The TJX Companies, Inc. (TJX) 10-Q 3 Dec 13 2014 Q3 Quarterly report Financial data

Document_and_Entity_Informatio

Document and Entity Information	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 02, 2013
Document Information [Line Items]	'
Document Type	'10-Q
Amendment Flag	'false
Document Period End Date	2-Nov-13
Document Fiscal Year Focus	'2014
Document Fiscal Period Focus	'Q3
Trading Symbol	'TJX
Entity Registrant Name	'TJX COMPANIES INC /DE/
Entity Central Index Key	'0000109198
Current Fiscal Year End Date	'--02-01
Entity Filer Category	'Large Accelerated Filer
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding	711,198,843

Consolidated_Statements_of_Inc

Consolidated Statements of Income (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Nov. 02, 2013	Oct. 27, 2012	Nov. 02, 2013	Oct. 27, 2012
Net sales	$6,981,876	$6,410,913	$19,613,909	$18,154,558
Cost of sales, including buying and occupancy costs	4,934,465	4,566,073	13,954,737	13,006,874
Selling, general and administrative expenses	1,158,668	1,090,282	3,251,897	3,010,922
Interest expense, net	9,371	6,089	23,572	24,098
Income before provision for income taxes	879,372	748,469	2,383,703	2,112,664
Provision for income taxes	256,717	286,918	828,599	810,821
Net income	$622,655	$461,551	$1,555,104	$1,301,843
Basic earnings per share:	'	'	'	'
Net income	$0.88	$0.63	$2.17	$1.77
Weighted average common shares - basic	711,595	731,575	715,657	736,846
Diluted earnings per share:	'	'	'	'
Net income	$0.86	$0.62	$2.14	$1.73
Weighted average common shares - diluted	724,108	745,741	728,283	751,034
Cash dividends declared per share	$0.14	$0.12	$0.44	$0.35

Consolidated_Statements_of_Com

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Nov. 02, 2013	Oct. 27, 2012	Nov. 02, 2013	Oct. 27, 2012
Net income	$622,655	$461,551	$1,555,104	$1,301,843
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of related tax (benefits) provision of $1,890, ($6,948), ($7,942) and $7,836 for the thirteen and thirty-nine weeks ended Nov. 2, 2013 and Oct.27, 2012 respectively:	'	'	'	'
Foreign currency translation adjustments	27,005	31,096	-27,627	16,640
Amortization of actuarial losses	4,331	2,971	12,252	11,021
Total comprehensive income	$653,991	$495,618	$1,539,729	$1,329,504

Consolidated_Statements_of_Com1

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Parenthetical) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Nov. 02, 2013	Oct. 27, 2012	Nov. 02, 2013	Oct. 27, 2012
Other comprehensive income (loss), related tax provision (benefits)	$1,890	($7,942)	($6,948)	$7,836

Consolidated_Balance_Sheets

Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $)	Nov. 02, 2013	Feb. 02, 2013	Oct. 27, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Current assets:	'	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	$2,010,752	$1,811,957	$1,641,915
Short-term investments	251,276	235,853	200,986
Accounts receivable, net	250,886	222,788	238,251
Merchandise inventories	3,663,171	3,014,214	3,297,119
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	345,044	330,512	231,756
Current deferred income taxes, net	102,446	96,219	84,638
Total current assets	6,623,575	5,711,543	5,694,665
Property at cost:	'	'	'
Land and buildings	694,348	607,759	529,859
Leasehold costs and improvements	2,676,279	2,514,998	2,482,837
Furniture, fixtures and equipment	4,156,963	3,771,999	3,718,976
Total property at cost	7,527,590	6,894,756	6,731,672
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization	3,987,058	3,671,514	3,676,003
Net property at cost	3,540,532	3,223,242	3,055,669
Other assets	191,667	260,801	241,809
Goodwill and tradename, net of amortization	313,465	316,269	179,946
TOTAL ASSETS	10,669,239	9,511,855	9,172,089
Current liabilities:	'	'	'
Accounts payable	2,346,366	1,930,568	2,059,200
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities	1,668,406	1,666,216	1,513,038
Federal, foreign and state income taxes payable	28,969	163,812	26,753
Total current liabilities	4,043,741	3,760,596	3,598,991
Other long-term liabilities	831,228	961,284	920,859
Non-current deferred income taxes, net	396,313	349,486	411,314
Long-term debt, exclusive of current installments	1,274,186	774,552	774,533
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY	'	'	'
Common stock, authorized 1,200,000,000 shares, par value $1, issued and outstanding 711,198,843; 723,902,001 and 729,252,705, respectively	711,198	723,902	729,253
Additional paid-in capital	'	'	'
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	-228,767	-213,392	-164,914
Retained earnings	3,641,340	3,155,427	2,902,053
Total shareholders' equity	4,123,771	3,665,937	3,466,392
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY	$10,669,239	$9,511,855	$9,172,089

Consolidated_Balance_Sheets_Pa

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) (USD $)	Nov. 02, 2013	Feb. 02, 2013	Oct. 27, 2012
Common stock, shares authorized	1,200,000,000	1,200,000,000	1,200,000,000
Common stock, par value	$1	$1	$1
Common stock, shares issued	711,198,843	723,902,001	729,252,705
Common stock, shares outstanding	711,198,843	723,902,001	729,252,705

Consolidated_Statements_of_Cas

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (USD $)	9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Nov. 02, 2013	Oct. 27, 2012
Cash flows from operating activities:	'	'
Net income	$1,555,104	$1,301,843
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:	'	'
Depreciation and amortization	407,282	372,367
Loss on property disposals and impairments	6,667	4,298
Deferred income tax provision	47,073	62,102
Share-based compensation	56,638	49,600
Excess tax benefits from share-based compensation	-61,074	-43,901
Changes in assets and liabilities:	'	'
(Increase) in accounts receivable	-28,288	-33,367
(Increase) in merchandise inventories	-654,795	-336,998
(Increase) decrease in prepaid expenses and other current assets	-18,467	47,333
Increase in accounts payable	417,681	407,015
(Decrease) increase in accrued expenses and other liabilities	-6,486	253,921
Other	-87,963	-4,250
Net cash provided by operating activities	1,633,372	2,079,963
Cash flows from investing activities:	'	'
Property additions	-759,283	-775,597
Purchase of short-term investments	-307,078	-262,523
Sales and maturities of short-term investments	278,911	155,480
Proceeds from repayments on note receivable	'	7,035
Other	2,653	27,455
Net cash (used in) investing activities	-784,797	-848,150
Cash flows from financing activities:	'	'
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt	499,555	'
Cash payments for repurchase of common stock	-998,119	-1,004,432
Cash payments for debt issuance expenses	-4,297	-1,316
Payments on capital lease obligation	'	-1,456
Proceeds from issuance of common stock	117,686	100,944
Excess tax benefits from share-based compensation	61,074	43,901
Cash dividends paid	-290,968	-240,316
Other	-3,251	'
Net cash (used in) financing activities	-618,320	-1,102,675
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash	-31,460	5,665
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents	198,795	134,803
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year	1,811,957	1,507,112
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$2,010,752	$1,641,915

Consolidated_Statement_of_Shar

Consolidated Statement of Shareholders' Equity (USD $)	Total	Common Stock	Additional Paid-In Capital	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	Retained Earnings
In Thousands
Balance at Feb. 02, 2013	$3,665,937	$723,902	'	($213,392)	$3,155,427
Balance (in shares) at Feb. 02, 2013	'	723,902	'	'	'
Comprehensive income	1,539,729	'	'	-15,375	1,555,104
Cash dividends declared on common stock	-310,982	'	'	'	-310,982
Recognition of share-based compensation	56,638	'	56,638	'	'
Issuance of common stock under stock incentive plan and related tax effect (in shares)	'	7,043	'	'	'
Issuance of common stock under stock incentive plan and related tax effect	170,568	7,043	163,525	'	'
Common stock repurchased (in shares)	'	-19,747	'	'	'
Common stock repurchased	-998,119	-19,747	-220,163	'	-758,209
Balance at Nov. 02, 2013	$4,123,771	$711,198	'	($228,767)	$3,641,340
Balance (in shares) at Nov. 02, 2013	'	711,198	'	'	'

Summary_of_Significant_Account

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 02, 2013
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	'
	Note A. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
	Basis of Presentation: The consolidated interim financial statements are unaudited and, in the opinion of management, reflect all normal recurring adjustments, the use of retail statistics, and accruals and deferrals among periods required to match costs properly with the related revenue or activity, considered necessary by The TJX Companies, Inc. (together with its subsidiaries, “TJX”) for a fair statement of its financial statements for the periods reported, all in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) consistently applied. The consolidated interim financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements, including the related notes, contained in TJX’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 2, 2013 (“fiscal 2013”).
	These interim results are not necessarily indicative of results for the full fiscal year, because TJX’s business, in common with the businesses of retailers generally, is subject to seasonal influences, with higher levels of sales and income generally realized in the second half of the year.
	The February 2, 2013 balance sheet data was derived from audited financial statements, but does not include all disclosures required by GAAP.
	Fiscal Year: TJX’s fiscal year ends on the Saturday nearest to the last day of January of each year. The current fiscal year ends February 1, 2014 (“fiscal 2014”) and is a 52-week fiscal year. Fiscal 2013 was a 53-week fiscal year.
	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 stock option awards and the market price on the date of the award for performance-based restricted stock awards. Total share-based compensation expense was $20.9 million for the quarter ended November 2, 2013 and $19.7 million for the quarter ended October 27, 2012. Total share-based compensation expense was $56.6 million for the nine months ended November 2, 2013 and $49.6 million for the nine months ended October 27, 2012. These amounts include stock option expense as well as restricted and deferred stock amortization. There were options to purchase 2.8 million shares of common stock exercised during the quarter ended November 2, 2013 and options to purchase 6.9 million shares of common stock exercised during the nine months ended November 2, 2013. There were options to purchase 34.1 million shares of common stock outstanding as of November 2, 2013.
	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. TJX’s investments are primarily high-grade commercial paper, institutional money market funds and time deposits with major banks.
	As of November 2, 2013, TJX’s cash and cash equivalents held outside the U.S. were $1,031.5 million, of which $351.2 million was held in countries where TJX has the intention to reinvest any undistributed earnings indefinitely.
	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. TJX utilizes a permanent markdown strategy and lowers the cost value of the inventory that is subject to markdown at the time the retail prices are lowered in the stores. TJX accrues for inventory obligations at the time inventory is shipped. As a result, merchandise inventories on TJX’s balance sheet include an accrual for in-transit inventory of $622.5 million at November 2, 2013, $418.3 million at February 2, 2013 and $394.1 million at October 27, 2012. Comparable amounts were reflected in accounts payable at those dates.
	New Accounting Standards: There were no new accounting standards issued during the third quarter ended November 2, 2013 that are expected to have a material impact on TJX’s financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.

Reserves_Related_to_Former_Ope

Reserves Related to Former Operations	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 02, 2013
Reserves Related to Former Operations	'
	Note B. Reserves related to Former Operations
	Reserves Related to Former Operations: TJX has a reserve for its estimate of future obligations of former business operations that TJX has either closed or sold. The reserve activity is presented below:
		Thirty-Nine Weeks Ended
	In thousands	November 2,			October 27,
		2013			2012
	Balance at beginning of year	$	45,229		$	45,381
	Additions to the reserve charged to net income:
	A.J. Wright closing costs		—			16,000
	Interest accretion		1,080			536
	Charges against the reserve:
	Lease-related obligations		(9,591	)		(10,008	)
	Termination benefits and all other		(516	)		(1,124	)
	Balance at end of period	$	36,202		$	50,785
	During the third quarter of fiscal 2013 TJX increased this reserve by $16 million to reflect a change in the Company’s estimate of lease-related obligations. 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 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 12 leases of BJ’s Wholesale Club, a former TJX business, and up to four leases of Bob’s Stores, also a former TJX business, in addition to leases included in the reserve. The reserve for former operations does not reflect these leases because TJX believes that the likelihood of future liability to TJX is remote.

Capital_Stock_and_Earnings_Per

Capital Stock and Earnings Per Share	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 02, 2013
Capital Stock and Earnings Per Share	'
	Note C. Capital Stock and Earnings Per Share
	Capital Stock: During the quarter ended November 2, 2013, TJX repurchased and retired 6.8 million shares of its common stock at a cost of $375.0 million. For the nine months ended November 2, 2013, TJX repurchased and retired 19.7 million shares of its common stock at a cost of $1,000.0 million. TJX reflects stock repurchases in its financial statements on a “settlement” basis. TJX had cash expenditures under its stock repurchase programs of $998.1 million for the nine months ended November 2, 2013 and $1,004.4 million for the nine months ended October 27, 2012.
	In October 2013, TJX completed the $2 billion stock repurchase program authorized in February 2012 under which TJX purchased 43.1 million shares of common stock.
	In February 2013, the Company’s Board of Directors approved a stock repurchase program that authorized the repurchase of up to $1.5 billion of TJX common stock from time to time. Under this program, on a “trade date” basis through November 2, 2013, TJX repurchased 1.3 million shares of common stock at a cost of $75.3 million and $1,424.7 million remained available under this plan.
	All shares repurchased under the stock repurchase programs have been retired.
	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 (“EPS”) for net income:
		Thirteen Weeks Ended
	In thousands, except per share data	November 2,		October 27,
		2013		2012
	Basic earnings per share
	Net income	$	622,655	$	461,551
	Weighted average common shares outstanding for basic EPS		711,595		731,575
	Basic earnings per share	$	0.88	$	0.63
	Diluted earnings per share
	Net income	$	622,655	$	461,551
	Shares for basic and diluted earnings per share calculations:
	Weighted average common shares outstanding for basic EPS		711,595		731,575
	Assumed exercise/vesting of:
	Stock options and awards		12,513		14,166
	Weighted average common shares outstanding for diluted EPS		724,108		745,741
	Diluted earnings per share	$	0.86	$	0.62
		Thirty-Nine Weeks Ended
	In thousands, except per share data	November 2,		October 27,
		2013		2012
	Basic earnings per share
	Net income	$	1,555,104	$	1,301,843
	Weighted average common shares outstanding for basic EPS		715,657		736,846
	Basic earnings per share	$	2.17	$	1.77
	Diluted earnings per share
	Net income	$	1,555,104	$	1,301,843
	Shares for basic and diluted earnings per share calculations:
	Weighted average common shares outstanding for basic EPS		715,657		736,846
	Assumed exercise/vesting of:
	Stock options and awards		12,626		14,188
	Weighted average common shares outstanding for diluted EPS		728,283		751,034
	Diluted earnings per share	$	2.14	$	1.73
	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 4.7 million options excluded for each of the thirteen weeks and the thirty-nine weeks ended November 2, 2013. There were 4.9 million options excluded for each of the thirteen weeks and the thirty-nine weeks ended October 27, 2012.

Financial_Instruments

Financial Instruments	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 02, 2013
Financial Instruments	'
	Note D. 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 and to the extent deemed appropriate, TJX seeks to minimize risk from changes in interest, foreign currency exchange rates and fuel costs through the use of derivative financial instruments. TJX does not use derivative financial instruments for trading or other speculative purposes and does not use any 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.
	Diesel Fuel Contracts: During fiscal 2013 and the first nine months of fiscal 2014, TJX entered into agreements to hedge a portion of its estimated notional diesel requirements for fiscal 2014 and fiscal 2015, based on the diesel fuel expected to be consumed by independent freight carriers transporting the Company’s inventory. The hedge agreements outstanding at November 2, 2013 relate to approximately 49% of TJX’s estimated notional diesel requirements for the remainder of fiscal 2014 and approximately 24% of TJX’s estimated notional diesel requirements for the first nine months of fiscal 2015. These diesel fuel hedge agreements will settle throughout the remainder of fiscal 2014 and the first nine months of fiscal 2015. TJX elected not to apply hedge accounting rules to these contracts.
	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 by TJX Europe (United Kingdom, Ireland, Germany and Poland), TJX Canada (Canada), Marmaxx (U.S.) and HomeGoods (U.S.) in currencies other than their respective functional currencies. These contracts typically have a term of twelve months or less. The contracts outstanding at November 2, 2013 cover a portion of such actual and anticipated merchandise purchases throughout the remainder of fiscal 2014 and during the first nine months of fiscal 2015. TJX elected not to apply hedge accounting rules to these contracts.
	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 following is a summary of TJX’s derivative financial instruments, related fair value and balance sheet classification at November 2, 2013:
	In thousands	Pay				Receive				Blended		Balance Sheet	Current Asset		Current			Net Fair
										Contract		Location	U.S.$		(Liability)			Value in
										Rate					U.S.$			U.S.$ at
																		November 2,
																		2013
	Fair value hedges:
	Intercompany balances, primarily short-term debt and related interest
		£	25,000			C$	38,946				1.5578	(Accrued Exp)	$	—	$	(2,486	)	$	(2,486	)
		zł	84,073			C$	26,440				0.3145	(Accrued Exp)		—		(1,628	)		(1,628	)
		€	44,281			£	35,781				0.808	(Accrued Exp)		—		(2,778	)		(2,778	)
		€	44,850			U.S.$	59,273				1.3216	Prepaid Exp / (Accrued Exp)		2,048		(3,274	)		(1,226	)
		U.S.$	87,117			£	55,000				0.6313	Prepaid Exp		413		—			413
	Economic hedges for which hedge accounting was not elected:
	Diesel contracts		Fixed on 175K				Float on 175K				N/A	(Accrued Exp)		—		(733	)		(733	)
			- 1.9M gal per				- 1.9M gal per
			month				month
	Merchandise purchase commitments
		C$	342,060			U.S.$	328,680				0.9609	Prepaid Exp / (Accrued Exp)		2,277		(1,382	)		895
		C$	12,867			€	9,250				0.7189	Prepaid Exp / (Accrued Exp)		171		(35	)		136
		£	185,934			U.S.$	295,200				1.5877	Prepaid Exp, / (Accrued Exp)		2,032		(2,675	)		(643	)
		zł	126,753			£	25,321				0.1998	Prepaid Exp / (Accrued Exp)		54		(363	)		(309	)
		U.S.$	16,843			€	12,647				0.7509	Prepaid Exp / (Accrued Exp)		276		(63	)		213
	Total fair value of financial instruments												$	7,271	$	(15,417	)	$	(8,146	)
	The following is a summary of TJX’s derivative financial instruments, related fair value and balance sheet classification at October 27, 2012:
	In thousands	Pay				Receive				Blended		Balance Sheet	Current Asset		Current			Net Fair
										Contract		Location	U.S.$		(Liability)			Value in
										Rate					U.S.$			U.S.$ at
																		October 27,
																		2012
	Fair value hedges:
	Intercompany balances, primarily short-term debt and related interest
		£	40,000			C$	63,330				1.5833	(Accrued Exp)	$	—	$	(1,082	)	$	(1,082	)
		zł	141,500			C$	42,120				0.2977	Prepaid Exp / (Accrued Exp)		72		(1,844	)		(1,772	)
		€	44,281			£	36,742				0.8297	Prepaid Exp / (Accrued Exp)		1,975		(163	)		1,812
		€	90,292			U.S.$	122,237				1.3538	Prepaid Exp		5,369		—			5,369
		U.S.$	85,389			£	55,000				0.6441	Prepaid Exp		3,150		—			3,150
		zł	16,324			£	3,131				0.1918	(Accrued Exp)		—		(61	)		(61	)
	Economic hedges for which hedge accounting was not elected:
	Diesel contracts		Fixed on 300K				Float on 300K				N/A	Prepaid Exp		1,832		—			1,832
			- 1.7M gal per				- 1.7M gal per
			month				month
	Merchandise purchase commitments
		C$	346,351			U.S.$	348,853				1.0072	Prepaid Exp / (Accrued Exp)		2,888		(801	)		2,087
		C$	6,130			€	4,900				0.7993	Prepaid Exp		200		—			200
		£	93,494			U.S.$	149,400				1.598	Prepaid Exp / (Accrued Exp)		300		(1,462	)		(1,162	)
		£	8,126			€	10,000				1.2306	Prepaid Exp / (Accrued Exp)		53		(212	)		(159	)
		U.S.$	8,232			€	6,543				0.7948	Prepaid Exp / (Accrued Exp)		240		(6	)		234
	Total fair value of financial instruments												$	16,079	$	(5,631	)	$	10,448
	Presented below is the impact of derivative financial instruments on the statements of income for the periods shown:
				Amount of Gain (Loss)  Recognized
				in Income by Derivative
				Thirteen Weeks Ended
	In thousands	Location of Gain (Loss)		November 2, 2013				October 27, 2012
		Recognized in Income by
		Derivative
	Fair value hedges:
	Intercompany balances, primarily short-term debt and related interest	Selling, general and administrative expenses		$	1,504			$	(7,227	)
Economic hedges for which hedge accounting was not elected:
Diesel fuel contracts	Cost of sales, including buying and occupancy costs			(2,012	)			2,900
Merchandise purchase commitments	Cost of sales, including buying and occupancy costs			(2,687	)			(2,694	)
Loss recognized in income			$	(3,195	)		$	(7,021	)
			Amount of Gain (Loss)  Recognized
			in Income by Derivative
			Thirty-Nine Weeks Ended
In thousands	Location of Gain (Loss)		November 2, 2013				October 27, 2012
	Recognized in Income by
	Derivative
Fair value hedges:
Intercompany balances, primarily short-term debt and related interest	Selling, general and administrative expenses		$	3,367			$	6,038
Economic hedges for which hedge accounting was not elected:
Diesel fuel contracts	Cost of sales, including buying and occupancy costs			(2,767	)			2,232
Merchandise purchase commitments	Cost of sales, including buying and occupancy costs			10,116				(4,180	)
Gain recognized in income			$	10,716			$	4,090

Disclosures_about_Fair_Value_o

Disclosures about Fair Value of Financial Instruments	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 02, 2013
Disclosures about Fair Value of Financial Instruments	'
	Note E. Disclosures about Fair Value of Financial Instruments
	Fair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date or “exit price.” The inputs used to measure fair value are generally classified into the following hierarchy:
	Level 1:	Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities
	Level 2:	Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for similar assets or liabilities, or unadjusted quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active, or inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability
	Level 3:	Unobservable inputs for the asset or liability
	The following table sets forth TJX’s financial assets and liabilities that are accounted for at fair value on a recurring basis:
	In thousands	November 2,		February 2,		October 27,
		2013		2013		2012
	Level 1
	Assets:
	Executive Savings Plan investments	$	129,676	$	101,903	$	94,037
	Level 2
	Assets:
	Short-term investments	$	251,276	$	235,853	$	200,986
	Foreign currency exchange contracts		7,271		5,980		14,247
	Diesel fuel contracts		—		3,372		1,832
	Liabilities:
	Foreign currency exchange contracts	$	14,684	$	11,874	$	5,631
	Diesel fuel contracts		733		—		—
	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. These inputs are considered to be Level 2. The fair value of long-term debt as of November 2, 2013 was $1,348.2 million compared to a carrying value of $1,274.2 million. The fair value of long-term debt as of February 2, 2013 was $911.0 million compared to a carrying value of $774.6 million. The fair value of long-term debt as of October 27, 2012 was $936.2 million compared to a carrying value of $774.5 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.
	Short-term investments, foreign currency exchange contracts 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 instruments are classified within Level 2.

Segment_Information

Segment Information	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 02, 2013
Segment Information	'
	Note F. Segment Information
	TJX operates four main business segments. The Marmaxx segment (T.J. Maxx , Marshalls and www.tjmaxx.com ) and the HomeGoods segment both operate in the United States, the TJX Canada segment operates Winners, HomeSense and Marshalls in Canada, and the TJX Europe segment operates T.K. Maxx, HomeSense and www.tkmaxx.com in Europe. Late in fiscal 2013 TJX acquired Sierra Trading Post (STP), an off-price internet retailer. The results of STP have been included with the Marmaxx segment.
	TJX evaluates the performance of its segments based on “segment profit or loss,” which it defines as pre-tax income or loss before general corporate expense and interest expense. “Segment profit or loss,” as defined by TJX, may not be comparable to similarly titled measures used by other entities. The terms “segment margin” or “segment profit margin” are used to describe segment profit or loss as a percentage of net sales. These measures of performance should not be considered alternatives to net income or cash flows from operating activities as an indicator of TJX’s performance or as a measure of liquidity.
	Presented below is financial information with respect to TJX’s business segments:
		Thirteen Weeks Ended
		November 2,		October 27,
	In thousands	2013		2012
	Net sales:
	In the United States:
	Marmaxx	$	4,484,174	$	4,161,409
	HomeGoods		739,537		637,514
	TJX Canada		785,883		768,967
	TJX Europe		972,282		843,023
		$	6,981,876	$	6,410,913
	Segment profit:
	In the United States:
	Marmaxx	$	658,369	$	576,505
	HomeGoods		96,937		76,790
	TJX Canada		128,692		127,212
	TJX Europe		101,043		76,840
			985,041		857,347
	General corporate expense		96,298		102,789
	Interest expense, net		9,371		6,089
	Income before provision for income taxes	$	879,372	$	748,469
		Thirty-Nine Weeks Ended
		November 2,		October 27,
	In thousands	2013		2012
	Net sales:
	In the United States:
	Marmaxx	$	12,915,269	$	12,026,518
	HomeGoods		2,119,190		1,830,950
	TJX Canada		2,110,743		2,069,879
	TJX Europe		2,468,707		2,227,211
		$	19,613,909	$	18,154,558
	Segment profit:
	In the United States:
	Marmaxx	$	1,940,647	$	1,762,512
	HomeGoods		267,170		206,754
	TJX Canada		293,774		290,938
	TJX Europe		157,936		113,293
			2,659,527		2,373,497
	General corporate expense		252,252		236,735
	Interest expense, net		23,572		24,098
	Income before provision for income taxes	$	2,383,703	$	2,112,664

Pension_Plans_and_Other_Retire

Pension Plans and Other Retirement Benefits	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 02, 2013
Pension Plans and Other Retirement Benefits	'
	Note G. Pension Plans and Other Retirement Benefits
	Presented below is financial information related to TJX’s funded defined benefit retirement plan (funded plan) and its unfunded supplemental retirement plan (unfunded plan) for the periods shown.
		Funded Plan						Unfunded Plan
		Thirteen Weeks Ended						Thirteen Weeks Ended
		November 2,			October 27,			November 2,		October 27,
	In thousands	2013			2012			2013		2012
	Service cost	$	10,919		$	11,709		$	245	$	407
	Interest cost		10,758			10,856			650		609
	Expected return on plan assets		(16,108	)		(13,216	)		—		—
	Amortization of prior service cost		—			—			—		1
	Recognized actuarial losses		7,009			4,926			1,041		894
	Expense related to current period		12,578			14,275			1,936		1,911
	Correction of prior years pension accruals		—			22,317			—		—
	Total expense	$	12,578		$	36,592		$	1,936	$	1,911
		Funded Plan						Unfunded Plan
		Thirty-Nine Weeks Ended						Thirty-Nine Weeks Ended
		November 2,			October 27,			November 2,		October 27,
	In thousands	2013			2012			2013		2012
	Service cost	$	33,467		$	31,359		$	1,287	$	1,086
	Interest cost		33,408			31,381			1,835		1,749
	Expected return on plan assets		(45,355	)		(41,068	)		—		—
	Amortization of prior service cost		—			—			2		2
	Recognized actuarial losses		20,846			19,121			2,163		1,844
	Expense related to current period		42,366			40,793			5,287		4,681
	Correction of prior years pension accruals		—			22,317			—		—
	Total expense	$	42,366		$	63,110		$	5,287	$	4,681
	During the fiscal 2013 third quarter, TJX recorded an adjustment to its pension accrual to correct an understatement related to a computational error that commenced in fiscal 2008. The cumulative impact to correct the understatement of pension expense through the end of fiscal 2012 totaled $27.0 million of which $22.3 million was recorded in the fiscal 2013 third quarter. Management evaluated the impact of correcting the error and determined that there was no material impact on the prior year financial statements as reported.
	TJX’s policy with respect to the funded 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 pursuant to the Internal Revenue Code section 430) or such other amount sufficient to avoid restrictions with respect to the funding of TJX’s nonqualified plans under the Internal Revenue Code. TJX does not anticipate any required funding in fiscal 2014 for the funded plan. TJX anticipates making payments of $3.5 million to provide current benefits coming due under the unfunded plan in fiscal 2014.
	The amounts included in amortization of prior service cost and recognized actuarial losses in the table above have been reclassified in their entirety from other comprehensive income to the statements of income, net of related tax effects, for both periods presented.

LongTerm_Debt_and_Credit_Lines

Long-Term Debt and Credit Lines	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 02, 2013
Long-Term Debt and Credit Lines	'
	Note H. Long-Term Debt and Credit Lines
	On May 2, 2013 TJX issued $500 million of 2.50% ten-year notes, all of which was outstanding at November 2, 2013. The Company intends to use the proceeds from the notes offering for working capital and other general corporate purposes. TJX entered into rate-lock agreements to hedge $250 million of the 2.50% notes prior to their issuance. The costs of these agreements are being amortized to interest expense over the term of the notes, resulting in an effective fixed interest rate of 2.57%.
	At November 2, 2013, TJX also had outstanding $375 million aggregate principal amount of 6.95% ten-year notes due April 2019 and $400 million aggregate principal amount of 4.20% six-year notes due August 2015. TJX entered into rate-lock agreements to hedge the underlying treasury rate of all of the 6.95% notes and $250 million of the 4.20% notes prior to the issuance of the notes. The costs of these agreements are being amortized to interest expense over the term of the respective notes, resulting in an effective fixed interest rate of 7.00% for the 6.95% notes and 4.19% for the 4.20% notes.
	At November 2, 2013, TJX had two $500 million revolving credit facilities, one which matures in June 2017 and one which matures in May 2016. As of November 2, 2013, February 2, 2013 and October 27, 2012 and during the quarters, nine months and year then ended, there were no amounts outstanding under these facilities. At November 2, 2013 the agreements require quarterly payments on the unused committed amounts of 8.0 basis points for the agreement maturing in 2017 and 12.5 basis points for the agreement maturing in 2016. These rates are based on the credit ratings of TJX’s long-term debt and would vary with changes in the credit ratings. These agreements have no compensating balance requirements and have various covenants including a requirement of a specified ratio of debt to earnings.
	As of November 2, 2013 and October 27, 2012, 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 November 2, 2013, February 2, 2013 and October 27, 2012, and during the quarters, nine months and year then ended there were no amounts outstanding on the Canadian credit line for operating expenses. As of November 2, 2013 and October 27, 2012, TJX Europe had a credit line of £20 million. As of November 2, 2013, February 2, 2013, and October 27, 2012, and during the quarters, nine months and year then ended there were no amounts outstanding on the European credit line.

Income_Taxes

Income Taxes	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 02, 2013
Income Taxes	'
	Note I. Income Taxes
	The effective income tax rate was 29.2% for the fiscal 2014 third quarter and 38.3% for last year’s third quarter. The effective income tax rate for the nine months ended November 2, 2013 was 34.8% as compared to 38.4% for last year’s comparable period. The decrease in the effective income tax rate for both periods was primarily due to fiscal 2014 third quarter tax benefits of approximately $80 million, primarily due to a reduction in our reserve for uncertain tax positions and the reversal of a valuation allowance against a foreign net operating loss carryfoward. These benefits reduced the third quarter effective tax rate by 8.9 percentage points and the year-to-date effective income tax rate by 3.3 percentage points. This year’s effective income tax rate also benefitted from the extension of legislation allowing for the U.S. Work Opportunity Tax Credit, which had expired as of the beginning of last year and was not extended until the fourth quarter of fiscal 2013.
	TJX had net unrecognized tax benefits of $23.6 million as of November 2, 2013, $125.3 million as of February 2, 2013 and $120.9 million as of October 27, 2012. During the third quarter of fiscal 2014, the net reserve for uncertain tax positions was reduced by $104 million as a result of a settlement with state taxing authorities. The remainder of the change in the reserve during fiscal 2014 is due to various additions for uncertain tax positions taken in the current and prior years, reductions resulting from the lapse of statutes of limitations, and other settlements with taxing authorities.
	TJX is subject to U.S. federal income tax as well as income tax in multiple states, local and foreign jurisdictions. In nearly all jurisdictions, the tax years through fiscal 2005 are no longer subject to examination.
	TJX’s accounting policy classifies interest and penalties related to income tax matters as part of income tax expense. The total accrued amount on the balance sheets for interest and penalties was $6.2 million as of November 2, 2013; $38.6 million as of February 2, 2013 and $36.2 million as of October 27, 2012.
	Based on the outcome of tax examinations or judicial or administrative proceedings, or as a result of the expiration of statute of limitations in specific jurisdictions, it is reasonably possible that unrecognized tax benefits for certain tax positions taken on previously filed tax returns may change materially from those presented in the financial statements. During the next 12 months, it is reasonably possible that tax examinations of prior years’ tax returns or judicial or administrative proceedings that reflect such positions taken by TJX may be finalized. 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 of $1.0 million to $7.0 million.
	On September 13, 2013, the U.S. Department of the Treasury and Internal Revenue Service released final tangible property regulations that provide guidance on the tax treatment regarding the deduction and capitalization of expenditures related to tangible property. While early adoption is available, the effective date to implement these regulations is for tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2014. The Company is currently assessing these rules and the impact to its financial statements, if any, but believes adoption of these regulations will not have a material impact on its consolidated results of operations, cash flows or financial position.

Summary_of_Significant_Account1

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 02, 2013
Basis of Presentation	'
	Basis of Presentation: The consolidated interim financial statements are unaudited and, in the opinion of management, reflect all normal recurring adjustments, the use of retail statistics, and accruals and deferrals among periods required to match costs properly with the related revenue or activity, considered necessary by The TJX Companies, Inc. (together with its subsidiaries, “TJX”) for a fair statement of its financial statements for the periods reported, all in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) consistently applied. The consolidated interim financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements, including the related notes, contained in TJX’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 2, 2013 (“fiscal 2013”).
	These interim results are not necessarily indicative of results for the full fiscal year, because TJX’s business, in common with the businesses of retailers generally, is subject to seasonal influences, with higher levels of sales and income generally realized in the second half of the year.
	The February 2, 2013 balance sheet data was derived from audited financial statements, but does not include all disclosures required by GAAP.
Fiscal Year	'
	Fiscal Year: TJX’s fiscal year ends on the Saturday nearest to the last day of January of each year. The current fiscal year ends February 1, 2014 (“fiscal 2014”) and is a 52-week fiscal year. Fiscal 2013 was a 53-week fiscal year.
Share-Based Compensation	'
	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 stock option awards and the market price on the date of the award for performance-based restricted stock awards. Total share-based compensation expense was $20.9 million for the quarter ended November 2, 2013 and $19.7 million for the quarter ended October 27, 2012. Total share-based compensation expense was $56.6 million for the nine months ended November 2, 2013 and $49.6 million for the nine months ended October 27, 2012. These amounts include stock option expense as well as restricted and deferred stock amortization. There were options to purchase 2.8 million shares of common stock exercised during the quarter ended November 2, 2013 and options to purchase 6.9 million shares of common stock exercised during the nine months ended November 2, 2013. There were options to purchase 34.1 million shares of common stock outstanding as of November 2, 2013.
Cash and Cash Equivalents	'
	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. TJX’s investments are primarily high-grade commercial paper, institutional money market funds and time deposits with major banks.
	As of November 2, 2013, TJX’s cash and cash equivalents held outside the U.S. were $1,031.5 million, of which $351.2 million was held in countries where TJX has the intention to reinvest any undistributed earnings indefinitely.
Merchandise Inventories	'
	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. TJX utilizes a permanent markdown strategy and lowers the cost value of the inventory that is subject to markdown at the time the retail prices are lowered in the stores. TJX accrues for inventory obligations at the time inventory is shipped. As a result, merchandise inventories on TJX’s balance sheet include an accrual for in-transit inventory of $622.5 million at November 2, 2013, $418.3 million at February 2, 2013 and $394.1 million at October 27, 2012. Comparable amounts were reflected in accounts payable at those dates.
New Accounting Standards	'
	New Accounting Standards: There were no new accounting standards issued during the third quarter ended November 2, 2013 that are expected to have a material impact on TJX’s financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.

Reserves_Related_to_Former_Ope1

Reserves Related to Former Operations (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 02, 2013
Reserves Related to Former Operations	'
	Reserves Related to Former Operations: TJX has a reserve for its estimate of future obligations of former business operations that TJX has either closed or sold. The reserve activity is presented below:
		Thirty-Nine Weeks Ended
	In thousands	November 2,			October 27,
		2013			2012
	Balance at beginning of year	$	45,229		$	45,381
	Additions to the reserve charged to net income:
	A.J. Wright closing costs		—			16,000
	Interest accretion		1,080			536
	Charges against the reserve:
	Lease-related obligations		(9,591	)		(10,008	)
	Termination benefits and all other		(516	)		(1,124	)
	Balance at end of period	$	36,202		$	50,785

Capital_Stock_and_Earnings_Per1

Capital Stock and Earnings Per Share (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 02, 2013
Earnings per share	'
	Earnings per share: The following schedule presents the calculation of basic and diluted earnings per share (“EPS”) for net income:
		Thirteen Weeks Ended
	In thousands, except per share data	November 2,		October 27,
		2013		2012
	Basic earnings per share
	Net income	$	622,655	$	461,551
	Weighted average common shares outstanding for basic EPS		711,595		731,575
	Basic earnings per share	$	0.88	$	0.63
	Diluted earnings per share
	Net income	$	622,655	$	461,551
	Shares for basic and diluted earnings per share calculations:
	Weighted average common shares outstanding for basic EPS		711,595		731,575
	Assumed exercise/vesting of:
	Stock options and awards		12,513		14,166
	Weighted average common shares outstanding for diluted EPS		724,108		745,741
	Diluted earnings per share	$	0.86	$	0.62
		Thirty-Nine Weeks Ended
	In thousands, except per share data	November 2,		October 27,
		2013		2012
	Basic earnings per share
	Net income	$	1,555,104	$	1,301,843
	Weighted average common shares outstanding for basic EPS		715,657		736,846
	Basic earnings per share	$	2.17	$	1.77
	Diluted earnings per share
	Net income	$	1,555,104	$	1,301,843
	Shares for basic and diluted earnings per share calculations:
	Weighted average common shares outstanding for basic EPS		715,657		736,846
	Assumed exercise/vesting of:
	Stock options and awards		12,626		14,188
	Weighted average common shares outstanding for diluted EPS		728,283		751,034
	Diluted earnings per share	$	2.14	$	1.73

Financial_Instruments_Tables

Financial Instruments (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 02, 2013
Derivative Financial Instruments Related Fair Value and Balance Sheet Classification	'
	The following is a summary of TJX’s derivative financial instruments, related fair value and balance sheet classification at November 2, 2013:
	In thousands	Pay				Receive				Blended		Balance Sheet	Current Asset		Current			Net Fair
										Contract		Location	U.S.$		(Liability)			Value in
										Rate					U.S.$			U.S.$ at
																		November 2,
																		2013
	Fair value hedges:
	Intercompany balances, primarily short-term debt and related interest
		£	25,000			C$	38,946				1.5578	(Accrued Exp)	$	—	$	(2,486	)	$	(2,486	)
		zł	84,073			C$	26,440				0.3145	(Accrued Exp)		—		(1,628	)		(1,628	)
		€	44,281			£	35,781				0.808	(Accrued Exp)		—		(2,778	)		(2,778	)
		€	44,850			U.S.$	59,273				1.3216	Prepaid Exp / (Accrued Exp)		2,048		(3,274	)		(1,226	)
		U.S.$	87,117			£	55,000				0.6313	Prepaid Exp		413		—			413
	Economic hedges for which hedge accounting was not elected:
	Diesel contracts		Fixed on 175K				Float on 175K				N/A	(Accrued Exp)		—		(733	)		(733	)
			- 1.9M gal per				- 1.9M gal per
			month				month
	Merchandise purchase commitments
		C$	342,060			U.S.$	328,680				0.9609	Prepaid Exp / (Accrued Exp)		2,277		(1,382	)		895
		C$	12,867			€	9,250				0.7189	Prepaid Exp / (Accrued Exp)		171		(35	)		136
		£	185,934			U.S.$	295,200				1.5877	Prepaid Exp, / (Accrued Exp)		2,032		(2,675	)		(643	)
		zł	126,753			£	25,321				0.1998	Prepaid Exp / (Accrued Exp)		54		(363	)		(309	)
		U.S.$	16,843			€	12,647				0.7509	Prepaid Exp / (Accrued Exp)		276		(63	)		213
	Total fair value of financial instruments												$	7,271	$	(15,417	)	$	(8,146	)
	The following is a summary of TJX’s derivative financial instruments, related fair value and balance sheet classification at October 27, 2012:
	In thousands	Pay				Receive				Blended		Balance Sheet	Current Asset		Current			Net Fair
										Contract		Location	U.S.$		(Liability)			Value in
										Rate					U.S.$			U.S.$ at
																		October 27,
																		2012
	Fair value hedges:
	Intercompany balances, primarily short-term debt and related interest
		£	40,000			C$	63,330				1.5833	(Accrued Exp)	$	—	$	(1,082	)	$	(1,082	)
		zł	141,500			C$	42,120				0.2977	Prepaid Exp / (Accrued Exp)		72		(1,844	)		(1,772	)
		€	44,281			£	36,742				0.8297	Prepaid Exp / (Accrued Exp)		1,975		(163	)		1,812
		€	90,292			U.S.$	122,237				1.3538	Prepaid Exp		5,369		—			5,369
		U.S.$	85,389			£	55,000				0.6441	Prepaid Exp		3,150		—			3,150
		zł	16,324			£	3,131				0.1918	(Accrued Exp)		—		(61	)		(61	)
	Economic hedges for which hedge accounting was not elected:
	Diesel contracts		Fixed on 300K				Float on 300K				N/A	Prepaid Exp		1,832		—			1,832
			- 1.7M gal per				- 1.7M gal per
			month				month
	Merchandise purchase commitments
		C$	346,351			U.S.$	348,853				1.0072	Prepaid Exp / (Accrued Exp)		2,888		(801	)		2,087
		C$	6,130			€	4,900				0.7993	Prepaid Exp		200		—			200
		£	93,494			U.S.$	149,400				1.598	Prepaid Exp / (Accrued Exp)		300		(1,462	)		(1,162	)
		£	8,126			€	10,000				1.2306	Prepaid Exp / (Accrued Exp)		53		(212	)		(159	)
		U.S.$	8,232			€	6,543				0.7948	Prepaid Exp / (Accrued Exp)		240		(6	)		234
	Total fair value of financial instruments												$	16,079	$	(5,631	)	$	10,448
Impact of Derivative Financial Instruments on Statements of Income	'
	Presented below is the impact of derivative financial instruments on the statements of income for the periods shown:
				Amount of Gain (Loss)  Recognized
				in Income by Derivative
				Thirteen Weeks Ended
	In thousands	Location of Gain (Loss)		November 2, 2013				October 27, 2012
		Recognized in Income by
		Derivative
	Fair value hedges:
	Intercompany balances, primarily short-term debt and related interest	Selling, general and administrative expenses		$	1,504			$	(7,227	)
	Economic hedges for which hedge accounting was not elected:
	Diesel fuel contracts	Cost of sales, including buying and occupancy costs			(2,012	)			2,900
	Merchandise purchase commitments	Cost of sales, including buying and occupancy costs			(2,687	)			(2,694	)
	Loss recognized in income			$	(3,195	)		$	(7,021	)
				Amount of Gain (Loss)  Recognized
				in Income by Derivative
				Thirty-Nine Weeks Ended
	In thousands	Location of Gain (Loss)		November 2, 2013				October 27, 2012
		Recognized in Income by
		Derivative
	Fair value hedges:
	Intercompany balances, primarily short-term debt and related interest	Selling, general and administrative expenses		$	3,367			$	6,038
	Economic hedges for which hedge accounting was not elected:
	Diesel fuel contracts	Cost of sales, including buying and occupancy costs			(2,767	)			2,232
	Merchandise purchase commitments	Cost of sales, including buying and occupancy costs			10,116				(4,180	)
	Gain recognized in income			$	10,716			$	4,090

Disclosures_about_Fair_Value_o1

Disclosures about Fair Value of Financial Instruments (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 02, 2013
Fair Value of Financial Assets and Liabilities on Recurring Basis	'
	The following table sets forth TJX’s financial assets and liabilities that are accounted for at fair value on a recurring basis:
	In thousands	November 2,		February 2,		October 27,
		2013		2013		2012
	Level 1
	Assets:
	Executive Savings Plan investments	$	129,676	$	101,903	$	94,037
	Level 2
	Assets:
	Short-term investments	$	251,276	$	235,853	$	200,986
	Foreign currency exchange contracts		7,271		5,980		14,247
	Diesel fuel contracts		—		3,372		1,832
	Liabilities:
	Foreign currency exchange contracts	$	14,684	$	11,874	$	5,631
	Diesel fuel contracts		733		—		—

Segment_Information_Tables

Segment Information (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 02, 2013
Financial Information on Business Segments	'
	Presented below is financial information with respect to TJX’s business segments:
		Thirteen Weeks Ended
		November 2,		October 27,
	In thousands	2013		2012
	Net sales:
	In the United States:
	Marmaxx	$	4,484,174	$	4,161,409
	HomeGoods		739,537		637,514
	TJX Canada		785,883		768,967
	TJX Europe		972,282		843,023
		$	6,981,876	$	6,410,913
	Segment profit:
	In the United States:
	Marmaxx	$	658,369	$	576,505
	HomeGoods		96,937		76,790
	TJX Canada		128,692		127,212
	TJX Europe		101,043		76,840
			985,041		857,347
	General corporate expense		96,298		102,789
	Interest expense, net		9,371		6,089
	Income before provision for income taxes	$	879,372	$	748,469
		Thirty-Nine Weeks Ended
		November 2,		October 27,
	In thousands	2013		2012
	Net sales:
	In the United States:
	Marmaxx	$	12,915,269	$	12,026,518
	HomeGoods		2,119,190		1,830,950
	TJX Canada		2,110,743		2,069,879
	TJX Europe		2,468,707		2,227,211
		$	19,613,909	$	18,154,558
	Segment profit:
	In the United States:
	Marmaxx	$	1,940,647	$	1,762,512
	HomeGoods		267,170		206,754
	TJX Canada		293,774		290,938
	TJX Europe		157,936		113,293
			2,659,527		2,373,497
	General corporate expense		252,252		236,735
	Interest expense, net		23,572		24,098
	Income before provision for income taxes	$	2,383,703	$	2,112,664

Pension_Plans_and_Other_Retire1

Pension Plans and Other Retirement Benefits (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 02, 2013
Financial Information Related to Funded Defined Benefit Retirement Plan and Unfunded Supplemental Retirement Plan	'
	Presented below is financial information related to TJX’s funded defined benefit retirement plan (funded plan) and its unfunded supplemental retirement plan (unfunded plan) for the periods shown.
		Funded Plan						Unfunded Plan
		Thirteen Weeks Ended						Thirteen Weeks Ended
		November 2,			October 27,			November 2,		October 27,
	In thousands	2013			2012			2013		2012
	Service cost	$	10,919		$	11,709		$	245	$	407
	Interest cost		10,758			10,856			650		609
	Expected return on plan assets		(16,108	)		(13,216	)		—		—
	Amortization of prior service cost		—			—			—		1
	Recognized actuarial losses		7,009			4,926			1,041		894
	Expense related to current period		12,578			14,275			1,936		1,911
	Correction of prior years pension accruals		—			22,317			—		—
	Total expense	$	12,578		$	36,592		$	1,936	$	1,911
		Funded Plan						Unfunded Plan
		Thirty-Nine Weeks Ended						Thirty-Nine Weeks Ended
		November 2,			October 27,			November 2,		October 27,
	In thousands	2013			2012			2013		2012
	Service cost	$	33,467		$	31,359		$	1,287	$	1,086
	Interest cost		33,408			31,381			1,835		1,749
	Expected return on plan assets		(45,355	)		(41,068	)		—		—
	Amortization of prior service cost		—			—			2		2
	Recognized actuarial losses		20,846			19,121			2,163		1,844
	Expense related to current period		42,366			40,793			5,287		4,681
	Correction of prior years pension accruals		—			22,317			—		—
	Total expense	$	42,366		$	63,110		$	5,287	$	4,681

Summary_of_Significant_Account2

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
Share data in Millions, unless otherwise specified	Nov. 02, 2013	Oct. 27, 2012	Nov. 02, 2013	Oct. 27, 2012	Feb. 02, 2013	Jan. 28, 2012
			Week		Week
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Weeks in the fiscal year	'	'	52	'	53	'
Share-based compensation	$20,900,000	$19,700,000	$56,638,000	$49,600,000	'	'
Options to purchase common stock exercised	2.8	'	6.9	'	'	'
Common stock outstanding	34.1	'	34.1	'	'	'
Highly liquid investments maximum maturity days	'	'	'90 days	'	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	2,010,752,000	1,641,915,000	2,010,752,000	1,641,915,000	1,811,957,000	1,507,112,000
In-transit inventory accrual	622,500,000	394,100,000	622,500,000	394,100,000	418,300,000	'
Outside United States	'	'	'	'	'	'
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	1,031,500,000	'	1,031,500,000	'	'	'
Reinvest Undistributed Earnings	'	'	'	'	'	'
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	$351,200,000	'	$351,200,000	'	'	'
Minimum	'	'	'	'	'	'
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Short-term investments maturity term	'	'	90	'	'	'
Maximum	'	'	'	'	'	'
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Short-term investments maturity term	'	'	1	'	'	'

Reserve_Activity_Detail

Reserve Activity (Detail) (USD $)	9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Nov. 02, 2013	Oct. 27, 2012
Schedule Of Reserves Related To Former Operations [Line Items]	'	'
Balance at beginning of year	$45,229	$45,381
A.J. Wright closing costs	'	16,000
Interest accretion	1,080	536
Lease-related obligations	-9,591	-10,008
Termination benefits and all other	-516	-1,124
Balance at end of period	$36,202	$50,785

Reserves_Related_to_Former_Ope2

Reserves Related to Former Operations - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Oct. 27, 2012	Nov. 02, 2013	Nov. 02, 2013
		BJ's Wholesale Club	Bob's Stores
Schedule Of Reserves Related To Former Operations [Line Items]	'	'	'
Increase in reserve for lease related obligations of former operations classified as discontinued operations	$16,000	'	'
Former operations reserve to be paid, in years	'3 years	'	'
Number of leases on which company is liable	'	12	4

Capital_Stock_and_Earnings_Per2

Capital Stock and Earnings Per Share - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	1 Months Ended		3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
Share data in Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Oct. 31, 2013	Feb. 28, 2013	Nov. 02, 2013	Oct. 27, 2012	Nov. 02, 2013	Oct. 27, 2012
Capital Unit [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Shares repurchased and retired, shares	'	'	6.8	'	19.7	'
Shares repurchased and retired, value	'	'	$375,000,000	'	$1,000,000,000	'
Cash expenditures under repurchase programs	'	'	'	'	998,119,000	1,004,400,000
Stock repurchase program, common stock purchase value	2,000,000,000	1,500,000,000	'	'	'	'
Preferred stock, shares authorized	'	'	5	'	5	'
Preferred stock, par value	'	'	$1	'	$1	'
Antidilutive options excluded	'	'	4.7	4.9	4.7	4.9
Stock Repurchase Programs 2012	'	'	'	'	'	'
Capital Unit [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Shares repurchased and retired, shares	43.1	'	'	'	'	'
Stock Repurchase Programs 2013	'	'	'	'	'	'
Capital Unit [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Shares repurchased and retired, shares	'	'	'	'	1.3	'
Shares repurchased and retired, value	'	'	'	'	75,300,000	'
Remaining available stock under stock repurchase plan	'	'	'	'	$1,424,700,000	'

Calculation_of_Basic_and_Dilut

Calculation of Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Share (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Nov. 02, 2013	Oct. 27, 2012	Nov. 02, 2013	Oct. 27, 2012
Capital Stock And Earnings Per Share	'	'	'	'
Basic earnings per share, Net income	$622,655	$461,551	$1,555,104	$1,301,843
Weighted average common shares outstanding for basic EPS	711,595	731,575	715,657	736,846
Basic earnings per share	$0.88	$0.63	$2.17	$1.77
Diluted earnings per share, Net income	$622,655	$461,551	$1,555,104	$1,301,843
Weighted average common shares outstanding for basic EPS	711,595	731,575	715,657	736,846
Assumed exercise/vesting of Stock options and awards	12,513	14,166	12,626	14,188
Weighted average common shares outstanding for diluted EPS	724,108	745,741	728,283	751,034
Diluted earnings per share	$0.86	$0.62	$2.14	$1.73

Financial_Instruments_Addition

Financial Instruments - Additional Information (Detail)	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 02, 2013
Diesel Fuel Contracts for Remainder of Fiscal 2014	'
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]	'
Hedge of diesel fuel requirement	49.00%
Diesel Fuel Contracts for First Nine Months of Fiscal 2015	'
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]	'
Hedge of diesel fuel requirement	24.00%

Summary_of_Derivative_Financia

Summary of Derivative Financial Instruments Related Fair Value and Balance Sheet Classification (Detail)

Nov. 02, 2013

Oct. 27, 2012

Nov. 02, 2013

Oct. 27, 2012

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Oct. 27, 2012

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Oct. 27, 2012

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Nov. 02, 2013

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Nov. 02, 2013

Oct. 27, 2012

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Oct. 27, 2012

Nov. 02, 2013

Nov. 02, 2013

Oct. 27, 2012

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Oct. 27, 2012

Oct. 27, 2012

Oct. 27, 2012

Oct. 27, 2012

Oct. 27, 2012

Nov. 02, 2013

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Oct. 27, 2012

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Nov. 02, 2013

Oct. 27, 2012

Oct. 27, 2012

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Oct. 27, 2012

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Oct. 27, 2012

Oct. 27, 2012

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Oct. 27, 2012

Oct. 27, 2012

In Thousands, unless otherwise specified

USD ($)

USD ($)

Diesel Fuel Contracts

Diesel Fuel Contracts

Diesel Fuel Contracts

Diesel Fuel Contracts

Intercompany Balances, Primarily Short-Term Debt And Related Interest

Intercompany Balances, Primarily Short-Term Debt And Related Interest

Intercompany Balances, Primarily Short-Term Debt And Related Interest

Intercompany Balances, Primarily Short-Term Debt And Related Interest

Intercompany Balances, Primarily Short-Term Debt And Related Interest

Intercompany Balances, Primarily Short-Term Debt And Related Interest

Intercompany Balances, Primarily Short-Term Debt And Related Interest

Intercompany Balances, Primarily Short-Term Debt And Related Interest

Intercompany Balances, Primarily Short-Term Debt And Related Interest

Intercompany Balances, Primarily Short-Term Debt And Related Interest

Intercompany Balances, Primarily Short-Term Debt And Related Interest

Intercompany Balances, Primarily Short-Term Debt And Related Interest

Intercompany Balances, Primarily Short-Term Debt And Related Interest

Intercompany Balances, Primarily Short-Term Debt And Related Interest

Intercompany Balances, Primarily Short-Term Debt And Related Interest

Intercompany Balances, Primarily Short-Term Debt And Related Interest

Intercompany Balances, Primarily Short-Term Debt And Related Interest

Intercompany Balances, Primarily Short-Term Debt And Related Interest

Intercompany Balances, Primarily Short-Term Debt And Related Interest

Intercompany Balances, Primarily Short-Term Debt And Related Interest

Intercompany Balances, Primarily Short-Term Debt And Related Interest

Intercompany Balances, Primarily Short-Term Debt And Related Interest

Intercompany Balances, Primarily Short-Term Debt And Related Interest

Intercompany Balances, Primarily Short-Term Debt And Related Interest

Intercompany Balances, Primarily Short-Term Debt And Related Interest

Intercompany Balances, Primarily Short-Term Debt And Related Interest

Intercompany Balances, Primarily Short-Term Debt And Related Interest

Intercompany Balances, Primarily Short-Term Debt And Related Interest

Intercompany Balances, Primarily Short-Term Debt And Related Interest

Merchandise Purchase Commitments

Merchandise Purchase Commitments

Merchandise Purchase Commitments

Merchandise Purchase Commitments

Merchandise Purchase Commitments

Merchandise Purchase Commitments

Merchandise Purchase Commitments

Merchandise Purchase Commitments

Merchandise Purchase Commitments

Merchandise Purchase Commitments

Merchandise Purchase Commitments

Merchandise Purchase Commitments

Merchandise Purchase Commitments

Merchandise Purchase Commitments

Merchandise Purchase Commitments

Merchandise Purchase Commitments

Merchandise Purchase Commitments

Merchandise Purchase Commitments

Merchandise Purchase Commitments

Merchandise Purchase Commitments

Merchandise Purchase Commitments

Merchandise Purchase Commitments

Merchandise Purchase Commitments

Merchandise Purchase Commitments

(Accrued Expense)

Prepaid Expense

(Accrued Expense)

(Accrued Expense)

(Accrued Expense)

(Accrued Expense)

(Accrued Expense)

(Accrued Expense)

(Accrued Expense)

(Accrued Expense)

(Accrued Expense)

(Accrued Expense)

(Accrued Expense)

(Accrued Expense)

(Accrued Expense)

(Accrued Expense)

(Accrued Expense)

Prepaid Expense

Prepaid Expense

Prepaid Expense

Prepaid Expense

Prepaid Expense

Prepaid Expense

Prepaid Expense / (Accrued Expense)

Prepaid Expense / (Accrued Expense)

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Prepaid Expense / (Accrued Expense)

Prepaid Expense / (Accrued Expense)

Prepaid Expense / (Accrued Expense)

Prepaid Expense / (Accrued Expense)

USD ($)

USD ($)

Conversion Of Pound To Canadian Dollar

Conversion Of Pound To Canadian Dollar

Conversion Of Pound To Canadian Dollar

Conversion Of Pound To Canadian Dollar

Conversion Of Pound To Canadian Dollar

Conversion Of Pound To Canadian Dollar

Conversion Of Zloty To Canadian Dollar

Conversion Of Zloty To Canadian Dollar

Conversion Of Zloty To Canadian Dollar

Conversion Of Euro To Pound

Conversion Of Euro To Pound

Conversion Of Euro To Pound

Conversion Of Zloty To Pound

Conversion Of Zloty To Pound

Conversion Of Zloty To Pound

Conversion Of Euro To US Dollar

Conversion Of Euro To US Dollar

Conversion Of US Dollar To Pound

Conversion Of US Dollar To Pound

Conversion Of US Dollar To Pound

Conversion Of US Dollar To Pound

Conversion Of Zloty To Canadian Dollar

Conversion Of Zloty To Canadian Dollar

Conversion Of Zloty To Canadian Dollar

Conversion Of Euro To Pound

Conversion Of Euro To Pound

Conversion Of Euro To Pound

Conversion Of Euro To US Dollar

Conversion Of Euro To US Dollar

Conversion Of Canadian Dollar To Euro

Conversion Of Canadian Dollar To Euro

Conversion Of Canadian Dollar To Euro

Conversion Of Canadian Dollar To US Dollar

Conversion Of Canadian Dollar To US Dollar

Conversion Of Canadian Dollar To US Dollar

Conversion Of Canadian Dollar To US Dollar

Conversion Of Canadian Dollar To Euro

Conversion Of Canadian Dollar To Euro

Conversion Of Canadian Dollar To Euro

Conversion Of Pound To US Dollar

Conversion Of Pound To US Dollar

Conversion Of Pound To US Dollar

Conversion Of Pound To US Dollar

Conversion Of Pound To Zloty

Conversion Of Pound To Zloty

Conversion Of Pound To Zloty

Conversion Of US Dollar To Euro

Conversion Of US Dollar To Euro

Conversion Of US Dollar To Euro

Conversion Of US Dollar To Euro

Conversion Of Pound To Euro

Conversion Of Pound To Euro

Conversion Of Pound To Euro

USD ($)

CAD

GBP (£)

USD ($)

CAD

GBP (£)

USD ($)

CAD

PLN

USD ($)

EUR (€)

GBP (£)

USD ($)

GBP (£)

PLN

USD ($)

EUR (€)

USD ($)

GBP (£)

USD ($)

GBP (£)

USD ($)

CAD

PLN

USD ($)

EUR (€)

GBP (£)

USD ($)

EUR (€)

USD ($)

CAD

EUR (€)

USD ($)

CAD

USD ($)

CAD

USD ($)

CAD

EUR (€)

USD ($)

GBP (£)

USD ($)

GBP (£)

USD ($)

GBP (£)

PLN

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EUR (€)

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EUR (€)

USD ($)

EUR (€)

GBP (£)

Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]

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Hedge accounting not elected, Pay

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'

'

'

'

'

'

£ 25,000

'

'

£ 40,000

'

'

84,073

'

€ 44,281

'

'

'

16,324

'

€ 90,292

$87,117

'

$85,389

'

'

'

141,500

'

€ 44,281

'

'

€ 44,850

'

6,130

'

'

342,060

'

346,351

'

12,867

'

'

£ 185,934

'

£ 93,494

'

£ 126,753

'

$16,843

'

$8,232

'

'

'

£ 8,126

Hedge accounting not elected, Receive

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

38,946

'

'

63,330

'

'

26,440

'

'

'

35,781

'

3,131

'

122,237

'

'

55,000

'

55,000

'

42,120

'

'

'

36,742

59,273

'

'

'

4,900

328,680

'

348,853

'

'

'

9,250

295,200

'

149,400

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'

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25,321

'

12,647

'

6,543

'

10,000

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Blended Contract Rate

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1.5578

1.5578

1.5578

1.5833

1.5833

1.5833

0.3145

0.3145

0.3145

0.808

0.808

0.808

0.1918

0.1918

0.1918

1.3538

1.3538

0.6313

0.6313

0.6441

0.6441

0.2977

0.2977

0.2977

0.8297

0.8297

0.8297

1.3216

1.3216

0.7993

0.7993

0.7993

0.9609

0.9609

1.0072

1.0072

0.7189

0.7189

0.7189

1.5877

1.5877

1.598

1.598

0.1998

0.1998

0.1998

0.7509

0.7509

0.7948

0.7948

1.2306

1.2306

1.2306

Current Asset

7,271

16,079

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'

'

1,832

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

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5,369

'

413

'

3,150

'

72

'

'

1,975

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'

2,048

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200

'

'

2,277

'

2,888

'

171

'

'

2,032

'

300

'

54

'

'

276

'

240

'

53

'

'

Current (Liability)

-15,417

-5,631

'

'

-733

'

-2,486

'

'

-1,082

'

'

-1,628

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'

-2,778

'

'

-61

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'

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'

'

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-1,844

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-163

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'

-3,274

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'

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'

-1,382

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-801

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-35

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'

-2,675

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-1,462

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-363

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'

-63

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-6

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-212

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'

Net Fair Value

($8,146)

$10,448

'

'

($733)

$1,832

($2,486)

'

'

($1,082)

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'

($1,628)

'

'

($2,778)

'

'

($61)

'

'

$5,369

'

$413

'

$3,150

'

($1,772)

'

'

$1,812

'

'

($1,226)

'

$200

'

'

$895

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Impact_of_Derivative_Financial

Impact of Derivative Financial Instruments on Statements of Income (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Nov. 02, 2013	Oct. 27, 2012	Nov. 02, 2013	Oct. 27, 2012
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Gain (loss) recognized in income	($3,195)	($7,021)	$10,716	$4,090
Intercompany Balances, Primarily Short-Term Debt And Related Interest | Fair Value Hedges | Selling, General And Administrative Expenses	'	'	'	'
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Gain (loss) recognized in income	1,504	-7,227	3,367	6,038
Diesel Fuel Contracts | Economic Hedges For Which Hedge Accounting Was Not Elected | Cost Of Sales, Including Buying And Occupancy Costs	'	'	'	'
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Gain (loss) recognized in income	-2,012	2,900	-2,767	2,232
Merchandise Purchase Commitments | Economic Hedges For Which Hedge Accounting Was Not Elected | Cost Of Sales, Including Buying And Occupancy Costs	'	'	'	'
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Gain (loss) recognized in income	($2,687)	($2,694)	$10,116	($4,180)

Fair_Value_of_Financial_Assets

Fair Value of Financial Assets and Liabilities on a Recurring Basis (Detail) (USD $)	Nov. 02, 2013	Feb. 02, 2013	Oct. 27, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Level 1 | Executive Savings Plan Investments	'	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'	'
Fair value measured on recurring basis, Assets	$129,676	$101,903	$94,037
Level 2 | Short-Term Investments	'	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'	'
Fair value measured on recurring basis, Assets	251,276	235,853	200,986
Level 2 | Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts	'	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'	'
Fair value measured on recurring basis, Assets	7,271	5,980	14,247
Fair value measured on recurring basis, Liabilities	14,684	11,874	5,631
Level 2 | Diesel Fuel Contracts	'	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'	'
Fair value measured on recurring basis, Assets	'	3,372	1,832
Fair value measured on recurring basis, Liabilities	$733	'	'

Disclosures_about_Fair_Value_o2

Disclosures about Fair Value of Financial Instruments - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	Nov. 02, 2013	Feb. 02, 2013	Oct. 27, 2012
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'	'
Fair value of long-term debt	$1,348,200,000	$911,000,000	$936,200,000
Carrying value of long-term debt	$1,274,186,000	$774,552,000	$774,533,000

Segment_Information_Additional

Segment Information - Additional Information (Detail)	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 02, 2013
	Segment
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'
Number of business segments	4
United States	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'
Number of business segments	2

Financial_Information_on_Busin

Financial Information on Business Segments (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Nov. 02, 2013	Oct. 27, 2012	Nov. 02, 2013	Oct. 27, 2012
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Net sales	$6,981,876	$6,410,913	$19,613,909	$18,154,558
Segment profit (loss)	622,655	461,551	1,555,104	1,301,843
General corporate expense	96,298	102,789	252,252	236,735
Interest expense, net	9,371	6,089	23,572	24,098
Income before provision for income taxes	879,372	748,469	2,383,703	2,112,664
Marmaxx	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Net sales	4,484,174	4,161,409	12,915,269	12,026,518
Segment profit (loss)	658,369	576,505	1,940,647	1,762,512
HomeGoods	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Net sales	739,537	637,514	2,119,190	1,830,950
Segment profit (loss)	96,937	76,790	267,170	206,754
TJX Canada	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Net sales	785,883	768,967	2,110,743	2,069,879
Segment profit (loss)	128,692	127,212	293,774	290,938
TJX Europe	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Net sales	972,282	843,023	2,468,707	2,227,211
Segment profit (loss)	101,043	76,840	157,936	113,293
Total Segments	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Net sales	6,981,876	6,410,913	19,613,909	18,154,558
Segment profit (loss)	$985,041	$857,347	$2,659,527	$2,373,497

Financial_Information_Related_

Financial Information Related to Funded Defined Benefit Retirement Plan And Unfunded Supplemental Retirement Plan (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Nov. 02, 2013	Oct. 27, 2012	Nov. 02, 2013	Oct. 27, 2012
Funded Plan	'	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Service cost	$10,919	$11,709	$33,467	$31,359
Interest cost	10,758	10,856	33,408	31,381
Expected return on plan assets	-16,108	-13,216	-45,355	-41,068
Recognized actuarial losses	7,009	4,926	20,846	19,121
Expense related to current period	12,578	14,275	42,366	40,793
Correction of prior years pension accruals	'	22,317	'	22,317
Total expense	12,578	36,592	42,366	63,110
Unfunded Plan	'	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Service cost	245	407	1,287	1,086
Interest cost	650	609	1,835	1,749
Amortization of prior service cost	'	1	2	2
Recognized actuarial losses	1,041	894	2,163	1,844
Expense related to current period	1,936	1,911	5,287	4,681
Total expense	$1,936	$1,911	$5,287	$4,681

Pension_Plans_and_Other_Retire2

Pension Plans and Other Retirement Benefits - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Oct. 27, 2012	Nov. 02, 2013	Jan. 28, 2012
			Scenario, Actual
Pension Plans and Other Retirement Benefits [Line Items]	'	'	'
Pension expense	$22.30	'	$27
Minimum percentage of pension liability	'	80.00%	'
Anticipated employer's contribution to fund current benefit and expense payments under the unfunded plan in fiscal 2014	'	$3.50	'

LongTerm_Debt_and_Credit_Lines1

Long-Term Debt and Credit Lines - Additional Information (Detail)

Nov. 02, 2013

Nov. 02, 2013

Nov. 02, 2013

Nov. 02, 2013

Oct. 27, 2012

Nov. 02, 2013

Oct. 27, 2012

Nov. 02, 2013

Oct. 27, 2012

Nov. 02, 2013

Nov. 02, 2013

Nov. 02, 2013

Nov. 02, 2013

Nov. 02, 2013

In Millions, unless otherwise specified

2.50% Ten-Year Notes

2.50% Ten-Year Notes

TJX Canada Facility

TJX Canada Facility

TJX Canada Facility

TJX Canada Facility

TJX Europe Credit Line

TJX Europe Credit Line

6.95% Ten-Year Notes

4.20% Six-Year Notes

4.20% Six-Year Notes

Revolving Credit Facility May 2016

Revolving Credit Facility June 2017

USD ($)

Interest Rate Contract

Other Operating Expense

Other Operating Expense

Letter of Credit

Letter of Credit

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Interest Rate Contract

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Income_Taxes_Additional_Inform

Income Taxes - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Nov. 02, 2013	Oct. 27, 2012	Nov. 02, 2013	Oct. 27, 2012	Feb. 02, 2013
Income Taxes [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Effective income tax rate	29.20%	38.30%	34.80%	38.40%	'
Income tax expense benefit	$256,717,000	$286,918,000	$828,599,000	$810,821,000	'
Company's effective income tax rate increase(decrease)	8.90%	'	3.30%	'	'
Net unrecognized tax benefits	23,600,000	120,900,000	23,600,000	120,900,000	125,300,000
Uncertain tax positions, decrease resulting from settlements with taxing authorities	104,000,000	'	'	'	'
Accrued amounts for interest and penalties	6,200,000	36,200,000	6,200,000	36,200,000	38,600,000
Possible decrease in unrecognized tax benefits that would reduce the provision for taxes on earnings, minimum	1,000,000	'	1,000,000	'	'
Possible decrease in unrecognized tax benefits that would reduce the provision for taxes on earnings, maximum	7,000,000	'	7,000,000	'	'
Foreign Net Operating Loss Carryforwards	'	'	'	'	'
Income Taxes [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Income tax expense benefit	'	'	$80,000,000	'	'