The TJX Companies, Inc. (TJX) 10-K 1 Apr 14 2014 FY Annual report Financial data

Document_and_Entity_Informatio

Document and Entity Information (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2014	Mar. 01, 2014	Aug. 03, 2013
Document Information [Line Items]	'	'	'
Document Type	'10-K	'	'
Amendment Flag	'false	'	'
Document Period End Date	1-Feb-14	'	'
Document Fiscal Year Focus	'2014	'	'
Document Fiscal Period Focus	'FY	'	'
Trading Symbol	'TJX	'	'
Entity Registrant Name	'TJX COMPANIES INC /DE/	'	'
Entity Central Index Key	'0000109198	'	'
Current Fiscal Year End Date	'--02-01	'	'
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	'Yes	'	'
Entity Current Reporting Status	'Yes	'	'
Entity Voluntary Filers	'No	'	'
Entity Filer Category	'Large Accelerated Filer	'	'
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding	'	703,683,274	'
Entity Public Float	'	'	$38,305,480,702

Consolidated_Statements_of_Inc

Consolidated Statements of Income (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Feb. 01, 2014	Feb. 02, 2013	Jan. 28, 2012
Net sales	$27,422,696	$25,878,372	$23,191,455
Cost of sales, including buying and occupancy costs	19,605,037	18,521,400	16,854,249
Selling, general and administrative expenses	4,467,089	4,250,446	3,890,144
Interest expense, net	31,081	29,175	35,648
Income before provision for income taxes	3,319,489	3,077,351	2,411,414
Provision for income taxes	1,182,093	1,170,664	915,324
Net income	$2,137,396	$1,906,687	$1,496,090
Basic earnings per share:	'	'	'
Net income	$3	$2.60	$1.97
Weighted average common shares - basic	713,470	733,588	761,109
Diluted earnings per share:	'	'	'
Net income	$2.94	$2.55	$1.93
Weighted average common shares - diluted	726,376	747,555	773,772
Cash dividends declared per share	$0.58	$0.46	$0.38

Consolidated_Statements_of_Com

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (USD $)

3 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

In Thousands, unless otherwise specified

Feb. 01, 2014

Nov. 02, 2013

Aug. 03, 2013

4-May-13

Feb. 02, 2013

Oct. 27, 2012

Jul. 28, 2012

Apr. 28, 2012

Feb. 01, 2014

Feb. 02, 2013

Jan. 28, 2012

Net income

$582,292

[1]

$622,655

$479,559

$452,890

$604,844

[1]

$461,551

$421,092

$419,200

$2,137,396

$1,906,687

$1,496,090

Other comprehensive income, net of related tax benefits/provisions:

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'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of related tax benefit of $41,713, and provisions of $1,285 and $2,918 in fiscal 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively

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'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-57,926

6,200

-14,253

Recognition of prior service cost and deferred gains/losses, net of related tax provisions of $11,001; $9,350 and $3,224, in fiscal 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively

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'

'

'

'

'

'

'

16,501

14,026

4,833

Recognition of unfunded post retirement obligations, net of related tax provision of $36,856, and benefits of $27,362 and $60,933 in fiscal 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively

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'

'

'

'

'

'

'

55,285

-41,043

-91,400

Total comprehensive income

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'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$2,151,256

$1,885,870

$1,395,270

[1]

The fourth quarter of fiscal 2013 included 14 weeks.

Consolidated_Statements_of_Com1

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Parenthetical) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Feb. 01, 2014	Feb. 02, 2013	Jan. 28, 2012
Foreign currency translation adjustments, related tax provision(benefit)	($41,713)	$1,285	$2,918
Recognition of prior service cost and deferred gains/losses, related tax provisions	11,001	9,350	3,224
Recognition of unfunded post retirement obligations, related tax provision (benefit)	$36,856	($27,362)	($60,933)

Consolidated_Balance_Sheets

Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $)	Feb. 01, 2014	Feb. 02, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Current assets:	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	$2,149,746	$1,811,957
Short-term investments	294,702	235,853
Accounts receivable, net	210,094	222,788
Merchandise inventories	2,966,490	3,014,214
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	345,327	330,512
Current deferred income taxes, net	101,639	96,219
Total current assets	6,067,998	5,711,543
Property at cost:	'	'
Land and buildings	722,645	607,759
Leasehold costs and improvements	2,720,391	2,514,998
Furniture, fixtures and equipment	4,255,210	3,771,999
Total property at cost	7,698,246	6,894,756
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization	4,103,745	3,671,514
Net property at cost	3,594,501	3,223,242
Non-current deferred income taxes, net	31,508	'
Other assets	194,328	260,801
Goodwill and tradenames, net of amortization	312,687	316,269
TOTAL ASSETS	10,201,022	9,511,855
Current liabilities:	'	'
Accounts payable	1,771,294	1,930,568
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities	1,681,834	1,666,216
Federal, foreign and state income taxes payable	64,715	163,812
Total current liabilities	3,517,843	3,760,596
Other long-term liabilities	732,999	961,284
Non-current deferred income taxes, net	446,071	349,486
Long-term debt, exclusive of current installments	1,274,216	774,552
Commitments and contingencies	'	'
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY	'	'
Common stock, authorized 1,200,000,000 shares, par value $1, issued and outstanding 705,016,838 and 723,902,001, respectively	705,017	723,902
Additional paid-in capital	'	'
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	-199,532	-213,392
Retained earnings	3,724,408	3,155,427
Total shareholders' equity	4,229,893	3,665,937
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY	$10,201,022	$9,511,855

Consolidated_Balance_Sheets_Pa

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) (USD $)	Feb. 01, 2014	Feb. 02, 2013
Common stock, shares authorized	1,200,000,000	1,200,000,000
Common stock, par value	$1	$1
Common stock, shares issued	705,016,838	723,902,001
Common stock, shares outstanding	705,016,838	723,902,001

Consolidated_Statements_of_Cas

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Feb. 01, 2014	Feb. 02, 2013	Jan. 28, 2012
Cash flows from operating activities:	'	'	'
Net income	$2,137,396	$1,906,687	$1,496,090
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:	'	'	'
Depreciation and amortization	548,823	508,929	485,701
Loss on property disposals and impairment charges	7,914	11,876	13,559
Deferred income tax provision	52,233	13,265	144,762
Share-based compensation	76,080	64,416	64,175
Excess tax benefits from share-based compensation	-82,546	-62,472	-46,143
Changes in assets and liabilities:	'	'	'
Decrease (increase) in accounts receivable	11,979	-18,418	-4,410
Decrease (increase) in merchandise inventories	35,233	27,186	-187,157
(Increase) in prepaid expenses and other current assets	-3,354	-53,705	-20,709
(Decrease) increase in accounts payable	-152,271	211,689	-36,553
(Decrease) increase in accrued expenses and other liabilities	-29,590	268,901	13,747
Increase (decrease) in income taxes payable	10,994	176,076	-3,097
Other	-22,562	-8,816	-3,931
Net cash provided by operating activities	2,590,329	3,045,614	1,916,034
Cash flows from investing activities:	'	'	'
Property additions	-946,678	-978,228	-803,330
Purchase of short-term investments	-478,136	-355,736	-152,042
Sales and maturities of short-term investments	386,530	213,000	132,679
Cash paid for acquisition of Sierra Trading Post, net of cash received	2,653	-190,374	'
Other	'	34,490	11,652
Net cash (used in) investing activities	-1,035,631	-1,276,848	-811,041
Cash flows from financing activities:	'	'	'
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt	499,555	'	'
Cash payments for debt issuance expenses	-4,297	-1,370	-2,299
Cash payments for rate lock agreement	-3,251	'	'
Cash payments on capital lease obligation	'	-1,456	-2,727
Cash payments for repurchase of common stock	-1,471,096	-1,345,082	-1,320,812
Proceeds from issuance of common stock	146,495	133,771	218,999
Excess tax benefits from share-based compensation	82,546	62,472	46,143
Cash dividends paid	-393,755	-323,922	-275,016
Net cash (used in) financing activities	-1,143,803	-1,475,587	-1,335,712
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash	-73,106	11,666	-3,920
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	337,789	304,845	-234,639
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year	1,811,957	1,507,112	1,741,751
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year	$2,149,746	$1,811,957	$1,507,112

Consolidated_Statements_of_Sha

Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity (USD $)	Total	Common Stock	Additional Paid-In Capital	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	Retained Earnings
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Balance at Jan. 29, 2011	$3,099,899	$779,314	'	($91,755)	$2,412,340
Balance (in shares) at Jan. 29, 2011	'	779,314	'	'	'
Comprehensive income:	'	'	'	'	'
Net income	1,496,090	'	'	'	1,496,090
Foreign currency translation adjustments	-14,253	'	'	-14,253	'
Amortization of deferred benefit costs net of taxes	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 (in shares)	'	15,744	'	'	'
Issuance of common stock under stock incentive plan and related tax effect	258,793	15,744	243,049	'	'
Common stock repurchased (in shares)	-48,400	-48,356	'	'	'
Common stock repurchased	-1,320,812	-48,356	-307,224	'	-965,232
Balance at Jan. 28, 2012	3,209,290	746,702	'	-192,575	2,655,163
Balance (in shares) at Jan. 28, 2012	'	746,702	'	'	'
Comprehensive income:	'	'	'	'	'
Net income	1,906,687	'	'	'	1,906,687
Foreign currency translation adjustments	6,200	'	'	6,200	'
Amortization of deferred benefit costs net of taxes	14,026	'	'	14,026	'
Recognition of unfunded post retirement obligations	-41,043	'	'	-41,043	'
Total comprehensive income	1,885,870	'	'	'	'
Cash dividends declared on common stock	-336,214	'	'	'	-336,214
Recognition of share-based compensation	64,416	'	64,416	'	'
Issuance of common stock under stock incentive plan and related tax effect (in shares)	'	9,159	'	'	'
Issuance of common stock under stock incentive plan and related tax effect	187,657	9,159	178,498	'	'
Common stock repurchased (in shares)	-32,000	-31,959	'	'	'
Common stock repurchased	-1,345,082	-31,959	-242,914	'	-1,070,209
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:	'	'	'	'	'
Net income	2,137,396	'	'	'	2,137,396
Foreign currency translation adjustments	-57,926	'	'	-57,926	'
Amortization of deferred benefit costs net of taxes	16,501	'	'	16,501	'
Recognition of unfunded post retirement obligations	55,285	'	'	55,285	'
Total comprehensive income	2,151,256	'	'	'	'
Cash dividends declared on common stock	-413,134	'	'	'	-413,134
Recognition of share-based compensation	76,080	'	76,080	'	'
Issuance of common stock under stock incentive plan and related tax effect (in shares)	'	8,462	'	'	'
Issuance of common stock under stock incentive plan and related tax effect	220,850	8,462	212,388	'	'
Common stock repurchased (in shares)	-27,300	-27,347	'	'	'
Common stock repurchased	-1,471,096	-27,347	-288,468	'	-1,155,281
Balance at Feb. 01, 2014	$4,229,893	$705,017	'	($199,532)	$3,724,408
Balance (in shares) at Feb. 01, 2014	'	705,017	'	'	'

Summary_of_Accounting_Policies

Summary of Accounting Policies	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2014
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: TJX’s fiscal year ends on the Saturday nearest to the last day of January of each year. The fiscal years ended February 1, 2014 (fiscal 2014) and January 28, 2012 (fiscal 2012) each included 52 weeks. The fiscal year ended February 2, 2013 (fiscal 2013) included 53 weeks.
	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 effected in February, 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, goodwill and tradenames, retirement obligations, share-based compensation, casualty insurance, 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 gift 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 gift cards and store cards that will not be redeemed (“breakage”) and, to the extent allowed by local law; these amounts are amortized into income over the redemption period. Revenue recognized from breakage was $17.5 million in fiscal 2014, $13.9 million in fiscal 2013 and $10.9 million in fiscal 2012. We estimate the date of receipt by the customer when recognizing revenue from sales by our e-commerce operations and shipping and handling costs charged to the customer are included in revenue. The shipping and handling costs incurred by TJX are included in cost of sales, including buying and occupancy costs.
	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 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. These investments are classified as trading securities and are stated at fair value. Investments are classified as either short- or long-term based on their original maturities. TJX’s investments are primarily high-grade commercial paper, institutional money market funds and time deposits with major banks.
	As of February 1, 2014, TJX’s cash and cash equivalents held outside the U.S. were $1.1 billion, of which $395.2 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 at all of its divisions, except STP, 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 $451.6 million at February 1, 2014 and $418.3 million at February 2, 2013. Comparable amounts were reflected in accounts payable at those dates.
	Common Stock and Equity: In February 2012, TJX effected a two-for-one stock split of its common stock in the form of a stock dividend resulting in the issuance of 372 million shares of common stock. The statements of shareholders’ equity for fiscal 2012 have been adjusted to retroactively reflect 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. Under TJX’s stock repurchase programs the Company repurchases its 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, TJX has 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 up to the amount 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 requisite service periods.
	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 grant date. 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	February 1,			February 2,			January 28,
		2014			2013			2012
		(53 weeks)
	Interest expense	$	57,084		$	48,582		$	49,276
	Capitalized interest		(10,993	)		(7,750	)		-2,593
	Interest (income)		(15,010	)		(11,657	)		-11,035
	Interest expense, net	$	31,081		$	29,175		$	35,648
	TJX capitalizes interest during the active construction period of major capital projects. Capitalized interest is added to the cost of the related assets. Capitalized interest in fiscal 2014, 2013 and 2012 relates to costs on active owned real estate projects and development costs on a merchandising system.
	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 $555.8 million in fiscal 2014, $515.9 million for fiscal 2013 and $490.6 million for fiscal 2012. Amortization expense for property held under a capital lease was $1.7 million in fiscal 2013 and $2.2 million in fiscal 2012. TJX had no property held under capital lease during fiscal 2014. 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 TJX’s long-lived assets by geographic location is presented below:
		Fiscal Year Ended
	Dollars in thousands	February 1,			February 2,			January 28,
		2014			2013			2012
	United States	$	2,693,670		$	2,350,539		$	1,879,176
	Canada		214,459			237,232			220,522
	Europe		686,372			635,471			615,427
	Total long-lived assets	$	3,594,501		$	3,223,242		$	2,715,125
	Goodwill and Tradename: Goodwill includes 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, as well as the excess of cost over the estimated fair market value of the net assets acquired by TJX in the purchase of Winners in fiscal 1991 and the purchase of Sierra Trading Post in fiscal 2013 (See Note B).
	Goodwill totaled $169.3 million as of February 1, 2014, $170.3 million as of February 2, 2013 and $72.2 million as of January 28, 2012. Goodwill is considered to have an indefinite life and accordingly is not amortized.
	Tradename is the value assigned to the name “Marshalls,” acquired by TJX in fiscal 1996 as part of the acquisition of the Marshalls chain and the value assigned to the name “Sierra Trading Post,” acquired by TJX in fiscal 2013. The value of the tradename was determined by the discounted present value of assumed after-tax royalty payments, offset by a reduction in the case of Marshalls, for the 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. The Sierra Trading Post tradename is being amortized over 15 years and is carried at a value of $35.7 million in fiscal 2014 and $38.3 million in fiscal 2013 net of amortization of $2.8 million and $0.2 million, respectively.
	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, goodwill and tradename for indicators of impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that 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) in each of the past three fiscal years.
	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, using a quantitative assessment 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. We may assess qualitative factors to determine if it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount, including goodwill. The assessment of qualitative factors is optional and at the Company’s discretion. We may bypass the qualitative assessment in any period and perform the first step of the quantitative goodwill impairment test as we did in fiscal 2014.
	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 or tradename in fiscal 2014, 2013 or 2012.
	Advertising Costs: TJX expenses advertising costs as incurred. Advertising expense was $333.5 million for fiscal 2014, $298.6 million for fiscal 2013 and $271.6 million for fiscal 2012.
	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: TJX has reviewed recently issued accounting pronouncements and does not expect their adoption to have a significant impact on the Company’s results of operations, financial position or cash flow.
	Reclassifications: We have reclassified certain prior year amounts in Note L for comparative purposes.

Acquisition_of_Sierra_Trading_

Acquisition of Sierra Trading Post	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2014
Acquisition of Sierra Trading Post	'
	Note B.    Acquisition of Sierra Trading Post
	On December 21, 2012, TJX acquired Sierra Trading Post (STP), an off-price Internet retailer, which includes the operating assets of its online business, sierratradingpost.com and four retail locations. The final purchase price, after adjusting for customary post-closing adjustments, amounted to $193 million.
	The acquisition was accounted for using the purchase method of accounting, accordingly, the purchase price has been allocated to the tangible assets and liabilities and intangible assets acquired, based on their estimated fair values.
	The following table presents the allocation of the final purchase price, after adjusting for customary post-closing adjustments, to the assets and liabilities acquired based on their estimated fair values as of December 21, 2012:
	Dollars in thousands	Allocation of
		purchase price
	Current assets	$	100,575
	Property and equipment		39,862
	Other assets		497
	Intangible assets		143,754
	Total assets acquired		284,688
	Total liabilities assumed		91,559
	Net assets acquired	$	193,129
	The intangible assets include identified intangible assets of $39 million for the value of the tradename “Sierra Trading Post” which is being amortized over 15 years (See Note A) and $8 million for customer relationships which is being amortized over 6 years. The remaining balance of the intangible assets is goodwill of $97 million.
	The results of STP have been included in TJX’s consolidated financial statements from the date of acquisition and have been included with the Marmaxx segment. Pro forma results of operations assuming the acquisition of STP occurred as of the beginning of fiscal 2013 have not been presented, as the inclusion of the results of operations for the acquired business would not have produced a material impact on the reported sales, net income or earnings per share of TJX.

Dispositions_and_Reserves_Rela

Dispositions and Reserves Related to Former Operations	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2014
Dispositions and Reserves Related to Former Operations	'
	Note C.    Dispositions and Reserves Related to Former Operations
	Consolidation of A.J. Wright: In fiscal 2011, TJX’s 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 the remaining 72 A.J. Wright 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. Both distribution centers had been sold by February 2, 2013.
	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 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 the first quarter of fiscal 2012 including the following:
		Fiscal Year Ended
	In thousands	January 28,
		2012
	Lease obligations and other closing costs	$	32,686
	Operating losses		16,605
	Total segment loss	$	49,291
	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 or sold. The reserve activity for the last three fiscal years is presented below:
		Fiscal Year Ended
	In thousands	February 1,			February 2,			January 28,
		2014			2013			2012
	Balance at beginning of year	$	45,229		$	45,381		$	54,695
	Additions (reductions) to the reserve charged to net income:
	A.J. Wright closing costs		(3,312	)		16,000			32,686
	Interest accretion		1,440			996			861
	Charges against the reserve:
	Lease-related obligations		(11,088	)		(15,682	)		(21,821	)
	Termination benefits and all other		(906	)		(1,466	)		(21,040	)
	Balance at end of year	$	31,363		$	45,229		$	45,381
	In the fourth quarter of fiscal 2014, TJX decreased this reserve by $3.3 million and in the third quarter of fiscal 2013, TJX increased this reserve by $16 million. These adjustments were required to reflect a change in TJX’s estimate of lease-related obligations. In the first quarter of fiscal 2012, TJX increased this reserve by $33 million for the initial estimated costs of closing the A.J. Wright stores that were not converted to other banners or closed in fiscal 2011.
	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 two to 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 11 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.

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Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2014
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	'
	Note D. Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
	Amounts included in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) related to the Company’s foreign currency translation adjustments and minimum pension and other post-retirement liabilities are recorded net of the related income tax effects. The following table details the changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) for fiscal 2014, fiscal 2013 and fiscal 2012:
	Amounts in thousands	Foreign			Deferred			Accumulated
		Currency			Benefit Costs			Other
		Translation						Comprehensive
								Income (Loss)
	Balance, January 29, 2011	$	(10,590	)	$	(81,165	)	$	(91,755	)
	Foreign currency translation adjustments (net of taxes of $2,918)		(14,253	)		—			(14,253	)
	Deferred pension and other post-retirement benefit costs (net of taxes of $60,933)		—			(91,400	)		(91,400	)
	Reclassification adjustments		—			—			—
	Amortization of deferred benefit costs (net of taxes of $3,224)		—			4,833			4,833
	Balance, January 28, 2012		(24,843	)		(167,732	)		(192,575	)
	Foreign currency translation adjustments (net of taxes of $1,285)		6,200			—			6,200
	Deferred pension and other post-retirement benefit costs (net of taxes of $27,362)		—			(41,043	)		(41,043	)
	Reclassification adjustments		—			—			—
	Amortization of deferred benefit costs (net of taxes of $9,350)		—			14,026			14,026
	Balance, February 2, 2013		(18,643	)		(194,749	)		(213,392	)
	Foreign currency translation adjustments (net of taxes of $41,713)		(57,926	)		—			(57,926	)
	Deferred pension and other post-retirement benefit costs (net of taxes of $36,856)		—			55,285			55,285
	Reclassification adjustments		—			—			—
	Amortization of deferred benefit costs (net of taxes of $11,001)		—			16,501			16,501
	Balance, February 1, 2014	$	(76,569	)	$	(122,963	)	$	(199,532	)

Capital_Stock_and_Earnings_Per

Capital Stock and Earnings Per Share	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2014
Capital Stock and Earnings Per Share	'
	Note E.    Capital Stock and Earnings Per Share
	Capital Stock: In February 2012, TJX effected a two-for-one stock split in the form of a stock dividend. All share and per share information has been retroactively adjusted to reflect the stock split (See Note A).
	TJX repurchased and retired 27.0 million shares of its common stock at a cost of $1.5 billion during fiscal 2014, on a “trade date basis.” TJX reflects stock repurchases in its financial statements on a “settlement date” or cash basis. TJX had cash expenditures under repurchase programs of $1.5 billion in fiscal 2014, $1.3 billion in fiscal 2013 and $1.3 billion in fiscal 2012 and repurchased 27.3 million shares in fiscal 2014, 32.0 million shares in fiscal 2013 and 48.4 million shares in fiscal 2012. These expenditures were funded primarily by cash generated from operations. In April 2012, TJX completed the $1 billion stock repurchase program authorized in February 2011 and in October 2013 TJX completed the $2 billion stock repurchase program authorized in January 2012. In February 2013, TJX’s Board of Directors approved another stock repurchase program that authorized the repurchase of up to an additional $1.5 billion of TJX common stock from time to time.
	Under the repurchase program authorized in February 2013, on a “trade date” basis, TJX repurchased 8.6 million shares of common stock at a cost of $530.2 million during fiscal 2014 and $969.8 million remained available at February 1, 2014 under this program.
	All shares repurchased under the stock repurchase programs have been retired.
	On January 31, 2014, TJX’s Board of Directors approved a new stock repurchase program that authorizes the repurchase of up to an additional $2.0 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	February 1,		February 2,		January 28,
		2014		2013		2012
		(53 weeks)
	Basic earnings per share:
	Net income	$	2,137,396	$	1,906,687	$	1,496,090
	Weighted average common stock outstanding for basic earnings per share calculation		713,470		733,588		761,109
	Basic earnings per share	$	3	$	2.6	$	1.97
	Diluted earnings per share:
	Net income	$	2,137,396	$	1,906,687	$	1,496,090
	Weighted average common stock outstanding for basic earnings per share calculation		713,470		733,588		761,109
	Assumed exercise / vesting of:
	Stock options and awards		12,906		13,967		12,663
	Weighted average common stock outstanding for diluted earnings per share calculation		726,376		747,555		773,772
	Diluted earnings per share	$	2.94	$	2.55	$	1.93
	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 and 4.9 million such options excluded at the end of fiscal 2014 and fiscal 2013, respectively. There were no such options excluded at the end of fiscal 2012.

Financial_Instruments

Financial Instruments	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2014
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 and to the extent 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. 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: TJX hedges portions of its estimated notional diesel requirements, based on the diesel fuel expected to be consumed by independent freight carriers transporting TJX’s inventory. Independent freight carriers transporting TJX’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. During fiscal 2013, TJX entered into agreements to hedge a portion of its estimated notional diesel requirements for fiscal 2014. Similarly, during fiscal 2014, TJX entered into agreements to hedge a portion of its estimated notional diesel requirements for fiscal 2015. As of February 1, 2014, TJX had hedge contracts outstanding relating to 42% of its estimated notional diesel requirements for fiscal 2015. These diesel fuel hedge agreements will settle throughout fiscal 2015.
	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 February 1, 2014 cover a portion of such actual and anticipated merchandise purchases throughout 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 February 1, 2014:
	In thousands	Pay				Receive				Blended				Balance Sheet		Current		Current			Net Fair
										Contract				Location		Asset		(Liability)			Value in
										Rate						U.S.$		U.S.$			U.S.$ at
																					February 1,
																					2014
	Fair value hedges:
	Intercompany balances, primarily short-term debt and related interest
			zł    84,073				C$      29,082				0.3459				(Accrued Exp)	$	—	$	(348	)	$	(348	)
			€     39,000				£       32,646				0.8371				Prepaid Exp		1,015		—			1,015
			€     44,850				U.S.$      60,827				1.3562				Prepaid Exp		335		—			335
			U.S.$    90,309				£       55,000				0.609				(Accrued Exp)		—		(182	)		(182	)
	Economic hedges for which hedge accounting was not elected:
	Diesel contracts		Fixed on 1.2M				Float on 1.2M				N/A				Prepaid Exp		137		—			137
			—1.9M gal per				—1.9M gal per
			month				month
	Merchandise purchase commitments
			C$  388,745				U.S.$   365,100				0.9392				Prepaid Exp /		16,466		(40	)		16,426
															(Accrued Exp)
			C$    15,202				€     10,500				0.6907				Prepaid Exp /		548		(38	)		510
															(Accrued Exp)
			£  174,102				U.S.$   280,700				1.6123				Prepaid Exp /		132		(5,385	)		(5,253	)
															(Accrued Exp)
			zł  113,571				£      22,442				0.1976				Prepaid Exp		984		—			984
			U.S.$         442				¥        2,680				6.0633				Prepaid Exp		—		—			—
			U.S.$    12,464				€        9,159				0.7348				Prepaid Exp /		2		(114	)		(112	)
															(Accrued Exp)
	Total fair value of financial instruments															$	19,619	$	(6,107	)	$	13,512
	The following is a summary of TJX’s derivative financial instruments, related fair value and balance sheet classification at February 2, 2013:
	In thousands	Pay				Receive				Blended				Balance Sheet		Current		Current			Net Fair
										Contract				Location		Asset		(Liability)			Value in
										Rate						U.S.$		U.S.$			U.S.$ at
																					February 2,
																					2013
	Fair value hedges:
	Intercompany balances, primarily short-term debt and related interest
			zł   141,500				C$   44,551				0.3148				(Accrued Exp)	$	—	$	(1,357	)	$	(1,357	)
			€     44,281				£   35,781				0.808				(Accrued Exp)		—		(4,531	)		(4,531	)
			€     90,292				U.S.$ 118,511				1.3125				(Accrued Exp)		—		(4,823	)		(4,823	)
			U.S.$     87,117				£   55,000				0.6313				(Accrued Exp)		—		(974	)		(974	)
	Economic hedges for which hedge accounting was not elected:
	Diesel contracts		Fixed on 1.1M				Float on 1.1M				N/A				Prepaid Exp		3,372		—			3,372
			—1.7M gal per				—1.7M gal per
			month				month
	Merchandise purchase commitments
			C$    238,273				U.S.$  240,814				1.0107				Prepaid Exp /		2,205		(189	)		2,016
															(Accrued Exp)
			C$        4,752				€      3,700				0.7786				Prepaid Exp		282		—			282
			£      67,746				U.S.$  108,900				1.6075				Prepaid Exp		2,602		—			2,602
			£      10,935				€    13,000				1.1888				Prepaid Exp		565		—			565
			U.S.$        7,099				€      5,443				0.7667				Prepaid Exp		326		—			326
	Total fair value of financial instruments															$	9,352	$	(11,874	)	$	(2,522	)
	The impact of derivative financial instruments on the statements of income during fiscal 2014, fiscal 2013 and fiscal 2012 are as follows:
				Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in
				Income by Derivative
	In thousands	Location of Gain (Loss) Recognized in		February 1,				February 2,				January 28,
		Income by Derivative		2014				2013				2012
				(53 weeks)
Fair value hedges:
Intercompany balances, primarily short-term debt and related interest	Selling, general		$	6,099			$	(7,661	)		$	4,313
	and administrative
	expenses
Economic hedges for which hedge accounting was not elected:
Diesel contracts	Cost of sales, including buying and occupancy costs			(1,831	)			4,261				1,626
Merchandise purchase commitments	Cost of sales, including buying and occupancy costs			22,338				(2,084	)			(1,345	)
Gain (loss) recognized in income			$	26,606			$	(5,484	)		$	4,594
Included in the table above are realized gains of $10.7 million in fiscal 2014, gains of $1.2 million in fiscal 2013 and losses of $1.2 million in fiscal 2012 all of which were largely offset by gains and losses on the underlying hedged item.

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Disclosures about Fair Value of Financial Instruments	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2014
Disclosures about Fair Value of Financial Instruments	'
	Note G.    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:
		Fiscal Year Ended
	In thousands	February 1,		February 2,		January 28,
		2014		2013		2012
				(53 weeks)
	Level 1
	Assets:
	Executive Savings Plan investments	$	131,049	$	101,903	$	81,702
	Level 2
	Assets:
	Short-term investments	$	294,702	$	235,853	$	94,691
	Foreign currency exchange contracts		19,482		5,980		6,702
	Diesel fuel contracts		137		3,372		1,698
	Liabilities:
	Foreign currency exchange contracts	$	6,107	$	11,874	$	4,217
	The fair value of TJX’s general corporate debt, 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 at February 1, 2014 was $1.34 billion compared to a carrying value of $1.27 billion. The fair value of long-term debt at February 2, 2013 was $911.0 million compared to a carrying value of $774.6 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	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2014
Segment Information	'
	Note H. Segment Information
	TJX operates four main business segments. The Marmaxx segment (T.J. Maxx, Marshalls and 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 tkmaxx.com in Europe. Late in fiscal 2013 TJX acquired STP, an off-price Internet retailer in the U.S. The results of STP are reported in the Marmaxx segment.
	All of TJX’s stores, with the exception of HomeGoods and HomeSense, sell family apparel and home fashions. HomeGoods and HomeSense offer exclusively home fashions.
	The percentages of our consolidated revenues by major product category for the last three fiscal years are as follows:
			Fiscal 2014			Fiscal 2013			Fiscal 2012
	Apparel
	Clothing including footwear			58	%		59	%		60	%
	Jewelry and accessories			14	%		13	%		13	%
	Home fashions			28	%		28	%		27	%
	Total			100	%		100	%		100	%
	For fiscal 2014, TJX Canada and TJX Europe accounted for 24% of TJX’s net sales, 19% of segment profit and 24% of consolidated assets.
	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:
			Fiscal Year Ended
	In thousands		February 1,			February 2,			January 28,
			2014			2013			2012
						(53 weeks)
	Net sales:
	In the United States
	Marmaxx		$	17,929,576		$	17,011,409		$	15,367,519
	HomeGoods			2,993,718			2,657,111			2,243,986
	A.J. Wright(1)			—			—			9,229
	TJX Canada			2,877,834			2,925,991			2,680,071
	TJX Europe			3,621,568			3,283,861			2,890,650
			$	27,422,696		$	25,878,372		$	23,191,455
	Segment profit (loss):
	In the United States
	Marmaxx		$	2,612,693		$	2,486,274		$	2,073,430
	HomeGoods			386,541			324,623			234,445
	A.J. Wright(1)			—			—			(49,291	)
	TJX Canada			405,363			414,914			348,028
	TJX Europe			275,453			215,713			68,739
				3,680,050			3,441,524			2,675,351
	General corporate expense			329,480			334,998			228,289
	Interest expense, net			31,081			29,175			35,648
	Income before provision for income taxes		$	3,319,489		$	3,077,351		$	2,411,414
	Business segment information (continued):
			Fiscal Year Ended
	In thousands		February 1,			February 2,			January 28,
			2014			2013			2012
						(53 weeks)
	Identifiable assets:
	In the United States
	Marmaxx		$	4,700,347		$	4,569,887		$	4,115,124
	HomeGoods			638,742			569,476			488,405
	TJX Canada			962,101			978,577			746,593
	TJX Europe			1,510,132			1,261,556			1,070,655
	Corporate (2)			2,389,700			2,132,359			1,860,828
			$	10,201,022		$	9,511,855		$	8,281,605
	Capital expenditures:
	In the United States
	Marmaxx		$	551,839		$	590,307		$	458,720
	HomeGoods			99,828			90,291			77,863
	TJX Canada			104,888			132,874			92,846
	TJX Europe			190,123			164,756			173,901
			$	946,678		$	978,228		$	803,330
	Depreciation and amortization:
	In the United States
	Marmaxx		$	318,414		$	293,820		$	289,921
	HomeGoods			47,176			47,915			37,881
	TJX Canada			66,295			64,810			59,112
	TJX Europe			114,651			99,487			96,370
	Corporate (3)			2,287			2,897			2,417
		$	548,823		$	508,929		$	485,701
-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, the trust assets in connection with the Executive Savings Plan and deferred taxes. Consolidated cash, including cash held in our foreign entities, is included with Corporate assets for consistency with the reporting of cash for our segments in the U.S.
-3	Includes debt discount accretion and debt expense amortization.

Stock_Incentive_Plan

Stock Incentive Plan	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2014
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 share-based compensation awards are made under this plan. The Stock Incentive Plan, as amended with shareholder approval, has provided for the issuance of up to 347.8 million shares with 45.6 million shares available for future grants as of February 1, 2014. 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 effected in February 2012 (See Note A).
	As of February 1, 2014, there was $115.1 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. When options are granted with other vesting terms (as in fiscal 2014, when certain options granted are scheduled to vest in full on the first anniversary of the grant date), such information is incorporated into the valuation.
	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 Ended
		February 1,			February 2,			January 28,
		2014			2013			2012
	Risk-free interest rate		1.42	%		0.7	%		0.92	%
	Dividend yield		1	%		1	%		1.4	%
	Expected volatility factor		25.9	%		29	%		31.1	%
	Expected option life in years		4.4			4.5			5
	Weighted average fair value of options issued	$	11.92		$	10.28		$	6.55
	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. We use historical data to estimate option exercises, employee termination behavior and dividend yield within the valuation model. 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 life of the option granted. The expected option life represents an estimate of the period of time options are expected to remain outstanding based upon historical exercise trends. Employee groups and option characteristics are considered separately for valuation purposes when applicable.
	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
		1-Feb-14						2-Feb-13					28-Jan-12
		Options			WAEP			Options			WAEP		Options			WAEP
		(53 weeks)
	Outstanding at beginning of year		36,620		$	22.31			40,944		$	18.27		50,095		$	15.7
	Granted		4,742			56.71			4,951			45.09		7,922			26.56
	Exercised		(8,258	)		17.71			(8,385	)		15.9		(15,433	)		13.98
	Forfeitures		(476	)		34.74			(890	)		23.35		(1,640	)		20.29
	Outstanding at end of year		32,628		$	28.3			36,620		$	22.31		40,944		$	18.27
	Options exercisable at end of year		22,473		$	20.19			24,050		$	17.02		24,540		$	15.04
	The total intrinsic value of options exercised was $289.8 million in fiscal 2014, $223.8 million in fiscal 2013 and $210.9 million in fiscal 2012.
	The following table summarizes information about stock options outstanding that were expected to vest and stock options outstanding that were exercisable as of February 1, 2014:
	Shares in thousands	Shares			Aggregate			Weighted			WAEP
					Intrinsic			Average
					Value			Remaining
								Contract Life
	Options outstanding expected to vest		9,484		$	109,443			8.8 years		$	45.82
	Options exercisable		22,473		$	835,215			5.2 years		$	20.19
	Total outstanding options vested and expected to vest		31,957		$	944,658			6.3 years		$	27.8
	Options outstanding expected to vest represents total unvested options of 10.2 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 (collectively, “performance-based stock awards”) under the Stock Incentive Plan. These awards are granted without a purchase price to the recipient and are subject to vesting conditions, including specified performance criteria for a period generally of one to three years. The grant date fair value of the award is charged to income over the requisite service period during which the recipient must remain employed. The fair value of the awards is determined at date of grant in accordance with ASC Topic 718 and assumes that performance goals will be achieved. If such goals are not met, or only partially met, awards and related compensation costs recognized are reduced on a pro rata basis.
	A summary of the status of our nonvested performance-based stock awards and changes during fiscal 2014 is presented below:
	Shares in thousands	Restricted			Weighted
		and			Average
		Deferred			Grant Date
		Awards			Fair Value
	Nonvested at beginning of year		1,677		$	31.45
	Granted		744			51.02
	Vested		(586	)		24.26
	Forfeited		(29	)		30.86
	Nonvested at end of year		1,806		$	41.85
	There were 743,576 shares of performance-based stock awards, with a weighted average grant date fair value of $51.02, granted in fiscal 2014, 730,500 shares of performance-based stock awards, with a weighted average grant date fair value of $41.74, granted in fiscal 2013 and 298,500 shares of performance-based stock awards, with a weighted average grant date fair value of $24.81, granted in fiscal 2012. The fair value of performance-based stock awards that vested was $14.2 million in fiscal 2014, $9.7 million in fiscal 2013 and $10.0 million in fiscal 2012. In fiscal 2013, TJX also awarded 281,076 shares of performance-based restricted stock which were not recognized under ASC Topic 718 as granted during fiscal 2013 because all of the applicable performance terms had not been established during the fiscal year. These shares were recognized as having been granted in fiscal 2014.
	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 $70,000. 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 2014, a total of 269,405 of these deferred shares were outstanding under the plan.

Pension_Plans_and_Other_Retire

Pension Plans and Other Retirement Benefits	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2014
Pension Plans and Other Retirement Benefits	'
	Note J. Pension Plans and Other Retirement Benefits
	Pension: TJX has a funded defined benefit retirement plan that covers a majority of its full-time U.S. employees hired prior to February 1, 2006. No employee contributions are required, or permitted, and benefits are based principally on compensation earned in each year of service. TJX’s 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 TJX securities. TJX also has an unfunded supplemental retirement plan that covers certain key employees and provides additional retirement benefits based on final average compensation for certain of those employees (the primary benefit) or, alternatively, based on benefits that would be provided under the funded retirement plan absent Internal Revenue Code limitations (the alternative benefit).
	Presented below is financial information relating to TJX’s funded defined benefit pension plan (qualified pension plan or funded plan) and its unfunded supplemental pension plan (unfunded plan) for the fiscal years indicated:
		Funded Plan						Unfunded Plan
		Fiscal Year Ended						Fiscal Year Ended
	In thousands	February 1,			February 2,			February 1,			February 2,
		2014			2013			2014			2013
					(53 weeks)						(53 weeks)
	Change in projected benefit obligation:
	Projected benefit obligation at beginning of year	$	1,018,712		$	850,687		$	61,033		$	53,351
	Service cost		44,623			41,813			1,716			1,448
	Interest cost		44,654			42,029			2,447			2,321
	Correction of prior years pension accruals		—			33,788			—			—
	Actuarial losses (gains)		(84,970	)		70,438			(2,925	)		6,666
	Benefits paid		(23,431	)		(17,989	)		(2,705	)		(2,753	)
	Expenses paid		(2,620	)		(2,054	)		—			—
	Projected benefit obligation at end of year	$	996,968		$	1,018,712		$	59,566		$	61,033
	Accumulated benefit obligation at end of year	$	921,723		$	939,905		$	49,957		$	49,879
		Funded Plan						Unfunded Plan
		Fiscal Year Ended						Fiscal Year Ended
	In thousands	February 1,			February 2,			February 1,			February 2,
		2014			2013			2014			2013
					(53 weeks)						(53 weeks)
	Change in plan assets:
	Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year	$	876,083		$	750,797		$	—		$	—
	Actual return on plan assets		64,769			70,329			—			—
	Employer contribution		30,000			75,000			2,705			2,753
	Benefits paid		(23,431	)		(17,989	)		(2,705	)		(2,753	)
	Expenses paid		(2,620	)		(2,054	)		—			—
	Fair value of plan assets at end of year	$	944,801		$	876,083		$	—		$	—
	Reconciliation of funded status:
	Projected benefit obligation at end of year	$	996,968		$	1,018,712		$	59,566		$	61,033
	Fair value of plan assets at end of year		944,801			876,083			—			—
	Funded status – excess obligation	$	52,167		$	142,629		$	59,566		$	61,033
	Net liability recognized on consolidated balance sheets	$	52,167		$	142,629		$	59,566		$	61,033
	Amounts not yet reflected in net periodic benefit cost and included in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss):
	Prior service cost	$	—		$	—		$	2		$	5
	Accumulated actuarial losses		205,923			323,258			11,792			17,601
	Amounts included in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	$	205,923		$	323,258		$	11,794		$	17,606
	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 $111.7 million at February 1, 2014 is reflected on the balance sheet as of that date as a current liability of $3.4 million and a long-term liability of $108.3 million.
	The combined net accrued liability of $203.7 million at February 2, 2013 is reflected on the balance sheet as of that date as a current liability of $2.4 million and a long-term liability of $201.3 million.
	The estimated prior service cost that will be amortized from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) into net periodic benefit cost in fiscal 2015 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 2015 is $13.0 million for the funded plan and $1.2 million for the unfunded plan.
	TJX determined the assumed discount rate using the BOND: Link model in fiscal 2014 and the RATE: Link model in fiscal 2013. TJX changed to the BOND: Link model as this model allows for the selection of specific bonds resulting in better matches in timing of the plans expected cash flows. Presented below are weighted average assumptions for measurement purposes for determining the obligation at the year-end measurement date:
		Funded Plan						Unfunded Plan
		Fiscal Year Ended						Fiscal Year Ended
		February 1,			February 2,			February 1,			February 2,
		2014			2013			2014			2013
	Discount rate		5	%		4.4	%		4.8	%		4	%
	Rate of compensation increase		4	%		4	%		6	%		6	%
	TJX made aggregate cash contributions of $32.7 million in fiscal 2014, $77.8 million in fiscal 2013 and $78.4 million in fiscal 2012 to the funded plan and to fund current benefit and expense payments under the unfunded plan. 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 as is sufficient to avoid restrictions with respect to the funding of nonqualified plans under the Internal Revenue Code. We do not anticipate any required funding in fiscal 2015 for the funded plan. We anticipate making contributions of $3.4 million to provide current benefits coming due under the unfunded plan in fiscal 2015.
	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									Unfunded Plan
		Fiscal Year Ended									Fiscal Year Ended
	Dollars in thousands	February 1,			February 2,			January 28,			February 1,			February 2,			January 28,
		2014			2013			2012			2014			2013			2012
					(53 weeks)									(53 weeks)
	Net periodic pension cost:
	Service cost	$	44,623		$	41,813		$	33,858		$	1,716		$	1,448		$	1,188
	Interest cost		44,654			42,029			38,567			2,447			2,321			2,410
	Expected return on plan assets		(60,474	)		(54,759	)		(49,059	)		—			—			—
	Amortization of prior service cost		—			—			—			3			3			4
	Amortization of net actuarial loss		28,070			25,373			10,854			2,884			1,465			666
	Expense related to current period		56,873			54,456			34,220			7,050			5,237			4,268
Correction of prior years pension accruals		—			26,964			—			—			—			—
Total expense	$	56,873		$	81,420		$	34,220		$	7,050		$	5,237		$	4,268
Other changes in plan assets and benefit obligations recognized in other comprehensive income:
Net (gain) loss	$	(89,265	)	$	61,692		$	148,759		$	(2,925	)	$	6,666		$	3,582
Amortization of net (loss)		(28,070	)		(25,373	)		(10,854	)		(2,884	)		(1,465	)		(666	)
Amortization of prior service cost		—			—			—			(3	)		(3	)		(4	)
Total recognized in other comprehensive income	$	(117,335	)	$	36,319		$	137,905		$	(5,812	)	$	5,198		$	2,912
Total recognized in net periodic benefit cost and other comprehensive income	$	(60,462	)	$	117,739		$	172,125		$	1,238		$	10,435		$	7,180
Weighted average assumptions for expense purposes:
Discount rate		4.40%			4.80%			5.75%			4.00%			4.40%			5.25%
Expected rate of return on plan assets		7.00%			7.40%			7.50%			N/A			N/A			N/A
Rate of compensation increase		4.00%			4.00%			4.00%			6.00%			6.00%			6.00%
The rate of compensation increase presented for the unfunded plan (for measurement purposes and expense purposes) is the rate assumed for participants eligible for the primary benefit. The assumed rate of compensation increase for participants eligible for the alternative benefit under the unfunded plan is the same rate as assumed for the funded plan.
During fiscal 2013, 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 through fiscal 2012 of correcting for the error resulted in incremental pension expense of $27.0 million and an increase in the projected benefit obligation of $33.8 million. Management evaluated the impact of correcting the error in fiscal 2013 and determined that there was no material impact on that year, or the prior year financial statements as reported.
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			Unfunded Plan
	Expected Benefit Payments			Expected Benefit Payments
Fiscal Year
2015	$	26,650		$	3,395
2016		29,667			2,418
2017		33,045			4,513
2018		36,970			4,591
2019		40,952			4,735
2020 through 2024		268,314			21,163
The following table presents the fair value hierarchy (See Note G) for pension assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of February 1, 2014:
	Funded Plan
In thousands	Level 1			Level 2			Level 3			Total
Asset category:
Short-term investments	$	57,217		$	—		$	—		$	57,217
Equity Securities:
Domestic equity		74,415			—			—			74,415
International equity		150,149			—			—			150,149
Fixed Income Securities:
Corporate and government bond funds		—			214,752			—			214,752
Futures Contracts		—			202			—			202
Common/Collective Trusts		—			429,932			10,421			440,353
Limited Partnerships		—			—			7,713			7,713
Fair value of plan assets	$	281,781		$	644,886		$	18,134		$	944,801
The following table presents the fair value hierarchy for pension assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of February 2, 2013:
	Funded Plan
In thousands	Level 1			Level 2			Level 3			Total
Asset category:
Short-term investments	$	144,008		$	—		$	—		$	144,008
Equity Securities:
Domestic equity		65,105			—			—			65,105
International equity		61,944			—			—			61,944
Fixed Income Securities:
Corporate and government bond funds		—			203,931			—			203,931
Common/Collective Trusts		—			376,873			13,158			390,031
Limited Partnerships		—			—			11,064			11,064
Fair value of plan assets	$	271,057		$	580,804		$	24,222		$	876,083
The following table presents a reconciliation of Level 3 plan assets measured at fair value for the years ended February 1, 2014 and February 2, 2013:
In thousands	Common/Collective Trusts			Limited Partnerships
Balance as of January 28, 2012	$	14,775		$	12,042
Earned income, net of management expenses		1,258			348
Unrealized gain on investment		39			595
Purchases, sales, issuances and settlements, net		(2,914	)		(1,921	)
Balance as of February 2, 2013	$	13,158		$	11,064
Earned income, net of management expenses		671			312
Unrealized gain on investment		676			507
Purchases, sales, issuances and settlements, net		(4,084	)		(4,170	)
Balance as of February 1, 2014	$	10,421		$	7,713
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 sources.
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 independent pricing sources.
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 TJX’s 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			February 1,			February 2,
				2014			2013
Equity securities		50%			51%			46%
Fixed income		50%			44%			44%
All other – primarily cash		—			5%			10%
TJX employs 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 $1,137.3 million as of December 31, 2013 and $903.7 million as of December 31, 2012 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, including a basic match at rates between 25% and 75% (based upon date of hire and other eligibility criteria) plus a discretionary match, generally up to 25%, based on TJX’s performance. Eligible employees are automatically enrolled in the U.S. plan at a 2% deferral rate, unless the employee elects otherwise. TJX contributed $29.7 million in fiscal 2014, $16.1 million in fiscal 2013 and $11.8 million in fiscal 2012 to these employee savings plans. Employees cannot invest their contributions in the TJX stock fund option in the plans, and may elect to invest no more than 50% of TJX’s contribution in the TJX stock fund. The TJX stock fund represents 8.3% of plan investments at December 31, 2013, 7.2% of plan investments at December 31, 2012 and 6.6% at December 31, 2011. In addition, TJX also maintained a 401(k) plan for eligible associates of Sierra Trading Post. Assets under this plan totaled $13.4 million through December 31, 2013, all of which had been transferred to the TJX 401(k) Plan as of January 1, 2014.
TJX also has a nonqualified savings plan for certain U.S. employees. TJX matches employee deferrals at various rates which amounted to $2.4 million in fiscal 2014, $4.0 million in fiscal 2013 and $2.6 million in fiscal 2012. Although the plan is unfunded, in order to help meet its future obligations TJX transfers an amount generally 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 $8.1 million for these plans in fiscal 2014, $7.1 million in fiscal 2013 and $5.8 million in fiscal 2012.
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 $11.5 million in fiscal 2014, $10.9 million in fiscal 2013 and $10.8 million in fiscal 2012 to the fund. TJX was listed in the plan’s Form 5500 as providing more than 5% of the total contributions for the plan year ending December 31, 2012. 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 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.
TJX paid $184,000 of benefits in fiscal 2014 and will pay similar amounts over the next several years. The postretirement medical liability as of February 1, 2014 is estimated at $1.2 million, all of which 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 $12.8 million as of February 1, 2014 is included in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) of which approximately $3.5 million will be amortized into income in fiscal 2015. During fiscal 2014, there was a pre-tax net benefit of $3.5 million reflected in the consolidated statements of income as it relates to this postretirement medical plan.

LongTerm_Debt_and_Credit_Lines

Long-Term Debt and Credit Lines	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2014
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 February 1, 2014 and February 2, 2013. All amounts are net of unamortized debt discounts.
	In thousands	February 1,			February 2,
		2014			2013
	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 $8 and $13 in fiscal 2014 and 2013, respectively)	$	399,992		$	399,987
	6.95% senior unsecured notes, maturing April 15, 2019 (effective interest rate of 6.98% after reduction of unamortized debt discount of $364 and $435 in fiscal 2014 and 2013, respectively)		374,636			374,565
	2.50% senior unsecured notes, maturing May 15, 2023 (effective interest rate of 2.51% after reduction of unamortized debt discount of $412 in fiscal 2014)		499,588			—
	Long-term debt, exclusive of current installments	$	1,274,216		$	774,552
	The aggregate maturities of long-term debt, exclusive of current installments at February 1, 2014 are as follows:
	In thousands	Long-Term
		Debt
	Fiscal Year
	2016	$	400,000
	2017		—
	2018		—
	2019		—
	Later years		875,000
	Less amount representing unamortized debt discount		(784	)
	Aggregate maturities of long-term debt, exclusive of current installments	$	1,274,216
	At February 1, 2014, TJX had outstanding $375 million aggregate principal amount of 6.95% ten-year notes due April 2019, $400 million aggregate principal amount of 4.20% six-year notes due August 2015 and $500 million 2.50% ten-year notes due May 2023. 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. 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 February 1, 2014, TJX had two $500 million revolving credit facilities, one which matures in June 2017 and one which matures in May 2016. As of February 1, 2014 and February 2, 2013 and during the years then ended, there were no amounts outstanding under these facilities. At February 1, 2014 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. Each of these facilities requires TJX to maintain a ratio of funded debt and four-times consolidated rentals to consolidated earnings before interest, taxes, consolidated rentals, depreciation and amortization (“EBITDAR”) of not more than 2.75 to 1.0 on a rolling four-quarter basis. The term “EBITDAR” which includes certain adjustments, is defined in the facility agreements previously filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. TJX was in compliance with all covenants related to its credit facilities at the end of all periods presented.
	As of February 1, 2014 and February 2, 2013, 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 February 1, 2014 and February 2, 2013, and during the years then ended there were no amounts outstanding on the Canadian credit line for operating expenses. As of February 1, 2014 and February 2, 2013, TJX Europe had a credit line of £20 million. The maximum amount outstanding under this U.K. line was £7.3 million in fiscal 2013 and there were no borrowings under this credit line in fiscal 2014. There were no amounts outstanding under this U.K. credit line at the end of fiscal 2014 or fiscal 2013.

Income_Taxes

Income Taxes	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2014
Income Taxes	'
	Note L. Income Taxes
	The provision for income taxes includes the following:
		Fiscal Year Ended
	In thousands	February 1,			February 2,			January 28,
		2014			2013			2012
					(53 weeks)
	Current:
	Federal	$	815,811		$	842,149		$	554,847
	State		177,009			162,200			126,237
	Foreign		136,626			153,083			99,463
	Deferred:
	Federal		73,206			22,394			131,527
	State		5,928			1,583			6,202
	Foreign		(26,487	)		(10,745	)		-2,952
	Provision for income taxes	$	1,182,093		$	1,170,664		$	915,324
	Income from continuing operations before income taxes includes foreign pre-tax income of $572.6 million in fiscal 2014, $559.7 million in fiscal 2013 and $319.4 million in fiscal 2012.
	TJX had net deferred tax (liabilities) assets as follows:
		Fiscal Year Ended
	In thousands	February 1,			February 2,
		2014			2013
	Deferred tax assets:
	Net operating loss carryforwards	$	25,711		$	33,461
	Reserve for former operations		24,603			21,856
	Pension, stock compensation, postretirement and employee benefits		280,381			313,671
	Leases		43,966			40,440
	Computer Intrusion reserve		4,505			5,661
	Other		66,984			64,394
	Total gross deferred tax assets		446,150			479,483
	Valuation allowance		(4,359	)		(35,941	)
	Net deferred tax assets	$	441,791		$	443,542
	Deferred tax liabilities:
	Property, plant and equipment	$	432,262		$	360,167
	Capitalized inventory		48,612			47,903
	Tradename / Intangibles		45,528			43,520
	Undistributed foreign earnings		217,916			233,002
	Other		10,397			12,217
	Total deferred tax liabilities	$	754,715		$	696,809
	Net deferred tax (liability)	$	(312,924	)	$	(253,267	)
	The fiscal 2014 net deferred tax liability is presented on the balance sheet as a current asset of $101.6 million and a non-current asset of $31.5 million and a non-current liability of $446.1 million. The fiscal 2013 net deferred tax liability is presented on the balance sheet as a current asset of $96.2 million and a non-current liability of $349.5 million.
	TJX has provided for deferred U.S. taxes on all undistributed earnings through February 1, 2014 from its subsidiaries in Canada, Puerto Rico, Italy, India, Hong Kong, and Australia. For all other foreign subsidiaries, no income taxes have been provided on the approximately $528.2 million of undistributed earnings as of February 1, 2014 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.
	As of February 1, 2014, and February 2, 2013, the Company had available for state income tax purposes net operating loss carryforwards of $35.9 million which expire, if unused, in the years 2015 through 2033. The Company has analyzed the realization of the state net operating loss carryforwards on an individual state basis. For those states where the Company has determined that it is more likely than not that the state net operating loss carryforwards will not be realized, a valuation allowance has been provided for the deferred tax asset as of February 1, 2014, and February 2, 2013 in the amount of $4.4 million and $4.6 million respectively.
	As of February 1, 2014, the Company had available for foreign tax purposes (primarily related to Germany and Poland) net operating loss carryforwards of $77.1 million of which $7.6 million expire, if unused, in the years 2015 through 2018 and the remaining loss carryforwards do not expire. As of February 2, 2013, the Company had available for foreign tax purposes (primarily related to Germany and Poland) net operating loss carryforwards of $108.3 million.
	As of February 1, 2014, the Company determined that it is more-likely-than-not that it will realize the deferred tax assets and reversed the valuation allowance previously recorded. As of February 2, 2013, the Company determined that it was more-likely-than-not that all of the net operating loss carryforwards would not be realized and a valuation allowance had been provided for the net deferred tax assets in the amount of $31.3 million.
	In making the assessment to reverse the valuation allowances, TJX considered and weighed all available evidence, both positive and negative. The positive and negative evidence includes the entity’s history of losses, recent profitability, and projections of future income. During fiscal 2014 it became evident that the foreign entities, which had a history of losses prior to fiscal 2013, continued to be profitable and that reversal of the valuation allowance was appropriate.
	TJX’s worldwide effective income tax rate was 35.6% for fiscal 2014, 38.0% for fiscal 2013 and 38.0% for fiscal 2012. 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
		February 1,			February 2,			January 28,
		2014			2013			2012
					(53 weeks)
	U.S. federal statutory income tax rate		35	%		35	%		35	%
	Effective state income tax rate		3.6			3.5			3.6
	Impact of foreign operations		(0.8	)		(0.3	)		(0.2	)
	All other		(2.2	)		(0.2	)		(0.4	)
	Worldwide effective income tax rate		35.6	%		38	%		38	%
	TJX’s effective income tax rate decreased for fiscal 2014 as compared to fiscal 2013. The fiscal 2014 effective income tax rate decreased 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 as a result of settlements with state taxing authorities and the reversal of valuation allowances against foreign net operating loss carryforwards. These benefits reduced our year-to-date effective income tax rate by 1.4 percentage points and 0.8 percentage points respectively.
	TJX had net unrecognized tax benefits, net of federal benefit on state issues, of $26.2 million as of February 1, 2014, $125.3 million as of February 2, 2013 and $116.6 million as of January 28, 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.
	A reconciliation of the beginning and ending gross amount of unrecognized tax benefits is as follows:
		Fiscal Year Ended
	In thousands	February 1,			February 2,			January 28,
		2014			2013			2012
	Balance at beginning of year	$	148,777		$	144,505		$	123,094
	Additions for uncertain tax positions taken in current year		4,212			1,949			1,131
	Additions for uncertain tax positions taken in prior years		5,096			3,009			63,463
Reductions for uncertain tax positions taken in prior years		(69,292	)		—			(40,558	)
Reductions resulting from lapse of statute of limitations		(317	)		(129	)		—
Settlements with tax authorities		(39,796	)		(557	)		(2,625	)
Balance at end of year	$	48,680		$	148,777		$	144,505
Included in the gross amount of unrecognized tax benefits are items that will not impact future effective tax rates upon recognition. These items amounted to $20.8 million as of February 1, 2014, $19.8 million as of February 2, 2013 and $20.0 million as of January 28, 2012.
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 2006 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 $4.0 million for the year ended February 1, 2014, $4.7 million for the year ended February 2, 2013 and $5.8 million for the year ended January 28, 2012. The accrued amounts for interest and penalties are $8.1 million as of February 1, 2014, $38.6 million as of February 2, 2013 and $33.0 million as of January 28, 2012.
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 February 1, 2014. 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 $0 million to $10.4 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.

Commitments

Commitments	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2014
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 TJX’s leases are store operating leases with ten-year terms and options to extend for one or more five-year periods in the U.S. and Canada and ten to fifteen year terms with options to end the lease after five or ten-years in Europe. Many of the Company’s leases contain escalation clauses and some contain early termination penalties. In addition, TJX is 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 2014, fiscal 2013 and fiscal 2012 and are not included in the table below.
	The following is a schedule of future minimum lease payments for continuing operations as of February 1, 2014:
	In thousands	Operating
		Leases
	Fiscal Year
	2015	$	1,272,948
	2016		1,182,809
	2017		1,038,912
	2018		885,594
	2019		742,321
	Later years		2,268,804
	Total future minimum lease payments	$	7,391,388
	Rental expense under operating leases for continuing operations amounted to $1,238.2 million for fiscal 2014, $1,171.6 million for fiscal 2013 and $1,086.0 million for fiscal 2012. Rental expense includes contingent rent and is reported net of sublease income. Contingent rent paid was $15.7 million in fiscal 2014, $15.0 million in fiscal 2013 and $12.9 million in fiscal 2012. Sublease income was $0.9 million in fiscal 2014 and in fiscal 2013 and $1.3 million in fiscal 2012. The total net present value of TJX’s minimum operating lease obligations approximated $6,317.4 million as of February 1, 2014.
	TJX had outstanding letters of credit totaling $55.3 million as of February 1, 2014 and $48.5 million as of February 2, 2013. Letters of credit are issued by TJX primarily for the purchase of inventory.

Accrued_Expenses_and_Other_Lia

Accrued Expenses and Other Liabilities, Current and Long Term	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2014
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	February 1,		February 2,
		2014		2013
	Employee compensation and benefits, current	$	479,003	$	513,999
	Computer Intrusion reserve		12,854		15,767
	Reserve for former operations – short term		14,586		17,648
	Rent, utilities and occupancy, including real estate taxes		179,953		177,693
	Merchandise credits and gift certificates		246,438		218,488
	Insurance		34,364		31,423
	Sales tax collections and V.A.T. taxes		102,572		109,874
	All other current liabilities		612,064		581,324
	Accrued expenses and other current liabilities	$	1,681,834	$	1,666,216
	All other current liabilities include accruals for advertising, property additions, dividends, freight, interest, reserve for sales returns, expense payables, purchased services and other items, each of which is individually less than 5% of current liabilities.
	The major components of other long-term liabilities are as follows:
		Fiscal Year Ended
	In thousands	February 1,		February 2,
		2014		2013
	Employee compensation and benefits, long term	$	334,847	$	395,282
	Reserve for former operations – long term		16,777		27,581
	Accrued rent		195,586		164,593
	Landlord allowances		106,151		94,570
	Tax reserve, long term		50,227		257,190
	All other long-term liabilities		29,411		22,068
	Other long-term liabilities	$	732,999	$	961,284

Contingent_Obligations_and_Con

Contingent Obligations and Contingencies	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2014
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, TJX has 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 TJX has 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. TJX does 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 if the subtenants do not fulfill their obligations, are approximately $95 million as of February 1, 2014. 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 including our expectation to further sublet.
	TJX is a party to various agreements under which it 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 subject to certain legal proceedings, lawsuits, disputes and claims that arise from time to time in the ordinary course of our business. In addition, TJX is a defendant in several lawsuits filed in federal and state courts brought as putative 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 and other labor statutes, including alleged misclassification of positions as exempt from overtime, alleged entitlement to additional wages for alleged off-the-clock work by hourly employees and alleged failure to pay all wages due upon termination. The lawsuits are in various procedural stages and seek unspecified monetary damages, injunctive relief and attorneys’ fees. 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.

Supplemental_Cash_Flows_Inform

Supplemental Cash Flows Information	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2014
Supplemental Cash Flows Information	'
	Note P.    Supplemental Cash Flows Information
	The cash flows required to satisfy obligations of former operations 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	February 1,			February 2,		January 28,
		2014			2013		2012
					(53 weeks)
	Cash paid for:
	Interest on debt	$	52,196		$	45,653	$	46,691
	Income taxes		1,240,377			971,732		781,170
	Changes in accrued expenses due to:
	Dividends payable	$	19,380		$	12,291	$	13,018
	Property additions		(6,432	)		33,615		(23,746	)
	There were no non-cash financing or investing activities during fiscal 2014, 2013 or 2012.

Selected_Quarterly_Financial_D

Selected Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited)	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2014
Selected Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited)	'
	Note Q.    Selected Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited)
	Presented below is selected quarterly consolidated financial data for fiscal 2014 and fiscal 2013 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		Second		Third		Fourth
			Quarter		Quarter		Quarter		Quarter(2)
	Fiscal Year Ended February 1, 2014 (52 weeks)
	Net sales		$	6,189,609	$	6,442,424	$	6,981,876	$	7,808,787
	Gross earnings(1)			1,756,076		1,855,685		2,047,411		2,158,487
	Net income			452,890		479,559		622,655		582,292
	Basic earnings per share			0.63		0.67		0.88		0.82
	Diluted earnings per share			0.62		0.66		0.86		0.81
	Fiscal Year Ended February 2, 2013 (53 weeks)
	Net sales		$	5,798,086	$	5,945,559	$	6,410,913	$	7,723,814
	Gross earnings(1)			1,632,358		1,670,486		1,844,840		2,209,288
	Net income			419,200		421,092		461,551		604,844
	Basic earnings per share			0.56		0.57		0.63		0.83
	Diluted earnings per share			0.55		0.56		0.62		0.82
	-1	Gross earnings equal net sales less cost of sales, including buying and occupancy costs.
	-2	The fourth quarter of fiscal 2013 included 14 weeks.

Summary_of_Accounting_Policies1

Summary of Accounting Policies (Policies)	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2014
Basis of Presentation	'
	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	'
	Fiscal Year: TJX’s fiscal year ends on the Saturday nearest to the last day of January of each year. The fiscal years ended February 1, 2014 (fiscal 2014) and January 28, 2012 (fiscal 2012) each included 52 weeks. The fiscal year ended February 2, 2013 (fiscal 2013) included 53 weeks.
Earnings Per Share	'
	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 effected in February, 2012.
Use of Estimates	'
	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, goodwill and tradenames, retirement obligations, share-based compensation, casualty insurance, 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	'
	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 gift 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 gift cards and store cards that will not be redeemed (“breakage”) and, to the extent allowed by local law; these amounts are amortized into income over the redemption period. Revenue recognized from breakage was $17.5 million in fiscal 2014, $13.9 million in fiscal 2013 and $10.9 million in fiscal 2012. We estimate the date of receipt by the customer when recognizing revenue from sales by our e-commerce operations and shipping and handling costs charged to the customer are included in revenue. The shipping and handling costs incurred by TJX are included in cost of sales, including buying and occupancy costs.
Consolidated Statements of Income Classifications	'
	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 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	'
	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. These investments are classified as trading securities and are stated at fair value. Investments are classified as either short- or long-term based on their original maturities. TJX’s investments are primarily high-grade commercial paper, institutional money market funds and time deposits with major banks.
	As of February 1, 2014, TJX’s cash and cash equivalents held outside the U.S. were $1.1 billion, of which $395.2 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 at all of its divisions, except STP, 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 $451.6 million at February 1, 2014 and $418.3 million at February 2, 2013. Comparable amounts were reflected in accounts payable at those dates.
Common Stock and Equity	'
	Common Stock and Equity: In February 2012, TJX effected a two-for-one stock split of its common stock in the form of a stock dividend resulting in the issuance of 372 million shares of common stock. The statements of shareholders’ equity for fiscal 2012 have been adjusted to retroactively reflect 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. Under TJX’s stock repurchase programs the Company repurchases its 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, TJX has 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 up to the amount 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 requisite service periods.
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 options awarded and for performance-based restricted stock awards TJX uses the market price on the grant date. See Note I for a detailed discussion of 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	February 1,			February 2,			January 28,
		2014			2013			2012
		(53 weeks)
	Interest expense	$	57,084		$	48,582		$	49,276
	Capitalized interest		(10,993	)		(7,750	)		-2,593
	Interest (income)		(15,010	)		(11,657	)		-11,035
	Interest expense, net	$	31,081		$	29,175		$	35,648
	TJX capitalizes interest during the active construction period of major capital projects. Capitalized interest is added to the cost of the related assets. Capitalized interest in fiscal 2014, 2013 and 2012 relates to costs on active owned real estate projects and development costs on a merchandising system.
Depreciation and Amortization	'
	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 $555.8 million in fiscal 2014, $515.9 million for fiscal 2013 and $490.6 million for fiscal 2012. Amortization expense for property held under a capital lease was $1.7 million in fiscal 2013 and $2.2 million in fiscal 2012. TJX had no property held under capital lease during fiscal 2014. 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	'
	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	'
	Long-Lived Assets: Information related to carrying values of TJX’s long-lived assets by geographic location is presented below:
		Fiscal Year Ended
	Dollars in thousands	February 1,			February 2,			January 28,
		2014			2013			2012
	United States	$	2,693,670		$	2,350,539		$	1,879,176
	Canada		214,459			237,232			220,522
	Europe		686,372			635,471			615,427
	Total long-lived assets	$	3,594,501		$	3,223,242		$	2,715,125
Goodwill and Tradename	'
	Goodwill and Tradename: Goodwill includes 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, as well as the excess of cost over the estimated fair market value of the net assets acquired by TJX in the purchase of Winners in fiscal 1991 and the purchase of Sierra Trading Post in fiscal 2013 (See Note B).
	Goodwill totaled $169.3 million as of February 1, 2014, $170.3 million as of February 2, 2013 and $72.2 million as of January 28, 2012. Goodwill is considered to have an indefinite life and accordingly is not amortized.
	Tradename is the value assigned to the name “Marshalls,” acquired by TJX in fiscal 1996 as part of the acquisition of the Marshalls chain and the value assigned to the name “Sierra Trading Post,” acquired by TJX in fiscal 2013. The value of the tradename was determined by the discounted present value of assumed after-tax royalty payments, offset by a reduction in the case of Marshalls, for the 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. The Sierra Trading Post tradename is being amortized over 15 years and is carried at a value of $35.7 million in fiscal 2014 and $38.3 million in fiscal 2013 net of amortization of $2.8 million and $0.2 million, respectively.
	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	'
	Impairment of Long-Lived Assets, Goodwill and Tradename: TJX evaluates its long-lived assets, goodwill and tradename for indicators of impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that 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) in each of the past three fiscal years.
	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, using a quantitative assessment 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. We may assess qualitative factors to determine if it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount, including goodwill. The assessment of qualitative factors is optional and at the Company’s discretion. We may bypass the qualitative assessment in any period and perform the first step of the quantitative goodwill impairment test as we did in fiscal 2014.
	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 or tradename in fiscal 2014, 2013 or 2012.
Advertising Costs	'
	Advertising Costs: TJX expenses advertising costs as incurred. Advertising expense was $333.5 million for fiscal 2014, $298.6 million for fiscal 2013 and $271.6 million for fiscal 2012.
Foreign Currency Translation	'
	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	'
	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	'
	New Accounting Standards: TJX has reviewed recently issued accounting pronouncements and does not expect their adoption to have a significant impact on the Company’s results of operations, financial position or cash flow.
Reclassifications	'
	Reclassifications: We have reclassified certain prior year amounts in Note L for comparative purposes.

Summary_of_Accounting_Policies2

Summary of Accounting Policies (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2014
Summary of Net Interest Expense	'
	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	February 1,			February 2,			January 28,
		2014			2013			2012
		(53 weeks)
	Interest expense	$	57,084		$	48,582		$	49,276
	Capitalized interest		(10,993	)		(7,750	)		-2,593
	Interest (income)		(15,010	)		(11,657	)		-11,035
	Interest expense, net	$	31,081		$	29,175		$	35,648
Summary of Long-Lived Assets by Geographic Location	'
	Long-Lived Assets: Information related to carrying values of TJX’s long-lived assets by geographic location is presented below:
		Fiscal Year Ended
	Dollars in thousands	February 1,			February 2,			January 28,
		2014			2013			2012
	United States	$	2,693,670		$	2,350,539		$	1,879,176
	Canada		214,459			237,232			220,522
	Europe		686,372			635,471			615,427
	Total long-lived assets	$	3,594,501		$	3,223,242		$	2,715,125

Acquisition_of_Sierra_Trading_1

Acquisition of Sierra Trading Post (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2014
Assets and Liabilities Acquired Based on Estimated Fair Values	'
	The following table presents the allocation of the final purchase price, after adjusting for customary post-closing adjustments, to the assets and liabilities acquired based on their estimated fair values as of December 21, 2012:
	Dollars in thousands	Allocation of
		purchase price
	Current assets	$	100,575
	Property and equipment		39,862
	Other assets		497
	Intangible assets		143,754
	Total assets acquired		284,688
	Total liabilities assumed		91,559
	Net assets acquired	$	193,129

Dispositions_and_Reserves_Rela1

Dispositions and Reserves Related to Former Operations (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2014
Segment Loss	'
	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 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 the first quarter of fiscal 2012 including the following:
		Fiscal Year Ended
	In thousands	January 28,
		2012
	Lease obligations and other closing costs	$	32,686
	Operating losses		16,605
	Total segment loss	$	49,291
Reserves Related to Former Operations	'
	Reserves Related to Former Operations: TJX has a reserve for its estimate of future obligations of business operations it has closed or sold. The reserve activity for the last three fiscal years is presented below:
		Fiscal Year Ended
	In thousands	February 1,			February 2,			January 28,
		2014			2013			2012
	Balance at beginning of year	$	45,229		$	45,381		$	54,695
	Additions (reductions) to the reserve charged to net income:
	A.J. Wright closing costs		(3,312	)		16,000			32,686
	Interest accretion		1,440			996			861
	Charges against the reserve:
	Lease-related obligations		(11,088	)		(15,682	)		(21,821	)
	Termination benefits and all other		(906	)		(1,466	)		(21,040	)
	Balance at end of year	$	31,363		$	45,229		$	45,381

Accumulated_Other_Comprehensiv1

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2014
Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	'
	The following table details the changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) for fiscal 2014, fiscal 2013 and fiscal 2012:
	Amounts in thousands	Foreign			Deferred			Accumulated
		Currency			Benefit Costs			Other
		Translation						Comprehensive
								Income (Loss)
	Balance, January 29, 2011	$	(10,590	)	$	(81,165	)	$	(91,755	)
	Foreign currency translation adjustments (net of taxes of $2,918)		(14,253	)		—			(14,253	)
	Deferred pension and other post-retirement benefit costs (net of taxes of $60,933)		—			(91,400	)		(91,400	)
	Reclassification adjustments		—			—			—
	Amortization of deferred benefit costs (net of taxes of $3,224)		—			4,833			4,833
	Balance, January 28, 2012		(24,843	)		(167,732	)		(192,575	)
	Foreign currency translation adjustments (net of taxes of $1,285)		6,200			—			6,200
	Deferred pension and other post-retirement benefit costs (net of taxes of $27,362)		—			(41,043	)		(41,043	)
	Reclassification adjustments		—			—			—
	Amortization of deferred benefit costs (net of taxes of $9,350)		—			14,026			14,026
	Balance, February 2, 2013		(18,643	)		(194,749	)		(213,392	)
	Foreign currency translation adjustments (net of taxes of $41,713)		(57,926	)		—			(57,926	)
	Deferred pension and other post-retirement benefit costs (net of taxes of $36,856)		—			55,285			55,285
	Reclassification adjustments		—			—			—
	Amortization of deferred benefit costs (net of taxes of $11,001)		—			16,501			16,501
	Balance, February 1, 2014	$	(76,569	)	$	(122,963	)	$	(199,532	)

Capital_Stock_and_Earnings_Per1

Capital Stock and Earnings Per Share (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2014
Earnings per Share	'
	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	February 1,		February 2,		January 28,
		2014		2013		2012
		(53 weeks)
	Basic earnings per share:
	Net income	$	2,137,396	$	1,906,687	$	1,496,090
	Weighted average common stock outstanding for basic earnings per share calculation		713,470		733,588		761,109
	Basic earnings per share	$	3	$	2.6	$	1.97
	Diluted earnings per share:
	Net income	$	2,137,396	$	1,906,687	$	1,496,090
	Weighted average common stock outstanding for basic earnings per share calculation		713,470		733,588		761,109
	Assumed exercise / vesting of:
	Stock options and awards		12,906		13,967		12,663
	Weighted average common stock outstanding for diluted earnings per share calculation		726,376		747,555		773,772
	Diluted earnings per share	$	2.94	$	2.55	$	1.93

Financial_Instruments_Tables

Financial Instruments (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2014
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 February 1, 2014:
	In thousands	Pay				Receive				Blended				Balance Sheet		Current		Current			Net Fair
										Contract				Location		Asset		(Liability)			Value in
										Rate						U.S.$		U.S.$			U.S.$ at
																					February 1,
																					2014
	Fair value hedges:
	Intercompany balances, primarily short-term debt and related interest
			zł    84,073				C$      29,082				0.3459				(Accrued Exp)	$	—	$	(348	)	$	(348	)
			€     39,000				£       32,646				0.8371				Prepaid Exp		1,015		—			1,015
			€     44,850				U.S.$      60,827				1.3562				Prepaid Exp		335		—			335
			U.S.$    90,309				£       55,000				0.609				(Accrued Exp)		—		(182	)		(182	)
	Economic hedges for which hedge accounting was not elected:
	Diesel contracts		Fixed on 1.2M				Float on 1.2M				N/A				Prepaid Exp		137		—			137
			—1.9M gal per				—1.9M gal per
			month				month
	Merchandise purchase commitments
			C$  388,745				U.S.$   365,100				0.9392				Prepaid Exp /		16,466		(40	)		16,426
															(Accrued Exp)
			C$    15,202				€     10,500				0.6907				Prepaid Exp /		548		(38	)		510
															(Accrued Exp)
			£  174,102				U.S.$   280,700				1.6123				Prepaid Exp /		132		(5,385	)		(5,253	)
															(Accrued Exp)
			zł  113,571				£      22,442				0.1976				Prepaid Exp		984		—			984
			U.S.$         442				¥        2,680				6.0633				Prepaid Exp		—		—			—
			U.S.$    12,464				€        9,159				0.7348				Prepaid Exp /		2		(114	)		(112	)
															(Accrued Exp)
	Total fair value of financial instruments															$	19,619	$	(6,107	)	$	13,512
	The following is a summary of TJX’s derivative financial instruments, related fair value and balance sheet classification at February 2, 2013:
	In thousands	Pay				Receive				Blended				Balance Sheet		Current		Current			Net Fair
										Contract				Location		Asset		(Liability)			Value in
										Rate						U.S.$		U.S.$			U.S.$ at
																					February 2,
																					2013
	Fair value hedges:
	Intercompany balances, primarily short-term debt and related interest
			zł   141,500				C$   44,551				0.3148				(Accrued Exp)	$	—	$	(1,357	)	$	(1,357	)
			€     44,281				£   35,781				0.808				(Accrued Exp)		—		(4,531	)		(4,531	)
			€     90,292				U.S.$ 118,511				1.3125				(Accrued Exp)		—		(4,823	)		(4,823	)
			U.S.$     87,117				£   55,000				0.6313				(Accrued Exp)		—		(974	)		(974	)
	Economic hedges for which hedge accounting was not elected:
	Diesel contracts		Fixed on 1.1M				Float on 1.1M				N/A				Prepaid Exp		3,372		—			3,372
			—1.7M gal per				—1.7M gal per
			month				month
	Merchandise purchase commitments
			C$    238,273				U.S.$  240,814				1.0107				Prepaid Exp /		2,205		(189	)		2,016
															(Accrued Exp)
			C$        4,752				€      3,700				0.7786				Prepaid Exp		282		—			282
			£      67,746				U.S.$  108,900				1.6075				Prepaid Exp		2,602		—			2,602
			£      10,935				€    13,000				1.1888				Prepaid Exp		565		—			565
			U.S.$        7,099				€      5,443				0.7667				Prepaid Exp		326		—			326
	Total fair value of financial instruments															$	9,352	$	(11,874	)	$	(2,522	)
Impact of Derivative Financial Instruments on Statements of Income	'
	The impact of derivative financial instruments on the statements of income during fiscal 2014, fiscal 2013 and fiscal 2012 are as follows:
				Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in
				Income by Derivative
	In thousands	Location of Gain (Loss) Recognized in		February 1,				February 2,				January 28,
		Income by Derivative		2014				2013				2012
				(53 weeks)
	Fair value hedges:
	Intercompany balances, primarily short-term debt and related interest	Selling, general		$	6,099			$	(7,661	)		$	4,313
		and administrative
		expenses
	Economic hedges for which hedge accounting was not elected:
	Diesel contracts	Cost of sales, including buying and occupancy costs			(1,831	)			4,261				1,626
	Merchandise purchase commitments	Cost of sales, including buying and occupancy costs			22,338				(2,084	)			(1,345	)
	Gain (loss) recognized in income			$	26,606			$	(5,484	)		$	4,594

Disclosures_about_Fair_Value_o1

Disclosures about Fair Value of Financial Instruments (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2014
Fair Value of Financial Assets and Liabilities on a Recurring Basis	'
	The following table sets forth TJX’s financial assets and liabilities that are accounted for at fair value on a recurring basis:
		Fiscal Year Ended
	In thousands	February 1,		February 2,		January 28,
		2014		2013		2012
				(53 weeks)
	Level 1
	Assets:
	Executive Savings Plan investments	$	131,049	$	101,903	$	81,702
	Level 2
	Assets:
	Short-term investments	$	294,702	$	235,853	$	94,691
	Foreign currency exchange contracts		19,482		5,980		6,702
	Diesel fuel contracts		137		3,372		1,698
	Liabilities:
	Foreign currency exchange contracts	$	6,107	$	11,874	$	4,217

Segment_Information_Tables

Segment Information (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2014
Percentages of Consolidated Revenues by Major Product Category	'
	The percentages of our consolidated revenues by major product category for the last three fiscal years are as follows:
			Fiscal 2014			Fiscal 2013			Fiscal 2012
	Apparel
	Clothing including footwear			58	%		59	%		60	%
	Jewelry and accessories			14	%		13	%		13	%
	Home fashions			28	%		28	%		27	%
	Total			100	%		100	%		100	%
Financial Information on Business Segments	'
	Presented below is financial information with respect to TJX’s business segments:
			Fiscal Year Ended
	In thousands		February 1,			February 2,			January 28,
			2014			2013			2012
						(53 weeks)
	Net sales:
	In the United States
	Marmaxx		$	17,929,576		$	17,011,409		$	15,367,519
	HomeGoods			2,993,718			2,657,111			2,243,986
	A.J. Wright(1)			—			—			9,229
	TJX Canada			2,877,834			2,925,991			2,680,071
	TJX Europe			3,621,568			3,283,861			2,890,650
			$	27,422,696		$	25,878,372		$	23,191,455
	Segment profit (loss):
	In the United States
	Marmaxx		$	2,612,693		$	2,486,274		$	2,073,430
	HomeGoods			386,541			324,623			234,445
	A.J. Wright(1)			—			—			(49,291	)
	TJX Canada			405,363			414,914			348,028
	TJX Europe			275,453			215,713			68,739
				3,680,050			3,441,524			2,675,351
	General corporate expense			329,480			334,998			228,289
	Interest expense, net			31,081			29,175			35,648
	Income before provision for income taxes		$	3,319,489		$	3,077,351		$	2,411,414
	Business segment information (continued):
			Fiscal Year Ended
	In thousands		February 1,			February 2,			January 28,
			2014			2013			2012
						(53 weeks)
	Identifiable assets:
	In the United States
	Marmaxx		$	4,700,347		$	4,569,887		$	4,115,124
	HomeGoods			638,742			569,476			488,405
	TJX Canada			962,101			978,577			746,593
	TJX Europe			1,510,132			1,261,556			1,070,655
	Corporate (2)			2,389,700			2,132,359			1,860,828
			$	10,201,022		$	9,511,855		$	8,281,605
	Capital expenditures:
	In the United States
	Marmaxx		$	551,839		$	590,307		$	458,720
	HomeGoods			99,828			90,291			77,863
	TJX Canada			104,888			132,874			92,846
	TJX Europe			190,123			164,756			173,901
			$	946,678		$	978,228		$	803,330
	Depreciation and amortization:
	In the United States
	Marmaxx		$	318,414		$	293,820		$	289,921
	HomeGoods			47,176			47,915			37,881
	TJX Canada			66,295			64,810			59,112
	TJX Europe			114,651			99,487			96,370
	Corporate (3)			2,287			2,897			2,417
			$	548,823		$	508,929		$	485,701
	-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, the trust assets in connection with the Executive Savings Plan and deferred taxes. Consolidated cash, including cash held in our foreign entities, is included with Corporate assets for consistency with the reporting of cash for our segments in the U.S.
	-3	Includes debt discount accretion and debt expense amortization.

Stock_Incentive_Plan_Tables

Stock Incentive Plan (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2014
Schedule of Estimated Fair Value of Options as of Grant Date by Using Black-Scholes Option Pricing Model	'
	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 Ended
		February 1,			February 2,			January 28,
		2014			2013			2012
	Risk-free interest rate		1.42	%		0.7	%		0.92	%
	Dividend yield		1	%		1	%		1.4	%
	Expected volatility factor		25.9	%		29	%		31.1	%
	Expected option life in years		4.4			4.5			5
	Weighted average fair value of options issued	$	11.92		$	10.28		$	6.55
Schedule of Stock Options and Related Weighted Average Exercise Prices	'
	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
		February 1, 2014						February 2, 2013					January 28, 2012
		Options			WAEP			Options			WAEP		Options			WAEP
		(53 weeks)
	Outstanding at beginning of year		36,620		$	22.31			40,944		$	18.27		50,095		$	15.7
	Granted		4,742			56.71			4,951			45.09		7,922			26.56
	Exercised		(8,258	)		17.71			(8,385	)		15.9		(15,433	)		13.98
	Forfeitures		(476	)		34.74			(890	)		23.35		(1,640	)		20.29
	Outstanding at end of year		32,628		$	28.3			36,620		$	22.31		40,944		$	18.27
	Options exercisable at end of year		22,473		$	20.19			24,050		$	17.02		24,540		$	15.04
Schedule of Stock Options Outstanding Expected to Vest and Stock Options Outstanding Exercisable	'
	The following table summarizes information about stock options outstanding that were expected to vest and stock options outstanding that were exercisable as of February 1, 2014:
	Shares in thousands	Shares			Aggregate			Weighted			WAEP
					Intrinsic			Average
					Value			Remaining
								Contract Life
	Options outstanding expected to vest		9,484		$	109,443			8.8 years		$	45.82
	Options exercisable		22,473		$	835,215			5.2 years		$	20.19
	Total outstanding options vested and expected to vest		31,957		$	944,658			6.3 years		$	27.8
Summary of Nonvested Performance-Based Stock Awards	'
	A summary of the status of our nonvested performance-based stock awards and changes during fiscal 2014 is presented below:
	Shares in thousands	Restricted			Weighted
		and			Average
		Deferred			Grant Date
		Awards			Fair Value
	Nonvested at beginning of year		1,677		$	31.45
	Granted		744			51.02
	Vested		(586	)		24.26
	Forfeited		(29	)		30.86
	Nonvested at end of year		1,806		$	41.85

Pension_Plans_and_Other_Retire1

Pension Plans and Other Retirement Benefits (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2014
Changes in Funded and Unfunded Pension and Retirement Plan	'
	Presented below is financial information relating to TJX’s funded defined benefit pension plan (qualified pension plan or funded plan) and its unfunded supplemental pension plan (unfunded plan) for the fiscal years indicated:
		Funded Plan						Unfunded Plan
		Fiscal Year Ended						Fiscal Year Ended
	In thousands	February 1,			February 2,			February 1,			February 2,
		2014			2013			2014			2013
					(53 weeks)						(53 weeks)
	Change in projected benefit obligation:
	Projected benefit obligation at beginning of year	$	1,018,712		$	850,687		$	61,033		$	53,351
	Service cost		44,623			41,813			1,716			1,448
	Interest cost		44,654			42,029			2,447			2,321
	Correction of prior years pension accruals		—			33,788			—			—
	Actuarial losses (gains)		(84,970	)		70,438			(2,925	)		6,666
	Benefits paid		(23,431	)		(17,989	)		(2,705	)		(2,753	)
	Expenses paid		(2,620	)		(2,054	)		—			—
	Projected benefit obligation at end of year	$	996,968		$	1,018,712		$	59,566		$	61,033
	Accumulated benefit obligation at end of year	$	921,723		$	939,905		$	49,957		$	49,879
		Funded Plan						Unfunded Plan
		Fiscal Year Ended						Fiscal Year Ended
	In thousands	February 1,			February 2,			February 1,			February 2,
		2014			2013			2014			2013
					(53 weeks)						(53 weeks)
	Change in plan assets:
	Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year	$	876,083		$	750,797		$	—		$	—
	Actual return on plan assets		64,769			70,329			—			—
	Employer contribution		30,000			75,000			2,705			2,753
	Benefits paid		(23,431	)		(17,989	)		(2,705	)		(2,753	)
	Expenses paid		(2,620	)		(2,054	)		—			—
	Fair value of plan assets at end of year	$	944,801		$	876,083		$	—		$	—
	Reconciliation of funded status:
	Projected benefit obligation at end of year	$	996,968		$	1,018,712		$	59,566		$	61,033
	Fair value of plan assets at end of year		944,801			876,083			—			—
	Funded status – excess obligation	$	52,167		$	142,629		$	59,566		$	61,033
	Net liability recognized on consolidated balance sheets	$	52,167		$	142,629		$	59,566		$	61,033
	Amounts not yet reflected in net periodic benefit cost and included in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss):
	Prior service cost	$	—		$	—		$	2		$	5
	Accumulated actuarial losses		205,923			323,258			11,792			17,601
	Amounts included in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	$	205,923		$	323,258		$	11,794		$	17,606
Weighted Average Assumptions for Obligation	'
	Presented below are weighted average assumptions for measurement purposes for determining the obligation at the year-end measurement date:
		Funded Plan						Unfunded Plan
		Fiscal Year Ended						Fiscal Year Ended
		February 1,			February 2,			February 1,			February 2,
		2014			2013			2014			2013
	Discount rate		5	%		4.4	%		4.8	%		4	%
	Rate of compensation increase		4	%		4	%		6	%		6	%
Components of Net Periodic Benefit Cost and Other Amounts Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income	'
	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									Unfunded Plan
		Fiscal Year Ended									Fiscal Year Ended
	Dollars in thousands	February 1,			February 2,			January 28,			February 1,			February 2,			January 28,
		2014			2013			2012			2014			2013			2012
					(53 weeks)									(53 weeks)
	Net periodic pension cost:
	Service cost	$	44,623		$	41,813		$	33,858		$	1,716		$	1,448		$	1,188
	Interest cost		44,654			42,029			38,567			2,447			2,321			2,410
	Expected return on plan assets		(60,474	)		(54,759	)		(49,059	)		—			—			—
	Amortization of prior service cost		—			—			—			3			3			4
	Amortization of net actuarial loss		28,070			25,373			10,854			2,884			1,465			666
	Expense related to current period		56,873			54,456			34,220			7,050			5,237			4,268
	Correction of prior years pension accruals		—			26,964			—			—			—			—
	Total expense	$	56,873		$	81,420		$	34,220		$	7,050		$	5,237		$	4,268
	Other changes in plan assets and benefit obligations recognized in other comprehensive income:
	Net (gain) loss	$	(89,265	)	$	61,692		$	148,759		$	(2,925	)	$	6,666		$	3,582
	Amortization of net (loss)		(28,070	)		(25,373	)		(10,854	)		(2,884	)		(1,465	)		(666	)
	Amortization of prior service cost		—			—			—			(3	)		(3	)		(4	)
	Total recognized in other comprehensive income	$	(117,335	)	$	36,319		$	137,905		$	(5,812	)	$	5,198		$	2,912
	Total recognized in net periodic benefit cost and other comprehensive income	$	(60,462	)	$	117,739		$	172,125		$	1,238		$	10,435		$	7,180
	Weighted average assumptions for expense purposes:
	Discount rate		4.40%			4.80%			5.75%			4.00%			4.40%			5.25%
	Expected rate of return on plan assets		7.00%			7.40%			7.50%			N/A			N/A			N/A
	Rate of compensation increase		4.00%			4.00%			4.00%			6.00%			6.00%			6.00%
Schedule of Benefits Expected to be Paid in Each of Next Five Fiscal Years and Thereafter	'
	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			Unfunded Plan
		Expected Benefit Payments			Expected Benefit Payments
	Fiscal Year
	2015	$	26,650		$	3,395
	2016		29,667			2,418
	2017		33,045			4,513
	2018		36,970			4,591
	2019		40,952			4,735
	2020 through 2024		268,314			21,163
Fair Value for Pension Assets Measured at Fair Value on Recurring Basis	'
	The following table presents the fair value hierarchy (See Note G) for pension assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of February 1, 2014:
		Funded Plan
	In thousands	Level 1			Level 2			Level 3			Total
	Asset category:
	Short-term investments	$	57,217		$	—		$	—		$	57,217
	Equity Securities:
	Domestic equity		74,415			—			—			74,415
	International equity		150,149			—			—			150,149
	Fixed Income Securities:
	Corporate and government bond funds		—			214,752			—			214,752
	Futures Contracts		—			202			—			202
	Common/Collective Trusts		—			429,932			10,421			440,353
	Limited Partnerships		—			—			7,713			7,713
	Fair value of plan assets	$	281,781		$	644,886		$	18,134		$	944,801
	The following table presents the fair value hierarchy for pension assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of February 2, 2013:
		Funded Plan
	In thousands	Level 1			Level 2			Level 3			Total
	Asset category:
	Short-term investments	$	144,008		$	—		$	—		$	144,008
	Equity Securities:
	Domestic equity		65,105			—			—			65,105
	International equity		61,944			—			—			61,944
	Fixed Income Securities:
	Corporate and government bond funds		—			203,931			—			203,931
	Common/Collective Trusts		—			376,873			13,158			390,031
	Limited Partnerships		—			—			11,064			11,064
	Fair value of plan assets	$	271,057		$	580,804		$	24,222		$	876,083
Reconciliation of Level 3 Plan Assets Measured at Fair Value	'
	The following table presents a reconciliation of Level 3 plan assets measured at fair value for the years ended February 1, 2014 and February 2, 2013:
	In thousands	Common/Collective Trusts			Limited Partnerships
	Balance as of January 28, 2012	$	14,775		$	12,042
	Earned income, net of management expenses		1,258			348
	Unrealized gain on investment		39			595
	Purchases, sales, issuances and settlements, net		(2,914	)		(1,921	)
	Balance as of February 2, 2013	$	13,158		$	11,064
	Earned income, net of management expenses		671			312
	Unrealized gain on investment		676			507
	Purchases, sales, issuances and settlements, net		(4,084	)		(4,170	)
	Balance as of February 1, 2014	$	10,421		$	7,713
Summary of Target Allocation for Plan Assets Along with Actual Allocation of Plan Assets as of Valuation Date	'
	The following is a summary of TJX’s 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			February 1,			February 2,
					2014			2013
	Equity securities		50%			51%			46%
	Fixed income		50%			44%			44%
	All other – primarily cash		—			5%			10%

LongTerm_Debt_and_Credit_Lines1

Long-Term Debt and Credit Lines (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2014
Long-Term Debt, Exclusive of Current Installments	'
	The table below presents long-term debt, exclusive of current installments, as of February 1, 2014 and February 2, 2013. All amounts are net of unamortized debt discounts.
	In thousands	February 1,			February 2,
		2014			2013
	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 $8 and $13 in fiscal 2014 and 2013, respectively)	$	399,992		$	399,987
	6.95% senior unsecured notes, maturing April 15, 2019 (effective interest rate of 6.98% after reduction of unamortized debt discount of $364 and $435 in fiscal 2014 and 2013, respectively)		374,636			374,565
	2.50% senior unsecured notes, maturing May 15, 2023 (effective interest rate of 2.51% after reduction of unamortized debt discount of $412 in fiscal 2014)		499,588			—
	Long-term debt, exclusive of current installments	$	1,274,216		$	774,552
Aggregate Maturities of Long-Term Debt, Exclusive of Current Installments	'
	The aggregate maturities of long-term debt, exclusive of current installments at February 1, 2014 are as follows:
	In thousands	Long-Term
		Debt
	Fiscal Year
	2016	$	400,000
	2017		—
	2018		—
	2019		—
	Later years		875,000
	Less amount representing unamortized debt discount		(784	)
	Aggregate maturities of long-term debt, exclusive of current installments	$	1,274,216

Income_Taxes_Tables

Income Taxes (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2014
Provision for Income Taxes	'
	The provision for income taxes includes the following:
		Fiscal Year Ended
	In thousands	February 1,			February 2,			January 28,
		2014			2013			2012
					(53 weeks)
	Current:
	Federal	$	815,811		$	842,149		$	554,847
	State		177,009			162,200			126,237
	Foreign		136,626			153,083			99,463
	Deferred:
	Federal		73,206			22,394			131,527
	State		5,928			1,583			6,202
	Foreign		(26,487	)		(10,745	)		-2,952
	Provision for income taxes	$	1,182,093		$	1,170,664		$	915,324
Net Deferred Tax (Liabilities) Assets	'
	TJX had net deferred tax (liabilities) assets as follows:
		Fiscal Year Ended
	In thousands	February 1,			February 2,
		2014			2013
	Deferred tax assets:
	Net operating loss carryforwards	$	25,711		$	33,461
	Reserve for former operations		24,603			21,856
	Pension, stock compensation, postretirement and employee benefits		280,381			313,671
	Leases		43,966			40,440
	Computer Intrusion reserve		4,505			5,661
	Other		66,984			64,394
	Total gross deferred tax assets		446,150			479,483
	Valuation allowance		(4,359	)		(35,941	)
	Net deferred tax assets	$	441,791		$	443,542
	Deferred tax liabilities:
	Property, plant and equipment	$	432,262		$	360,167
	Capitalized inventory		48,612			47,903
	Tradename / Intangibles		45,528			43,520
	Undistributed foreign earnings		217,916			233,002
	Other		10,397			12,217
	Total deferred tax liabilities	$	754,715		$	696,809
	Net deferred tax (liability)	$	(312,924	)	$	(253,267	)
Reconciliation of U.S. Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate and Worldwide Effective Income Tax Rate	'
	TJX’s worldwide effective income tax rate was 35.6% for fiscal 2014, 38.0% for fiscal 2013 and 38.0% for fiscal 2012. 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
		February 1,			February 2,			January 28,
		2014			2013			2012
					(53 weeks)
	U.S. federal statutory income tax rate		35	%		35	%		35	%
	Effective state income tax rate		3.6			3.5			3.6
	Impact of foreign operations		(0.8	)		(0.3	)		(0.2	)
	All other		(2.2	)		(0.2	)		(0.4	)
	Worldwide effective income tax rate		35.6	%		38	%		38	%
Reconciliation of Beginning and Ending Gross Amount of Unrecognized Tax Benefits	'
	A reconciliation of the beginning and ending gross amount of unrecognized tax benefits is as follows:
		Fiscal Year Ended
	In thousands	February 1,			February 2,			January 28,
		2014			2013			2012
	Balance at beginning of year	$	148,777		$	144,505		$	123,094
	Additions for uncertain tax positions taken in current year		4,212			1,949			1,131
	Additions for uncertain tax positions taken in prior years		5,096			3,009			63,463
	Reductions for uncertain tax positions taken in prior years		(69,292	)		—			(40,558	)
	Reductions resulting from lapse of statute of limitations		(317	)		(129	)		—
	Settlements with tax authorities		(39,796	)		(557	)		(2,625	)
	Balance at end of year	$	48,680		$	148,777		$	144,505

Commitments_Tables

Commitments (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2014
Future Minimum Lease Payments for Continuing Operations	'
	The following is a schedule of future minimum lease payments for continuing operations as of February 1, 2014:
	In thousands	Operating
		Leases
	Fiscal Year
	2015	$	1,272,948
	2016		1,182,809
	2017		1,038,912
	2018		885,594
	2019		742,321
	Later years		2,268,804
	Total future minimum lease payments	$	7,391,388

Accrued_Expenses_and_Other_Lia1

Accrued Expenses and Other Liabilities, Current and Long Term (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2014
Schedule of Accrued Expenses and Other Current Liabilities	'
	The major components of accrued expenses and other current liabilities are as follows:
		Fiscal Year Ended
	In thousands	February 1,		February 2,
		2014		2013
	Employee compensation and benefits, current	$	479,003	$	513,999
	Computer Intrusion reserve		12,854		15,767
	Reserve for former operations – short term		14,586		17,648
	Rent, utilities and occupancy, including real estate taxes		179,953		177,693
	Merchandise credits and gift certificates		246,438		218,488
	Insurance		34,364		31,423
	Sales tax collections and V.A.T. taxes		102,572		109,874
	All other current liabilities		612,064		581,324
	Accrued expenses and other current liabilities	$	1,681,834	$	1,666,216
Schedule of Other Long-Term Liabilities	'
	The major components of other long-term liabilities are as follows:
		Fiscal Year Ended
	In thousands	February 1,		February 2,
		2014		2013
	Employee compensation and benefits, long term	$	334,847	$	395,282
	Reserve for former operations – long term		16,777		27,581
	Accrued rent		195,586		164,593
	Landlord allowances		106,151		94,570
	Tax reserve, long term		50,227		257,190
	All other long-term liabilities		29,411		22,068
	Other long-term liabilities	$	732,999	$	961,284

Supplemental_Cash_Flows_Inform1

Supplemental Cash Flows Information (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2014
Summary of Cash Payments for Interest and Income Taxes and Non-Cash Investing and Financing Activities	'
	TJX’s cash payments for interest and income taxes and non-cash investing and financing activities are as follows:
		Fiscal Year Ended
	In thousands	February 1,			February 2,		January 28,
		2014			2013		2012
					(53 weeks)
	Cash paid for:
	Interest on debt	$	52,196		$	45,653	$	46,691
	Income taxes		1,240,377			971,732		781,170
	Changes in accrued expenses due to:
	Dividends payable	$	19,380		$	12,291	$	13,018
	Property additions		(6,432	)		33,615		(23,746	)

Selected_Quarterly_Financial_D1

Selected Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited) (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2014
Summary of Selected Quarterly Consolidated Financial Data	'
	Presented below is selected quarterly consolidated financial data for fiscal 2014 and fiscal 2013 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		Second		Third		Fourth
			Quarter		Quarter		Quarter		Quarter(2)
	Fiscal Year Ended February 1, 2014 (52 weeks)
	Net sales		$	6,189,609	$	6,442,424	$	6,981,876	$	7,808,787
	Gross earnings(1)			1,756,076		1,855,685		2,047,411		2,158,487
	Net income			452,890		479,559		622,655		582,292
	Basic earnings per share			0.63		0.67		0.88		0.82
	Diluted earnings per share			0.62		0.66		0.86		0.81
	Fiscal Year Ended February 2, 2013 (53 weeks)
	Net sales		$	5,798,086	$	5,945,559	$	6,410,913	$	7,723,814
	Gross earnings(1)			1,632,358		1,670,486		1,844,840		2,209,288
	Net income			419,200		421,092		461,551		604,844
	Basic earnings per share			0.56		0.57		0.63		0.83
	Diluted earnings per share			0.55		0.56		0.62		0.82
	-1	Gross earnings equal net sales less cost of sales, including buying and occupancy costs.
	-2	The fourth quarter of fiscal 2013 included 14 weeks.

Summary_of_Significant_Account

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	1 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
Share data in Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 17, 2012	Feb. 01, 2014	Feb. 02, 2013	Jan. 28, 2012	Dec. 21, 2012	Jan. 29, 2011
		Week	Week	Week
		D
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Weeks in the fiscal year	'	52	53	52	'	'
Revenue recognized from store card breakage	'	$17,500,000	$13,900,000	$10,900,000	'	'
Highly liquid investments maximum maturity days	'	'90 days	'	'	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	'	2,149,746,000	1,811,957,000	1,507,112,000	'	1,741,751,000
In-transit inventory accrual	'	451,600,000	418,300,000	'	'	'
Stock split, conversion ratio per share	2	'	'	2	'	'
Depreciation and amortization expense	'	555,800,000	515,900,000	490,600,000	'	'
Amortization expense under capital lease	'	'	1,700,000	2,200,000	'	'
Property held under capital lease	'	0	'	'	'	'
Rent expense recorded prior to minimum number of days before opening of store, in days	'	30	'	'	'	'
Rent expense recorded prior to maximum number of days before opening of store, in days	'	60	'	'	'	'
Percentage owned in subsidiary company	'	83.00%	'	'	'	'
Goodwill	'	169,300,000	170,300,000	72,200,000	97,000,000	'
Intangible assets impairment	'	0	0	0	'	'
Advertising expense	'	333,500,000	298,600,000	271,600,000	'	'
Marshalls	'	'	'	'	'	'
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Indefinite lived Tradename carried value	'	107,700,000	'	'	'	'
Sierra Trading Post	'	'	'	'	'	'
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Definite lived Tradename carried value	'	35,700,000	38,300,000	'	'	'
Definite lived trade name amortization period	'	'15 years	'	'	'	'
Definite lived trade name amortization	'	2,800,000	200,000	'	'	'
Common Stock	'	'	'	'	'	'
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Common stock issued on stock split	'	'	'	372	'	'
Building	'	'	'	'	'	'
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Property, plant and equipment useful life	'	'33 years	'	'	'	'
Leaseholds and Leasehold Improvements	'	'	'	'	'	'
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Property, plant and equipment useful lives	'	'Amortized over their useful life or the committed lease term (typically 10 years), whichever is shorter	'	'	'	'
Outside United States	'	'	'	'	'	'
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	'	1,100,000,000	'	'	'	'
Reinvest Undistributed Earnings	'	'	'	'	'	'
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	'	$395,200,000	'	'	'	'
Maximum	'	'	'	'	'	'
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Short-term investments maturity term	'	1	'	'	'	'
Definite lived trade name amortization period	'	'10 years	'	'	'	'
Maximum | Leaseholds and Leasehold Improvements	'	'	'	'	'	'
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Property, plant and equipment useful life	'	'10 years	'	'	'	'
Maximum | Furniture, Fixtures And Equipment	'	'	'	'	'	'
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Property, plant and equipment useful life	'	'10 years	'	'	'	'
Maximum | Software	'	'	'	'	'	'
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Property, plant and equipment useful life	'	'10 years	'	'	'	'
Minimum	'	'	'	'	'	'
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Short-term investments maturity term	'	90	'	'	'	'
Definite lived trade name amortization period	'	'7 years	'	'	'	'
Minimum | Furniture, Fixtures And Equipment	'	'	'	'	'	'
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Property, plant and equipment useful life	'	'3 years	'	'	'	'
Minimum | Software	'	'	'	'	'	'
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Property, plant and equipment useful life	'	'3 years	'	'	'	'

Summary_of_Net_Interest_Expens

Summary of Net Interest Expense (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Feb. 01, 2014	Feb. 02, 2013	Jan. 28, 2012
Schedule Of Interest Expenses [Line Items]	'	'	'
Interest expense	$57,084	$48,582	$49,276
Capitalized interest	-10,993	-7,750	-2,593
Interest (income)	-15,010	-11,657	-11,035
Interest expense, net	$31,081	$29,175	$35,648

Summary_of_LongLived_Assets_By

Summary of Long-Lived Assets By Geographic Location (Detail) (USD $)	Feb. 01, 2014	Feb. 02, 2013	Jan. 28, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]	'	'	'
Carrying values of long-lived assets	$3,594,501	$3,223,242	$2,715,125
United States	'	'	'
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]	'	'	'
Carrying values of long-lived assets	2,693,670	2,350,539	1,879,176
Canada	'	'	'
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]	'	'	'
Carrying values of long-lived assets	214,459	237,232	220,522
Europe	'	'	'
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]	'	'	'
Carrying values of long-lived assets	$686,372	$635,471	$615,427

Acquisition_of_Sierra_Trading_2

Acquisition of Sierra Trading Post - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	1 Months Ended
	Dec. 21, 2012	Feb. 01, 2014	Feb. 02, 2013	Jan. 28, 2012
Business Acquisition [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Business acquisition, acquired entity	'Sierra Trading Post	'	'	'
Business acquisition, purchased price	$193,000,000	'	'	'
Identifiable amortizable intangible assets	143,754,000	'	'	'
Goodwill acquired	97,000,000	169,300,000	170,300,000	72,200,000
Sierra Trading Post	'	'	'	'
Business Acquisition [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Identifiable amortizable intangible assets	39,000,000	'	'	'
Identifiable intangible assets, amortization period	'15 years	'	'	'
Customer relationships	'	'	'	'
Business Acquisition [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Identifiable amortizable intangible assets	$8,000,000	'	'	'
Identifiable intangible assets, amortization period	'6 years	'	'	'

Assets_and_Liabilities_Acquire

Assets and Liabilities Acquired Based on Estimated Fair Values (Detail) (USD $)	Dec. 21, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'
Current assets	$100,575
Property and equipment	39,862
Other assets	497
Intangible assets	143,754
Total assets acquired	284,688
Total liabilities assumed	91,559
Net assets acquired	$193,129

Dispositions_and_Reserves_Rela2

Dispositions and Reserves Related to Former Operations - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)

3 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

Feb. 01, 2014

Nov. 02, 2013

Aug. 03, 2013

4-May-13

Feb. 02, 2013

Oct. 27, 2012

Jul. 28, 2012

Apr. 28, 2012

Feb. 01, 2014

Feb. 02, 2013

Jan. 28, 2012

Jan. 29, 2011

Feb. 01, 2014

Feb. 01, 2014

Feb. 01, 2014

Oct. 27, 2012

Apr. 30, 2011

Jan. 28, 2012

Feb. 01, 2014

Feb. 02, 2013

Jan. 28, 2012

Feb. 01, 2014

Feb. 02, 2013

Jan. 28, 2012

Feb. 01, 2014

Feb. 01, 2014

Store

Minimum

Maximum

A.J. Wright

A.J. Wright

A.J. Wright

A.J. Wright

Marmaxx

Marmaxx

Marmaxx

HomeGoods

HomeGoods

HomeGoods

BJ's Wholesale Club

Bob's Stores

Schedule Of Dispositions And Reserves Related To Former Operations [Line Items]

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

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90

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Number of A.J. Wright stores closed

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72

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'

Number of A.J. Wright distribution centers closed

'

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'

2

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'

'

'

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'

'

'

Segment profit (loss)

$582,292,000

[1]

$622,655,000

$479,559,000

$452,890,000

$604,844,000

[1]

$461,551,000

$421,092,000

$419,200,000

$2,137,396,000

$1,906,687,000

$1,496,090,000

'

'

'

'

'

($49,000,000)

($49,291,000)

[2]

$2,612,693,000

$2,486,274,000

$2,073,430,000

$386,541,000

$324,623,000

$234,445,000

'

'

Conversion costs

'

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'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

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'

'

'

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'

'

20,000,000

'

'

17,000,000

'

'

3,000,000

'

'

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

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

($3,312,000)

$16,000,000

$32,686,000

'

'

'

($3,300,000)

$16,000,000

$33,000,000

'

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'

'

'

'

'

'

Former operations reserve to be paid, in years

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'

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'

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'

'2 years

'3 years

'

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'

'

'

'

Number of leases on which company is liable

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'

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'

11

4

[1]

The fourth quarter of fiscal 2013 included 14 weeks.

[2]

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).

Segment_Loss_Detail

Segment Loss (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 28, 2012
Schedule Of Dispositions And Reserves Related To Former Operations [Line Items]	'
Lease obligations and other closing costs	$32,686
Operating losses	16,605
Total segment loss	$49,291

Reserve_Activity_Detail

Reserve Activity (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Feb. 01, 2014	Feb. 02, 2013	Jan. 28, 2012
Schedule Of Dispositions And Reserves Related To Former Operations [Line Items]	'	'	'
Balance at beginning of year	$45,229	$45,381	$54,695
A.J. Wright closing costs	-3,312	16,000	32,686
Interest accretion	1,440	996	861
Lease-related obligations	-11,088	-15,682	-21,821
Termination benefits and all other	-906	-1,466	-21,040
Balance at end of year	$31,363	$45,229	$45,381

Changes_in_Accumulated_Other_C

Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Feb. 01, 2014	Feb. 02, 2013	Jan. 28, 2012
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]	'	'	'
Beginning balance	($213,392)	($192,575)	($91,755)
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of taxes	-57,926	6,200	-14,253
Deferred pension and other post-retirement benefit costs, net of taxes	55,285	-41,043	-91,400
Reclassification adjustments	'	'	'
Amortization of deferred benefit costs net of taxes	16,501	14,026	4,833
Ending balance	-199,532	-213,392	-192,575
Currency Translation Adjustments	'	'	'
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]	'	'	'
Beginning balance	-18,643	-24,843	-10,590
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of taxes	-57,926	6,200	-14,253
Reclassification adjustments	'	'	'
Ending balance	-76,569	-18,643	-24,843
Deferred Benefit Costs	'	'	'
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]	'	'	'
Beginning balance	-194,749	-167,732	-81,165
Deferred pension and other post-retirement benefit costs, net of taxes	55,285	-41,043	-91,400
Reclassification adjustments	'	'	'
Amortization of deferred benefit costs net of taxes	16,501	14,026	4,833
Ending balance	($122,963)	($194,749)	($167,732)

Changes_in_Accumulated_Other_C1

Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Parenthetical) (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Feb. 01, 2014	Feb. 02, 2013	Jan. 28, 2012
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]	'	'	'
Foreign currency translation adjustments, taxes	($41,713)	$1,285	$2,918
Deferred pension and other post-retirement benefit costs, taxes	36,856	-27,362	-60,933
Amortization of deferred benefit costs, taxes	11,001	9,350	3,224
Currency Translation Adjustments	'	'	'
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]	'	'	'
Foreign currency translation adjustments, taxes	-41,713	1,285	2,918
Deferred Benefit Costs	'	'	'
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]	'	'	'
Deferred pension and other post-retirement benefit costs, taxes	36,856	-27,362	-60,933
Amortization of deferred benefit costs, taxes	$11,001	$9,350	$3,224

Capital_Stock_and_Earnings_Per2

Capital Stock and Earnings Per Share - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	1 Months Ended					12 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2014	Oct. 31, 2013	Feb. 28, 2013	Apr. 30, 2012	Jan. 17, 2012	Feb. 01, 2014	Feb. 02, 2013	Jan. 28, 2012	Nov. 02, 2013
Capital Unit [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Stock split, conversion ratio per share	'	'	'	'	2	'	'	2	'
Shares repurchased and retired shares	'	'	'	'	'	27,000,000	'	'	'
Shares repurchased and retired value	'	'	'	'	'	$1,500,000,000	'	'	'
Cash expenditures under repurchase programs	'	'	'	'	'	1,471,096,000	1,345,082,000	1,320,812,000	'
Repurchase of common stock in shares	'	'	'	'	'	27,300,000	32,000,000	48,400,000	'
Stock repurchased completed	'	2,000,000,000	'	1,000,000,000	'	'	'	'	'
Stock repurchase program, common stock purchase value	2,000,000,000	'	1,500,000,000	'	'	'	'	'	'
Preferred stock, shares authorized	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	5,000,000
Preferred stock, par value	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	$1
Antidilutive options excluded	'	'	'	'	'	4,700,000	4,900,000	0	'
Stock Repurchase Programs 2012	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Capital Unit [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Shares repurchased and retired shares	'	'	'	'	'	8,600,000	'	'	'
Shares repurchased and retired value	'	'	'	'	'	530,200,000	'	'	'
Remaining available stock under stock repurchase plan	'	'	'	'	'	$969,800,000	'	'	'

Calculation_of_Basic_and_Dilut

Calculation of Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Share (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Feb. 01, 2014	Feb. 02, 2013	Jan. 28, 2012
Capital Stock And Earnings Per Share	'	'	'
Net income	$2,137,396	$1,906,687	$1,496,090
Weighted average common stock outstanding for basic earnings per share calculation	713,470	733,588	761,109
Basic earnings per share	$3	$2.60	$1.97
Net income	$2,137,396	$1,906,687	$1,496,090
Weighted average common stock outstanding for basic earnings per share calculation	713,470	733,588	761,109
Assumed exercise/vesting of Stock options and awards	12,906	13,967	12,663
Weighted average common stock outstanding for diluted earnings per share calculation	726,376	747,555	773,772
Diluted earnings per share	$2.94	$2.55	$1.93

Financial_Instruments_Addition

Financial Instruments - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Feb. 01, 2014	Feb. 02, 2013	Jan. 28, 2012
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]	'	'	'
Realized gains/losses on derivative	$10.70	$1.20	($1.20)
Diesel Fuel Contracts for First Nine Months of Fiscal 2015	'	'	'
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]	'	'	'
Hedge of diesel fuel requirement	42.00%	'	'

Summary_of_Derivative_Financia

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

Feb. 01, 2014

Feb. 02, 2013

Feb. 01, 2014

Feb. 02, 2013

Feb. 01, 2014

Feb. 01, 2014

Feb. 01, 2014

Feb. 01, 2014

Feb. 02, 2013

Feb. 02, 2013

Feb. 02, 2013

Feb. 02, 2013

Feb. 02, 2013

Feb. 02, 2013

Feb. 02, 2013

Feb. 02, 2013

Feb. 01, 2014

Feb. 01, 2014

Feb. 02, 2013

Feb. 02, 2013

Feb. 01, 2014

Feb. 01, 2014

Feb. 01, 2014

Feb. 01, 2014

Feb. 01, 2014

Feb. 02, 2013

Feb. 02, 2013

Feb. 02, 2013

Feb. 02, 2013

Feb. 02, 2013

Feb. 01, 2014

Feb. 01, 2014

Feb. 01, 2014

Feb. 01, 2014

Feb. 01, 2014

Feb. 02, 2013

Feb. 02, 2013

Feb. 02, 2013

Feb. 02, 2013

Feb. 02, 2013

Feb. 01, 2014

Feb. 01, 2014

Feb. 02, 2013

Feb. 02, 2013

Feb. 01, 2014

Feb. 01, 2014

Feb. 01, 2014

Feb. 01, 2014

Feb. 01, 2014

Feb. 01, 2014

Feb. 01, 2014

In Thousands, unless otherwise specified

USD ($)

USD ($)

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

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

Merchandise Purchase Commitments

Merchandise Purchase Commitments

USD ($)

(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)

(Accrued Expense)

Prepaid Expense

Prepaid Expense

Prepaid Expense

Prepaid Expense

Prepaid Expense

Prepaid Expense

Prepaid Expense

Prepaid Expense

Prepaid Expense

Prepaid Expense

Prepaid Expense

Prepaid Expense

Prepaid Expense

Prepaid Expense

Prepaid Expense

Prepaid Expense

Prepaid Expense

Prepaid Expense

Prepaid Expense

Prepaid Expense

Prepaid Expense / (Accrued Expense)

Prepaid Expense / (Accrued Expense)

Prepaid Expense / (Accrued Expense)

Prepaid Expense / (Accrued Expense)

Prepaid Expense / (Accrued Expense)

Prepaid Expense / (Accrued Expense)

Prepaid Expense / (Accrued Expense)

Prepaid Expense / (Accrued Expense)

Prepaid Expense / (Accrued Expense)

Prepaid Expense / (Accrued Expense)

Prepaid Expense / (Accrued Expense)

USD ($)

Conversion Of Zloty To Canadian Dollar

Conversion Of Zloty To Canadian Dollar

Conversion Of Zloty 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 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 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 Pound To US Dollar

Conversion Of Pound To US Dollar

Conversion Of Zloty To Pound

Conversion Of Zloty To Pound

Conversion Of Zloty To Pound

Conversion of Us Dollar to Yen

Conversion of Us Dollar to Yen

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

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 US Dollar To Euro

Conversion Of US Dollar To Euro

USD ($)

CAD

PLN

USD ($)

CAD

PLN

USD ($)

EUR (€)

GBP (£)

USD ($)

EUR (€)

USD ($)

GBP (£)

USD ($)

GBP (£)

USD ($)

EUR (€)

GBP (£)

USD ($)

EUR (€)

USD ($)

CAD

EUR (€)

USD ($)

GBP (£)

USD ($)

GBP (£)

PLN

USD ($)

JPY (¥)

USD ($)

EUR (€)

USD ($)

EUR (€)

GBP (£)

USD ($)

CAD

USD ($)

CAD

USD ($)

CAD

EUR (€)

USD ($)

GBP (£)

USD ($)

EUR (€)

Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]

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Economic hedges for which hedge accounting was not elected, Diesel contracts, Pay

'

'

'Fixed on 1.2M -1.9M gal per month

'Fixed on 1.1M -1.7M gal per month

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Hedge accounting not elected, Pay

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

84,073

'

'

141,500

'

€ 44,281

'

'

€ 90,292

$90,309

'

$87,117

'

'

€ 39,000

'

'

€ 44,850

'

4,752

'

'

£ 67,746

'

'

113,571

$442

'

$7,099

'

'

'

£ 10,935

'

388,745

'

238,273

'

15,202

'

'

£ 174,102

$12,464

'

Economic hedges for which hedge accounting was not elected, Diesel contracts, Receive

'

'

'Float on 1.2M -1.9M gal per month

'Float on 1.1M -1.7M gal per month

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Hedge accounting not elected, Receive

'

'

'

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'

29,082

'

'

44,551

'

'

'

35,781

118,511

'

'

55,000

'

55,000

'

'

32,646

60,827

'

'

'

3,700

108,900

'

'

22,442

'

'

2,680

'

5,443

'

13,000

'

365,100

'

240,814

'

'

'

10,500

280,700

'

'

9,159

Blended Contract Rate

'

'

'

'

'

0.3459

0.3459

0.3459

0.3148

0.3148

0.3148

0.808

0.808

0.808

1.3125

1.3125

0.609

0.609

0.6313

0.6313

0.8371

0.8371

0.8371

1.3562

1.3562

0.7786

0.7786

0.7786

1.6075

1.6075

0.1976

0.1976

0.1976

6.0633

6.0633

0.7667

0.7667

1.1888

1.1888

1.1888

0.9392

0.9392

1.0107

1.0107

0.6907

0.6907

0.6907

1.6123

1.6123

0.7348

0.7348

Current Asset

19,619

9,352

'

3,372

137

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

1,015

'

'

335

'

282

'

'

2,602

'

984

'

'

'

'

326

'

565

'

'

16,466

'

2,205

'

548

'

'

132

'

2

'

Current (Liability)

-6,107

-11,874

'

'

'

-348

'

'

-1,357

'

'

-4,531

'

'

-4,823

'

-182

'

-974

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-40

'

-189

'

-38

'

'

-5,385

'

-114

'

Net Fair Value

$13,512

($2,522)

'

$3,372

$137

($348)

'

'

($1,357)

'

'

($4,531)

'

'

($4,823)

'

($182)

'

($974)

'

$1,015

'

'

$335

'

$282

'

'

$2,602

'

$984

'

'

'

'

$326

'

$565

'

'

$16,426

'

$2,016

'

$510

'

'

($5,253)

'

($112)

'

Impact_of_Derivative_Financial

Impact of Derivative Financial Instruments on Statements of Income (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Feb. 01, 2014	Feb. 02, 2013	Jan. 28, 2012
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]	'	'	'
Gain (loss) recognized in income	$26,606	($5,484)	$4,594
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	6,099	-7,661	4,313
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	-1,831	4,261	1,626
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	$22,338	($2,084)	($1,345)

Fair_Value_of_Financial_Assets

Fair Value of Financial Assets and Liabilities on a Recurring Basis (Detail) (USD $)	Feb. 01, 2014	Feb. 02, 2013	Jan. 28, 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	$131,049	$101,903	$81,702
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	294,702	235,853	94,691
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	19,482	5,980	6,702
Fair value measured on recurring basis, Liabilities	6,107	11,874	4,217
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	$137	$3,372	$1,698

Disclosures_about_Fair_Value_o2

Disclosures about Fair Value of Financial Instruments - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	Feb. 01, 2014	Feb. 02, 2013
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Fair value of long-term debt	$1,340,000,000	$911,000,000
Carrying value of long-term debt	$1,274,216,000	$774,552,000

Segment_Information_Additional

Segment Information - Additional Information (Detail)	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2014
	Segment
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'
Number of business segments	4
United States	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'
Number of business segments	2
TJX Canada And Europe	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'
Percentage of segment sales	24.00%
Percentage of segment profit	19.00%
Percentage of segment consolidated assets	24.00%

Percentages_of_Consolidated_Re

Percentages of Consolidated Revenues by Major Product Category (Detail)	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2014	Feb. 02, 2013	Jan. 28, 2012
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'
Revenue percentage	100.00%	100.00%	100.00%
Home Fashions	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'
Revenue percentage	28.00%	28.00%	27.00%
Apparel | Clothing Including Footwear	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'
Revenue percentage	58.00%	59.00%	60.00%
Apparel | Jewelry and Accessories	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'
Revenue percentage	14.00%	13.00%	13.00%

Financial_Information_on_Busin

Financial Information on Business Segments (Detail) (USD $)

3 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

In Thousands, unless otherwise specified

Feb. 01, 2014

Nov. 02, 2013

Aug. 03, 2013

4-May-13

Feb. 02, 2013

Oct. 27, 2012

Jul. 28, 2012

Apr. 28, 2012

Feb. 01, 2014

Feb. 02, 2013

Jan. 28, 2012

Feb. 01, 2014

Feb. 02, 2013

Jan. 28, 2012

Feb. 01, 2014

Feb. 02, 2013

Jan. 28, 2012

Apr. 30, 2011

Jan. 28, 2012

Feb. 01, 2014

Feb. 02, 2013

Jan. 28, 2012

Feb. 01, 2014

Feb. 02, 2013

Jan. 28, 2012

Feb. 01, 2014

Feb. 02, 2013

Jan. 28, 2012

Feb. 01, 2014

Feb. 02, 2013

Jan. 28, 2012

Marmaxx

Marmaxx

Marmaxx

HomeGoods

HomeGoods

HomeGoods

A.J. Wright

A.J. Wright

TJX Canada

TJX Canada

TJX Canada

TJX Europe

TJX Europe

TJX Europe

Total Segments

Total Segments

Total Segments

Corporate

Corporate

Corporate

Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Net sales

$7,808,787

[1]

$6,981,876

$6,442,424

$6,189,609

$7,723,814

[1]

$6,410,913

$5,945,559

$5,798,086

$27,422,696

$25,878,372

$23,191,455

$17,929,576

$17,011,409

$15,367,519

$2,993,718

$2,657,111

$2,243,986

'

$9,229

[2]

$2,877,834

$2,925,991

$2,680,071

$3,621,568

$3,283,861

$2,890,650

$27,422,696

$25,878,372

$23,191,455

'

'

'

Segment profit (loss)

582,292

[1]

622,655

479,559

452,890

604,844

[1]

461,551

421,092

419,200

2,137,396

1,906,687

1,496,090

2,612,693

2,486,274

2,073,430

386,541

324,623

234,445

-49,000

-49,291

[2]

405,363

414,914

348,028

275,453

215,713

68,739

3,680,050

3,441,524

2,675,351

'

'

'

General corporate expense

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

329,480

334,998

228,289

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Interest expense, net

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

31,081

29,175

35,648

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Income before provision for income taxes

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

3,319,489

3,077,351

2,411,414

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Identifiable assets

10,201,022

'

'

'

9,511,855

'

'

'

10,201,022

9,511,855

8,281,605

4,700,347

4,569,887

4,115,124

638,742

569,476

488,405

'

'

962,101

978,577

746,593

1,510,132

1,261,556

1,070,655

'

'

'

2,389,700

[3]

2,132,359

[3]

1,860,828

[3]

Capital expenditures

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

946,678

978,228

803,330

551,839

590,307

458,720

99,828

90,291

77,863

'

'

104,888

132,874

92,846

190,123

164,756

173,901

'

'

'

'

'

'

Depreciation and amortization

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$548,823

$508,929

$485,701

$318,414

$293,820

$289,921

$47,176

$47,915

$37,881

'

'

$66,295

$64,810

$59,112

$114,651

$99,487

$96,370

'

'

'

$2,287

[4]

$2,897

[4]

$2,417

[4]

[1]

The fourth quarter of fiscal 2013 included 14 weeks.

[2]

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).

[3]

Corporate identifiable assets consist primarily of cash, receivables, prepaid insurance, the trust assets in connection with the Executive Savings Plan and deferred taxes. Consolidated cash, including cash held in our foreign entities, is included with Corporate assets for consistency with the reporting of cash for our segments in the U.S.

[4]

Includes debt discount accretion and debt expense amortization.

Stock_Incentive_Plan_Additiona

Stock Incentive Plan - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2014	Feb. 02, 2013	Jan. 28, 2012
	Y
	Director
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'
Shares approved for issuance under Stock Incentive Plan	347,800,000	'	'
Shares available for future grants	45,600,000	'	'
Unrecognized compensation cost related to nonvested share-based compensation	$115,100,000	'	'
Unrecognized compensation cost weighted-average recognition period, years	'2 years	'	'
Options granted at market price in percentage	100.00%	'	'
Vesting period of grant, years	'3 years	'	'
Term in which vesting period starts after grant, years	1	'	'
Maximum term of grant, years	'8 years 9 months 18 days	'	'
Intrinsic value of options exercised	289,800,000	223,800,000	210,900,000
Options outstanding expected to vest represents total unvested options adjusted for anticipated forfeitures	10,200,000	'	'
Performance-based stock, granted	743,576	730,500	298,500
Shares granted weighted average grant date fair value	$51.02	$41.74	$24.81
Fair value of performance-based restricted stock that vested	14,200,000	9,700,000	10,000,000
Performance based restricted stock awarded	281,076	'	'
Annual deferred share awards, common stock value	$70,000	'	'
Number of annual deferred share awards awarded to outside directors	2	'	'
Maximum	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'
Performance-based restricted stock and other awards, period	3	'	'
Minimum	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'
Performance-based restricted stock and other awards, period	1	'	'
Stock Incentive Plan	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'
Number of awards that vest immediately and is payable, with accumulated dividends	1	'	'
Deferred shares outstanding	269,405	'	'
Stock Option Plan	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'
Maximum term of grant, years	'10 years	'	'

Schedule_of_Estimated_Fair_Val

Schedule of Estimated Fair Value of Options as of Grant Date by Using Black-Scholes Option Pricing Model (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2014	Feb. 02, 2013	Jan. 28, 2012
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'
Risk-free interest rate	1.42%	0.70%	0.92%
Dividend yield	1.00%	1.00%	1.40%
Expected volatility factor	25.90%	29.00%	31.10%
Expected option life in years	'4 years 4 months 24 days	'4 years 6 months	'5 years
Weighted average fair value of options issued	$11.92	$10.28	$6.55

Stock_Options_And_Related_Weig

Stock Options And Related Weighted Average Exercise Price (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Feb. 01, 2014	Feb. 02, 2013	Jan. 28, 2012
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'
Options, Outstanding at beginning of year	36,620	40,944	50,095
Options, Granted	4,742	4,951	7,922
Options, Exercised	-8,258	-8,385	-15,433
Options, Forfeitures	-476	-890	-1,640
Options, Outstanding at end of year	32,628	36,620	40,944
Options exercisable at end of year	22,473	24,050	24,540
WAEP, Outstanding at beginning of year	$22.31	$18.27	$15.70
WAEP, Granted	$56.71	$45.09	$26.56
WAEP, Exercised	$17.71	$15.90	$13.98
WAEP, Forfeitures	$34.74	$23.35	$20.29
WAEP, Outstanding at end of year	$28.30	$22.31	$18.27
WAEP, Options exercisable at end of year	$20.19	$17.02	$15.04

Schedule_Of_Stock_Options_Outs

Schedule Of Stock Options Outstanding Expected To Vest And Stock Options Outstanding Exercisable (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Feb. 01, 2014
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'
Shares, Options outstanding expected to vest	9,484
Shares, Options exercisable	22,473
Shares, Total outstanding options vested and expected to vest	31,957
Aggregate Intrinsic Value, Options outstanding expected to vest	$109,443
Aggregate Intrinsic Value, Options exercisable	835,215
Aggregate Intrinsic Value, Total outstanding options vested and expected to vest	$944,658
Weighted Average Remaining Contract Life, Options outstanding expected to vest, years	'8 years 9 months 18 days
Weighted Average Remaining Contract Life, Options exercisable, years	'5 years 2 months 12 days
Weighted Average Remaining Contract Life, Total outstanding options vested and expected to vest, years	'6 years 3 months 18 days
WAEP, Options outstanding expected to vest	$45.82
WAEP, Options exercisable	$20.19
WAEP, Total outstanding options vested and expected to vest	$27.80

Summary_of_Nonvested_Performan

Summary of Nonvested Performance-Based Stock Awards (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2014	Feb. 02, 2013	Jan. 28, 2012
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'
Granted	743,576	730,500	298,500
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value, Granted	$51.02	$41.74	$24.81
Restricted And Deferred Awards	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'
Nonvested at beginning of year	1,677,000	'	'
Granted	744,000	'	'
Vested	-586,000	'	'
Forfeited	-29,000	'	'
Nonvested at end of year	1,806,000	'	'
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value, Nonvested at beginning of year	$31.45	'	'
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value, Granted	$51.02	'	'
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value, Vested	$24.26	'	'
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value, Forfeited	$30.86	'	'
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value, Nonvested at end of year	$41.85	'	'

Changes_in_Funded_and_Unfunded

Changes in Funded and Unfunded Pension and Retirement Plan (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2014	Feb. 02, 2013	Jan. 28, 2012
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Employer contribution	$32,700,000	$77,800,000	$78,400,000
Net liability recognized on consolidated balance sheets	111,700,000	203,700,000	'
Funded Plan	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Projected benefit obligation at beginning of year	1,018,712,000	850,687,000	'
Service cost	44,623,000	41,813,000	33,858,000
Interest cost	44,654,000	42,029,000	38,567,000
Correction of prior years pension accruals	'	33,788,000	'
Actuarial losses (gains)	-84,970,000	70,438,000	'
Benefits paid	-23,431,000	-17,989,000	'
Expenses paid	-2,620,000	-2,054,000	'
Projected benefit obligation at end of year	996,968,000	1,018,712,000	850,687,000
Accumulated benefit obligation at end of year	921,723,000	939,905,000	'
Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year	876,083,000	750,797,000	'
Actual return on plan assets	64,769,000	70,329,000	'
Employer contribution	30,000,000	75,000,000	'
Benefits paid	-23,431,000	-17,989,000	'
Expenses paid	-2,620,000	-2,054,000	'
Fair value of plan assets at end of year	944,801,000	876,083,000	750,797,000
Projected benefit obligation at end of year	996,968,000	1,018,712,000	850,687,000
Fair value of plan assets at end of year	944,801,000	876,083,000	750,797,000
Funded status - excess obligation	52,167,000	142,629,000	'
Net liability recognized on consolidated balance sheets	52,167,000	142,629,000	'
Accumulated actuarial losses	205,923,000	323,258,000	'
Amounts included in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	205,923,000	323,258,000	'
Unfunded Plan	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Projected benefit obligation at beginning of year	61,033,000	53,351,000	'
Service cost	1,716,000	1,448,000	1,188,000
Interest cost	2,447,000	2,321,000	2,410,000
Actuarial losses (gains)	-2,925,000	6,666,000	'
Benefits paid	-2,705,000	-2,753,000	'
Projected benefit obligation at end of year	59,566,000	61,033,000	53,351,000
Accumulated benefit obligation at end of year	49,957,000	49,879,000	'
Employer contribution	2,705,000	2,753,000	'
Benefits paid	-2,705,000	-2,753,000	'
Projected benefit obligation at end of year	59,566,000	61,033,000	53,351,000
Funded status - excess obligation	59,566,000	61,033,000	'
Net liability recognized on consolidated balance sheets	59,566,000	61,033,000	'
Prior service cost	2,000	5,000	'
Accumulated actuarial losses	11,792,000	17,601,000	'
Amounts included in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	$11,794,000	$17,606,000	'

Pension_Plans_and_Other_Retire2

Pension Plans and Other Retirement Benefits - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Feb. 02, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Jan. 28, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Pension Plans and Other Retirement Benefits [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Net accrued liability recognized in balance sheet	$111,700,000	'	$203,700,000	'	'	'
Pension plans and other retirement benefits, current liability	3,400,000	'	2,400,000	'	'	'
Pension plans and other retirement benefits, long-term liability	108,300,000	'	201,300,000	'	'	'
Employer contribution	32,700,000	'	77,800,000	'	78,400,000	'
Minimum percentage of pension liability	80.00%	'	'	'	'	'
Anticipated employer's contribution to fund current benefit and expense payments under the unfunded plan in fiscal 2015	3,400,000	'	'	'	'	'
Incremental pension expense	27,000,000	'	'	'	'	'
Increase in projected benefit obligation	33,800,000	'	'	'	'	'
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	75.00%	'	'	'	'	'
Percentage of employees limit for contribution	50.00%	'	'	'	'	'
Deferral rate	25.00%	'	'	'	'	'
Percentage of plan investments representing stock funds	'	8.30%	'	7.20%	'	6.60%
Post retirement 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	'	'	'	'	'
Estimated cost retirement medical liability	1,200,000	'	'	'	'	'
Retirement/Deferred Savings Plan	'	'	'	'	'	'
Pension Plans and Other Retirement Benefits [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Employer contribution	8,100,000	'	7,100,000	'	5,800,000	'
Funded Plan	'	'	'	'	'	'
Pension Plans and Other Retirement Benefits [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Net accrued liability recognized in balance sheet	52,167,000	'	142,629,000	'	'	'
Estimated amortization of net actuarial loss for 2015	13,000,000	'	'	'	'	'
Employer contribution	30,000,000	'	75,000,000	'	'	'
Excess percentage of projected benefit obligation for amortization of unrecognized gains and losses	10.00%	'	'	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets at end of year	944,801,000	'	876,083,000	'	750,797,000	'
Defined benefit plan, benefits paid	23,431,000	'	17,989,000	'	'	'
Unfunded Plan	'	'	'	'	'	'
Pension Plans and Other Retirement Benefits [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Net accrued liability recognized in balance sheet	59,566,000	'	61,033,000	'	'	'
Estimated amortization of net actuarial loss for 2015	1,200,000	'	'	'	'	'
Employer contribution	2,705,000	'	2,753,000	'	'	'
Excess percentage of projected benefit obligation for amortization of unrecognized gains and losses	30.00%	'	'	'	'	'
Defined benefit plan, benefits paid	2,705,000	'	2,753,000	'	'	'
Post Retirement Medical Plan	'	'	'	'	'	'
Pension Plans and Other Retirement Benefits [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Pension plans and other retirement benefits, long-term liability	1,200,000	'	'	'	'	'
Minimum age of retirement	55	'	'	'	'	'
Minimum years of employment to be eligible in post retirement medical plan	10	'	'	'	'	'
Defined benefit plan, benefits paid	184,000	'	'	'	'	'
Cost of benefit plan amendment	46,800,000	'	'	'	'	'
Unamortized balance of plan	12,800,000	'	'	'	'	'
Amount amortized in 2013	3,500,000	'	'	'	'	'
Pre-tax income from post retirement medical plan reflected in income statement	3,500,000	'	'	'	'	'
Nonqualified Savings Plan	'	'	'	'	'	'
Pension Plans and Other Retirement Benefits [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Employer contribution	2,400,000	'	4,000,000	'	2,600,000	'
401(k) Plan	'	'	'	'	'	'
Pension Plans and Other Retirement Benefits [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets at end of year	'	1,137,300,000	'	903,700,000	'	'
Deferral Rate	'	'	'	'	'	'
Pension Plans and Other Retirement Benefits [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Deferral rate	2.00%	'	'	'	'	'
Employee Savings Plan	'	'	'	'	'	'
Pension Plans and Other Retirement Benefits [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Employer contribution	29,700,000	'	16,100,000	'	11,800,000	'
Fair value of plan assets at end of year	'	13,400,000	'	'	'	'
Multiemployer Pension Plans	'	'	'	'	'	'
Pension Plans and Other Retirement Benefits [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Pension contribution to National Retirement Fund	$11,500,000	'	$10,900,000	'	$10,800,000	'
Percentage of pension contribution	'	'	'	5.00%	'	'

Weighted_Average_Assumptions_f

Weighted Average Assumptions for Obligation (Detail)	Feb. 01, 2014	Feb. 02, 2013
Funded Plan	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'
Discount rate	5.00%	4.40%
Rate of compensation increase	4.00%	4.00%
Unfunded Plan	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'
Discount rate	4.80%	4.00%
Rate of compensation increase	6.00%	6.00%

Components_of_Net_Periodic_Ben

Components of Net Periodic Benefit Cost and Other Amounts Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Feb. 01, 2014	Feb. 02, 2013	Jan. 28, 2012
Funded Plan	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Service cost	$44,623	$41,813	$33,858
Interest cost	44,654	42,029	38,567
Expected return on plan assets	-60,474	-54,759	-49,059
Amortization of net actuarial loss	28,070	25,373	10,854
Expense related to current period	56,873	54,456	34,220
Correction of prior years pension accruals	'	26,964	'
Total expense	56,873	81,420	34,220
Net (gain) loss	-89,265	61,692	148,759
Amortization of net (loss)	-28,070	-25,373	-10,854
Total recognized in other comprehensive income	-117,335	36,319	137,905
Total recognized in net periodic benefit cost and other comprehensive income	-60,462	117,739	172,125
Discount rate	4.40%	4.80%	5.75%
Expected rate of return on plan assets	7.00%	7.40%	7.50%
Rate of compensation increase	4.00%	4.00%	4.00%
Unfunded Plan	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Service cost	1,716	1,448	1,188
Interest cost	2,447	2,321	2,410
Amortization of prior service cost	3	3	4
Amortization of net actuarial loss	2,884	1,465	666
Expense related to current period	7,050	5,237	4,268
Total expense	7,050	5,237	4,268
Net (gain) loss	-2,925	6,666	3,582
Amortization of net (loss)	-2,884	-1,465	-666
Amortization of prior service cost	-3	-3	-4
Total recognized in other comprehensive income	-5,812	5,198	2,912
Total recognized in net periodic benefit cost and other comprehensive income	$1,238	$10,435	$7,180
Discount rate	4.00%	4.40%	5.25%
Rate of compensation increase	6.00%	6.00%	6.00%

Schedule_of_Benefits_Expected_

Schedule of Benefits Expected to be Paid in Each of Next Five Fiscal Years and Thereafter (Detail) (USD $)	Feb. 01, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Funded Plan	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'
2015	$26,650
2016	29,667
2017	33,045
2018	36,970
2019	40,952
2020 through 2024	268,314
Unfunded Plan	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'
2015	3,395
2016	2,418
2017	4,513
2018	4,591
2019	4,735
2020 through 2024	$21,163

Fair_Value_for_Pension_Assets_

Fair Value for Pension Assets Measured at Fair Value on Recurring Basis (Detail) (USD $)	Feb. 01, 2014	Feb. 02, 2013	Jan. 28, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Common/Collective Trusts	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	$10,421	$13,158	$14,775
Limited Partnership	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	7,713	11,064	12,042
Funded Plan	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	944,801	876,083	750,797
Funded Plan | Short-Term Investments	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	57,217	144,008	'
Funded Plan | Domestic Equity Securities	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	74,415	65,105	'
Funded Plan | International Equity Securities	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	150,149	61,944	'
Funded Plan | Corporate And Government Bond Funds	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	214,752	203,931	'
Funded Plan | Common/Collective Trusts	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	440,353	390,031	'
Funded Plan | Limited Partnership	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	7,713	11,064	'
Funded Plan | Futures Contracts	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	202	'	'
Level 1 | Funded Plan	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	281,781	271,057	'
Level 1 | Funded Plan | Short-Term Investments	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	57,217	144,008	'
Level 1 | Funded Plan | Domestic Equity Securities	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	74,415	65,105	'
Level 1 | Funded Plan | International Equity Securities	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	150,149	61,944	'
Level 2 | Funded Plan	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	644,886	580,804	'
Level 2 | Funded Plan | Corporate And Government Bond Funds	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	214,752	203,931	'
Level 2 | Funded Plan | Common/Collective Trusts	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	429,932	376,873	'
Level 2 | Funded Plan | Futures Contracts	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	202	'	'
Level 3 | Funded Plan	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	18,134	24,222	'
Level 3 | Funded Plan | Common/Collective Trusts	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	10,421	13,158	'
Level 3 | Funded Plan | Limited Partnership	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	$7,713	$11,064	'

Reconciliation_of_Level_3_Plan

Reconciliation of Level 3 Plan Assets Measured at Fair Value (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Feb. 01, 2014	Feb. 02, 2013
Common/Collective Trusts	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'
Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year	$13,158	$14,775
Earned income, net of management expenses	671	1,258
Unrealized gain on investment	676	39
Purchases, sales, issuances and settlements, net	-4,084	-2,914
Fair value of plan assets at end of year	10,421	13,158
Limited Partnership	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'
Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year	11,064	12,042
Earned income, net of management expenses	312	348
Unrealized gain on investment	507	595
Purchases, sales, issuances and settlements, net	-4,170	-1,921
Fair value of plan assets at end of year	$7,713	$11,064

Summary_of_Target_Allocation_f

Summary of Target Allocation for Plan Assets Along with Actual Allocation of Plan Assets as of Valuation Date (Detail)	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2014	Feb. 02, 2013
Equity Securities	'	'
Pension Plans and Other Retirement Benefits [Line Items]	'	'
Target Allocation	50.00%	'
Actual Allocation	51.00%	46.00%
Fixed Income Securities	'	'
Pension Plans and Other Retirement Benefits [Line Items]	'	'
Target Allocation	50.00%	'
Actual Allocation	44.00%	44.00%
Cash and Cash Equivalents	'	'
Pension Plans and Other Retirement Benefits [Line Items]	'	'
Actual Allocation	5.00%	10.00%

LongTerm_Debt_Exclusive_of_Cur

Long-Term Debt, Exclusive of Current Installments (Detail) (USD $)	Feb. 01, 2014	Feb. 02, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'
Long-term debt, exclusive of current installments	$1,274,216	$774,552
4.20% Six-Year Notes	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'
Long-term debt, exclusive of current installments	399,992	399,987
6.95% Ten-Year Notes	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'
Long-term debt, exclusive of current installments	374,636	374,565
2.50% Ten-Year Notes	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'
Long-term debt, exclusive of current installments	$499,588	'

LongTerm_Debt_Exclusive_of_Cur1

Long-Term Debt, Exclusive of Current Installments (Parenthetical) (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Feb. 01, 2014	Feb. 02, 2013
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'
Unamortized debt discount	$784	'
4.20% Six-Year Notes	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'
Debt instrument, interest rate	4.20%	'
Maturity date	15-Aug-15	'
Unamortized debt discount	8	13
Effective fixed rate	4.20%	'
6.95% Ten-Year Notes	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'
Debt instrument, interest rate	6.95%	'
Maturity date	15-Apr-19	'
Unamortized debt discount	364	435
Effective fixed rate	6.98%	6.98%
2.50% Ten-Year Notes	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'
Debt instrument, interest rate	2.50%	'
Maturity date	15-May-23	'
Unamortized debt discount	$412	'
Effective fixed rate	2.51%	'

Aggregate_Maturities_of_LongTe

Aggregate Maturities of Long-Term Debt, Exclusive of Current Installments (Detail) (USD $)	Feb. 01, 2014	Feb. 02, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'
2016	$400,000	'
2017	'	'
2018	'	'
2019	'	'
Later years	875,000	'
Less amount representing unamortized debt discount	-784	'
Aggregate maturities of long-term debt, exclusive of current installments	$1,274,216	$774,552

LongTerm_Debt_and_Credit_Lines2

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

Feb. 01, 2014

Feb. 01, 2014

Feb. 01, 2014

Feb. 01, 2014

Feb. 02, 2013

Feb. 01, 2014

Feb. 01, 2014

Feb. 01, 2014

Feb. 01, 2014

Feb. 01, 2014

Feb. 02, 2013

Feb. 01, 2014

Feb. 02, 2013

Jan. 01, 2014

Feb. 02, 2013

Feb. 01, 2014

Feb. 02, 2013

In Millions, unless otherwise specified

USD ($)

4.20% Six-Year Notes

4.20% Six-Year Notes

6.95% Ten-Year Notes

6.95% Ten-Year Notes

2.50% Ten-Year Notes

2.50% Ten-Year Notes

Revolving Credit Facility May 2016

Revolving Credit Facility June 2017

TJX Canada Facility

TJX Canada Facility

TJX Canada Facility

TJX Canada Facility

TJX Europe Credit Line

TJX Europe Credit Line

TJX UK Credit Line

TJX UK Credit Line

USD ($)

Interest Rate Contract

USD ($)

USD ($)

Interest Rate Contract

USD ($)

USD ($)

Other Operating Expense

Other Operating Expense

Letter of Credit

Letter of Credit

GBP (£)

GBP (£)

GBP (£)

GBP (£)

USD ($)

USD ($)

CAD

CAD

CAD

CAD

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Aggregate principal amount

'

$400

'

$375

'

$500

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Debt instrument, interest rate

'

4.20%

'

6.95%

'

2.50%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Debt instrument maturity period, years

'

'6 years

'

'10 years

'

'10 years

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Maturity Month/Year

'

'2015-08

'

'2019-04

'

'2023-05

'

'2016-05

'2017-06

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Amount hedged into treasury rate-lock agreement

'

'

250

'

'

'

250

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Effective fixed rate

'

4.20%

'

6.98%

6.98%

2.51%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Revolving credit facilities, number

2

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Current borrowing capacity

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

500

500

10

10

10

10

20

20

'

'

Basis points on revolving credit facility

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0.13%

0.08%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Ratio of funded debt and four-times consolidated rentals to consolidated earnings before interest, taxes, consolidated rentals, depreciation and amortization

275.00%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Aggregate principal amount

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

£ 0

£ 7.3

Deferred_Tax_assets_Liabilitie

Deferred Tax assets (Liabilities) (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Nov. 02, 2013	Feb. 01, 2014	Feb. 02, 2013	Jan. 28, 2012
Current:	'	'	'	'
Federal	'	$815,811	$842,149	$554,847
State	'	177,009	162,200	126,237
Foreign	'	136,626	153,083	99,463
Deferred:	'	'	'	'
Federal	'	73,206	22,394	131,527
State	'	5,928	1,583	6,202
Foreign	'	-26,487	-10,745	-2,952
Provision for income taxes	-80,000	1,182,093	1,170,664	915,324
Deferred tax assets:	'	'	'	'
Net operating loss carryforwards	'	25,711	33,461	'
Reserve for former operations	'	24,603	21,856	'
Pension, stock compensation, postretirement and employee benefits	'	280,381	313,671	'
Leases	'	43,966	40,440	'
Computer Intrusion reserve	'	4,505	5,661	'
Other	'	66,984	64,394	'
Total gross deferred tax assets	'	446,150	479,483	'
Valuation allowance	'	-4,359	-35,941	'
Net deferred tax assets	'	441,791	443,542	'
Deferred tax liabilities:	'	'	'	'
Property, plant and equipment	'	432,262	360,167	'
Capitalized inventory	'	48,612	47,903	'
Tradename / Intangibles	'	45,528	43,520	'
Undistributed foreign earnings	'	217,916	233,002	'
Other	'	10,397	12,217	'
Total deferred tax liabilities	'	754,715	696,809	'
Net deferred tax (liability)	'	($312,924)	($253,267)	'

Income_Taxes_Additional_Inform

Income Taxes - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 02, 2013	Feb. 01, 2014	Feb. 02, 2013	Jan. 28, 2012
Income Taxes [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Income from continuing operations before income taxes includes foreign pre-tax income	'	$572,600,000	$559,700,000	$319,400,000
Current deferred income taxes, net	'	101,639,000	96,219,000	'
Net deferred tax liability as non-current asset	'	31,508,000	'	'
Net deferred tax liability as non-current liability	'	446,071,000	349,486,000	'
Income tax provided on undistributed earnings on all other foreign subsidiaries	'	0	'	'
Undistributed earnings of foreign subsidiaries	'	528,200,000	'	'
Valuation allowances	'	4,359,000	35,941,000	'
Worldwide effective income tax rate	'	35.60%	38.00%	38.00%
Provision for income taxes	-80,000,000	1,182,093,000	1,170,664,000	915,324,000
Reduction in effective tax rate due to settlements with state taxing authorities	'	-1.40%	'	'
Reduction in effective tax rate due to reversal of valuation allowances against foreign net operating loss carryforwards	'	-0.80%	'	'
Net unrecognized tax benefits	'	26,200,000	125,300,000	116,600,000
Uncertain tax positions, decrease resulting from settlements with taxing authorities	104,000,000	39,796,000	557,000	2,625,000
Unrecognized tax benefits that would not impact effective tax rates	'	20,800,000	19,800,000	20,000,000
Interest and penalties expensed	'	4,000,000	4,700,000	5,800,000
Accrued amounts for interest and penalties	'	8,100,000	38,600,000	33,000,000
Possible decrease in unrecognized tax benefits that would reduce the provision for taxes on earnings, minimum	0	'	'	'
Possible decrease in unrecognized tax benefits that would reduce the provision for taxes on earnings, maximum	10,400,000	'	'	'
State Net Operating Loss Carryforwards	'	'	'	'
Income Taxes [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
State net operating loss carryforwards	'	35,900,000	'	'
Valuation allowances	'	4,400,000	4,600,000	'
State Net Operating Loss Carryforwards | Minimum	'	'	'	'
Income Taxes [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Net operating loss carryforwards, expiration year	'	'2015	'	'
State Net Operating Loss Carryforwards | Maximum	'	'	'	'
Income Taxes [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Net operating loss carryforwards, expiration year	'	'2033	'	'
Foreign Net Operating Loss Carryforwards	'	'	'	'
Income Taxes [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Valuation allowances	'	'	31,300,000	'
Foreign net operating loss carryforwards	'	77,100,000	108,300,000	'
Foreign net operating loss carryforwards subject to expiration	'	$7,600,000	'	'
Foreign Net Operating Loss Carryforwards | Minimum	'	'	'	'
Income Taxes [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Net operating loss carryforwards, expiration year	'	'2015	'	'
Foreign Net Operating Loss Carryforwards | Maximum	'	'	'	'
Income Taxes [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Net operating loss carryforwards, expiration year	'	'2018	'	'

Reconciliation_of_US_Federal_S

Reconciliation of U.S. Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate and Worldwide Effective Income Tax Rate (Detail)	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2014	Feb. 02, 2013	Jan. 28, 2012
Schedule of Effective Tax Rate Reconciliation [Line Items]	'	'	'
U.S. federal statutory income tax rate	35.00%	35.00%	35.00%
Effective state income tax rate	3.60%	3.50%	3.60%
Impact of foreign operations	-0.80%	-0.30%	-0.20%
All other	-2.20%	-0.20%	-0.40%
Worldwide effective income tax rate	35.60%	38.00%	38.00%

Reconciliation_of_Beginning_an

Reconciliation of Beginning and Ending Gross Amount of Unrecognized Tax Benefits (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Nov. 02, 2013	Feb. 01, 2014	Feb. 02, 2013	Jan. 28, 2012
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Balance at beginning of year	'	$148,777	$144,505	$123,094
Additions for uncertain tax positions taken in current year	'	4,212	1,949	1,131
Additions for uncertain tax positions taken in prior years	'	5,096	3,009	63,463
Reductions for uncertain tax positions taken in prior years	'	-69,292	'	-40,558
Reductions resulting from lapse of statute of limitations	'	-317	-129	'
Settlements with tax authorities	-104,000	-39,796	-557	-2,625
Balance at end of year	'	$48,680	$148,777	$144,505

Commitments_Additional_Informa

Commitments - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Feb. 01, 2014	Feb. 02, 2013	Jan. 28, 2012
Commitments [Line Items]	'	'	'
Rental expense under operating leases for continuing operations	$1,238.20	$1,171.60	$1,086
Contingent rent paid	15.7	15	12.9
Sublease income	0.9	0.9	1.3
Total net present value of minimum operating lease obligations	6,317.40	'	'
Outstanding letters of credit issued for the purchase of inventory	$55.30	$48.50	'
Tjx Us And Canada | Maximum	'	'	'
Commitments [Line Items]	'	'	'
Operating leases term, years	'	'	'10 years
Tjx Us And Canada | Minimum	'	'	'
Commitments [Line Items]	'	'	'
Operating leases term, years	'	'	'5 years
Options to extend for one of more five-year periods	'	'	'1 year
TJX Europe | Maximum	'	'	'
Commitments [Line Items]	'	'	'
Operating leases term, years	'	'	'15 years
Optional lease kick-out term, years	'	'	'10 years
TJX Europe | Minimum	'	'	'
Commitments [Line Items]	'	'	'
Operating leases term, years	'	'	'10 years
Optional lease kick-out term, years	'	'	'5 years

Schedule_of_Future_Minimum_Lea

Schedule of Future Minimum Lease Payments for Continuing Operations (Detail) (USD $)	Feb. 01, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Operating Lease Future Minimum Payment Due	'
2015, Operating Lease	$1,272,948
2016, Operating Lease	1,182,809
2017, Operating Lease	1,038,912
2018, Operating Lease	885,594
2019, Operating Lease	742,321
Later years Operating Lease	2,268,804
Total future minimum lease payments	$7,391,388

Schedule_of_Accrued_Expenses_a

Schedule of Accrued Expenses and Other Current Liabilities (Detail) (USD $)	Feb. 01, 2014	Feb. 02, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Accrued Expenses and Other Current Liabilities [Line Items]	'	'
Employee compensation and benefits, current	$479,003	$513,999
Computer Intrusion reserve	12,854	15,767
Reserve for former operations - short term	14,586	17,648
Rent, utilities and occupancy, including real estate taxes	179,953	177,693
Merchandise credits and gift certificates	246,438	218,488
Insurance	34,364	31,423
Sales tax collections and V.A.T. taxes	102,572	109,874
All other current liabilities	612,064	581,324
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities	$1,681,834	$1,666,216

Recovered_Sheet1

Accrued Expenses And Other Liabilities Current And Long Term - Additional Information (Detail)	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2014
Accrued Expenses And Current Liabilities [Line Items]	'
Liabilities less than specific percentage included in other current liabilities	'All other current liabilities include accruals for advertising, property additions, dividends, freight, interest, reserve for sales returns, expense payables, purchased services and other items, each of which is individually less than 5% of current liabilities.
Percentage of other current liability individual item which makes up current liabilities	5.00%

Schedule_of_Other_LongTerm_Lia

Schedule of Other Long-Term Liabilities (Detail) (USD $)	Feb. 01, 2014	Feb. 02, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Other Long Term Liabilities [Line Items]	'	'
Employee compensation and benefits, long term	$334,847	$395,282
Reserve for former operations - long term	16,777	27,581
Accrued rent	195,586	164,593
Landlord allowances	106,151	94,570
Tax reserve, long term	50,227	257,190
All other long-term liabilities	29,411	22,068
Other long-term liabilities	$732,999	$961,284

Contingent_Obligations_and_Con1

Contingent Obligations and Contingencies - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	Feb. 01, 2014
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Commitment And Contingencies [Line Items]	'
Estimated contingent obligations	$95

Summary_Of_Cash_Payments_For_I

Summary Of Cash Payments For Interest And Income Taxes And Non-Cash Investing And Financing Activities (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Feb. 01, 2014	Feb. 02, 2013	Jan. 28, 2012
Schedule of Cash Flow, Supplemental [Line Items]	'	'	'
Cash paid for: Interest on debt	$52,196	$45,653	$46,691
Cash paid for: Income taxes	1,240,377	971,732	781,170
Changes in accrued expenses due to: Dividends payable	19,380	12,291	13,018
Changes in accrued expenses due to: Property additions	($6,432)	$33,615	($23,746)

Selected_Quarterly_Consolidate

Selected Quarterly Consolidated Financial Data (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended																12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Feb. 01, 2014		Nov. 02, 2013		Aug. 03, 2013		4-May-13		Feb. 02, 2013		Oct. 27, 2012		Jul. 28, 2012		Apr. 28, 2012		Feb. 01, 2014	Feb. 02, 2013	Jan. 28, 2012
Quarterly Financial Information [Line Items]	'		'		'		'		'		'		'		'		'	'	'
Net sales	$7,808,787	[1]	$6,981,876		$6,442,424		$6,189,609		$7,723,814	[1]	$6,410,913		$5,945,559		$5,798,086		$27,422,696	$25,878,372	$23,191,455
Gross earnings	2,158,487	[1],[2]	2,047,411	[2]	1,855,685	[2]	1,756,076	[2]	2,209,288	[1],[2]	1,844,840	[2]	1,670,486	[2]	1,632,358	[2]	'	'	'
Net income	$582,292	[1]	$622,655		$479,559		$452,890		$604,844	[1]	$461,551		$421,092		$419,200		$2,137,396	$1,906,687	$1,496,090
Basic earnings per share	$0.82	[1]	$0.88		$0.67		$0.63		$0.83	[1]	$0.63		$0.57		$0.56		$3	$2.60	$1.97
Diluted earnings per share	$0.81	[1]	$0.86		$0.66		$0.62		$0.82	[1]	$0.62		$0.56		$0.55		$2.94	$2.55	$1.93
[1]	The fourth quarter of fiscal 2013 included 14 weeks.
[2]	Gross earnings equal net sales less cost of sales, including buying and occupancy costs.