30, 2010
Dispositions And Reserves Related To Former Operations [Abstract]
Balance at beginning of year	$ 54,695	$ 35,897	$ 40,564
Reduction in reserve for lease related obligations of former operations classified as discontinued operations		(6,000)
A.J. Wright closing costs	32,686	37,100
Interest accretion	861	1,475	1,761
Lease related obligations	(21,821)	(7,155)	(5,891)
Termination benefits and all other	(21,040)	(6,622)	(537)
Balance at end of year	$ 45,381	$ 54,695	$ 35,897

Other Comprehensive Income (Other Comprehensive Income) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands

3 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

Jan. 28, 2012

Oct. 29, 2011

Jul. 30, 2011

Apr. 30, 2011

^[1]

Jan. 29, 2011

^[2]

Oct. 30, 2010

^[2]

Jul. 31, 2010

^[2]

May 01, 2010

^[1],[2]

Jan. 28, 2012

Jan. 29, 2011

Jan. 30, 2010

Other Comprehensive Income [Abstract]

Net income

$ 475,314

$ 406,487

$ 348,338

$ 265,951

$ 334,414

$ 372,309

$ 304,984

$ 331,434

$ 1,496,090

$ 1,343,141

$ 1,213,572

Foreign currency translation adjustments

(14,253)

38,325

76,678

Recognition of prior service cost and deferred gains

4,833

5,219

8,191

Recognition of unfunded post retirement obligations

(91,400)

(1,175)

(1,212)

Total comprehensive income

$ 1,395,270

$ 1,385,510

$ 1,297,229

[1]	First quarter of fiscal 2012 includes operating results of A.J. Wright. See Note C.
[2]	The fourth quarter of fiscal 2011 net income includes a $4 million, net of income taxes of $2 million (immaterial per share impact), benefit from a reduction in TJX's reserve related to former businesses.

- Definition

The change in equity [net assets] of a business enterprise during a period from transactions and other events and circumstances from non-owner sources which are attributable to the economic entity, including both controlling (parent) and noncontrolling interests. It includes all changes in equity during a period except those resulting from investments by owners and distributions to owners, including any and all transactions which are directly or indirectly attributable to that ownership interest in subsidiary equity which is not attributable to the parent.

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The cost (credit) resulting from a plan amendment that occurred during the period, after tax. The cost has not been recognized in net periodic benefit cost. A plan amendment includes provisions that grant increased benefits based on service rendered in prior periods.

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After tax gain (loss) adjustment to other comprehensive income resulting from the settlement or curtailment of the entity's defined benefit pension and other postretirement plans. A settlement is defined as a transaction that (a) is an irrevocable action, (b) relieves the employer or plan of a primary responsibility for a pension benefit obligation, and (c) eliminates significant risks related to the obligations and the assets used to effect the settlement. A curtailment is an event that significantly reduces the expected years of future service of present employees or eliminates for a significant number of employees the accrual of defined benefits for some or all of their future services.

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Capital Stock And Earnings Per Share (Narrative) (Details) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands			1 Months Ended			3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2012 shares	Jan. 05, 2012	Jun. 30, 2011 USD ($) shares	Feb. 28, 2010 USD ($)	Apr. 30, 2009 USD ($) shares	Apr. 28, 2012 USD ($)	Jan. 28, 2012 USD ($) $ / shares shares	Jan. 29, 2011 USD ($) shares	Jan. 30, 2010 USD ($) shares
Capital Stock And Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Number of shares of common stock issued	373,000,000
Shares repurchased and retired, shares							49,700,000
Shares repurchased and retired, value \| $							$ 1,400,000
Common stock repurchased, shares							48,400,000	54,900,000	53,700,000
Stock repurchase program, common stock purchase value \| $			$ 1,000,000			$ 2,000,000
Common stock repurchased under stock repurchase program, shares			41,300,000
Cash expenditures under repurchase programs \| $				$ 1,000,000			$ 1,320,812	$ 1,193,380	$ 944,762
Shares repurchased and retired shares							26,400,000
Shares repurchased and retired value \| $							$ 775,400
Remaining available stock under stock repurchase plan \| $							$ 224,600
Preferred stock, par value \| $ / shares							$ 1
Redemption of zero coupon convertible subordinated notes, Units									462,057
Redemption of zero coupon convertible subordinated notes, Value \| $									$ 365,100
Redemption of zero coupon convertible subordinated notes converted into common stock, Shares									30,200,000
Stock split, conversion ratio per share		2					2	2
Redemption of remaining unconverted notes, Units					2,886			2,886
Redemption of remaining unconverted notes, Value \| $					$ 2,300			$ 2,300
Preferred stock, shares authorized							5,000,000
Anti-dilutive options excluded									19,100,000

Capital Stock And Earnings Per Share (Earnings Per Share) (Details) - USD ($)
$ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands

3 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

Jan. 28, 2012

Oct. 29, 2011

Jul. 30, 2011

Apr. 30, 2011

^[1]

Jan. 29, 2011

Oct. 30, 2010

Jul. 31, 2010

May 01, 2010

^[1]

Jan. 28, 2012

Jan. 29, 2011

Jan. 30, 2010

Earnings Per Share Calculation, Basic And Diluted [Line Items]

Income from continuing operations

$ 475,314

$ 406,487

$ 348,338

$ 265,951

$ 330,803

^[2]

$ 372,309

^[2]

$ 304,984

^[2]

$ 331,434

^[2]

$ 1,496,090

$ 1,339,530

$ 1,213,572

Weighted average common stock outstanding for basic earnings per share calculation

761,109

800,291

835,592

Basic earnings per share

$ 0.63

^[3]

$ 0.54

^[3]

$ 0.46

^[3]

$ 0.34

^[3]

$ 0.42

^[3]

$ 0.47

^[3]

$ 0.38

^[3]

$ 0.41

^[3]

$ 1.97

$ 1.67

$ 1.45

Assumed conversion / exercise of Convertible subordinated notes

7,802

Assumed conversion / exercise of Stock options and awards

12,663

12,535

11,845

Weighted average common stock outstanding for diluted earnings per share calculation

773,772

812,826

855,239

Diluted earnings per share

$ 0.62

^[3]

$ 0.53

^[3]

$ 0.45

^[3]

$ 0.34

^[3]

$ 0.42

^[3]

$ 0.46

^[3]

$ 0.37

^[3]

$ 0.40

^[3]

$ 1.93

$ 1.65

$ 1.42

Basic Earnings Per Share [Member]

Earnings Per Share Calculation, Basic And Diluted [Line Items]

Income from continuing operations

$ 1,496,090

$ 1,339,530

$ 1,213,572

Weighted average common stock outstanding for basic earnings per share calculation

761,109

800,291

835,592

Basic earnings per share

$ 1.97

$ 1.67

$ 1.45

Diluted Earnings Per Share [Member]

Earnings Per Share Calculation, Basic And Diluted [Line Items]

Income from continuing operations

$ 1,496,090

$ 1,339,530

$ 1,213,572

Add back: Interest expense on zero coupon convertible subordinated notes, net of income taxes

1,073

Income from continuing operations used for diluted earnings per share calculation

$ 1,496,090

$ 1,339,530

$ 1,214,645

[1]	First quarter of fiscal 2012 includes operating results of A.J. Wright. See Note C.
[2]	The fourth quarter of fiscal 2011 income from continuing operations includes a pre-tax $141 million negative impact from the A.J. Wright segment, or $0.11 per share (see Note C). The second quarter of fiscal 2011 income from continuing operations includes a pre-tax $12 million benefit from a reduction in TJX's provision for Computer Intrusion related costs, or $0.01 per share (see Note B).
[3]	Adjusted for two-for-one stock split announced by TJX on January 5, 2012. See Note A.

Financial Instruments (Narrative) (Details) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
Financial Instruments (Narrative) (Details) $ in Thousands	Jan. 28, 2012 USD ($) months years	Jan. 29, 2011 USD ($)	Jan. 30, 2010 USD ($)
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Hedge of diesel fuel requirement		10.00%
LIBOR rate term, In months \| months	6
Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Net impact on income statement of hedging activity related to intercompany payables	$ 100	$ 100	$ 3,700
Diesel Fuel Contracts, First Half Of Fiscal 2013 [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Hedge of diesel fuel requirement	49.00%
Diesel Fuel Contracts, Second Half Of Fiscal 2013 [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Hedge of diesel fuel requirement	21.00%
7.45% Ten-Year Notes [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Total outstanding amount of ten-year notes	$ 200,000
Interest rate swaps, with respect to notes outstanding	$ 100,000
Average effective interest rate	7.45%
Note outstanding original term length, In years \| years	10
Interest Rate Contracts [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Average effective interest rate, inclusive of the effect of hedging activity			4.04%
Cost Of Sales, Including Buying And Occupancy Costs [Member] \| Diesel Fuel Contracts [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Income (loss) from change in fair value of hedged agreements	$ 950	1,200	$ 4,500
Cost Of Sales, Including Buying And Occupancy Costs [Member] \| Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Income (loss) from change in fair value of hedged agreements	$ 3,300	$ 6,800	$ 500
Maximum [Member] \| Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Foreign currency contracts typical duration, In months \| months	12

Financial Instruments (Derivative Financial Instruments, Related Fair Value, And Balance Sheet Classification) (Details) € in Thousands, £ in Thousands, zł in Thousands, $ in Thousands, $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 28, 2012 PLN (zł)	Jan. 29, 2011 CAD ($)	Jan. 28, 2012 CAD ($)	Jan. 28, 2012 GBP (£)	Jan. 28, 2012 EUR (€)	Jan. 28, 2012 USD ($)	Jan. 29, 2011 GBP (£)	Jan. 29, 2011 EUR (€)	Jan. 29, 2011 USD ($)
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Current Asset						$ 8,400			$ 3,514
Current (Liability)						(4,217)			(6,233)
Net Fair Value						$ 4,183			$ (2,719)
Intercompany Balances, Primarily Short-Term Debt And Related Interest [Member] \| Conversion Of Zloty To Canadian Dollar [Member] \| (Accrued Expense) [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Hedge accounting not elected, Pay \| zł	zł 62,000
Hedge accounting not elected, Receive			$ 18,237
Blended Contract Rate	0.2941		0.2941	0.2941	0.2941	0.2941
Current (Liability)						$ (784)
Net Fair Value						$ (784)
Intercompany Balances, Primarily Short-Term Debt And Related Interest [Member] \| Conversion Of Euro To Pound [Member] \| (Accrued Expense) [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Hedge accounting not elected, Pay \| €								€ 25,000
Hedge accounting not elected, Receive \| £							£ 21,265
Blended Contract Rate		0.8506					0.8506	0.8506	0.8506
Current (Liability)									$ (278)
Net Fair Value									(278)
Intercompany Balances, Primarily Short-Term Debt And Related Interest [Member] \| Conversion Of Euro To Pound [Member] \| Prepaid Expense [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Hedge accounting not elected, Pay \| €					€ 25,000
Hedge accounting not elected, Receive \| £				£ 21,335
Blended Contract Rate	0.8534		0.8534	0.8534	0.8534	0.8534
Current Asset						$ 333
Net Fair Value						333
Intercompany Balances, Primarily Short-Term Debt And Related Interest [Member] \| Conversion Of Euro To US Dollar [Member] \| Prepaid Expense / (Accrued Expense) [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Hedge accounting not elected, Pay \| €					€ 75,292
Hedge accounting not elected, Receive						$ 100,781
Blended Contract Rate	1.3385		1.3385	1.3385	1.3385	1.3385
Current Asset						$ 1,156
Current (Liability)						(98)
Net Fair Value						1,058
Intercompany Balances, Primarily Short-Term Debt And Related Interest [Member] \| Conversion Of Euro To US Dollar [Member] \| (Accrued Expense) [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Hedge accounting not elected, Pay \| €								€ 50,442
Hedge accounting not elected, Receive									$ 66,363
Blended Contract Rate		1.3156					1.3156	1.3156	1.3156
Current (Liability)									$ (1,944)
Net Fair Value									(1,944)
Intercompany Balances, Primarily Short-Term Debt And Related Interest [Member] \| Conversion Of US Dollar To Pound [Member] \| Prepaid Expense / (Accrued Expense) [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Hedge accounting not elected, Pay									$ 85,894
Hedge accounting not elected, Receive \| £							£ 55,000
Blended Contract Rate		0.6403					0.6403	0.6403	0.6403
Current Asset									$ 1,008
Current (Liability)									(77)
Net Fair Value									931
Intercompany Balances, Primarily Short-Term Debt And Related Interest [Member] \| Conversion Of US Dollar To Pound [Member] \| Prepaid Expense [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Hedge accounting not elected, Pay						$ 85,389
Hedge accounting not elected, Receive \| £				£ 55,000
Blended Contract Rate	0.6441		0.6441	0.6441	0.6441	0.6441
Current Asset						$ 796
Net Fair Value						796
Diesel Fuel Contracts [Member] \| Prepaid Expense [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Current Asset						1,698			746
Net Fair Value						1,698			746
Economic hedges for which hedge accounting was not elected, Diesel contracts, Pay	Fixed on 450K-1.5M gal per month	Fixed on 2.1M gal
Economic hedges for which hedge accounting was not elected, Diesel contracts, Receive	Float on 450K-1.5M gal per month	Float on 2.1M gal
Merchandise Purchase Commitments [Member] \| Conversion Of Canadian Dollar To US Dollar [Member] \| Prepaid Expense / (Accrued Expense) [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Hedge accounting not elected, Pay		$ 403,031	$ 272,210
Hedge accounting not elected, Receive						$ 273,356			$ 399,036
Blended Contract Rate	1.0042	0.9901	1.0042	1.0042	1.0042	1.0042	0.9901	0.9901	0.9901
Current Asset						$ 4,201			$ 678
Current (Liability)						(2,175)			(2,938)
Net Fair Value						$ 2,026			$ (2,260)
Merchandise Purchase Commitments [Member] \| Conversion Of Canadian Dollar To Euro [Member] \| Prepaid Expense / (Accrued Expense) [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Hedge accounting not elected, Pay		$ 4,951	$ 8,475
Hedge accounting not elected, Receive \| €					€ 6,300			€ 3,700
Blended Contract Rate	0.7434	0.7473	0.7434	0.7434	0.7434	0.7434	0.7473	0.7473	0.7473
Current Asset						$ 53			$ 102
Current (Liability)						(178)			(10)
Net Fair Value						(125)			92
Merchandise Purchase Commitments [Member] \| Conversion Of Pound To US Dollar [Member] \| (Accrued Expense) [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Hedge accounting not elected, Pay \| £				£ 40,401			£ 42,813
Hedge accounting not elected, Receive						$ 63,000			$ 66,900
Blended Contract Rate	1.5594	1.5626	1.5594	1.5594	1.5594	1.5594	1.5626	1.5626	1.5626
Current (Liability)						$ (541)			$ (986)
Net Fair Value						$ (541)			$ (986)
Merchandise Purchase Commitments [Member] \| Conversion Of Pound To Euro [Member] \| Prepaid Expense / (Accrued Expense) [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Hedge accounting not elected, Pay \| £				£ 33,793
Hedge accounting not elected, Receive \| €					€ 40,000
Blended Contract Rate	1.1837		1.1837	1.1837	1.1837	1.1837
Current Asset						$ 135
Current (Liability)						(405)
Net Fair Value						(270)
Merchandise Purchase Commitments [Member] \| Conversion Of Pound To Euro [Member] \| Prepaid Expense [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Hedge accounting not elected, Pay \| £							£ 28,465
Hedge accounting not elected, Receive \| €								€ 33,900
Blended Contract Rate		1.1909					1.1909	1.1909	1.1909
Current Asset									$ 976
Net Fair Value									976
Merchandise Purchase Commitments [Member] \| Conversion Of US Dollar To Euro [Member] \| Prepaid Expense / (Accrued Expense) [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Hedge accounting not elected, Pay						$ 3,135
Hedge accounting not elected, Receive \| €					€ 2,366
Blended Contract Rate	0.7547		0.7547	0.7547	0.7547	0.7547
Current Asset						$ 28
Current (Liability)						(36)
Net Fair Value						$ (8)
Merchandise Purchase Commitments [Member] \| Conversion Of US Dollar To Euro [Member] \| Prepaid Expense [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Hedge accounting not elected, Pay									$ 420
Hedge accounting not elected, Receive \| €								€ 312
Blended Contract Rate		0.7429					0.7429	0.7429	0.7429
Current Asset									$ 4
Net Fair Value									$ 4

Financial Instruments (Impact Of Derivative Financial Instruments On Statements Of Income) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 28, 2012	Jan. 29, 2011	Jan. 30, 2010
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Gain (loss) recognized in income	$ 8,520	$ (3,047)	$ (1,751)
Intercompany Balances, Primarily Short-Term Debt And Related Interest [Member] \| Fair Value Hedges [Member] \| Selling, General And Administrative Expenses [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Gain (loss) recognized in income	4,313	2,551	(9,249)
Diesel Fuel Contracts [Member] \| Economic Hedges For Which Hedge Accounting Was Not Elected [Member] \| Cost Of Sales, Including Buying And Occupancy Costs [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Gain (loss) recognized in income	951	1,188	4,490
Merchandise Purchase Commitments [Member] \| Economic Hedges For Which Hedge Accounting Was Not Elected [Member] \| Cost Of Sales, Including Buying And Occupancy Costs [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Gain (loss) recognized in income	$ 3,256	$ (6,786)	494
Interest Rate Swap Fixed To Floating On Notional Of $50,000 [Member] \| Fair Value Hedges [Member] \| Interest Expense, Net [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Gain (loss) recognized in income			1,092
Interest Rate Swap Fixed To Floating On Notional Of $50,000 One [Member] \| Fair Value Hedges [Member] \| Interest Expense, Net [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Gain (loss) recognized in income			$ 1,422

Disclosures About Fair Value Of Financial Instruments (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jan. 28, 2012	Jan. 29, 2011
Disclosures About Fair Value Of Financial Instruments [Abstract]
Fair value of long-term debt	$ 936,800	$ 881,700
Carrying value of long-term debt	$ 774,476	$ 774,400

Disclosures About Fair Value Of Financial Instruments (Fair Value Of Financial Assets And Liabilities On A Recurring Basis) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jan. 28, 2012	Jan. 29, 2011
Level 1 [Member] \| Executive Savings Plan Investments [Member]
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Fair value measured on recurring basis, Assets	$ 81,702	$ 73,925
Level 2 [Member] \| Short-Term Investments [Member]
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Fair value measured on recurring basis, Assets	94,691	76,261
Level 2 [Member] \| Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts [Member]
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Fair value measured on recurring basis, Assets	6,702	2,768
Fair value measured on recurring basis, Liabilities	4,217	6,233
Level 2 [Member] \| Diesel Fuel Contracts [Member]
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Fair value measured on recurring basis, Assets	$ 1,698	$ 746

Segment Information (Narrative) (Details)	12 Months Ended
Segment Information (Narrative) (Details)	Jan. 28, 2012
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Number of business segments	4
United States [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Number of business segments	2
Clothing Including Footwear [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Percentage of segment sales	60.00%
Home Fashions [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Percentage of segment sales	27.00%
Jewelry And Accessories [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Percentage of segment sales	13.00%
TJX Canada And Europe [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Percentage of segment sales	24.00%
Percentage of segment profit	16.00%
Percentage of segment consolidated assets	22.00%

Segment Information (Financial Information On Business Segments) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands

3 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

Jan. 28, 2012

Oct. 29, 2011

Jul. 30, 2011

Apr. 30, 2011

^[1]

Jan. 29, 2011

Oct. 30, 2010

Jul. 31, 2010

May 01, 2010

^[1]

Jan. 28, 2012

Jan. 29, 2011

Jan. 30, 2010

Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]

Net sales

$ 6,709,758

$ 5,793,128

$ 5,468,274

$ 5,220,295

$ 6,331,726

$ 5,525,847

$ 5,068,080

$ 5,016,540

$ 23,191,455

$ 21,942,193

$ 20,288,444

Segment profit (loss)

475,314

$ 406,487

$ 348,338

$ 265,951

334,414

^[2]

$ 372,309

^[2]

$ 304,984

^[2]

$ 331,434

^[2]

1,496,090

1,343,141

1,213,572

General corporate expense

228,289

168,659

166,414

Provision (credit) for Computer Intrusion related costs

(11,550)

Interest expense, net

35,648

39,137

39,509

Income from continuing operations before provision for income taxes

2,411,414

2,164,092

1,951,562

Total Identifiable assets

8,281,605

7,971,763

8,281,605

7,971,763

7,463,977

Total Capital expenditures

803,330

707,134

429,282

Total Depreciation and amortization

485,701

458,052

435,218

Marmaxx [Member]

Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]

Net sales

15,367,519

14,092,159

13,270,863

Segment profit (loss)

2,073,430

1,875,951

1,588,452

Total Identifiable assets

4,115,124

3,625,780

4,115,124

3,625,780

3,340,745

Total Capital expenditures

458,720

360,296

214,308

Total Depreciation and amortization

289,921

272,037

262,901

HomeGoods [Member]

Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]

Net sales

2,243,986

1,958,007

1,794,409

Segment profit (loss)

234,445

186,535

137,525

Total Identifiable assets

488,405

427,162

488,405

427,162

415,230

Total Capital expenditures

77,863

46,608

25,769

Total Depreciation and amortization

37,881

35,129

32,876

A.J. Wright [Member]

Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]

Net sales

^[3]

9,229

888,364

779,811

Segment profit (loss)

^[3]

(49,291)

(129,986)

12,565

Total Identifiable assets

^[3]

71,194

269,190

Total Capital expenditures

^[3]

29,135

34,285

Total Depreciation and amortization

^[3]

18,981

19,542

TJX Canada [Member]

Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]

Net sales

2,680,071

2,510,201

2,167,912

Segment profit (loss)

348,028

351,989

254,974

Total Identifiable assets

746,593

726,781

746,593

726,781

762,338

Total Capital expenditures

92,846

66,391

38,960

Total Depreciation and amortization

59,112

54,815

49,105

TJX Europe [Member]

Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]

Net sales

2,890,650

2,493,462

2,275,449

Segment profit (loss)

68,739

75,849

163,969

Total Identifiable assets

1,070,655

1,088,399

1,070,655

1,088,399

861,122

Total Capital expenditures

173,901

204,704

115,960

Total Depreciation and amortization

96,370

74,868

67,783

Corporate [Member]

Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]

Total Identifiable assets

^[4]

$ 1,860,828

$ 2,032,447

1,860,828

2,032,447

1,815,352

Total Depreciation and amortization

^[5]

2,417

2,222

3,011

Total Segments [Member]

Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]

Segment profit (loss)

$ 2,675,351

$ 2,360,338

$ 2,157,485

[1]	First quarter of fiscal 2012 includes operating results of A.J. Wright. See Note C.
[2]	The fourth quarter of fiscal 2011 net income includes a $4 million, net of income taxes of $2 million (immaterial per share impact), benefit from a reduction in TJX's reserve related to former businesses.
[3]	On December 8, 2010, the Board of Directors of TJX approved the consolidation of the A.J. Wright segment. All stores operating under the A.J. Wright banner closed by February 13, 2011 and the conversion process of certain stores to other banners was completed during the first quarter of fiscal 2012 (see Note C).
[4]	Corporate identifiable assets consist primarily of cash, receivables, prepaid insurance, a note receivable, the trust maintained in connection with the Executive Savings Plan and deferred taxes.
[5]	Includes debt discount accretion and debt expense amortization.

Stock Incentive Plan (Narrative) (Details)	12 Months Ended
Stock Incentive Plan (Narrative) (Details)	Jan. 28, 2012 USD ($) years $ / shares shares	Jan. 29, 2011 USD ($) $ / shares shares	Jan. 30, 2010 USD ($) $ / shares shares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Shares approved for issuance under Stock Incentive Plan \| shares	321,800,000
Shares available for future grants \| shares	29,600,000
Unrecognized compensation cost related to nonvested share-based compensation \| $	$ 97,800,000
Unrecognized compensation cost weighted-average recognition period, years \| years	2
Performance-based stock, granted \| shares	298,500	1,242,000	940,500
Options granted at market price in percentage	100.00%
Vesting period of grant, years \| years	3
Term in which vesting period starts after grant, years \| years	1
Maximum term of grant, years \| years	10
Intrinsic value of options exercised \| $	$ 210,900,000	$ 143,300,000	$ 109,200,000
Options outstanding expected to vest represents total unvested options adjusted for anticipated forfeitures \| shares	16,400,000
Shares granted weighted average grant date fair value \| $ / shares	$ 24.81	$ 23.08	$ 12.96
Fair value of performance-based restricted stock that vested \| $	$ 10,000,000	$ 7,000,000	$ 6,700,000
Number of annual deferred share awards awarded to outside directors	2
Annual deferred share awards, common stock value \| $	$ 62,500
Awards and related compensation costs recognized if threshold targets are not met	zero
Stock Incentive Plan [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Deferred shares outstanding \| shares	232,434
Number of awards that vest immediately and is payable, with accumulated dividends \| shares	1
Maximum [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Performance-based restricted stock and other awards, period \| years	3
Minimum [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Performance-based restricted stock and other awards, period \| years	1

Stock Incentive Plan (Schedule Of Estimated Fair Value Of Options As Of Grant Date By Using Black-Scholes Option Pricing Model) (Details) - $ / shares	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 28, 2012	Jan. 29, 2011	Jan. 30, 2010
Stock Incentive Plan [Abstract]
Risk-free interest rate	0.92%	1.57%	2.49%
Dividend yield	1.40%	1.50%	1.30%
Expected volatility factor	31.10%	32.30%	37.30%
Expected option life in years	5.0	5.0	5.0
Weighted average fair value of options issued	$ 6.55	$ 5.42	$ 6.14

Stock Incentive Plan (Schedule Of Stock Options And Related Weighted Average Exercise Prices) (Details) - $ / shares shares in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 28, 2012	Jan. 29, 2011	Jan. 30, 2010
Stock Incentive Plan [Abstract]
Options, Outstanding at beginning of year	50,095	55,950	63,545
Options, Granted	7,922	9,893	9,754
Options, Exercised	(15,433)	(14,735)	(16,025)
Options, Forfeitures	(1,640)	(1,013)	(1,324)
Options, Outstanding at end of year	40,944	50,095	55,950
Options exercisable at end of year	24,540	31,226	36,743
WAEP, Outstanding at beginning of year	$ 15.70	$ 13.96	$ 12.41
WAEP, Granted	26.56	20.56	18.87
WAEP, Exercised	13.98	12.22	10.65
WAEP, Forfeitures	20.29	17.60	15.89
WAEP, Outstanding at end of year	18.27	15.70	13.96
WAEP, Options exercisable at end of year	$ 15.04	$ 13.40	$ 12.00

Stock Incentive Plan (Schedule Of Stock Options Outstanding Expected To Vest And Stock Options Outstanding Exercisable) (Details) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 28, 2012 USD ($) years $ / shares shares
Stock Incentive Plan [Abstract]
Shares, Options outstanding expected to vest \| shares	15,281
Shares, Options exercisable \| shares	24,540
Shares, Total outstanding options vested and expected to vest \| shares	39,821
Aggregate Intrinsic Value, Options outstanding expected to vest \| $	$ 163,512
Aggregate Intrinsic Value, Options exercisable \| $	631,234
Aggregate Intrinsic Value, Total outstanding options vested and expected to vest \| $	$ 794,746
Weighted Average Remaining Contract Life, Options outstanding expected to vest, years \| years	8.9
Weighted Average Remaining Contract Life, Options exercisable, years \| years	5.3
Weighted Average Remaining Contract Life, Total outstanding options vested and expected to vest, years \| years	6.7
WAEP, Options outstanding expected to vest \| $ / shares	$ 22.98
WAEP, Options exercisable \| $ / shares	15.04
WAEP, Total outstanding options vested and expected to vest \| $ / shares	$ 18.09

Stock Incentive Plan (Summary Of Nonvested Performance-Based Restricted Stock And Performance-Based Deferred Stock Awards) (Details) - $ / shares	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 28, 2012	Jan. 29, 2011	Jan. 30, 2010
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Granted	298,500	1,242,000	940,500
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value, Nonvested at beginning of year	$ 19.59
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value, Granted	24.81	$ 23.08	$ 12.96
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value, Vested	16.32
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value, Forfeited	20.50
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value, Nonvested at end of year	$ 21.91	$ 19.59
Restricted And Deferred Awards [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Nonvested at beginning of year	1,942,000
Granted	299,000
Vested	(615,000)
Forfeited	(144,000)
Nonvested at end of year	1,482,000	1,942,000

Pension Plans And Other Retirement Benefits (Narrative) (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 28, 2012 USD ($) years	Dec. 31, 2011 USD ($)	Jan. 29, 2011 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2010 USD ($)	Jan. 30, 2010 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2009
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Minimum years of age to participate in defined benefit retirement plan \| years	21
Minimum years of service to participate in defined benefit retirement plan \| years	1
Net accrued liability recognized in balance sheet	$ 153,200,000		$ 52,300,000
Pension plans and other retirement benefits, current liability	2,400,000		2,800,000
Pension plans and other retirement benefits, long-term liability	150,800,000		49,500,000
Employer contribution	$ 78,400,000		103,400,000		$ 147,900,000
Minimum percentage of pension liability	80.00%
Anticipated employer's contribution to fund current benefit and expense payments under the unfunded plan in fiscal 2013	$ 3,400,000
Percentage of employees contribution from eligible pay, maximum	50.00%
Rate of eligible pay for matching employee contributions	5.00%
Minimum range of rates for matching employee contributions	25.00%
Maximum range of rates for matching employee contributions	50.00%
Percentage of employees limit for contribution	50.00%
Percentage of plan investments representing stock funds		6.60%		4.70%		4.50%
Pension contribution to National Retirement Fund	$ 10,800,000		9,900,000		$ 9,200,000
Percentage of pension contribution					5.00%
Postretirement medical and life insurance benefits to retirees	who participate in its retirement plan and who retired at age <font class="_mt">55</font> or older with <font class="_mt">ten</font> or more years of service
Estimated cost retirement medical liability	$ 1,400,000
Pension Funded Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Net accrued liability recognized in balance sheet	(99,890,000)		(2,765,000)
Estimated amortization of net actuarial loss for 2013	24,900,000
Employer contribution	$ 75,000,000		100,000,000
Excess percentage of projected benefit obligation for amortization of unrecognized gains and losses	10.00%
Fair value of plan assets at end of year	$ 750,797,000		663,591,000		$ 508,420,000
Defined benefit plan, benefits paid	(14,151,000)		(12,662,000)
Pension Unfunded Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Net accrued liability recognized in balance sheet	(53,351,000)		(49,526,000)
Estimated amortization of net actuarial loss for 2013	2,000,000
Employer contribution	$ 3,355,000		3,358,000
Excess percentage of projected benefit obligation for amortization of unrecognized gains and losses	30.00%
Defined benefit plan, benefits paid	$ (3,355,000)		(3,358,000)
Pre-tax income from post retirement medical plan reflected in income statement					(2,447,000)
Employee Savings Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Employer contribution	11,800,000		13,900,000		13,300,000
Nonqualified Savings Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Employer contribution	2,600,000		2,400,000		1,900,000
Retirement/Deferred Savings Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Employer contribution	$ 5,800,000		$ 5,200,000		$ 4,600,000
Minimum years of employment to be eligible in savings plan \| years	5
Post Retirement Medical Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Pension plans and other retirement benefits, long-term liability	$ 1,200,000
Minimum age of retirement \| years	55
Minimum years of employment to be eligible in postretirement medical plan \| years	10
Maximum postretirement medical plan defined amount, per month	$ 35.00
Defined benefit plan, benefits paid	217,000
Cost of benefit plan amendment	46,800,000
Unamortized balance of plan	19,900,000
Amount amortized in 2013	3,800,000
Pre-tax income from post retirement medical plan reflected in income statement	$ 3,400,000
401(k) Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets at end of year		$ 787,100,000		$ 776,000,000

Pension Plans And Other Retirement Benefits (Changes In Funded And Unfunded Pension And Retirement Plan) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 28, 2012	Jan. 29, 2011	Jan. 30, 2010
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Employer contribution	$ 78,400	$ 103,400	$ 147,900
Net liability recognized on consolidated balance sheets	(153,200)	(52,300)
Pension Funded Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Projected benefit obligation at beginning of year	666,356	580,203
Service cost	33,858	32,142	30,049
Interest cost	38,567	34,429	31,320
Actuarial losses (gains)	128,154	34,246
Settlements
Benefits paid	(14,151)	(12,662)
Expenses paid	(2,097)	(2,002)
Projected benefit obligation at end of year	850,687	666,356	580,203
Accumulated benefit obligation at end of year	785,402	614,584
Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year	663,591	508,420
Actual return on plan assets	28,454	69,835
Employer contribution	75,000	100,000
Fair value of plan assets at end of year	750,797	663,591	508,420
Funded status - excess obligation	99,890	2,765
Net liability recognized on consolidated balance sheets	99,890	2,765
Accumulated actuarial losses	286,939	149,034
Amounts included in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	286,939	149,034
Pension Unfunded Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Projected benefit obligation at beginning of year	49,526	51,727
Service cost	1,188	1,202	876
Interest cost	2,410	2,682	2,923
Actuarial losses (gains)	3,582	(2,727)
Settlements			2,447
Benefits paid	(3,355)	(3,358)
Projected benefit obligation at end of year	53,351	49,526	$ 51,727
Accumulated benefit obligation at end of year	46,775	43,229
Employer contribution	3,355	3,358
Funded status - excess obligation	53,351	49,526
Net liability recognized on consolidated balance sheets	53,351	49,526
Prior service cost	8	12
Accumulated actuarial losses	12,400	9,483
Amounts included in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	$ 12,408	$ 9,495

Pension Plans And Other Retirement Benefits (Weighted Average Assumptions For The Obligation) (Details)	Jan. 28, 2012	Jan. 29, 2011
Pension Funded Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Discount rate	4.80%	5.75%
Rate of compensation increase	4.00%	4.00%
Pension Unfunded Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Discount rate	4.40%	5.25%
Rate of compensation increase	6.00%	6.00%

Pension Plans And Other Retirement Benefits (Components Of Net Periodic Benefit Cost And Other Amounts Recognized In Other Comprehensive Income) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 28, 2012	Jan. 29, 2011	Jan. 30, 2010
Pension Funded Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Service cost	$ 33,858	$ 32,142	$ 30,049
Interest cost	38,567	34,429	31,320
Expected return on plan assets	(49,059)	(40,043)	(28,222)
Settlement costs
Amortization of prior service cost			15
Amortization of net actuarial loss	10,854	11,172	13,656
Net periodic pension cost	34,220	37,700	46,818
Net (gain) loss	148,759	4,454	(6,866)
Amortization of net (loss)	(10,854)	(11,172)	(13,656)
Amortization of prior service cost			(15)
Total recognized in other comprehensive income	137,905	(6,718)	(20,537)
Total recognized in net periodic benefit cost and other comprehensive income	$ 172,125	$ 30,982	$ 26,281
Discount rate	5.75%	6.00%	6.50%
Expected rate of return on plan assets	7.50%	8.00%	8.00%
Rate of compensation increase	4.00%	4.00%	4.00%
Pension Unfunded Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Service cost	$ 1,188	$ 1,202	$ 876
Interest cost	2,410	2,682	2,923
Settlement costs			2,447
Amortization of prior service cost	4	81	125
Amortization of net actuarial loss	666	941	1,045
Net periodic pension cost	4,268	4,906	7,416
Net (gain) loss	3,582	(2,727)	7,686
Settlement costs			(2,447)
Amortization of net (loss)	(666)	(941)	(1,045)
Amortization of prior service cost	(4)	(81)	(125)
Total recognized in other comprehensive income	2,912	(3,749)	4,069
Total recognized in net periodic benefit cost and other comprehensive income	$ 7,180	$ 1,157	$ 11,485
Discount rate	5.25%	5.75%	6.50%
Rate of compensation increase	6.00%	6.00%	6.00%

Pension Plans And Other Retirement Benefits (Schedule Of The Benefits Expected To Be Paid In Each Of The Next Five Fiscal Years And Thereafter) (Details) $ in Thousands	Jan. 28, 2012 USD ($)
Pension Funded Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
2013	$ 20,849
2014	23,260
2015	25,854
2016	28,730
2017	32,027
2018 through 2022	214,986
Pension Unfunded Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
2013	3,421
2014	3,141
2015	3,089
2016	2,110
2017	4,206
2018 through 2022	$ 20,137

Pension Plans And Other Retirement Benefits (Fair Value For Pension And Postretirement Assets Measured At Fair Value On A Recurring Basis) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jan. 28, 2012	Jan. 29, 2011	Jan. 30, 2010
Pension Funded Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	$ 750,797	$ 663,591	$ 508,420
Level 1 [Member] \| Pension Funded Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	225,285	229,223
Level 2 [Member] \| Pension Funded Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	498,695	407,659
Level 3 [Member] \| Pension Funded Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	26,817	26,709
Short-Term Investments [Member] \| Pension Funded Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	82,220	108,414
Short-Term Investments [Member] \| Level 1 [Member] \| Pension Funded Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	82,220	108,414
Domestic Equity Securities [Member] \| Pension Funded Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	98,386	83,793
Domestic Equity Securities [Member] \| Level 1 [Member] \| Pension Funded Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	98,386	83,793
International Equity Securities [Member] \| Pension Funded Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	44,679	37,016
International Equity Securities [Member] \| Level 1 [Member] \| Pension Funded Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	44,679	37,016
Corporate And Government Bond Funds [Member] \| Pension Funded Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	31,349	25,968
Corporate And Government Bond Funds [Member] \| Level 2 [Member] \| Pension Funded Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	31,349	25,968
Common/Collective Trusts [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	14,775	16,100	19,817
Common/Collective Trusts [Member] \| Pension Funded Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	482,121	397,791
Common/Collective Trusts [Member] \| Level 2 [Member] \| Pension Funded Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	467,346	381,691
Common/Collective Trusts [Member] \| Level 3 [Member] \| Pension Funded Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	14,775	16,100
Limited Partnerships [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	12,042	10,609	$ 7,779
Limited Partnerships [Member] \| Pension Funded Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	12,042	10,609
Limited Partnerships [Member] \| Level 3 [Member] \| Pension Funded Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	$ 12,042	$ 10,609

Pension Plans And Other Retirement Benefits (Reconciliation Of Level 3 Plan Assets Measured At Fair Value) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 28, 2012	Jan. 29, 2011
Common/Collective Trusts [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year	$ 16,100	$ 19,817
Earned income, net of management expenses	517	(269)
Unrealized gain on investment	1,427	2,233
Purchases, sales, issuances and settlements, net	(3,269)	(5,681)
Fair value of plan assets at end of year	14,775	16,100
Limited Partnerships [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year	10,609	7,779
Earned income, net of management expenses	230	(416)
Unrealized gain on investment	2,291	2,896
Purchases, sales, issuances and settlements, net	(1,088)	350
Fair value of plan assets at end of year	$ 12,042	$ 10,609

- Definition

Assets, usually stocks, bonds, and other investments, that have been segregated and restricted (usually in a trust) to provide benefits, at their fair value as of the measurement date. Plan assets include amounts contributed by the employer (and by employees for a contributory plan) and amounts earned from investing the contributions, less benefits paid. If a plan has liabilities other than for benefits, those non-benefit obligations may be considered as reductions of plan assets.

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Pension Plans And Other Retirement Benefits (Summary Of Target Allocation For Plan Assets Along With The Actual Allocation Of Plan Assets As Of The Valuation Date) (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 28, 2012	Jan. 29, 2011
Pension Plans And Other Retirement Benefits [Abstract]
Equity securities, Target Allocation	50.00%
Fixed income, Target Allocation	50.00%
Equity securities, Actual Allocation	44.00%	43.00%
Fixed income, Actual Allocation	46.00%	41.00%
All other - primarily cash, Actual Allocation	10.00%	16.00%

Long-Term Debt And Credit Lines (Narrative) (Details) £ in Millions, $ in Millions, $ in Millions					1 Months Ended		3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 05, 2012	Aug. 10, 2009 CAD ($)	Jul. 23, 2009 USD ($)	Apr. 07, 2009 USD ($)	Jul. 31, 2009 USD ($)	Apr. 30, 2009 USD ($) shares	Aug. 01, 2009 USD ($)	Jan. 28, 2012 USD ($)	Jan. 29, 2011 GBP (£) shares	Jan. 29, 2011 USD ($) shares	Jan. 30, 2010	Jan. 28, 2012 CAD ($)	Jan. 28, 2012 GBP (£)	Jan. 28, 2012 USD ($)	Jan. 29, 2011 CAD ($)	Jan. 29, 2011 USD ($)	Feb. 01, 2001 USD ($)
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Credit facilities agreement maturing year												2013	2013	2013
Current borrowing capacity																$ 500.0
Zero coupon convertible subordinated notes issued																	$ 517.5
Proceeds from issuance of zero coupon convertible subordinated notes								$ 347.6
Yield to maturity, percentage								2.00%
Number of notes converted									462,057	462,057
Carrying value of notes converted										$ 365.1
Notes converted into common stock shares \| shares									30,200,000	30,200,000
Common stock rate, Shares per note									32.667	32.667
Stock split, conversion ratio per share	2							2	2	2
Redemption of remaining unconverted notes, Value						$ 2.3				$ 2.3
Redemption of remaining unconverted notes, Units \| shares						2,886			2,886	2,886
Notes either converted into common shares or put back											52,557
Number of credit lines								2	2	2
6.95% Ten-Year Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Aggregate principal amount				$ 375.0
Debt instrument, interest rate				6.95%								6.95%	6.95%	6.95%
Debt instrument maturity period, years				10
Maturity date								Apr. 15, 2019
Effective fixed rate				7.00%								6.98%	6.98%	6.98%
4.20% Six-Year Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Aggregate principal amount			$ 400.0		$ 250.0
Debt instrument, interest rate			4.20%									4.20%	4.20%	4.20%
Debt instrument maturity period, years			6
Maturity date								Aug. 15, 2015
Effective fixed rate												4.20%	4.20%	4.20%
Term Credit Facility [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Proceeds from sale of notes		$ 235
7.45% Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Aggregate principal amount							$ 200.0
Debt instrument, interest rate			7.45%
Maturity date								Dec. 15, 2009
Effective fixed rate			4.19%
After Conversion [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Common stock rate, Shares per note									65.334	65.334
Three-Year Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Line of credit facility amount outstanding																500.0
Maturity date									May 01, 2011	May 01, 2011
Basis points on revolving credit facility									17.5	17.5
Five-Year Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument maturity period, years									5	5
Line of credit facility amount outstanding																$ 500.0
Basis points on revolving credit facility									12.5	12.5
TJX Canada Facility [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Number of credit lines								2
TJX Europe Credit Line [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Current borrowing capacity \| £													£ 20.0
U.K. Credit Line [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Maximum amount of U.K. short-term borrowings outstanding \| £									£ 1.0
Zero Coupon Convertible Subordinated Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Maturity date								Feb. 01, 2021
Matures May 2016 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Current borrowing capacity														$ 500.0
Matures May 2013 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Line of credit facility amount outstanding														$ 500.0
Letter Of Credit [Member] \| TJX Canada Facility [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Current borrowing capacity												$ 10			$ 10
Operating Expense [Member] \| TJX Canada Facility [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Current borrowing capacity												$ 10			$ 10

Long-Term Debt And Credit Lines (Long-Term Debt, Exclusive Of Current Installments) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 28, 2012	Jan. 29, 2011	Jul. 23, 2009	Apr. 07, 2009
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt, exclusive of current installments	$ 774,476	$ 774,400
Unamortized debt discount	524
4.20% Six-Year Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt, exclusive of current installments	$ 399,981	399,976
Effective fixed rate	4.20%
Maturity date	Aug. 15, 2015
Unamortized debt discount	$ 19	24
Debt instrument, interest rate	4.20%		4.20%
6.95% Ten-Year Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt, exclusive of current installments	$ 374,495	374,424
Effective fixed rate	6.98%			7.00%
Maturity date	Apr. 15, 2019
Unamortized debt discount	$ 505	$ 576
Debt instrument, interest rate	6.95%			6.95%

Long-Term Debt And Credit Lines (Aggregate Maturities Of Long-Term Debt, Exclusive Of Current Installments) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jan. 28, 2012	Jan. 29, 2011
Long-Term Debt And Credit Lines [Abstract]
2014
2015
2016	400,000
2017
Later years	375,000
Less amount representing unamortized debt discount	(524)
Aggregate maturities of long-term debt, exclusive of current installments	$ 774,476	$ 774,400

Income Taxes (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
Income Taxes (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jan. 28, 2012	Jan. 29, 2011	Jan. 30, 2010
Income Taxes [Abstract]
Income from continuing operations before income taxes includes foreign pre-tax income	$ 319,400	$ 354,200	$ 342,300
Net deferred tax liability as current asset	105,900	66,100
Net deferred tax liability as non-current liability	362,501	241,905
Deferred taxes related to temporary differences at foreign operations, net liability	17,000	20,100
Undistributed earnings of foreign subsidiaries	346,000
Valuation allowances	$ 5,900	$ 4,900
Worldwide effective income tax rate	38.00%	38.10%	37.80%
Net unrecognized tax benefits	$ 116,600	$ 122,900	$ 121,000
Unrecognized tax benefits that would not impact effective tax rates	20,000	11,000	57,600
Interest and penalties expensed	5,800	1,900	7,600
Accrued amounts for interest and penalties	33,000	$ 34,600	$ 50,600
Possible decrease in unrecognized tax benefits that would reduce the provision for taxes on earnings, minimum	1,000
Possible decrease in unrecognized tax benefits that would reduce the provision for taxes on earnings, maximum	$ 50,000

Income Taxes (Provision For Income Taxes) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 28, 2012	Jan. 29, 2011	Jan. 30, 2010
Income Taxes [Abstract]
Current: Federal	$ 554,847	$ 510,629	$ 465,799
Current: State	126,237	113,573	104,621
Current: Foreign	99,463	105,489	114,195
Deferred: Federal	131,527	91,568	54,544
Deferred: State	6,202	1,731	1,773
Deferred: Foreign	(2,952)	1,572	(2,942)
Provision for income taxes	$ 915,324	$ 824,562	$ 737,990

- Definition

The component of income tax expense for the period representing amounts paid or payable (or refundable) as determined by applying the provisions of enacted federal tax law to the domestic taxable Income or Loss from continuing operations.

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- Definition

The component of income tax expense for the period representing amounts paid or payable (or refundable) as determined by applying the provisions of enacted state and local tax law to relevant amounts of taxable Income or Loss from continuing operations.

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- Definition

The component of total income tax expense for the period comprised of the increase (decrease) during the period in the entity's domestic deferred tax assets and liabilities attributable to continuing operations as determined by applying the provisions of the federally enacted tax law.

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- Definition

The component of total income tax expense for the period comprised of the increase (decrease) in the entity's net foreign deferred tax assets and liabilities attributable to continuing operations as determined by applying the provisions of applicable enacted tax laws of countries other than the country of domicile.

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The component of total income tax expense for the period comprised of the increase (decrease) in the entity's state and local deferred tax assets and liabilities attributable to continuing operations as determined by applying the provisions of the applicable enacted tax laws.

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Income Taxes (Net Deferred Tax (Liabilities) Assets) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jan. 28, 2012	Jan. 29, 2011
Income Taxes [Abstract]
Deferred tax assets: Foreign tax credit carryforward	$ 24,861	$ 43,088
Deferred tax assets: Reserve for former operations	4,555	17,641
Deferred tax assets: Pension, stock compensation, postretirement and employee benefits	265,397	214,578
Deferred tax assets: Leases	39,778	39,567
Deferred tax assets: Foreign currency and hedging	3,407	3,973
Deferred tax assets: Computer Intrusion reserve	5,699	6,285
Deferred tax assets: Other	65,371	61,421
Total deferred tax assets	409,068	386,553
Deferred tax liabilities: Property, plant and equipment	360,629	274,725
Deferred tax liabilities: Capitalized inventory	46,864	45,871
Deferred tax liabilities: Tradename	42,873	42,873
Undistributed foreign earnings	201,012	183,906
Deferred tax liabilities: Other	14,322	15,011
Total deferred tax liabilities	665,700	562,386
Net deferred tax (liability)	$ (256,632)	$ (175,833)

Income Taxes (Reconciliation Of U.S. Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate And Worldwide Effective Income Tax Rate) (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 28, 2012	Jan. 29, 2011	Jan. 30, 2010
Income Taxes [Abstract]
U.S. federal statutory income tax rate	35.00%	35.00%	35.00%
Effective state income tax rate	4.10%	4.10%	4.30%
Impact of foreign operations	(0.60%)	(0.50%)	(0.60%)
All Other	(0.50%)	(0.50%)	(0.90%)
Worldwide effective income tax rate	38.00%	38.10%	37.80%

Income Taxes (Reconciliation Of The Beginning And Ending Gross Amount Of Unrecognized Tax Benefits) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 28, 2012	Jan. 29, 2011	Jan. 30, 2010
Income Taxes [Abstract]
Balance at beginning of year	$ 123,094	$ 191,741	$ 202,543
Additions for uncertain tax positions taken in current year	1,131	3,968	59,301
Additions for uncertain tax positions taken in prior years	63,463	23,730	1,444
Reductions for uncertain tax positions taken in prior years	(40,558)	(92,483)	(53,612)
Reductions resulting from lapse of statute of limitations		(1,123)	(3,267)
Settlements with tax authorities	(2,625)	(2,739)	(14,668)
Balance at end of year	$ 144,505	$ 123,094	$ 191,741

Commitments (Narrative) (Details) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
Commitments (Narrative) (Details) $ in Millions	Jan. 28, 2012 USD ($) sqft years	Jan. 29, 2011 USD ($)	Jan. 30, 2010 USD ($)
Commitments [Line Items]
Area of portion of home office facility relating to capital lease (in square-foot) \| sqft	283,000
Capital lease asset and related obligation equal to the present value of the lease payments \| $	$ 32.6
Rental expense under operating leases for continuing operations \| $	1,086.0	$ 1,031.4	$ 962.0
Contingent rent paid \| $	12.9	12.0	13.0
Sublease income \| $	1.3	1.2	$ 1.3
Total net present value of minimum operating lease obligations \| $	5,951.8
Outstanding letters of credit issued for the purchase of inventory \| $	$ 36.5	$ 39.1
Maximum [Member]
Commitments [Line Items]
Operating leases term, years	10
Maximum [Member] \| TJX Europe [Member]
Commitments [Line Items]
Operating leases term, years	15
Optional lease kick-out term, years	10
Minimum [Member]
Commitments [Line Items]
Operating leases term, years	5
Options to extend for one of more five-year periods	1
Minimum [Member] \| TJX Europe [Member]
Commitments [Line Items]
Operating leases term, years	10
Optional lease kick-out term, years	5

Commitments (Future Minimum Lease Payments For Continuing Operations) (Details) $ in Thousands	Jan. 28, 2012 USD ($)
Commitments [Abstract]
2013, Capital Lease	$ 3,912
2013, Operating Leases	1,124,042
2014, Capital Lease	3,912
2014, Operating Leases	1,057,770
2015, Capital Lease	3,912
2015, Operating Leases	941,404
2016, Capital Lease	3,586
2016, Operating Leases	819,481
2017, Capital Lease
2017, Operating Leases	680,626
Later years, Capital Lease
Later years, Operating Leases	2,361,779
Total future minimum lease payments, Capital Lease	15,322
Total future minimum lease payments, Operating Leases	6,985,102
Less amount representing interest, Capital Lease	2,205
Net present value of minimum capital lease payments, Capital Lease	$ 13,117

Accrued Expenses And Other Liabilities, Current And Long Term (Schedule Of Accrued Expenses And Other Current Liabilities) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 28, 2012	Jan. 29, 2011
Accrued Expenses And Other Liabilities, Current And Long Term [Abstract]
Employee compensation and benefits, current	$ 403,200	$ 375,013
Computer Intrusion	15,863	17,340
Reserve for former operations - short term	13,338	30,598
Rent, utilities and occupancy, including real estate taxes	157,303	164,459
Merchandise credits and gift certificates	189,554	167,675
Insurance	29,558	39,518
Sales tax collections and V.A.T. taxes	119,293	93,234
All other current liabilities	436,596	460,114
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities	$ 1,364,705	$ 1,347,951
Liabilities less than specific percentage included in other current liabilities	<div> <p style="margin-top: 6px; text-indent: 24px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><font style="font-family: arial;" class="_mt" size="2">All other current liabilities include accruals for advertising, property additions, dividends, freight, interest, reserve for sales returns, purchased services, and other items, each of which are individually less than <font class="_mt">5</font>% of current liabilities. </font></p></div>
Percentage of other current liability individual item which makes up current liabilities	5.00%

Accrued Expenses And Other Liabilities, Current And Long Term (Schedule Of Other Long-Term Liabilities) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jan. 28, 2012	Jan. 29, 2011
Accrued Expenses And Other Liabilities, Current And Long Term [Abstract]
Employee compensation and benefits, long term	$ 302,217	$ 209,042
Reserve for former operations - long term	32,043	24,097
Accrued rent	163,630	165,284
Landlord allowances	82,465	76,236
Tax reserve, long term	249,566	179,758
Long-term liabilities - other	31,847	54,904
Other long-term liabilities	$ 861,768	$ 709,321

Contingent Obligations And Contingencies (Details) $ in Millions	Jan. 28, 2012 USD ($)
Contingent Obligations And Contingencies [Abstract]
Estimated contingent obligations	$ 105

Supplemental Cash Flows Information (Summary Of Cash Payments For Interest And Income Taxes And Non-Cash Investing And Financing Activities) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 28, 2012	Jan. 29, 2011	Jan. 30, 2010
Supplemental Cash Flows Information [Abstract]
Cash paid for: Interest on debt	$ 46,691	$ 48,501	$ 30,638
Cash paid for: Income taxes	781,170	787,273	494,169
Changes in accrued expenses due to: Dividends payable	13,018	9,675	3,829
Changes in accrued expenses due to: Property additions	$ (23,746)	$ 14,568	37,060
Non-cash investing and financing activity: Conversion of zero coupon convertible notes			$ 365,088

Selected Quarterly Financial Data (Summary Of Selected Quarterly Consolidated Financial Data) (Details) - USD ($)
$ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands

3 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

Jan. 28, 2012

Oct. 29, 2011

Jul. 30, 2011

Apr. 30, 2011

^[1]

Jan. 29, 2011

Oct. 30, 2010

Jul. 31, 2010

May 01, 2010

^[1]

Jan. 28, 2012

Jan. 29, 2011

Jan. 30, 2010

Operating Activities [Line Items]

Net sales

$ 6,709,758

$ 5,793,128

$ 5,468,274

$ 5,220,295

$ 6,331,726

$ 5,525,847

$ 5,068,080

$ 5,016,540

$ 23,191,455

$ 21,942,193

$ 20,288,444

Gross earnings

^[2]

1,825,389

1,626,541

1,492,239

1,393,037

1,665,553

1,519,443

1,348,870

1,367,866

Income from continuing operations

475,314

406,487

348,338

265,951

330,803

^[3]

372,309

^[3]

304,984

^[3]

331,434

^[3]

1,496,090

1,339,530

1,213,572

Net income

$ 475,314

$ 406,487

$ 348,338

$ 265,951

$ 334,414

^[4]

$ 372,309

^[4]

$ 304,984

^[4]

$ 331,434

^[4]

$ 1,496,090

$ 1,343,141

$ 1,213,572

Basic earnings per share

$ 0.63

^[5]

$ 0.54

^[5]

$ 0.46

^[5]

$ 0.34

^[5]

$ 0.42

^[5]

$ 0.47

^[5]

$ 0.38

^[5]

$ 0.41

^[5]

$ 1.97

$ 1.67

$ 1.45

Diluted earnings per share

0.62

^[5]

0.53

^[5]

0.45

^[5]

0.34

^[5]

0.42

^[5]

0.46

^[5]

0.37

^[5]

0.40

^[5]

1.93

1.65

1.42

Basic earnings per share

0.63

^[5]

0.54

^[5]

0.46

^[5]

0.34

^[5]

0.43

^[5]

0.47

^[5]

0.38

^[5]

0.41

^[5]

1.97

1.68

1.45

Diluted earnings per share

0.62

^[5]

0.53

^[5]

0.45

^[5]

0.34

^[5]

$ 0.42

^[5]

0.46

^[5]

$ 0.37

^[5]

0.40

^[5]

$ 1.93

$ 1.65

$ 1.42

Provision (credit) for Computer Intrusion related costs

$ (11,550)

Continuing Operations [Member]

Operating Activities [Line Items]

Negative impact from segment

$ 141,000

Negative impact from segment per share

$ 0.11

Provision (credit) for Computer Intrusion related costs

$ 12,000

Benefit from reduction in company previous provision per share

$ 0.01

Discontinued Operations [Member]

Operating Activities [Line Items]

Net income

$ 4,000

Net income, net of income taxes

$ 2,000

As Reported [Member]

Operating Activities [Line Items]

Basic earnings per share

0.63

1.08

0.91

0.69

$ 0.84

0.94

0.76

0.81

Diluted earnings per share

0.62

1.06

0.90

0.67

0.83

0.92

0.74

0.80

Basic earnings per share

0.63

1.08

0.91

0.69

0.85

0.94

0.76

0.81

Diluted earnings per share

$ 0.62

$ 1.06

$ 0.90

$ 0.67

$ 0.84

$ 0.92

$ 0.74

$ 0.80

[1]	First quarter of fiscal 2012 includes operating results of A.J. Wright. See Note C.
[2]	Gross earnings equal net sales less cost of sales, including buying and occupancy costs.
[3]	The fourth quarter of fiscal 2011 income from continuing operations includes a pre-tax $141 million negative impact from the A.J. Wright segment, or $0.11 per share (see Note C). The second quarter of fiscal 2011 income from continuing operations includes a pre-tax $12 million benefit from a reduction in TJX's provision for Computer Intrusion related costs, or $0.01 per share (see Note B).
[4]	The fourth quarter of fiscal 2011 net income includes a $4 million, net of income taxes of $2 million (immaterial per share impact), benefit from a reduction in TJX's reserve related to former businesses.
[5]	Adjusted for two-for-one stock split announced by TJX on January 5, 2012. See Note A.

Schedule II - Valuation And Qualifying Accounts (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 28, 2012	Jan. 29, 2011	Jan. 30, 2010
Sales Return Reserve [Member]
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items]
Balance Beginning of Period	$ 17,151	$ 16,855	$ 14,006
Amounts Charged to Net Income	1,387,956	1,051,999	1,015,470
Write-Offs Against Reserve	1,382,759	1,051,703	1,012,621
Balance End of Period	22,348	17,151	16,855
Reserves Related To Former Operations [Member]
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items]
Balance Beginning of Period	54,695	35,897	40,564
Amounts Charged to Net Income	33,547	32,575	1,761
Write-Offs Against Reserve	42,861	13,777	6,428
Balance End of Period	45,381	54,695	35,897
Casualty Insurance Reserve [Member]
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items]
Balance Beginning of Period	14,241	17,116	20,759
Amounts Charged to Net Income	(3,942)	(555)	1,093
Write-Offs Against Reserve	1,220	2,320	4,736
Balance End of Period	9,079	14,241	17,116
Computer Intrusion Reserve [Member]
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items]
Balance Beginning of Period	17,340	23,481	42,211
Amounts Charged to Net Income		(1,550)
Write-Offs Against Reserve	1,476	4,591	18,730
Balance End of Period	$ 15,864	$ 17,340	$ 23,481