The TJX Companies, Inc. (TJX) 10-Q 30 May 14 2015 Q1 Quarterly report Financial data

Document_and_Entity_Informatio

Document and Entity Information	3 Months Ended
	3-May-14
Document Information [Line Items]	'
Document Type	'10-Q
Amendment Flag	'false
Document Period End Date	3-May-14
Document Fiscal Year Focus	'2015
Document Fiscal Period Focus	'Q1
Trading Symbol	'TJX
Entity Registrant Name	'TJX COMPANIES INC /DE/
Entity Central Index Key	'0000109198
Current Fiscal Year End Date	'--01-31
Entity Filer Category	'Large Accelerated Filer
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding	700,312,077

Consolidated_Statements_of_Inc

Consolidated Statements of Income (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	3-May-14	4-May-13
Net sales	$6,491,176	$6,189,609
Cost of sales, including buying and occupancy costs	4,678,000	4,433,533
Selling, general and administrative expenses	1,073,050	1,018,909
Interest expense, net	9,595	5,282
Income before provision for income taxes	730,531	731,885
Provision for income taxes	276,214	278,995
Net income	$454,317	$452,890
Basic earnings per share:	'	'
Net income	$0.65	$0.63
Weighted average common shares - basic	701,027	719,528
Diluted earnings per share:	'	'
Net income	$0.64	$0.62
Weighted average common shares - diluted	712,902	732,555
Cash dividends declared per share	$0.18	$0.14

Consolidated_Statements_of_Com

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3-May-14	4-May-13
Net income	$454,317	$452,890
Other comprehensive income, net of related tax benefits/provisions:	'	'
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of related tax provision of $6,144 in fiscal 2015 and benefit of $3,552 in fiscal 2014.	36,091	-19,827
Recognition of prior service cost and deferred gains/losses, net of related tax provisions of $1,079 and $2,646 in fiscal 2015 and 2014, respectively.	1,618	3,971
Total comprehensive income	$492,026	$437,034

Consolidated_Statements_of_Com1

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Parenthetical) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3-May-14	4-May-13
Foreign currency translation adjustments, related tax provision(benefit)	$6,144	$3,552
Recognition of prior service cost and deferred gains/losses, related tax provisions	$1,079	$2,646

Consolidated_Balance_Sheets

Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $)	3-May-14	Feb. 01, 2014	4-May-13
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Current assets:	'	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	$2,059,296	$2,149,746	$1,989,835
Short-term investments	259,887	294,702	238,043
Accounts receivable, net	255,775	210,094	257,985
Merchandise inventories	3,208,460	2,966,490	3,091,473
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	319,019	345,327	291,108
Current deferred income taxes, net	133,113	101,639	107,699
Total current assets	6,235,550	6,067,998	5,976,143
Property at cost:	'	'	'
Land and buildings	732,442	722,645	630,555
Leasehold costs and improvements	2,773,144	2,720,391	2,541,763
Furniture, fixtures and equipment	4,401,722	4,255,210	3,879,633
Total property at cost	7,907,308	7,698,246	7,051,951
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization	4,261,738	4,103,745	3,778,629
Net property at cost	3,645,570	3,594,501	3,273,322
Non-current deferred income taxes, net	29,605	31,508	'
Other assets	207,139	194,328	277,951
Goodwill and tradename, net of amortization	312,074	312,687	312,948
TOTAL ASSETS	10,429,938	10,201,022	9,840,364
Current liabilities:	'	'	'
Accounts payable	1,956,384	1,771,294	1,846,568
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities	1,532,592	1,681,834	1,442,080
Federal, foreign and state income taxes payable	216,284	64,715	209,969
Total current liabilities	3,705,260	3,517,843	3,498,617
Other long-term liabilities	691,871	732,999	936,712
Non-current deferred income taxes, net	475,068	446,071	368,244
Long-term debt, exclusive of current installments	1,274,245	1,274,216	1,274,126
Commitments and contingencies	'	'	'
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY	'	'	'
Common stock, authorized 1,200,000,000 shares, par value $1, issued and outstanding 700,312,077; 705,016,838 and 719,773,253, respectively	700,312	705,017	719,773
Additional paid-in capital	'	'	'
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	-161,823	-199,532	-229,248
Retained earnings	3,745,005	3,724,408	3,272,140
Total shareholders' equity	4,283,494	4,229,893	3,762,665
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY	$10,429,938	$10,201,022	$9,840,364

Consolidated_Balance_Sheets_Pa

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) (USD $)	3-May-14	Feb. 01, 2014	4-May-13
Common stock, shares authorized	1,200,000,000	1,200,000,000	1,200,000,000
Common stock, par value	$1	$1	$1
Common stock, shares issued	700,312,077	705,016,838	719,773,253
Common stock, shares outstanding	700,312,077	705,016,838	719,773,253

Consolidated_Statements_of_Cas

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3-May-14	4-May-13
Cash flows from operating activities:	'	'
Net income	$454,317	$452,890
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:	'	'
Depreciation and amortization	144,155	130,543
Loss (gain) on property disposals and impairments	737	-26
Deferred income tax (benefit) provision	-6,736	8,661
Share-based compensation	19,785	16,549
Excess tax benefits from share-based compensation	-12,833	-17,222
Changes in assets and liabilities:	'	'
(Increase) in accounts receivable	-44,779	-35,606
(Increase) in merchandise inventories	-225,953	-84,885
Decrease in prepaid expenses and other current assets	18,553	30,159
Increase (decrease) in accounts payable	175,384	-79,011
(Decrease) in accrued expenses and other liabilities	-46,631	-148,455
Other	-2,250	7,152
Net cash provided by operating activities	473,749	280,749
Cash flows from investing activities:	'	'
Property additions	-193,361	-238,515
Purchase of short-term investments	-81,765	-80,728
Sales and maturities of short-term investments	120,066	75,023
Other	'	2,653
Net cash (used in) investing activities	-155,060	-241,567
Cash flows from financing activities:	'	'
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt	'	499,555
Cash payments for repurchase of common stock	-359,996	-302,635
Cash payments for debt issuance expenses	'	-3,318
Proceeds from issuance of common stock	20,509	34,746
Excess tax benefits from share-based compensation	12,833	17,222
Cash dividends paid	-102,181	-83,211
Other	'	-3,251
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities	-428,835	159,108
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash	19,696	-20,412
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents	-90,450	177,878
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year	2,149,746	1,811,957
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$2,059,296	$1,989,835

Consolidated_Statement_of_Shar

Consolidated Statement of Shareholders' Equity (USD $)	Total	Common Stock	Additional Paid-In Capital	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	Retained Earnings
In Thousands
Balance at Feb. 01, 2014	$4,229,893	$705,017	'	($199,532)	$3,724,408
Balance (in shares) at Feb. 01, 2014	'	705,017	'	'	'
Comprehensive income	492,026	'	'	37,709	454,317
Cash dividends declared on common stock	-121,872	'	'	'	-121,872
Recognition of share-based compensation	19,785	'	19,785	'	'
Issuance of common stock under stock incentive plan and related tax effect (in shares)	'	1,321	'	'	'
Issuance of common stock under stock incentive plan and related tax effect	23,658	1,321	22,337	'	'
Common stock repurchased (in shares)	'	-6,026	'	'	'
Common stock repurchased	-359,996	-6,026	-42,122	'	-311,848
Balance at May. 03, 2014	$4,283,494	$700,312	'	($161,823)	$3,745,005
Balance (in shares) at May. 03, 2014	'	700,312	'	'	'

Summary_of_Significant_Account

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	3 Months Ended
	3-May-14
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	'
	Note A. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
	Basis of Presentation: The consolidated interim financial statements are unaudited and, in the opinion of management, reflect all normal recurring adjustments, the use of retail statistics, and accruals and deferrals among periods required to match costs properly with the related revenue or activity, considered necessary by The TJX Companies, Inc. (together with its subsidiaries, “TJX”) for a fair statement of its financial statements for the periods reported, all in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) consistently applied. The consolidated interim financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements, including the related notes, contained in TJX’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 1, 2014 (“fiscal 2014”).
	These interim results are not necessarily indicative of results for the full fiscal year, because TJX’s business, in common with the businesses of retailers generally, is subject to seasonal influences, with higher levels of sales and income generally realized in the second half of the year.
	The February 1, 2014 balance sheet data was derived from audited financial statements, but does not include all disclosures required by GAAP.
	Fiscal Year: TJX’s fiscal year ends on the Saturday nearest to the last day of January of each year. The current fiscal year ends January 31, 2015 (“fiscal 2015”) and is a 52-week fiscal year. Fiscal 2014 was also a 52-week fiscal year.
	Share-Based Compensation: TJX accounts for share-based compensation by estimating the fair value of each award on the date of grant. TJX uses the Black-Scholes option pricing model for stock options awarded and uses the market price on the grant date for performance-based restricted stock awards. Total share-based compensation expense was $19.8 million for the quarter ended May 3, 2014 and $16.5 million for the quarter ended May 4, 2013. These amounts include stock option expense as well as restricted and deferred stock amortization. There were options to purchase 1.1 million shares of common stock exercised during the quarter ended May 3, 2014. There were options to purchase 31.4 million shares of common stock outstanding as of May 3, 2014.
	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 are classified as either short- or long-term based on their original maturities. 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. TJX’s investments are primarily high-grade commercial paper, institutional money market funds and time deposits with major banks.
	As of May 3, 2014, TJX’s cash and cash equivalents held outside the U.S. were $991.8 million, of which $281.9 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 at Sierra Trading Post (STP). The retail method 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 $409.3 million at May 3, 2014, $451.6 million at February 1, 2014 and $433.5 million at May 4, 2013. Comparable amounts were reflected in accounts payable at those dates.
	New Accounting Standards: TJX has reviewed recently issued accounting pronouncements and does not expect their adoption to have a material impact on the TJX’s results of operations, financial position or cash flows.

Reserves_related_to_Former_Ope

Reserves related to Former Operations	3 Months Ended
	3-May-14
Reserves related to Former Operations	'
	Note B. Reserves related to Former Operations
	Reserves Related to Former Operations: TJX has a reserve for its estimate of future obligations relating to former business operations it has closed or sold. The reserve activity is presented below:
		Thirteen Weeks Ended
	In thousands	May 3,			May 4,
		2014			2013
	Balance at beginning of year	$	31,363		$	45,229
	Additions (reductions) to the reserve charged to net income:
	A.J. Wright closing costs		(1,400	)		—
	Interest accretion		360			360
	Charges against the reserve:
	Lease-related obligations		(2,079	)		(4,775	)
	Termination benefits and all other		(4	)		(490	)
	Balance at end of period	$	28,240		$	40,324
	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 4 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.

Accumulated_Other_Comprehensiv

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	3 Months Ended
	3-May-14
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	'
	Note C. Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
	Amounts included in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) are recorded net of the related income tax effects. The following table details the changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) for the related periods:
	Amounts in thousands	Foreign			Deferred			Accumulated
		Currency			Benefit Costs			Other
		Translation						Comprehensive
								Income (Loss)
	Balance, February 1, 2014	$	(76,569	)	$	(122,963	)	$	(199,532	)
	Foreign currency translation adjustments (net of taxes of $6,144)		36,091			—			36,091
	Amortization of deferred benefit costs (net of taxes of $1,079)		—			1,618			1,618
	Balance, May 3, 2014	$	(40,478	)	$	(121,345	)	$	(161,823	)

Capital_Stock_and_Earnings_Per

Capital Stock and Earnings Per Share	3 Months Ended
	3-May-14
Capital Stock and Earnings Per Share	'
	Note D. Capital Stock and Earnings Per Share
	Capital Stock: TJX repurchased and retired 6.0 million shares of its common stock at a cost of $360.0 million during the quarter ended May 3, 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 $360.0 million for the three months ended May 3, 2014 and $302.6 million for the three months ended May 4, 2013.
	In February 2013, TJX’s Board of Directors approved a stock repurchase program that authorized the repurchase of up to an additional $1.5 billion of TJX common stock from time to time. Under this program, on a “trade date” basis through May 3, 2014, TJX repurchased 14.6 million shares of common stock at a cost of $890.2 million. At May 3, 2014 $609.8 million remained available for purchase under this program.
	All shares repurchased under the stock repurchase programs have been retired.
	In January 2014, TJX’s Board of Directors approved an additional repurchase program authorizing 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 (“EPS”) for net income:
		Thirteen Weeks Ended
		May 3,		May 4,
	In thousands, except per share data	2014		2013
	Basic earnings per share
	Net income	$	454,317	$	452,890
	Weighted average common shares outstanding for basic EPS		701,027		719,528
	Basic earnings per share	$	0.65	$	0.63
	Diluted earnings per share
	Net income	$	454,317	$	452,890
	Shares for basic and diluted earnings per share calculations:
	Weighted average common shares outstanding for basic EPS		701,027		719,528
	Assumed exercise/vesting of:
	Stock options and awards		11,875		13,027
	Weighted average common shares outstanding for diluted EPS		712,902		732,555
	Diluted earnings per share	$	0.64	$	0.62
	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 4.2 million such options excluded for the thirteen weeks ended May 3, 2014. There were 4.8 million such options excluded for the thirteen weeks ended May 4, 2013.

Financial_Instruments

Financial Instruments	3 Months Ended
	3-May-14
Financial Instruments	'
	Note E. 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 rates 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. During fiscal 2014 and the first quarter of fiscal 2015, TJX entered into agreements to hedge a portion of its estimated notional diesel requirements for fiscal 2015. The hedge agreements outstanding at May 3, 2014 relate to approximately 49% of TJX’s estimated notional diesel requirements for the remainder of fiscal 2015. These diesel fuel hedge agreements will settle throughout fiscal 2015. TJX elected not to apply hedge accounting rules to these contracts.
	Foreign Currency Contracts: TJX enters into forward foreign currency exchange contracts to obtain economic hedges on portions of merchandise purchases made and anticipated to be made by TJX Europe (United Kingdom, Ireland, Germany and Poland), TJX Canada (Canada), Marmaxx (U.S.) and HomeGoods (U.S.) in currencies other than their respective functional currencies. These contracts typically have a term of twelve months or less. The contracts outstanding at May 3, 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 May 3, 2014:
	In thousands	Pay				Receive				Blended		Balance Sheet		Current Asset				Current				Net Fair
										Contract		Location		U.S.$				(Liability)				Value in
										Rate								U.S.$				U.S.$ at
																						May 3, 2014
	Fair value hedges:
	Intercompany balances, primarily short-term debt and related interest
			zł                    87,073			C$	30,585				0.3513	Prepaid Exp /		$	26			$	(651	)		$	(625	)
												(Accrued Exp)
			€                     39,000			£	32,369				0.83	Prepaid Exp /			513				(49	)			464
												(Accrued Exp)
			€                     44,850			U.S.$	61,842				1.3789	(Accrued Exp)			—				(350	)			(350	)
			U.S.$              90,309			£	55,000				0.609	Prepaid Exp			2,248				—				2,248
	Economic hedges for which hedge accounting was not elected:
	Diesel contracts		Fixed on 1.6M				Float on 1.6M				N/A	Prepaid Exp			1,001				—				1,001
			- 1.8M gal per				- 1.8M gal per
			month				month
	Merchandise purchase commitments
			C$                411,075			U.S.$	374,675				0.9115	Prepaid Exp /			3,346				(2,621	)			725
												(Accrued Exp)
			C$                  15,483			€	10,200				0.6588	Prepaid Exp /			56				(8	)			48
												(Accrued Exp)
			£                  145,258			U.S.$	236,200				1.6261	(Accrued Exp)			—				(8,698	)			(8,698	)
			zł                  128,099			£	25,079				0.1958	Prepaid Exp /			265				(54	)			211
												(Accrued Exp)
			U.S.$              23,376			€	17,001				0.7273	Prepaid Exp /			207				(8	)			199
												(Accrued Exp)
			U.S.$                   844			¥	5,138				6.0877	(Accrued Exp)			—				(24	)			(24	)
	Total fair value of financial instruments													$	7,662			$	(12,463	)		$	(4,801	)
	The following is a summary of TJX’s derivative financial instruments, related fair value and balance sheet classification at May 4, 2013:
	In thousands	Pay				Receive				Blended		Balance Sheet				Current Asset				Current				Net Fair
										Contract		Location				U.S.$				(Liability)				Value in
										Rate										U.S.$				U.S.$ at May 4,
																								2013
	Fair value hedges:
	Intercompany balances, primarily short-term debt and related interest
			zł          141,500				C$             44,551				0.3148		(Accrued Exp	)		$	—			$	(604	)		$	(604	)
			£             25,000				C$             38,946				1.5578		(Accrued Exp	)			—				(475	)			(475	)
			€             44,281				£               35,781				0.808		(Accrued Exp	)			—				(2,537	)			(2,537	)
			€             90,292				U.S.$       118,511				1.3125		(Accrued Exp	)			—				(111	)			(111	)
			U.S.$       87,117				£                55,000				0.6313		(Accrued Exp	)			—				(1,572	)			(1,572	)
	Economic hedges for which hedge accounting was not elected:
	Diesel contracts		Fixed on 1.5M				Float on 1.5M				N/A		(Accrued Exp	)			—				(427	)			(427	)
			- 1.7M gal per				- 1.7M gal per
			month				month
	Merchandise purchase commitments
			C$         323,489				U.S.$      319,678				0.9882		Prepaid Exp /				1,954				(2,757	)			(803	)
													(Accrued Exp	)
			C$             8,149				€                  6,100				0.7486		(Accrued Exp	)			—				(79	)			(79	)
			£           111,217				U.S.$        171,000				1.5375		Prepaid Exp /				717				(2,875	)			(2,158	)
													(Accrued Exp	)
			£               4,289				€                   5,000				1.1658		(Accrued Exp	)			—				(123	)			(123	)
			£             12,823				zł                62,813				4.8985		Prepaid Exp				168				—				168
			U.S.$         9,907				€                   7,580				0.7651		Prepaid Exp /				71				(35	)			36
													(Accrued Exp	)
	Total fair value of financial instruments															$	2,910			$	(11,595	)		$	(8,685	)
	Presented below is the impact of derivative financial instruments on the statements of income for the periods shown:
		Location of Gain (Loss)		Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized
Recognized in Income by		in Income by Derivative
	Derivative		Thirteen Weeks Ended
In thousands			May 3, 2014				May 4, 2013
Fair value hedges:
Intercompany balances, primarily short-term debt and related interest	Selling, general and		$	(58	)		$	6,286
	administrative expenses
Economic hedges for which hedge accounting was not elected:
Diesel contracts	Cost of sales, including buying			1,226				(2,961	)
	and occupancy costs
Merchandise purchase commitments	Cost of sales, including buying			(12,318	)			1,007
	and occupancy costs
(Loss) gain recognized in income			$	(11,150	)		$	4,332
Included in the table above are realized gains of $7.2 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2015 and gains of $10.6 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2014 all of which were largely offset by gains and losses on the underlying hedged item.

Disclosures_about_Fair_Value_o

Disclosures about Fair Value of Financial Instruments	3 Months Ended
	3-May-14
Disclosures about Fair Value of Financial Instruments	'
	Note F. Disclosures about Fair Value of Financial Instruments
	Fair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date or “exit price.” The inputs used to measure fair value are generally classified into the following hierarchy:
	Level 1:	Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities
	Level 2:	Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for similar assets or liabilities, or unadjusted quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active, or inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability
	Level 3:	Unobservable inputs for the asset or liability
	The following table sets forth TJX’s financial assets and liabilities that are accounted for at fair value on a recurring basis:
	In thousands	May 3,		February 1,		May 4,
		2014		2014		2013
	Level 1
	Assets:
	Executive Savings Plan investments	$	144,587	$	131,049	$	114,106
	Level 2
	Assets:
	Short-term investments	$	259,887	$	294,702	$	238,043
	Foreign currency exchange contracts		6,661		19,482		2,910
	Diesel fuel contracts		1,001		137		—
	Liabilities:
	Foreign currency exchange contracts	$	12,463	$	6,107	$	11,168
	Diesel fuel contracts		—		—		427
	The fair value of TJX’s general corporate debt, including current installments, was estimated by obtaining market quotes given the trading levels of other bonds of the same general issuer type and market perceived credit quality. These inputs are considered to be Level 2. The fair value of long-term debt at May 3, 2014 was $1.35 billion compared to a carrying value of $1.27 billion. The fair value of long-term debt as of February 1, 2014 was $1.34 billion compared to a carrying value of $1.27 billion. The fair value of long-term debt as of May 4, 2013 was $1.41 billion compared to a carrying value of $1.27 billion. 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	3 Months Ended
	3-May-14
Segment Information	'
	Note G. 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 included 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 home fashions.
	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, net. “Segment profit or loss,” as defined by TJX, may not be comparable to similarly titled measures used by other entities. The terms “segment margin” or “segment profit margin” are used to describe segment profit or loss as a percentage of net sales. These measures of performance should not be considered alternatives to net income or cash flows from operating activities as an indicator of TJX’s performance or as a measure of liquidity.
	Presented below is financial information with respect to TJX’s business segments:
		Thirteen Weeks Ended
	In thousands	May 3,		May 4,
		2014		2013
	Net sales:
	In the United States:
	Marmaxx	$	4,234,755	$	4,135,749
	HomeGoods		757,152		689,530
	TJX Canada		608,420		645,496
	TJX Europe		890,849		718,834
		$	6,491,176	$	6,189,609
	Segment profit:
	In the United States:
	Marmaxx	$	623,074	$	634,300
	HomeGoods		98,205		89,063
	TJX Canada		44,023		74,306
	TJX Europe		38,261		16,364
			803,563		814,033
	General corporate expense		63,437		76,866
	Interest expense, net		9,595		5,282
	Income before provision for income taxes	$	730,531	$	731,885

Pension_Plans_and_Other_Retire

Pension Plans and Other Retirement Benefits	3 Months Ended
	3-May-14
Pension Plans and Other Retirement Benefits	'
	Note H. Pension Plans and Other Retirement Benefits
	Presented below is financial information related to TJX’s funded defined benefit pension plan (qualified pension plan or funded plan) and its unfunded supplemental retirement plan (unfunded plan) for the periods shown.
		Funded Plan						Unfunded Plan
		Thirteen Weeks Ended						Thirteen Weeks Ended
	In thousands	May 3,			May 4,			May 3,		May 4,
		2014			2013			2014		2013
	Service cost	$	10,123		$	11,274		$	450	$	521
	Interest cost		12,297			11,325			694		593
	Expected return on plan assets		(16,303	)		(14,624	)		—		—
	Amortization of prior service cost		—			—			1		1
	Recognized actuarial losses		3,257			6,918			303		560
	Total expense	$	9,374		$	14,893		$	1,448	$	1,675
	TJX’s policy with respect to the funded plan is to fund, at a minimum, the amount required to maintain a funded status of 80% of the applicable pension liability (the funding target pursuant to the Internal Revenue Code section 430) or such other amount sufficient to avoid restrictions with respect to the funding of TJX’s nonqualified plans under the Internal Revenue Code. TJX does not anticipate any required funding in fiscal 2015 for the funded plan. TJX anticipates making payments of $3.4 million to provide current benefits coming due under the unfunded plan in fiscal 2015.
	The amounts included in amortization of prior service cost and recognized actuarial losses in the table above have been reclassified in their entirety from other comprehensive income to the statements of income, net of related tax effects, for both periods presented.
	TJX also has an unfunded postretirement medical plan which was closed to new benefits in fiscal 2006. The liability as of May 3, 2014 is estimated at $1.2 million, all of which is included in non-current liabilities on the balance sheet.
	The amendment to the plan benefits in fiscal 2006 resulted in a negative plan amendment which is being amortized to income over the estimated average remaining life of the active plan participants. Amortization from other comprehensive income to net income was $864,226 for the thirteen weeks ended May 3, 2014 and $862,856 for the thirteen weeks ended May 4, 2013.

LongTerm_Debt_and_Credit_Lines

Long-Term Debt and Credit Lines	3 Months Ended
	3-May-14
Long-Term Debt and Credit Lines	'
	Note I. Long-Term Debt and Credit Lines
	At May 3, 2014, TJX had outstanding $500 million aggregate principal amount of 2.50% ten-year notes due May 2023, $375 million aggregate principal amount of 6.95% ten-year notes due April 2019 and $400 million aggregate principal amount of 4.20% six-year notes due August 2015. TJX entered into rate-lock agreements to hedge the underlying treasury rate of $250 million of the 2.50% notes, 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 2.57% for the 2.50% notes, 7.00% for the 6.95% notes and 4.19% for the 4.20% notes.
	At May 3, 2014, TJX had two $500 million revolving credit facilities, one which matures in June 2017 and one which matures in May 2016. As of May 3, 2014, February 1, 2014 and May 4, 2013 and during the quarters and year then ended, there were no amounts outstanding under these facilities. At May 3, 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 specified changes in the credit ratings. These agreements have no compensating balance requirements and have various covenants. 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 that 2.75 to 1.00 on a rolling four-quarter basis. TJX was in compliance with all covenants related to its credit facilities at the end of all periods presented.
	As of May 3, 2014, February 1, 2014 and May 4, 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 May 3, 2014, February 1, 2014 and May 4, 2013, and during the quarters and year then ended there were no amounts outstanding on the Canadian credit line for operating expenses. As of May 3, 2014, February 1, 2014 and May 4, 2013, TJX Europe had a credit line of £20 million. As of May 3, 2014, February 1, 2014, and May 4, 2013, and during the quarters and year then ended there were no amounts outstanding on the European credit line.

Income_Taxes

Income Taxes	3 Months Ended
	3-May-14
Income Taxes	'
	Note J. Income Taxes
	The effective income tax rate was 37.8% for the fiscal 2015 first quarter and 38.1% for last year’s first quarter. The decrease in the effective income tax rate for the first quarter of fiscal 2015 was primarily due to the jurisdictional mix of income, partially offset by the expiration of legislation allowing for the U.S. Work Opportunity Tax Credit. The Work Opportunity Tax Credit expired on December 31, 2013.
	TJX had net unrecognized tax benefits, net of federal benefit on state issues of $27.0 million as of May 3, 2014, $26.2 million as of February 1, 2014 and $124.8 million as of May 4, 2013.
	TJX is subject to U.S. federal income tax as well as income tax in multiple states, local and foreign jurisdictions. In nearly all jurisdictions, the tax years through fiscal 2006 are no longer subject to examination.
	TJX’s accounting policy classifies interest and penalties related to income tax matters as part of income tax expense. The total accrued amount on the balance sheets for interest and penalties was $8.5 million as of May 3, 2014; $8.1 million as of February 1, 2014 and $38.8 million as of May 4, 2013.
	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 May 3, 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 of $0 million to $11.0 million.
	On September 13, 2013 the U.S. Department of the Treasury and Internal Revenue Service released final tangible property regulations that provide guidance on the tax treatment regarding the deduction and capitalization of expenditures related to tangible property. The effective date to implement these regulations is for tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2014. TJX is currently assessing these rules and the impact to its financial statements, if any, but believes adoption of these regulations will not have a material impact on its consolidated results of operations, cash flows or financial position.

Summary_of_Significant_Account1

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)	3 Months Ended
	3-May-14
Basis of Presentation	'
	Basis of Presentation: The consolidated interim financial statements are unaudited and, in the opinion of management, reflect all normal recurring adjustments, the use of retail statistics, and accruals and deferrals among periods required to match costs properly with the related revenue or activity, considered necessary by The TJX Companies, Inc. (together with its subsidiaries, “TJX”) for a fair statement of its financial statements for the periods reported, all in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) consistently applied. The consolidated interim financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements, including the related notes, contained in TJX’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 1, 2014 (“fiscal 2014”).
	These interim results are not necessarily indicative of results for the full fiscal year, because TJX’s business, in common with the businesses of retailers generally, is subject to seasonal influences, with higher levels of sales and income generally realized in the second half of the year.
	The February 1, 2014 balance sheet data was derived from audited financial statements, but does not include all disclosures required by GAAP.
Fiscal Year	'
	Fiscal Year: TJX’s fiscal year ends on the Saturday nearest to the last day of January of each year. The current fiscal year ends January 31, 2015 (“fiscal 2015”) and is a 52-week fiscal year. Fiscal 2014 was also a 52-week fiscal year.
Share-Based Compensation	'
	Share-Based Compensation: TJX accounts for share-based compensation by estimating the fair value of each award on the date of grant. TJX uses the Black-Scholes option pricing model for stock options awarded and uses the market price on the grant date for performance-based restricted stock awards. Total share-based compensation expense was $19.8 million for the quarter ended May 3, 2014 and $16.5 million for the quarter ended May 4, 2013. These amounts include stock option expense as well as restricted and deferred stock amortization. There were options to purchase 1.1 million shares of common stock exercised during the quarter ended May 3, 2014. There were options to purchase 31.4 million shares of common stock outstanding as of May 3, 2014.
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 are classified as either short- or long-term based on their original maturities. 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. TJX’s investments are primarily high-grade commercial paper, institutional money market funds and time deposits with major banks.
	As of May 3, 2014, TJX’s cash and cash equivalents held outside the U.S. were $991.8 million, of which $281.9 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 at Sierra Trading Post (STP). The retail method 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 $409.3 million at May 3, 2014, $451.6 million at February 1, 2014 and $433.5 million at May 4, 2013. Comparable amounts were reflected in accounts payable at those dates.
New Accounting Standards	'
	New Accounting Standards: TJX has reviewed recently issued accounting pronouncements and does not expect their adoption to have a material impact on the TJX’s results of operations, financial position or cash flows.

Reserves_related_to_Former_Ope1

Reserves related to Former Operations (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	3-May-14
Reserves Related to Former Operations	'
	Reserves Related to Former Operations: TJX has a reserve for its estimate of future obligations relating to former business operations it has closed or sold. The reserve activity is presented below:
		Thirteen Weeks Ended
	In thousands	May 3,			May 4,
		2014			2013
	Balance at beginning of year	$	31,363		$	45,229
	Additions (reductions) to the reserve charged to net income:
	A.J. Wright closing costs		(1,400	)		—
	Interest accretion		360			360
	Charges against the reserve:
	Lease-related obligations		(2,079	)		(4,775	)
	Termination benefits and all other		(4	)		(490	)
	Balance at end of period	$	28,240		$	40,324

Accumulated_Other_Comprehensiv1

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	3-May-14
Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	'
	The following table details the changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) for the related periods:
	Amounts in thousands	Foreign			Deferred			Accumulated
		Currency			Benefit Costs			Other
		Translation						Comprehensive
								Income (Loss)
	Balance, February 1, 2014	$	(76,569	)	$	(122,963	)	$	(199,532	)
	Foreign currency translation adjustments (net of taxes of $6,144)		36,091			—			36,091
	Amortization of deferred benefit costs (net of taxes of $1,079)		—			1,618			1,618
	Balance, May 3, 2014	$	(40,478	)	$	(121,345	)	$	(161,823	)

Capital_Stock_and_Earnings_Per1

Capital Stock and Earnings Per Share (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	3-May-14
Earnings per Share	'
	Earnings per share: The following schedule presents the calculation of basic and diluted earnings per share (“EPS”) for net income:
		Thirteen Weeks Ended
		May 3,		May 4,
	In thousands, except per share data	2014		2013
	Basic earnings per share
	Net income	$	454,317	$	452,890
	Weighted average common shares outstanding for basic EPS		701,027		719,528
	Basic earnings per share	$	0.65	$	0.63
	Diluted earnings per share
	Net income	$	454,317	$	452,890
	Shares for basic and diluted earnings per share calculations:
	Weighted average common shares outstanding for basic EPS		701,027		719,528
	Assumed exercise/vesting of:
	Stock options and awards		11,875		13,027
	Weighted average common shares outstanding for diluted EPS		712,902		732,555
	Diluted earnings per share	$	0.64	$	0.62

Financial_Instruments_Tables

Financial Instruments (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	3-May-14
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 May 3, 2014:
	In thousands	Pay				Receive				Blended		Balance Sheet		Current Asset				Current				Net Fair
										Contract		Location		U.S.$				(Liability)				Value in
										Rate								U.S.$				U.S.$ at
																						May 3, 2014
	Fair value hedges:
	Intercompany balances, primarily short-term debt and related interest
			zł                    87,073			C$	30,585				0.3513	Prepaid Exp /		$	26			$	(651	)		$	(625	)
												(Accrued Exp)
			€                     39,000			£	32,369				0.83	Prepaid Exp /			513				(49	)			464
												(Accrued Exp)
			€                     44,850			U.S.$	61,842				1.3789	(Accrued Exp)			—				(350	)			(350	)
			U.S.$              90,309			£	55,000				0.609	Prepaid Exp			2,248				—				2,248
	Economic hedges for which hedge accounting was not elected:
	Diesel contracts		Fixed on 1.6M				Float on 1.6M				N/A	Prepaid Exp			1,001				—				1,001
			- 1.8M gal per				- 1.8M gal per
			month				month
	Merchandise purchase commitments
			C$                411,075			U.S.$	374,675				0.9115	Prepaid Exp /			3,346				(2,621	)			725
												(Accrued Exp)
			C$                  15,483			€	10,200				0.6588	Prepaid Exp /			56				(8	)			48
												(Accrued Exp)
			£                  145,258			U.S.$	236,200				1.6261	(Accrued Exp)			—				(8,698	)			(8,698	)
			zł                  128,099			£	25,079				0.1958	Prepaid Exp /			265				(54	)			211
												(Accrued Exp)
			U.S.$              23,376			€	17,001				0.7273	Prepaid Exp /			207				(8	)			199
												(Accrued Exp)
			U.S.$                   844			¥	5,138				6.0877	(Accrued Exp)			—				(24	)			(24	)
	Total fair value of financial instruments													$	7,662			$	(12,463	)		$	(4,801	)
	The following is a summary of TJX’s derivative financial instruments, related fair value and balance sheet classification at May 4, 2013:
	In thousands	Pay				Receive				Blended		Balance Sheet				Current Asset				Current				Net Fair
										Contract		Location				U.S.$				(Liability)				Value in
										Rate										U.S.$				U.S.$ at May 4,
																								2013
	Fair value hedges:
	Intercompany balances, primarily short-term debt and related interest
			zł          141,500				C$             44,551				0.3148		(Accrued Exp	)		$	—			$	(604	)		$	(604	)
			£             25,000				C$             38,946				1.5578		(Accrued Exp	)			—				(475	)			(475	)
			€             44,281				£               35,781				0.808		(Accrued Exp	)			—				(2,537	)			(2,537	)
			€             90,292				U.S.$       118,511				1.3125		(Accrued Exp	)			—				(111	)			(111	)
			U.S.$       87,117				£                55,000				0.6313		(Accrued Exp	)			—				(1,572	)			(1,572	)
	Economic hedges for which hedge accounting was not elected:
	Diesel contracts		Fixed on 1.5M				Float on 1.5M				N/A		(Accrued Exp	)			—				(427	)			(427	)
			- 1.7M gal per				- 1.7M gal per
			month				month
	Merchandise purchase commitments
			C$         323,489				U.S.$      319,678				0.9882		Prepaid Exp /				1,954				(2,757	)			(803	)
													(Accrued Exp	)
			C$             8,149				€                  6,100				0.7486		(Accrued Exp	)			—				(79	)			(79	)
			£           111,217				U.S.$        171,000				1.5375		Prepaid Exp /				717				(2,875	)			(2,158	)
													(Accrued Exp	)
			£               4,289				€                   5,000				1.1658		(Accrued Exp	)			—				(123	)			(123	)
			£             12,823				zł                62,813				4.8985		Prepaid Exp				168				—				168
			U.S.$         9,907				€                   7,580				0.7651		Prepaid Exp /				71				(35	)			36
													(Accrued Exp	)
	Total fair value of financial instruments															$	2,910			$	(11,595	)		$	(8,685	)
Impact of Derivative Financial Instruments on Statements of Income	'
	Presented below is the impact of derivative financial instruments on the statements of income for the periods shown:
		Location of Gain (Loss)		Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized
		Recognized in Income by		in Income by Derivative
		Derivative		Thirteen Weeks Ended
	In thousands			May 3, 2014				May 4, 2013
	Fair value hedges:
	Intercompany balances, primarily short-term debt and related interest	Selling, general and		$	(58	)		$	6,286
		administrative expenses
	Economic hedges for which hedge accounting was not elected:
	Diesel contracts	Cost of sales, including buying			1,226				(2,961	)
		and occupancy costs
	Merchandise purchase commitments	Cost of sales, including buying			(12,318	)			1,007
		and occupancy costs
	(Loss) gain recognized in income			$	(11,150	)		$	4,332

Disclosures_about_Fair_Value_o1

Disclosures about Fair Value of Financial Instruments (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	3-May-14
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:
	In thousands	May 3,		February 1,		May 4,
		2014		2014		2013
	Level 1
	Assets:
	Executive Savings Plan investments	$	144,587	$	131,049	$	114,106
	Level 2
	Assets:
	Short-term investments	$	259,887	$	294,702	$	238,043
	Foreign currency exchange contracts		6,661		19,482		2,910
	Diesel fuel contracts		1,001		137		—
	Liabilities:
	Foreign currency exchange contracts	$	12,463	$	6,107	$	11,168
	Diesel fuel contracts		—		—		427

Segment_Information_Tables

Segment Information (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	3-May-14
Financial Information on Business Segments	'
	Presented below is financial information with respect to TJX’s business segments:
		Thirteen Weeks Ended
	In thousands	May 3,		May 4,
		2014		2013
	Net sales:
	In the United States:
	Marmaxx	$	4,234,755	$	4,135,749
	HomeGoods		757,152		689,530
	TJX Canada		608,420		645,496
	TJX Europe		890,849		718,834
		$	6,491,176	$	6,189,609
	Segment profit:
	In the United States:
	Marmaxx	$	623,074	$	634,300
	HomeGoods		98,205		89,063
	TJX Canada		44,023		74,306
	TJX Europe		38,261		16,364
			803,563		814,033
	General corporate expense		63,437		76,866
	Interest expense, net		9,595		5,282
	Income before provision for income taxes	$	730,531	$	731,885

Pension_Plans_and_Other_Retire1

Pension Plans and Other Retirement Benefits (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	3-May-14
Financial Information Related to Funded Defined Benefit Pension Plan and Unfunded Supplemental Retirement Plan	'
	Presented below is financial information related to TJX’s funded defined benefit pension plan (qualified pension plan or funded plan) and its unfunded supplemental retirement plan (unfunded plan) for the periods shown.
		Funded Plan						Unfunded Plan
		Thirteen Weeks Ended						Thirteen Weeks Ended
	In thousands	May 3,			May 4,			May 3,		May 4,
		2014			2013			2014		2013
	Service cost	$	10,123		$	11,274		$	450	$	521
	Interest cost		12,297			11,325			694		593
	Expected return on plan assets		(16,303	)		(14,624	)		—		—
	Amortization of prior service cost		—			—			1		1
	Recognized actuarial losses		3,257			6,918			303		560
	Total expense	$	9,374		$	14,893		$	1,448	$	1,675

Summary_of_Significant_Account2

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
Share data in Millions, unless otherwise specified	3-May-14	4-May-13	Feb. 01, 2014	Feb. 02, 2013
	Week		Week
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Weeks in the fiscal year	52	'	52	'
Share-based compensation	$19,785,000	$16,549,000	'	'
Options to purchase common stock exercised	1.1	'	'	'
Common stock outstanding	31.4	'	'	'
Highly liquid investments maximum maturity days	'90 days	'	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	2,059,296,000	1,989,835,000	2,149,746,000	1,811,957,000
In-transit inventory accrual	409,300,000	433,500,000	451,600,000	'
Outside United States	'	'	'	'
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	991,800,000	'	'	'
Reinvest Undistributed Earnings	'	'	'	'
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	$281,900,000	'	'	'
Minimum	'	'	'	'
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Short-term investments maturity term	'90 days	'	'	'
Maximum	'	'	'	'
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Short-term investments maturity term	'1 year	'	'	'

Reserve_Activity_Detail

Reserve Activity (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3-May-14	4-May-13
Schedule Of Dispositions And Reserves Related To Former Operations [Line Items]	'	'
Balance at beginning of year	$31,363	$45,229
A.J. Wright closing costs	-1,400	'
Interest accretion	360	360
Lease-related obligations	-2,079	-4,775
Termination benefits and all other	-4	-490
Balance at end of period	$28,240	$40,324

Recovered_Sheet1

Reserves Related to Former Operations - Additional Information (Detail)	3 Months Ended
	3-May-14
Minimum	'
Schedule Of Dispositions And Reserves Related To Former Operations [Line Items]	'
Former operations reserve to be paid, in years	'2 years
Maximum	'
Schedule Of Dispositions And Reserves Related To Former Operations [Line Items]	'
Former operations reserve to be paid, in years	'3 years
BJ's Wholesale Club	'
Schedule Of Dispositions And Reserves Related To Former Operations [Line Items]	'
Number of leases on which company is liable	11
Bob's Stores	'
Schedule Of Dispositions And Reserves Related To Former Operations [Line Items]	'
Number of leases on which company is liable	4

Changes_in_Accumulated_Other_C

Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3-May-14	4-May-13
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]	'	'
Beginning balance	($199,532)	'
Foreign currency translation adjustments (net of taxes of $6,144)	36,091	-19,827
Amortization of deferred benefit costs (net of taxes of $1,079)	1,618	3,971
Ending balance	-161,823	-229,248
Currency Translation Adjustments	'	'
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]	'	'
Beginning balance	-76,569	'
Foreign currency translation adjustments (net of taxes of $6,144)	36,091	'
Ending balance	-40,478	'
Deferred Benefit Costs	'	'
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]	'	'
Beginning balance	-122,963	'
Amortization of deferred benefit costs (net of taxes of $1,079)	1,618	'
Ending balance	($121,345)	'

Changes_in_Accumulated_Other_C1

Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Parenthetical) (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3-May-14	4-May-13
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]	'	'
Foreign currency translation adjustments, taxes	$6,144	$3,552
Amortization of deferred benefit costs, taxes	1,079	2,646
Currency Translation Adjustments	'	'
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]	'	'
Foreign currency translation adjustments, taxes	6,144	'
Deferred Benefit Costs	'	'
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]	'	'
Amortization of deferred benefit costs, taxes	$1,079	'

Capital_Stock_and_Earnings_Per2

Capital Stock and Earnings Per Share - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	1 Months Ended		3 Months Ended
Share data in Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Feb. 01, 2014	Feb. 28, 2013	3-May-14	4-May-13
Capital Unit [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Shares repurchased and retired shares	'	'	6	'
Shares repurchased and retired value	'	'	$360,000,000	'
Cash expenditures under repurchase programs	'	'	359,996,000	302,600,000
Stock repurchase program, common stock purchase value	2,000,000,000	1,500,000,000	'	'
Preferred stock, shares authorized	'	'	5	'
Preferred stock, par value	'	'	$1	'
Antidilutive options excluded	'	'	4.2	4.8
Stock Repurchase Programs 2012	'	'	'	'
Capital Unit [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Shares repurchased and retired shares	'	'	14.6	'
Shares repurchased and retired value	'	'	890,200,000	'
Remaining available stock under stock repurchase plan	'	'	$609,800,000	'

Calculation_of_Basic_and_Dilut

Calculation of Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Share (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	3-May-14	4-May-13
Capital Stock And Earnings Per Share	'	'
Net income	$454,317	$452,890
Weighted average common shares outstanding for basic EPS	701,027	719,528
Basic earnings per share	$0.65	$0.63
Net income	$454,317	$452,890
Weighted average common shares outstanding for basic EPS	701,027	719,528
Assumed exercise/vesting of Stock options and awards	11,875	13,027
Weighted average common shares outstanding for diluted EPS	712,902	732,555
Diluted earnings per share	$0.64	$0.62

Financial_Instruments_Addition

Financial Instruments - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3-May-14	4-May-13
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]	'	'
Realized gains/losses on derivative	$7.20	$10.60
Diesel Fuel Contracts for First Nine Months of Fiscal 2015	'	'
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]	'	'
Hedge of diesel fuel requirement	49.00%	'

Summary_of_Derivative_Financia

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

3-May-14

4-May-13

3-May-14

4-May-13

3-May-14

4-May-13

4-May-13

4-May-13

4-May-13

4-May-13

4-May-13

4-May-13

4-May-13

4-May-13

3-May-14

3-May-14

4-May-13

4-May-13

4-May-13

4-May-13

3-May-14

3-May-14

3-May-14

3-May-14

3-May-14

3-May-14

3-May-14

3-May-14

4-May-13

4-May-13

4-May-13

3-May-14

3-May-14

4-May-13

4-May-13

4-May-13

3-May-14

3-May-14

3-May-14

3-May-14

4-May-13

4-May-13

3-May-14

3-May-14

3-May-14

4-May-13

4-May-13

3-May-14

3-May-14

4-May-13

4-May-13

3-May-14

3-May-14

3-May-14

4-May-13

4-May-13

4-May-13

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

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

Merchandise Purchase Commitments

Merchandise Purchase Commitments

Merchandise Purchase Commitments

USD ($)

Prepaid Expense

(Accrued Expense)

(Accrued Expense)

(Accrued Expense)

(Accrued Expense)

(Accrued Expense)

(Accrued Expense)

(Accrued Expense)

(Accrued Expense)

(Accrued Expense)

(Accrued Expense)

(Accrued Expense)

(Accrued Expense)

(Accrued Expense)

(Accrued Expense)

(Accrued Expense)

Prepaid Expense / (Accrued Expense)

Prepaid Expense / (Accrued Expense)

Prepaid Expense / (Accrued Expense)

Prepaid Expense / (Accrued Expense)

Prepaid Expense / (Accrued Expense)

Prepaid Expense / (Accrued Expense)

Prepaid Expense

Prepaid Expense

(Accrued Expense)

(Accrued Expense)

(Accrued Expense)

(Accrued Expense)

(Accrued Expense)

(Accrued Expense)

(Accrued Expense)

(Accrued Expense)

(Accrued 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)

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

Prepaid Expense

Prepaid Expense

USD ($)

Conversion Of Zloty To Canadian Dollar

Conversion Of Zloty To Canadian Dollar

Conversion Of Zloty To Canadian Dollar

Conversion Of Pound To Canadian Dollar

Conversion Of Pound To Canadian Dollar

Conversion Of Pound 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 Euro To US Dollar

Conversion Of Euro To US Dollar

Conversion Of US Dollar To Pound

Conversion Of US Dollar To Pound

Conversion Of Zloty To Canadian Dollar

Conversion Of Zloty To Canadian Dollar

Conversion Of Zloty To Canadian Dollar

Conversion Of Euro To Pound

Conversion Of Euro To Pound

Conversion Of Euro To Pound

Conversion Of US Dollar To Pound

Conversion Of US Dollar To Pound

Conversion Of Canadian Dollar To Euro

Conversion Of Canadian Dollar To Euro

Conversion Of Canadian Dollar To Euro

Conversion Of Pound To US Dollar

Conversion Of Pound To US Dollar

Conversion Of Pound To Euro

Conversion Of Pound To Euro

Conversion Of Pound To Euro

Conversion of Us Dollar to Yen

Conversion of Us Dollar to Yen

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

Conversion Of US Dollar To Euro

Conversion Of US Dollar To Euro

Conversion Of Zloty To Pound

Conversion Of Zloty To Pound

Conversion Of Zloty To Pound

Conversion Of Pound To Zloty

Conversion Of Pound To Zloty

Conversion Of Pound To Zloty

USD ($)

CAD

PLN

USD ($)

CAD

GBP (£)

USD ($)

EUR (€)

GBP (£)

USD ($)

EUR (€)

USD ($)

EUR (€)

USD ($)

GBP (£)

USD ($)

CAD

PLN

USD ($)

EUR (€)

GBP (£)

USD ($)

GBP (£)

USD ($)

CAD

EUR (€)

USD ($)

GBP (£)

USD ($)

EUR (€)

GBP (£)

USD ($)

JPY (¥)

USD ($)

CAD

USD ($)

CAD

USD ($)

CAD

EUR (€)

USD ($)

GBP (£)

USD ($)

EUR (€)

USD ($)

EUR (€)

USD ($)

GBP (£)

PLN

USD ($)

GBP (£)

PLN

Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

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

'

'

'Fixed on 1.6M - 1.8M gal per month

'Fixed on 1.5M - 1.7M gal per month

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Hedge accounting not elected, Pay

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

141,500

'

'

£ 25,000

'

€ 44,281

'

'

€ 44,850

'

€ 90,292

$87,117

'

'

'

87,073

'

€ 39,000

'

$90,309

'

'

8,149

'

'

£ 145,258

'

'

£ 4,289

$844

'

'

411,075

'

323,489

'

15,483

'

'

£ 111,217

$23,376

'

$9,907

'

'

'

128,099

'

£ 12,823

'

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

'

'

'Float on 1.6M - 1.8M gal per month

'Float on 1.5M - 1.7M gal per month

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Hedge accounting not elected, Receive

'

'

'

'

'

'

44,551

'

'

38,946

'

'

'

35,781

61,842

'

118,511

'

'

55,000

'

30,585

'

'

'

32,369

'

55,000

'

'

6,100

236,200

'

'

5,000

'

'

5,138

374,675

'

319,678

'

'

'

10,200

171,000

'

'

17,001

'

7,580

'

25,079

'

'

'

62,813

Blended Contract Rate

'

'

'

'

'

0.3148

0.3148

0.3148

1.5578

1.5578

1.5578

0.808

0.808

0.808

1.3789

1.3789

1.3125

1.3125

0.6313

0.6313

0.3513

0.3513

0.3513

0.83

0.83

0.83

0.609

0.609

0.7486

0.7486

0.7486

1.6261

1.6261

1.1658

1.1658

1.1658

6.0877

6.0877

0.9115

0.9115

0.9882

0.9882

0.6588

0.6588

0.6588

1.5375

1.5375

0.7273

0.7273

0.7651

0.7651

0.1958

0.1958

0.1958

4.8985

4.8985

4.8985

Current Asset

7,662

2,910

'

'

1,001

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

26

'

'

513

'

'

2,248

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

3,346

'

1,954

'

56

'

'

717

'

207

'

71

'

265

'

'

168

'

'

Current (Liability)

-12,463

-11,595

'

-427

'

-604

'

'

-475

'

'

-2,537

'

'

-350

'

-111

'

-1,572

'

-651

'

'

-49

'

'

'

'

-79

'

'

-8,698

'

-123

'

'

-24

'

-2,621

'

-2,757

'

-8

'

'

-2,875

'

-8

'

-35

'

-54

'

'

'

'

'

Net Fair Value

($4,801)

($8,685)

'

($427)

$1,001

($604)

'

'

($475)

'

'

($2,537)

'

'

($350)

'

($111)

'

($1,572)

'

($625)

'

'

$464

'

'

$2,248

'

($79)

'

'

($8,698)

'

($123)

'

'

($24)

'

$725

'

($803)

'

$48

'

'

($2,158)

'

$199

'

$36

'

$211

'

'

$168

'

'

Impact_of_Derivative_Financial

Impact of Derivative Financial Instruments on Statements of Income (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3-May-14	4-May-13
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]	'	'
Gain (loss) recognized in income	($11,150)	$4,332
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	-58	6,286
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	1,226	-2,961
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	($12,318)	$1,007

Fair_Value_of_Financial_Assets

Fair Value of Financial Assets and Liabilities on a Recurring Basis (Detail) (USD $)	3-May-14	Feb. 01, 2014	4-May-13
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	$144,587	$131,049	$114,106
Level 2	'	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'	'
Fair value measured on recurring basis, Assets	6,661	19,482	2,910
Fair value measured on recurring basis, Liabilities	12,463	6,107	11,168
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	1,001	137	'
Fair value measured on recurring basis, Liabilities	'	'	427
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	$259,887	$294,702	$238,043

Disclosures_about_Fair_Value_o2

Disclosures about Fair Value of Financial Instruments - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	3-May-14	Feb. 01, 2014	4-May-13
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'	'
Fair value of long-term debt	$1,350,000,000	$1,340,000,000	$1,410,000,000
Carrying value of long-term debt	$1,274,245,000	$1,274,216,000	$1,274,126,000

Segment_Information_Additional

Segment Information - Additional Information (Detail)	3 Months Ended
	3-May-14
	Segment
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'
Number of business segments	4
United States	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'
Number of business segments	2

Financial_Information_on_Busin

Financial Information on Business Segments (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3-May-14	4-May-13
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'
Net sales	$6,491,176	$6,189,609
Segment profit (loss)	454,317	452,890
General corporate expense	63,437	76,866
Interest expense, net	9,595	5,282
Income before provision for income taxes	730,531	731,885
Total Segments	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'
Net sales	6,491,176	6,189,609
Segment profit (loss)	803,563	814,033
Marmaxx	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'
Net sales	4,234,755	4,135,749
Segment profit (loss)	623,074	634,300
HomeGoods	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'
Net sales	757,152	689,530
Segment profit (loss)	98,205	89,063
TJX Canada	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'
Net sales	608,420	645,496
Segment profit (loss)	44,023	74,306
TJX Europe	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'
Net sales	890,849	718,834
Segment profit (loss)	$38,261	$16,364

Financial_Information_Related_

Financial Information Related to Funded Defined Benefit Pension Plan And Unfunded Supplemental Retirement Plan (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3-May-14	4-May-13
Funded Plan	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'
Service cost	$10,123	$11,274
Interest cost	12,297	11,325
Expected return on plan assets	-16,303	-14,624
Recognized actuarial losses	3,257	6,918
Total expense	9,374	14,893
Unfunded Plan	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'
Service cost	450	521
Interest cost	694	593
Amortization of prior service cost	1	1
Recognized actuarial losses	303	560
Total expense	$1,448	$1,675

Pension_Plans_and_Other_Retire2

Pension Plans and Other Retirement Benefits - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
	3-May-14	4-May-13
Pension Plans and Other Retirement Benefits [Line Items]	'	'
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	'
Amortization from other comprehensive income to net income	864,226	862,856
Post Retirement Medical Plan	'	'
Pension Plans and Other Retirement Benefits [Line Items]	'	'
Estimated postretirement medical plan, long-term liability	$1,200,000	'

LongTerm_Debt_and_Credit_Lines1

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

3-May-14

Feb. 01, 2014

4-May-13

3-May-14

3-May-14

3-May-14

3-May-14

3-May-14

3-May-14

3-May-14

3-May-14

Feb. 01, 2014

4-May-13

3-May-14

Feb. 01, 2014

4-May-13

3-May-14

Feb. 01, 2014

4-May-13

In Millions, unless otherwise specified

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

2.50% Ten-Year Notes

2.50% Ten-Year Notes

6.95% Ten-Year Notes

4.20% Six-Year Notes

4.20% Six-Year Notes

Revolving Credit Facility May 2016

Revolving Credit Facility June 2017

TJX Canada Facility

TJX Canada Facility

TJX Canada Facility

TJX Canada Facility

TJX Canada Facility

TJX Canada Facility

TJX Europe Credit Line

TJX Europe Credit Line

TJX Europe Credit Line

CreditFacility

USD ($)

Interest Rate Contract

USD ($)

USD ($)

Interest Rate Contract

USD ($)

USD ($)

Other Operating Expense

Other Operating Expense

Other Operating Expense

Letter of Credit

Letter of Credit

Letter of Credit

GBP (£)

GBP (£)

GBP (£)

USD ($)

USD ($)

CAD

CAD

CAD

CAD

CAD

CAD

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Aggregate principal amount

'

'

'

$500

'

$375

$400

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Debt instrument, interest rate

'

'

'

2.50%

'

6.95%

4.20%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Debt instrument maturity period, years

'

'

'

'10 years

'

'10 years

'6 years

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Maturity Month/Year

'

'

'

'2023-05

'

'2019-04

'2015-08

'

'2016-05

'2017-06

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Amount hedged into treasury rate-lock agreement

'

'

'

'

250

'

'

250

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Effective fixed rate

'

'

'

2.57%

'

7.00%

4.19%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Revolving credit facilities, number

2

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Current borrowing capacity

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

500

500

10

10

10

10

10

10

20

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%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Credit facilities, amount outstanding

$0

$0

$0

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

0

0

'

'

'

£ 0

£ 0

£ 0

Income_Taxes_Additional_Inform

Income Taxes - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3-May-14	4-May-13	Feb. 01, 2014
Income Taxes [Line Items]	'	'	'
Effective income tax rate	37.80%	38.10%	'
Net unrecognized tax benefits	$27	$124.80	$26.20
Interest and penalties expensed	8.5	38.8	8.1
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	$11	'	'