The TJX Companies, Inc. (TJX) 10-K 29 Mar 16 2016 FY Annual report Financial data

Document and Entity Information

Document and Entity Information - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2016	Feb. 27, 2016	Aug. 01, 2015
Document Information [Line Items]
Document Type	10-K
Amendment Flag	false
Document Period End Date	Jan. 30, 2016
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2,016
Document Fiscal Period Focus	FY
Trading Symbol	TJX
Entity Registrant Name	TJX COMPANIES INC /DE/
Entity Central Index Key	109,198
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--01-30
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		662,591,204
Entity Public Float			$ 46,987,637,661

Consolidated Statements of Inco

Consolidated Statements of Income - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2016	Jan. 31, 2015	Feb. 01, 2014
Net sales	$ 30,944,938	$ 29,078,407	$ 27,422,696
Cost of sales, including buying and occupancy costs	22,034,523	20,776,522	19,605,037
Selling, general and administrative expenses	5,205,715	4,695,384	4,467,089
Loss on early extinguishment of debt		16,830
Interest expense, net	46,400	39,787	31,081
Income before provision for income taxes	3,658,300	3,549,884	3,319,489
Provision for income taxes	1,380,642	1,334,756	1,182,093
Net income	$ 2,277,658	$ 2,215,128	$ 2,137,396
Basic earnings per share:
Net income	$ 3.38	$ 3.20	$ 3
Weighted average common shares - basic	673,484	692,691	713,470
Diluted earnings per share:
Net income	$ 3.33	$ 3.15	$ 2.94
Weighted average common shares - diluted	683,251	703,545	726,376
Cash dividends declared per share	$ 0.84	$ 0.70	$ 0.58

Consolidated Statements of Comp

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2016	Jan. 31, 2015	Feb. 01, 2014
Net income	$ 2,277,658	$ 2,215,128	$ 2,137,396
Additions to other comprehensive income:
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of related tax provision (benefits)	(143,923)	(218,700)	(57,926)
(Loss) on cash flow hedge, net of related tax benefit		(4,762)
Recognition of net gains/losses on benefit obligations, net of related tax provision (benefits)	9,629	(139,366)	55,285
Reclassifications from other comprehensive income to net income:
Amortization of loss on cash flow hedge, net of related tax provision (benefits)	684	452
Amortization of prior service cost and deferred gains/losses, net of related tax provisions	20,523	7,523	16,501
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	(113,087)	(354,853)	13,860
Total comprehensive income	$ 2,164,571	$ 1,860,275	$ 2,151,256

Consolidated Statements of Com4

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2016	Jan. 31, 2015	Feb. 01, 2014
Foreign currency translation adjustments, related tax provision (benefits)	$ (41,048)	$ (56,567)	$ (41,713)
(Loss) on cash flow hedge, related tax benefit		(3,149)
Recognition of net gains/losses on benefit obligations, related tax provision (benefits)	6,335	(91,941)	36,856
Amortization of loss on cash flow hedge, tax provision (benefits)	450	300
Amortization of prior service cost and deferred gains/losses, related tax provisions	$ 13,501	$ 4,591	$ 11,001

Consolidated Balance Sheets

Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jan. 30, 2016	Jan. 31, 2015
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 2,095,473	$ 2,493,775
Short-term investments	352,313	282,623
Accounts receivable, net	238,072	213,824
Merchandise inventories	3,695,113	3,217,923
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	380,530	356,824
Federal, state, and foreign income taxes recoverable	11,059	12,475
Total current assets	6,772,560	6,577,444
Property at cost:
Land and buildings	1,013,247	888,580
Leasehold costs and improvements	2,943,191	2,780,932
Furniture, fixtures and equipment	5,112,229	4,671,029
Total property at cost	9,068,667	8,340,541
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization	4,931,092	4,472,176
Net property at cost	4,137,575	3,868,365
Non-current deferred income taxes, net	13,831	22,532
Other assets	231,720	210,539
Goodwill and tradenames, net of amortization	343,796	309,870
TOTAL ASSETS	11,499,482	10,988,750
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	2,203,050	2,007,511
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities	2,069,659	1,796,122
Federal, state and foreign income taxes payable	129,521	126,001
Total current liabilities	4,402,230	3,929,634
Other long-term liabilities	881,021	888,137
Non-current deferred income taxes, net	285,102	282,885
Long-term debt	$ 1,624,054	$ 1,623,864
Commitments and contingencies (See Note L and Note N)
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Preferred stock, authorized 5,000,000 shares, par value $1, no shares issued
Common stock, authorized 1,200,000,000 shares, par value $1, issued and outstanding 663,495,715 and 684,733,200, respectively	$ 663,496	$ 684,733
Additional paid-in capital	0	0
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	(667,472)	(554,385)
Retained earnings	4,311,051	4,133,882
Total shareholders' equity	4,307,075	4,264,230
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY	$ 11,499,482	$ 10,988,750

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Pa

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) - $ / shares	Jan. 30, 2016	Jan. 31, 2015
Preferred stock, shares authorized	5,000,000	5,000,000
Preferred stock, par value	$ 1	$ 1
Preferred stock, shares issued	0	0
Common stock, shares authorized	1,200,000,000	1,200,000,000
Common stock, par value	$ 1	$ 1
Common stock, shares issued	663,495,715	684,733,200
Common stock, shares outstanding	663,495,715	684,733,200

Consolidated Statements of Cash

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2016	Jan. 31, 2015	Feb. 01, 2014
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income	$ 2,277,658	$ 2,215,128	$ 2,137,396
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	616,696	588,975	548,823
Loss on property disposals and impairment charges	3,383	3,897	7,914
Deferred income tax provision	31,204	102,070	52,233
Share-based compensation	94,107	88,014	76,080
Early extinguishment of debt		16,830
Excess tax benefits from share-based compensation	(64,680)	(95,063)	(82,546)
Changes in assets and liabilities:
(Increase) decrease in accounts receivable	(27,357)	(9,052)	11,979
(Increase) decrease in merchandise inventories	(506,633)	(332,271)	35,233
Decrease (increase) in taxes recoverable	1,416	(12,475)
(Increase) decrease in prepaid expenses and other current assets	(41,519)	3,719	(3,354)
Increase (decrease) in accounts payable	216,265	285,223	(152,271)
Increase (decrease) in accrued expenses and other liabilities	284,929	20,800	(29,590)
Increase in income taxes payable	68,014	144,977	10,994
Other	(16,140)	(12,403)	(12,425)
Net cash provided by operating activities	2,937,343	3,008,369	2,600,466
Cash flows from investing activities:
Property additions	(889,380)	(911,522)	(946,678)
Purchases of investments	(798,008)	(431,152)	(496,657)
Sales and maturities of investments	681,377	388,037	394,914
Cash paid for acquisition of Trade Secret, net of cash received	(57,104)
Cash received at completion of acquisition of Sierra Trading Post			2,653
Net cash (used in) investing activities	(1,063,115)	(954,637)	(1,045,768)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt		749,475	499,555
Cash payments for extinguishment of debt		(416,357)
Cash payments for debt issuance expenses		(6,185)	(4,297)
Cash payments for rate lock agreement		(7,937)	(3,251)
Cash payments for repurchase of common stock	(1,828,297)	(1,650,704)	(1,471,096)
Proceeds from issuance of common stock	132,033	143,005	146,495
Excess tax benefits from share-based compensation	64,680	95,063	82,546
Cash dividends paid	(544,271)	(465,902)	(393,755)
Net cash (used in) financing activities	(2,175,855)	(1,559,542)	(1,143,803)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash	(96,675)	(150,161)	(73,106)
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents	(398,302)	344,029	337,789
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year	2,493,775	2,149,746	1,811,957
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year	$ 2,095,473	$ 2,493,775	$ 2,149,746

Consolidated Statements of Shar

Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Total	Common Stock	Additional Paid-In Capital	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	Retained Earnings
Balance (in shares) at Feb. 02, 2013		723,902,000
Balance at Feb. 02, 2013	$ 3,665,937	$ 723,902		$ (213,392)	$ 3,155,427
Net income	2,137,396				2,137,396
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	13,860			13,860
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)		8,462,000
Issuance of common stock under stock incentive plan and related tax effect	$ 220,850	$ 8,462	212,388
Common stock repurchased (in shares)	(27,347,000)	(27,347,000)
Common stock repurchased	$ (1,471,096)	$ (27,347)	(288,468)		(1,155,281)
Balance (in shares) at Feb. 01, 2014		705,017,000
Balance at Feb. 01, 2014	4,229,893	$ 705,017		(199,532)	3,724,408
Net income	2,215,128				2,215,128
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	(354,853)			(354,853)
Cash dividends declared on common stock	(483,280)				(483,280)
Recognition of share-based compensation	88,014		88,014
Issuance of common stock under stock incentive plan and related tax effect (in shares)		7,318,000
Issuance of common stock under stock incentive plan and related tax effect	$ 220,032	$ 7,318	212,714
Common stock repurchased (in shares)	(27,602,000)	(27,602,000)
Common stock repurchased	$ (1,650,704)	$ (27,602)	(300,728)		(1,322,374)
Balance (in shares) at Jan. 31, 2015	684,733,200	684,733,000
Balance at Jan. 31, 2015	$ 4,264,230	$ 684,733		(554,385)	4,133,882
Net income	2,277,658				2,277,658
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	(113,087)			(113,087)
Cash dividends declared on common stock	(564,586)				(564,586)
Recognition of share-based compensation	94,107		94,107
Issuance of common stock under stock incentive plan and related tax effect (in shares)		5,317,000
Issuance of common stock under stock incentive plan and related tax effect	$ 177,050	$ 5,317	171,733
Common stock repurchased (in shares)	(26,554,000)	(26,554,000)
Common stock repurchased	$ (1,828,297)	$ (26,554)	$ (265,840)		(1,535,903)
Balance (in shares) at Jan. 30, 2016	663,495,715	663,496,000
Balance at Jan. 30, 2016	$ 4,307,075	$ 663,496		$ (667,472)	$ 4,311,051

Schedule II - Valuation and Qua

Schedule II - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2016
Schedule II - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts	Schedule II – Valuation and Qualifying Accounts In thousands Balance Amounts Write-Offs Balance End of Sales Return Reserve: Fiscal Year Ended January 30, 2016 $ 35,476 $ 1,497,963 $ 1,491,716 $ 41,723 Fiscal Year Ended January 31, 2015 $ 37,429 $ 1,348,933 $ 1,350,886 $ 35,476 Fiscal Year Ended February 1, 2014 $ 36,618 $ 1,667,466 $ 1,666,655 $ 37,429 Casualty Insurance Reserve: Fiscal Year Ended January 30, 2016 $ 14,303 $ 80,738 $ 75,355 $ 19,686 Fiscal Year Ended January 31, 2015 $ 14,696 $ 72,604 $ 72,997 $ 14,303 Fiscal Year Ended February 1, 2014 $ 14,632 $ 71,093 $ 71,029 $ 14,696

Summary of Accounting Policies

Summary of Accounting Policies	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2016
Summary of Accounting Policies	Note A. Summary of Accounting Policies Basis of Presentation: Fiscal Year: Earnings Per Share: Use of Estimates: Revenue Recognition: Consolidated Statements of Income Classifications: 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: As of January 30, 2016, TJX’s cash and cash equivalents held outside the U.S. were $1.2 billion, of which $355.4 million was held in countries where TJX has the intention to reinvest any undistributed earnings indefinitely. Merchandise Inventories : Common Stock and Equity: 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: Interest : Fiscal Year Ended Dollars in thousands January 30, January 31, February 1, Interest expense $ 68,253 $ 64,783 $ 57,084 Capitalized interest (7,984 ) (9,403 ) (10,993) Interest (income) (13,869 ) (15,593 ) (15,010) Interest expense, net $ 46,400 $ 39,787 $ 31,081 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 2016, 2015 and 2014 relates to costs on active owned real estate projects and development costs on a merchandising system. Depreciation and Amortization: Lease Accounting: Long-Lived Assets: Fiscal Year Ended Dollars in thousands January 30, 2016 January 31, 2015 February 1, 2014 United States $ 3,101,846 $ 2,927,297 $ 2,693,670 Canada 242,705 266,332 214,459 Europe 782,970 674,736 686,372 Australia 10,054 — — Total long-lived assets $ 4,137,575 $ 3,868,365 $ 3,594,501 Goodwill and Tradenames: Amounts in thousands Marmaxx Winners Sierra Trade Total Balance, February 2, 2013 $ 70,027 $ 2,226 $ 98,035 $ — $ 170,288 Adjustment to purchase price — — (781 ) — (781 ) Effect of exchange rate changes on goodwill — (234 ) — — (234 ) Balance, February 1, 2014 70,027 1,992 97,254 — 169,273 Effect of exchange rate changes on goodwill — (251 ) — — (251 ) Balance, January 31, 2015 70,027 1,741 97,254 — 169,022 Additions — — — 25,233 25,233 Effect of exchange rate changes on goodwill — (154 ) — (190 ) (344 ) Balance, January 30, 2016 $ 70,027 $ 1,587 $ 97,254 $ 25,043 $ 193,911 Goodwill is considered to have an indefinite life and accordingly is not amortized. Tradenames are the value assigned to the name “Marshalls,” acquired by TJX in fiscal 1996 as part of the acquisition of the Marshalls chain, the value assigned to the name “Sierra Trading Post,” acquired by TJX in fiscal 2013 and the value assigned to the name “Trade Secret,” acquired by TJX in fiscal 2016. The tradenames were valued by calculating the discounted present value of assumed after-tax royalty payments. 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 was carried at a value of $30.6 million in fiscal 2016, $33.2 million in fiscal 2015 and $35.7 million in fiscal 2014 net of amortization of $7.9 million, $5.3 million and $2.8 million in fiscal 2016, fiscal 2015 and fiscal 2014, respectively. The Trade Secret tradename is being amortized over 10 years and was carried at a value of $11.6 million in fiscal 2016 net of amortization of $300,000. 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, tradenames 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 Tradenames: The evaluation for long-lived assets is performed at the lowest level of identifiable cash flows which are largely independent of other groups of assets, 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 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. In fiscal 2016 and fiscal 2015, we bypassed the qualitative assessment and performed the first step of the quantitative goodwill impairment test. Tradenames are 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 tradenames in fiscal 2016, 2015 or 2014. Advertising Costs: Foreign Currency Translation: Loss Contingencies: New Accounting Standards: In April 2015, a pronouncement was issued that allows employers with fiscal year ends that do not coincide with a calendar month end to make an accounting policy election to measure defined benefit plan assets and obligations as of the end of the month closest to their fiscal year end. This update is effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2015. TJX is in the process of evaluating this guidance to determine the impact it will have on our consolidated financial statements. In April 2015, a pronouncement was issued that requires debt issuance costs related to a recognized debt liability be presented in the balance sheet as a direct deduction from the carrying amount of that debt liability, consistent with debt discounts. The guidance is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2015. For TJX, the standard will be effective in the first quarter of fiscal 2017. TJX expects to change the presentation of our debt issuance costs as prescribed by the new guidance. In May 2015, a pronouncement was issued that removes the requirement to categorize within the fair value hierarchy all investments for which fair value is measured using the net asset value per share practical expedient. The pronouncement also removes the requirement to make certain disclosures for all investments that are eligible to be measured at fair value using the net asset value per share practical expedient. Rather, those disclosures are limited to investments for which the entity has elected to measure the fair value using that practical expedient. The guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2015 and interim periods within those fiscal years. Earlier application is permitted and TJX has adopted these provisions, including the retrospective application, to all periods presented in the consolidated financial statements. In September 2015, a pronouncement was issued that eliminates the requirement to restate prior period financial statements for measurement period adjustments following a business combination. The guidance requires that the cumulative impact of a measurement period adjustment be recognized in the reporting period in which the adjustment is identified. The portion of the adjustment which relates to a prior period should either be presented separately on the face of the income statement or disclosed in the notes. The guidance is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2015, with early adoption permitted. The guidance is to be applied prospectively to adjustments to provisional amounts that occur after the effective date. TJX does not expect this new guidance to have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements. In November 2015, a pronouncement was issued that requires entities to present deferred tax assets (DTAs) and deferred tax liabilities (DTLs) as noncurrent in a classified balance sheet. It simplifies the current guidance, which requires entities to separately present DTAs and DTLs as current or noncurrent in a classified balance sheet. Netting of DTAs and DTLs by tax jurisdiction is still required under the new guidance. This pronouncement is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2016, and interim periods within those fiscal years; early adoption is permitted. TJX has adopted this guidance as of January 30, 2016, and has applied it retrospectively. As a result, we have recast the January 31, 2015 consolidated balance sheet to conform to the current period presentation. The adoption of this standard reduced previously-presented current DTAs by $137.6 million, decreased long-term DTAs by $2.0 million and reduced long-term DTLs by $139.6 million as of January 31, 2015. In February 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued ASU 2016-02, “Leases (Topic 842),” which will replace the existing guidance in ASC 840, “Leases.” The updated standard aims to increase transparency and comparability among organizations by requiring lessees to recognize lease assets and lease liabilities on the balance sheet and requiring disclosure of key information about leasing arrangements. ASU 2016-02 is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2018, and interim periods within those annual periods; early adoption is permitted and modified retrospective application is required. TJX is in the process of evaluating this guidance to determine the impact it will have on our financial statements. In March 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued ASU 2016-04 “Liabilities-Extinguishments of Liabilities.” The updated standard aims to address the diversity in practice related to the derecognition of prepaid store-value product liabilities. ASU 2016-04 is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2017 and interim periods within those annual periods; early adoption is permitted and modified retrospective application is required. TJX is in the process of evaluating this guidance to determine the impact it will have on our financial statements.

Acquisition of Trade Secret

Acquisition of Trade Secret	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2016
Acquisition of Trade Secret	Note B. Acquisition of Trade Secret On October 24, 2015, TJX purchased Trade Secret, an off-price retailer that operates 35 stores in Australia, for approximately AUD$83 million (U.S. $59 million), which is subject to customary post-closing adjustments. 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 purchase price (after preliminary adjustment for customary post-closing adjustments) to the assets and liabilities acquired based on their estimated fair values as of October 24, 2015: In thousands Allocation of purchase price Current assets $ 25,962 Property and equipment 10,184 Goodwill and intangible assets 37,225 Total assets acquired 73,371 Total liabilities assumed (14,071 ) Net assets acquired $ 59,300 As is customary, the amounts above may be further adjusted up to one year after date of acquisition. Goodwill and intangible assets include identified intangible assets of $12 million for the value of the tradename “Trade Secret” which is being amortized over 10 years, and $25 million representing goodwill (See Note A). The operating results of Trade Secret have been included in TJX’s consolidated financial statements from the date of acquisition and Trade Secret is now part of the TJX International segment along with our European operations. Pro forma results of operations assuming the acquisition of Trade Secret occurred as of the beginning of fiscal 2015 have not been presented as the inclusion of the results of operations for the acquired business would not have produced a material impact on TJX’s sales, net income or earnings per share as reported.

Accumulated Other Comprehensive

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2016
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	Note C. Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Amounts included in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) relate to the Company’s foreign currency translation adjustments, minimum pension and other post-retirement liabilities and cash flow hedge on issued debt, all of which are recorded net of the related income tax effects. The following table details the changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) for fiscal 2016, fiscal 2015 and fiscal 2014: Amounts in thousands Foreign Deferred Benefit Costs Cash Flow Accumulated Balance, February 2, 2013 $ (18,643 ) $ (194,749 ) $ — $ (213,392 ) Foreign currency translation adjustments (net of taxes of $41,713) (57,926 ) — — (57,926 ) Recognition of net gains/losses on benefit obligations (net of taxes of $36,856) — 55,285 — 55,285 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 ) Foreign currency translation adjustments (net of taxes of $56,567) (218,700 ) — — (218,700 ) Recognition of net gains/losses on benefit obligations (net of taxes of $91,941) — (139,366 ) — (139,366 ) Loss on cash flow hedge (net of taxes of $3,149) — — (4,762 ) (4,762 ) Amortization of loss on cash flow hedge (net of taxes of $300) — — 452 452 Amortization of prior service cost and deferred gains/losses (net of taxes of $4,591) — 7,523 — 7,523 Balance, January 31, 2015 (295,269 ) (254,806 ) (4,310 ) (554,385 ) Foreign currency translation adjustments (net of taxes of $41,048) (143,923 ) — — (143,923 ) Recognition of net gains/losses on benefit obligations (net of taxes of $6,335) — 9,629 — 9,629 Amortization of loss on cash flow hedge (net of taxes of $450) — — 684 684 Amortization of prior service cost and deferred gains/losses (net of taxes of $13,501) — 20,523 — 20,523 Balance, January 30, 2016 $ (439,192 ) $ (224,654 ) $ (3,626 ) $ (667,472 )

Capital Stock and Earnings Per

Capital Stock and Earnings Per Share	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2016
Capital Stock and Earnings Per Share	Note D. Capital Stock and Earnings Per Share Capital Stock: All shares repurchased under the stock repurchase programs have been retired. TJX has five million shares of authorized but unissued preferred stock, $1 par value. Earnings Per Share: Fiscal Year Ended Amounts in thousands except per share amounts January 30, 2016 January 31, 2015 February 1, 2014 Basic earnings per share: Net income $ 2,277,658 $ 2,215,128 $ 2,137,396 Weighted average common stock outstanding for basic earnings per share calculation 673,484 692,691 713,470 Basic earnings per share $ 3.38 $ 3.20 $ 3.00 Diluted earnings per share: Net income $ 2,277,658 $ 2,215,128 $ 2,137,396 Weighted average common stock outstanding for basic earnings per share calculation 673,484 692,691 713,470 Assumed exercise / vesting of: Stock options and awards 9,767 10,854 12,906 Weighted average common stock outstanding for diluted earnings per share calculation 683,251 703,545 726,376 Diluted earnings per share $ 3.33 $ 3.15 $ 2.94 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 average price of TJX’s common stock for the related fiscal periods. Such options are excluded because they would have an antidilutive effect. There were 4.1 million, 8.8 million and 4.7 million such options excluded at the end of fiscal 2016, fiscal 2015 and fiscal 2014, respectively.

Financial Instruments

Financial Instruments	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2016
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 as well as fuel costs. These market risks may adversely affect TJX’s operating results and financial position. TJX seeks to minimize risk from changes in interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates and fuel costs, to the extent we deem appropriate, 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: Foreign Currency 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 January 30, 2016: In thousands Pay Receive Blended Balance Sheet Current Current Net Fair Fair value hedges: Intercompany balances, primarily debt and related interest zł 87,073 C$ 29,950 0.3440 Prepaid Exp $ 144 $ — $ 144 zł 45,000 £ 7,403 0.1645 (Accrued Exp) — (448 ) (448 ) € £ 34,496 0.7666 (Accrued Exp) — (200 ) (200 ) U.S.$ 77,957 £ 55,000 0.7055 Prepaid Exp 535 — 535 Economic hedges for which hedge accounting was not elected: Diesel contracts Fixed on 900K Float on 900K N/A (Accrued Exp ) — (13,952 ) (13,952 ) Intercompany billings in Europe, primarily merchandise related € £ 46,113 0.7686 Prepaid Exp 566 — 566 Merchandise purchase commitments C$ 434,271 U.S.$ 322,050 0.7416 Prepaid Exp / 12,891 (1,601 ) 11,290 C$ 16,719 € 0.6729 Prepaid Exp / 316 (90 ) 226 £ 174,235 U.S.$ 262,250 1.5052 Prepaid Exp 13,996 — 13,996 zł 195,892 £ 33,088 0.1689 Prepaid Exp / 123 (926 ) (803 ) U.S.$ 18,243 € 0.9167 Prepaid Exp / 72 (190 ) (118 ) Total fair value of financial instruments $ 28,643 $ (17,407 ) $ 11,236 The following is a summary of TJX’s derivative financial instruments, related fair value and balance sheet classification at January 31, 2015: In thousands Pay Receive Blended Balance Sheet Current Current Net Fair Fair value hedges: Intercompany balances, primarily debt and related interest zł 94,073 C$ 32,318 0.3435 Prepaid Exp / $ 153 $ (81 ) $ 72 € £ 30,988 0.7946 Prepaid Exp / 2,536 (72 ) 2,464 € U.S.$ 22,647 1.1409 Prepaid Exp 108 — 108 U.S.$ 83,401 £ 55,000 0.6595 (Accrued Exp) — (725 ) (725 ) Economic hedges for which hedge accounting was not elected: Diesel contracts Fixed on 1.2M Float on 1.2M N/A (Accrued Exp) — (15,324 ) (15,324 ) Merchandise purchase commitments C$ 322,492 U.S.$ 281,890 0.8741 Prepaid Exp 28,789 — 28,789 C$ 13,426 € 0.7076 Prepaid Exp 183 — 183 £ 77,722 U.S.$ 123,500 1.5890 Prepaid Exp 6,477 — 6,477 zł 139,215 £ 25,547 0.1835 Prepaid Exp / 1,172 (166 ) 1,006 U.S.$ 12,590 € 0.8223 Prepaid Exp / 1 (898 ) (897 ) Total fair value of financial instruments $ 39,419 $ (17,266 ) $ 22,153 The impact of derivative financial instruments on the statements of income during fiscal 2016, fiscal 2015 and fiscal 2014 are as follows: Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in In thousands Location of Gain (Loss) Recognized in January 30, January 31, February 1, Fair value hedges: Intercompany balances, primarily debt and related interest Selling, general $ (3,927 ) $ 7,413 $ 6,099 Economic hedges for which hedge accounting was not elected: Diesel contracts Cost of sales, including buying and occupancy costs (21,797 ) (16,050 ) (1,831 ) Intercompany billings in Europe, primarily merchandise related Cost of sales, including buying and occupancy costs (5,768 ) — — Merchandise purchase commitments Cost of sales, including buying and occupancy costs 49,107 41,554 22,338 Gain recognized in income $ 17,615 $ 32,917 $ 26,606 Included in the table above are realized gains of $28.5 million in fiscal 2016, $24.3 million in fiscal 2015 and $10.7 million in fiscal 2014, all of which were largely offset by gains and losses on the underlying hedged item.

Disclosures about Fair Value of

Disclosures about Fair Value of Financial Instruments	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2016
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: Fiscal Year Ended In thousands January 30, January 31, February 1, Level 1 Assets: Executive Savings Plan investments $ 155,847 $ 151,936 $ 131,049 Level 2 Assets: Short-term investments $ 352,313 $ 282,623 $ 294,702 Foreign currency exchange contracts 28,643 39,419 19,482 Diesel fuel contracts — — 137 Liabilities: Foreign currency exchange contracts $ 3,455 $ 1,942 $ 6,107 Diesel fuel contracts 13,952 15,324 — Investments designed to meet obligations under the Executive Savings Plan are invested in registered investment companies 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’s investments are primarily high-grade commercial paper, institutional money market funds and time deposits with major banks. 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. 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 January 30, 2016 was $1.70 billion compared to a carrying value of $1.62 billion. The fair value of long-term debt at January 31, 2015 was $1.73 billion compared to a carrying value of $1.62 billion. The fair value of long-term debt at February 1, 2014 was $1.34 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.

Segment Information

Segment Information	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2016
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 International segment operates T.K. Maxx, HomeSense and tkmaxx.com in Europe and Trade Secret in Australia. TJX also operates Sierra Trading Post, an off-price Internet retailer that operates a small number of stores 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. The percentages of our consolidated revenues by major product category for the last three fiscal years are as follows: Fiscal Fiscal Fiscal Apparel Clothing including footwear 55 % 57 % 58 % Jewelry and accessories 15 14 14 Home fashions 30 29 28 Total 100 % 100 % 100 % For fiscal 2016, TJX Canada and TJX International accounted for 23% of TJX’s net sales, 17% of segment profit and 23% 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, loss on early extinguishment of debt and interest expense, net. “Segment profit or loss,” as defined by TJX, may not be comparable to similarly titled measures used by other entities. 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 January 30, 2016 January 31, 2015 February 1, 2014 Net sales: In the United States Marmaxx $ 19,948,227 $ 18,687,880 $ 17,929,576 HomeGoods 3,915,221 3,414,351 2,993,718 TJX Canada 2,854,617 2,883,863 2,877,834 TJX International 4,226,873 4,092,313 3,621,568 $ 30,944,938 $ 29,078,407 $ 27,422,696 Segment profit: In the United States Marmaxx $ 2,858,780 $ 2,736,694 $ 2,612,693 HomeGoods 549,318 463,193 386,541 TJX Canada 375,306 393,622 405,363 TJX International 316,939 337,406 275,453 4,100,343 3,930,915 3,680,050 General corporate expense 395,643 324,414 329,480 Loss on early extinguishment of debt — 16,830 — Interest expense, net 46,400 39,787 31,081 Income before provision for income taxes $ 3,658,300 $ 3,549,884 $ 3,319,489 Business segment information (continued): Fiscal Year Ended In thousands January 30, 2016 January 31, 2015 February 1, 2014 Identifiable assets: In the United States Marmaxx $ 5,526,570 $ 5,014,573 $ 4,700,347 HomeGoods 915,549 777,214 638,742 TJX Canada 1,021,584 1,020,955 962,101 TJX International 1,645,296 1,531,661 1,510,132 Corporate (1) 2,390,483 2,644,347 2,286,345 $ 11,499,482 $ 10,988,750 $ 10,097,667 Capital expenditures: In the United States Marmaxx $ 442,910 $ 445,041 $ 551,839 HomeGoods 130,593 148,354 99,828 TJX Canada 71,071 100,779 104,888 TJX International 244,806 217,348 190,123 $ 889,380 $ 911,522 $ 946,678 Depreciation and amortization: In the United States Marmaxx $ 364,892 $ 340,830 $ 318,414 HomeGoods 67,204 54,867 47,176 TJX Canada 54,573 66,141 66,295 TJX International 126,020 123,547 114,651 Corporate (2) 4,007 3,590 2,287 $ 616,696 $ 588,975 $ 548,823 (1) 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. (2) Includes debt discount accretion and debt expense amortization.

Stock Incentive Plan

Stock Incentive Plan	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2016
Stock Incentive Plan	Note H. 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 36.0 million shares available for future grants as of January 30, 2016. TJX issues shares under the plan from authorized but unissued common stock. Total compensation cost related to share-based compensation was $94.1 million, $88.0 million and $76.1 million in fiscal 2016, 2015 and 2014, respectively. As of January 30, 2016, there was $132.4 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 with an exercise price that is 100% of market price on the grant date, 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, 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 January 30, January 31, February 1, Risk-free interest rate 1.50 % 1.79 % 1.42 % Dividend yield 1.2 % 1.2 % 1.0 % Expected volatility factor 24.4 % 24.2 % 25.9 % Expected option life in years 4.5 4.5 4.4 Weighted average fair value of options issued $ 14.48 $ 12.00 $ 11.92 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: Fiscal Year Ended January 30, 2016 January 31, 2015 February 1, 2014 Options WAEP Options WAEP Options WAEP Outstanding at beginning of year 30,078 $ 34.91 32,628 $ 28.30 36,620 $ 22.31 Granted 4,169 72.54 4,849 59.70 4,742 56.71 Exercised (5,124 ) 25.87 (6,981 ) 20.39 (8,258 ) 17.71 Forfeitures (437 ) 55.06 (418 ) 48.76 (476 ) 34.74 Outstanding at end of year 28,686 $ 41.68 30,078 $ 34.91 32,628 $ 28.30 Options exercisable at end of year 20,175 $ 31.75 21,001 $ 25.75 22,473 $ 20.19 The total intrinsic value of options exercised was $227.4 million in fiscal 2016, $286.3 million in fiscal 2015 and $289.8 million in fiscal 2014. The following table summarizes information about stock options outstanding that were expected to vest and stock options outstanding that were exercisable as of January 30, 2016: Shares in thousands Shares Aggregate Weighted WAEP Options outstanding expected to vest 7,862 $ 51,648 8.9 years $ 65.29 Options exercisable 20,175 $ 796,741 5.1 years $ 31.75 Total outstanding options vested and expected to vest 28,037 $ 848,389 6.2 years $ 41.15 Options outstanding expected to vest represents total unvested options of 8.5 million adjusted for anticipated forfeitures. Performance-Based Stock Awards: A summary of the status of our nonvested performance-based stock awards and changes during fiscal 2016 is presented below: Shares in thousands Performance- Weighted Nonvested at beginning of year 1,810 $ 53.16 Granted 696 70.41 Vested (646 ) 41.97 Forfeited (84 ) 61.89 Nonvested at end of year 1,776 $ 63.57 There were 696,057 shares of performance-based stock awards, with a weighted average grant date fair value of $70.41, granted in fiscal 2016, 717,500 shares of performance-based stock awards, with a weighted average grant date fair value of $62.85, granted in fiscal 2015, and 743,576 shares of performance-based stock awards, with a weighted average grant date fair value of $51.02, granted in fiscal 2014. The fair value of performance-based stock awards that vested was $27.1 million in fiscal 2016, $21.4 million in fiscal 2015, and $14.2 million in fiscal 2014. Other Awards:

Pension Plans and Other Retirem

Pension Plans and Other Retirement Benefits	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2016
Pension Plans and Other Retirement Benefits	Note I. Pension Plans and Other Retirement Benefits Pension : 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 Fiscal Year Ended Unfunded Plan Fiscal Year Ended In thousands January 30, January 31, January 30, January 31, Change in projected benefit obligation: Projected benefit obligation at beginning of year $ 1,309,889 $ 996,968 $ 82,238 $ 59,566 Service cost 50,080 40,481 1,562 1,398 Interest cost 51,710 49,522 3,033 3,001 Actuarial (gains) losses (170,674 ) 251,144 3,806 19,552 Benefits paid (24,956 ) (28,348 ) (5,672 ) (1,279 ) Expenses paid (3,049 ) (2,945 ) — — Plan amendment — 3,067 — — Projected benefit obligation at end of year $ 1,213,000 $ 1,309,889 $ 84,967 $ 82,238 Accumulated benefit obligation at end of year $ 1,120,602 $ 1,203,464 $ 70,750 $ 68,591 Funded Plan Fiscal Year Ended Unfunded Plan Fiscal Year Ended In thousands January 30, January 31, January 30, January 31, Change in plan assets: Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year $ 1,170,748 $ 944,801 $ — $ — Actual return on plan assets (72,901 ) 107,240 — — Employer contribution 50,000 150,000 5,672 1,279 Benefits paid (24,956 ) (28,348 ) (5,672 ) (1,279 ) Expenses paid (3,049 ) (2,945 ) — — Fair value of plan assets at end of year $ 1,119,842 $ 1,170,748 $ — $ — Reconciliation of funded status: Projected benefit obligation at end of year $ 1,213,000 $ 1,309,889 $ 84,967 $ 82,238 Fair value of plan assets at end of year 1,119,842 1,170,748 — — Funded status – excess obligation $ 93,158 $ 139,141 $ 84,967 $ 82,238 Net liability recognized on consolidated balance sheets $ 93,158 $ 139,141 $ 84,967 $ 82,238 Amounts not yet reflected in net periodic benefit cost and included in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss): Prior service cost $ 2,690 $ 3,067 $ — $ — Accumulated actuarial losses 348,289 401,165 29,046 29,198 Amounts included in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) $ 350,979 $ 404,232 $ 29,046 $ 29,198 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 $178.1 million at January 30, 2016 is reflected on the balance sheet as of that date as a current liability of $3.2 million and a long-term liability of $174.9 million. The combined net accrued liability of $221.4 million at January 31, 2015 is reflected on the balance sheet as of that date as a current liability of $3.5 million and a long-term liability of $217.9 million. The estimated prior service cost that will be amortized from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) into net periodic benefit cost in fiscal 2017 for the funded plan is $377,000. The estimated net actuarial loss that will be amortized from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) into net periodic benefit cost in fiscal 2017 is $28.5 million for the funded plan and $3.5 million for the unfunded plan. In fiscal 2015, the Society of Actuaries issued new mortality tables projecting longer life expectancies that will result in higher postretirement benefit obligations for U.S. companies. Accordingly, we updated our mortality assumptions at January 31, 2015. The new mortality assumptions increased our funded plan’s benefit obligation by $59 million and the unfunded plan’s benefit obligation by $4 million at January 31, 2015. Both of these amounts are included in actuarial gains/losses presented in the change in the projected benefit obligation. TJX determined the assumed discount rate using the BOND: Link model in fiscal 2016 and fiscal 2015. TJX uses 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 Fiscal Year Ended Unfunded Plan Fiscal Year Ended January 30, January 31, January 30, January 31, Discount rate 4.80 % 4.00 % 4.20 % 3.70 % Rate of compensation increase 4.00 % 4.00 % 6.00 % 6.00 % TJX made aggregate cash contributions of $55.7 million in fiscal 2016, $151.3 million in fiscal 2015 and $32.7 million in fiscal 2014 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 2017 for the funded plan. We anticipate making contributions of $3.3 million to provide current benefits coming due under the unfunded plan in fiscal 2017. The following are the components of net periodic benefit cost and other amounts recognized in other comprehensive income (loss) related to our pension plans: Funded Plan Fiscal Year Ended Unfunded Plan Fiscal Year Ended Dollars in thousands January 30, January 31, February 1, January 30, January 31, February 1, Net periodic pension cost: Service cost $ 50,080 $ 40,481 $ 44,623 $ 1,562 $ 1,398 $ 1,716 Interest cost 51,710 49,522 44,654 3,033 3,001 2,447 Expected return on plan assets (78,042 ) (65,187 ) (60,474 ) — — — Amortization of prior service cost 377 — — — 2 3 Amortization of net actuarial loss 33,146 13,848 28,070 3,958 2,146 2,884 Total expense $ 57,271 $ 38,664 $ 56,873 $ 8,553 $ 6,547 $ 7,050 Other changes in plan assets and benefit obligations recognized in other comprehensive income: Net (gain) loss $ (19,731 ) $ 209,091 $ (89,265 ) $ 3,806 $ 19,552 $ (2,925 ) Amortization of net (loss) (33,146 ) (13,848 ) (28,070 ) (3,958 ) (2,146 ) (2,884 ) Amortization of prior service cost (377 ) — — — (2 ) (3 ) Plan amendment — 3,067 — — — — Total recognized in other comprehensive income (loss) $ (53,254 ) $ 198,310 $ (117,335 ) $ (152 ) $ 17,404 $ (5,812 ) Total recognized in net periodic benefit cost and other comprehensive income (loss) $ 4,017 $ 236,974 $ (60,462 ) $ 8,401 $ 23,951 $ 1,238 Weighted average assumptions for expense purposes: Discount rate 4.00% 5.00% 4.40% 3.70% 4.80% 4.00% Expected rate of return on plan assets 6.75% 7.00% 7.00% 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. 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. The following is a schedule of the benefits expected to be paid in each of the next five fiscal years and in the aggregate for the five fiscal years thereafter: In thousands Funded Plan Expected Benefit Payments Unfunded Plan Expected Benefit Payments Fiscal Year 2017 $ 32,624 $ 3,324 2018 36,341 5,505 2019 40,419 5,778 2020 44,794 34,008 2021 49,427 3,534 2022 through 2026 319,360 22,974 The following table presents the fair value hierarchy (See Note F) for pension assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of January 30, 2016: Funded Plan In thousands Level 1 Level 2 Total Asset category: Short-term investments $ 57,713 $ — $ 57,713 Equity Securities 216,526 — 216,526 Fixed Income Securities: Corporate and government bond funds — 337,864 337,864 Futures Contracts — (33 ) (33 ) Total assets in the fair value hierarchy $ 274,239 $ 337,831 $ 612,070 Assets measured at net asset value* — — 507,772 Fair value of assets $ 274,239 $ 337,831 $ 1,119,842 * In accordance with Subtopic 820-10, certain investments that were measured using net asset value per share (or its equivalent) as a practical expedient have not been classified in the fair value hierarchy. The fair value amounts presented in this table are intended to permit reconciliation of the fair value hierarchy to the fair value of assets presented above. The following table presents the fair value hierarchy for pension assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of January 31, 2015: Funded Plan In thousands Level 1 Level 2 Total Asset category: Short-term investments $ 136,276 $ — $ 136,276 Equity Securities 234,765 — 234,765 Fixed Income Securities: Corporate and government bond funds — 300,761 300,761 Total assets in the fair value hierarchy $ 371,041 $ 300,761 $ 671,802 Assets measured at net asset value* — — 498,946 Fair value of assets $ 371,041 $ 300,761 $ 1,170,748 * In accordance with Subtopic 820-10, certain investments that were measured using net asset value per share (or its equivalent) as a practical expedient have not been classified in the fair value hierarchy. The fair value amounts presented in this table are intended to permit reconciliation of the fair value hierarchy to the fair value of assets presented above. 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. Short-term investments are primarily cash related to funding of the plan which had yet to be invested as of balance sheet dates. 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. Assets measured at net asset value include investments in limited partnerships which 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, cash equivalents or short-term investments are stated at cost which approximates fair value, fair value of 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 guidelines for plan assets along with the actual allocation of plan assets as of the valuation date for the fiscal years presented: Actual Allocation for Fiscal Year Ended Target Allocation January 30, January 31, Equity securities 50% 40% 44% Fixed income 50% 55% 45% All other – primarily cash — 5% 11% 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 of plan for eligible employees in Puerto Rico. Assets under the plans totaled $1,314.8 million as of December 31, 2015 and $1,275.4 million as of December 31, 2014, and are invested in a variety of funds. Employees may contribute up to 50% of eligible pay, subject to limitations. TJX matches employee contributions, up to 5% of eligible pay, including a basic match at rates of 25% or 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 $30.8 million in fiscal 2016, $31.2 million in fiscal 2015 and $29.7 million in fiscal 2014 to these employee savings plans. The plans include a TJX stock fund in which participants could invest a portion of TJX’s matching contribution. The TJX stock fund was closed to new investments, other than reinvestment of dividends, at the end of calendar 2015. The TJX stock fund represented 7.1% of plan assets at December 31, 2015, 7.4% of plan assets at December 31, 2014 and 8.3% of plan investments at December 31, 2013. TJX also has a nonqualified savings plan (the Executive Savings Plan) for certain U.S. employees. TJX matches employee deferrals at various rates which amounted to $1.3 million in fiscal 2016, $3.5 million in fiscal 2015 and $2.4 million in fiscal 2014. 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 $9.7 million for these plans in fiscal 2016, $9.3 million for these plans in fiscal 2015 and $8.1 million in fiscal 2014. Multiemployer Pension Plans: The risks of participating in multiemployer pension plans are different from the risks of single-employer pension plans in certain respects, including the following: (a) assets contributed to the multiemployer plan by one employer may be used to provide benefits to employees of other participating employers; (b) if a participating employer stops contributing to the plan, the unfunded obligations of the plan may be borne by the remaining participating employers; (c) if we cease to have an obligation to contribute to a multiemployer plan in which we had been a contributing employer, we may be required to pay to the plan an amount based on our allocable share of the underfunded status of the plan, referred to as a withdrawal liability. Postretirement Medical : TJX paid $161,000 of benefits in fiscal 2016 and has a postretirement liability of $1 million as of January 31, 2016, representing the present value of future benefits TJX expected to pay. The amendment to the plan in fiscal 2006 resulted in a negative plan amendment of $46.8 million, which was being amortized over the average remaining life of the active participants. As of January 31, 2016 the unamortized balance of $6.2 million was included in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss). During fiscal 2016 there was a pre-tax benefit of $3.5 million reflected in the consolidated statements of income as it relates to this postretirement medical plan. During fiscal 2017, TJX decided to terminate the plan and make a discretionary lump sum payment to participants. The settlement of the liability and the recognition of the remaining negative plan amendment is expected to result in a pre-tax benefit of $5.6 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2017.

Long-Term Debt and Credit Lines

Long-Term Debt and Credit Lines	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2016
Long-Term Debt and Credit Lines	Note J. Long-Term Debt and Credit Lines The table below presents long-term debt, exclusive of current installments, as of January 30, 2016 and January 31, 2015. All amounts are net of unamortized debt discounts. In thousands January 30, January 31, General corporate debt: 6.95% senior unsecured notes, maturing April 15, 2019 (effective interest rate of 6.98% after reduction of unamortized debt discount of $223 and $294 in fiscal 2016 and 2015, respectively) $ 374,777 $ 374,706 2.50% senior unsecured notes, maturing May 15, 2023 (effective interest rate of 2.51% after reduction of unamortized debt discount of $323 and $367 in fiscal 2016 and 2015, respectively) 499,677 499,633 2.75% senior unsecured notes, maturing June 15, 2021 (effective interest rate of 2.76% after reduction of unamortized debt discount of $400 and $475 in fiscal 2016 and 2015, respectively) 749,600 749,525 Long-term debt $ 1,624,054 $ 1,623,864 The aggregate maturities of long-term debt, exclusive of current installments at January 30, 2016 are as follows: In thousands Long-Term Fiscal Year 2018 $ — 2019 — 2020 375,000 2021 — Later years 1,250,000 Less amount representing unamortized debt discount (946 ) Aggregate maturities of long-term debt $ 1,624,054 At January 30, 2016, TJX had outstanding $750 million aggregate principal amount of 2.75% seven-year notes, due June 2021. TJX entered into rate-lock agreements to hedge the underlying treasury rate of all of the 2.75% notes prior to their issuance. The agreements were accounted for as cash flow hedges and the pre-tax realized loss of $7.9 million was recorded as a component of other comprehensive income and is being amortized to interest expense over the term of the notes, resulting in an effective fixed interest rate of 2.91%. In July 2014, TJX used a portion of the proceeds of the 2.75% seven-year notes to redeem the 4.20% notes and recorded a pre-tax loss on the early extinguishment of debt of $16.8 million, which includes $16.4 million of redemption premium and approximately $400,000 to write off unamortized debt expenses and discount. At January 30, 2016, TJX also had outstanding $500 million aggregate principal amount of 2.50% ten-year notes due May 2023 and $375 million aggregate principal amount of 6.95% ten-year notes due April 2019. TJX entered into rate-lock agreements to hedge the underlying treasury rate of $250 million of the 2.50% notes and all of the 6.95% notes. The cost 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 and 7.00% for the 6.95% notes. At January 30, 2016, TJX had two $500 million revolving credit facilities, one which was scheduled to mature in June 2017 and one which was scheduled to mature in May 2016. As of January 30, 2016 and January 31, 2015, and during the years then ended, there were no amounts outstanding under these facilities. At January 30, 2016, the agreements required quarterly payments on the unused committed amounts of 6.0 basis points for the agreement maturing in 2017 and 10 basis points for the agreement maturing in 2016. These agreements had no compensating balance requirements and had various covenants. Each of these facilities required 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 1.00 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. In March 2016, the $500 million revolving credit facility scheduled to mature in May 2016 was replaced with a new five-year $500 million revolving credit facility maturing in March 2021 and the $500 million revolving credit facility scheduled to mature in June 2017 was replaced with a new four-year $500 million revolving credit facility maturing in March 2020. The terms and covenants under the new revolving credit facilities are similar to those in the terminated facilities and require quarterly payments of 6.0 basis points on the committed amounts for both agreements. This rate is based on the credit ratings of TJX’s long-term debt and will vary with specified changes in the credit ratings. As of January 30, 2016 and January 31, 2015, TJX’s foreign subsidiaries had uncommitted credit facilities. TJX Canada had two credit lines, a C$10 million facility for operating expenses and a C$10 million letter of credit facility. As of January 30, 2016 and January 31, 2015 and during the years then ended, there were no amounts outstanding on the Canadian credit line for operating expenses. As of January 30, 2016 and January 31, 2015, our European business at TJX International had a credit line of £ 5million and £ 20 million, respectively. As of January 30, 2016 and January 31, 2015 and during the years then ended, there were no amounts outstanding on this U.K. credit line.

Income Taxes

Income Taxes	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2016
Income Taxes	Note K. Income Taxes For financial reporting purposes, components of income before income taxes are as follows: Fiscal Year Ended In thousands January 30, January 31, February 1, United States $ 3,102,304 $ 2,943,745 $ 2,746,925 Foreign 555,996 606,139 572,564 Income before provision for income taxes $ 3,658,300 $ 3,549,884 $ 3,319,489 The provision for income taxes includes the following: Fiscal Year Ended In thousands January 30, January 31, February 1, Current: Federal $ 992,094 $ 896,672 $ 815,811 State 208,357 180,616 177,009 Foreign 149,408 155,398 136,626 Deferred: Federal 34,620 87,057 73,206 State (9,979 ) 14,231 5,928 Foreign 6,142 782 (26,487 ) Provision for income taxes $ 1,380,642 $ 1,334,756 $ 1,182,093 TJX had net deferred tax (liabilities) assets as follows: Fiscal Year Ended In thousands January 30, January 31, Deferred tax assets: Net operating loss carryforward $ 18,872 $ 18,305 Reserves for lease obligations and computer intrusion 7,623 16,242 Pension, stock compensation, postretirement and employee benefits 380,523 351,171 Leases 51,823 47,464 Other 91,575 74,451 Total gross deferred tax assets $ 550,416 $ 507,633 Valuation allowance (11,998 ) (5,122 ) Net deferred tax asset $ 538,418 $ 502,511 Deferred tax liabilities: Property, plant and equipment $ 539,818 $ 474,179 Capitalized inventory 47,374 50,536 Tradename/intangibles 49,111 47,443 Undistributed foreign earnings 167,968 181,822 Other 5,418 8,884 Total deferred tax liabilities $ 809,689 $ 762,864 Net deferred tax (liability) $ (271,271 ) $ (260,353 ) Non-current asset $ 13,831 $ 22,532 Non-current liability (285,102 ) (282,885 ) Total $ (271,271 ) $ (260,353 ) In November 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-17, “Income Taxes (Topic 740), Balance Sheet Classification of Deferred Taxes.” This guidance requires deferred tax liabilities, deferred tax assets and valuation allowances be classified as non-current in a classified balance sheet. This ASU is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016 and interim periods within those annual periods. Early adoption is permitted and may be applied either prospectively or retrospectively to all periods presented. TJX has elected to early adopt the new reporting standard retrospectively on its fiscal 2016 consolidated financial statements. The classification for deferred tax assets (liabilities) for fiscal 2015 has been recast to reflect the new reporting standard. Current asset, non-current asset and non-current liability balances were $137.6 million, $24.6 million and $422.5 million, respectively on the original financial statements for fiscal 2015. TJX has provided for deferred U.S. taxes on all undistributed earnings through January 30, 2016 from its subsidiaries in Canada, Puerto Rico, Italy, India and Hong Kong. For all other foreign subsidiaries, no income taxes have been provided on the approximately $727 million of undistributed earnings as of January 30, 2016 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 January 30, 2016, TJX had available for state income tax purposes net operating loss carryforwards of $62.4 million which expire, if unused, in the years 2017 through 2035. As of January 31, 2015, TJX had available for state income tax purposes net operating loss carryforwards of $61.5 million. TJX 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 of $5.1 million has been provided for the deferred tax asset as of January 30, 2016, and $5.1 million as of January 31, 2015. As of January 30, 2016, the Company had available for foreign income tax purposes (primarily related to Germany, Australia, Austria and the Netherlands) net operating loss carryforwards of $51.1 million, of which $3.9 million will expire, if unused, in fiscal 2025. The remaining loss carryforwards do not expire. For the deferred tax assets associated with the net operating loss carryforwards for which management has determined it is more likely than not that the deferred tax assets will not be realized, TJX had valuation allowances recorded of approximately $6.9 million. As of January 31, 2015, the Company had available for foreign income tax purposes (primarily related to Germany and Poland) net operating loss carryforwards of $48.3 million. The difference between the U.S. federal statutory income tax rate and TJX’s worldwide effective income tax rate is reconciled below: Fiscal Year Ended January 30, January 31, February 1, U.S. federal statutory income tax rate 35.0 % 35.0 % 35.0 % Effective state income tax rate 3.5 3.6 3.6 Impact of foreign operations (0.7 ) (0.9 ) (0.8 ) All other (0.1 ) (0.1 ) (2.2 ) Worldwide effective income tax rate 37.7 % 37.6 % 35.6 % TJX’s effective income tax rate increased for fiscal 2016 as compared to fiscal 2015. The increase in the effective income tax rate was primarily due to the jurisdictional mix of income and the increase in valuation allowance on foreign net operating losses. TJX had net unrecognized tax benefits (net of federal benefit on state issues) of $34.1 million as of January 30, 2016, $32.7 million as of January 31, 2015 and $26.2 million as of February 1, 2014. A reconciliation of the beginning and ending gross amount of unrecognized tax benefits is as follows: Fiscal Year Ended In thousands January 30, 2016 January 31, 2015 February 1, 2014 Balance at beginning of year $ 55,619 $ 48,680 $ 148,777 Additions for uncertain tax positions taken in current year 2,248 4,771 4,212 Additions for uncertain tax positions taken in prior years 11,707 5,278 5,096 Reductions for uncertain tax positions taken in prior years (23,874 ) (2,747 ) (69,292 ) Reductions resulting from lapse of statute of limitations (389 ) — (317 ) Settlements with tax authorities (1,985 ) (363 ) (39,796 ) Balance at end of year $ 43,326 $ 55,619 $ 48,680 Included in the gross amount of unrecognized tax benefits are items that will impact future effective tax rates upon recognition. These items amounted to $39.0 million as of January 30, 2016, $34.8 million as of January 31, 2015 and $27.8 million as of February 1, 2014. TJX is subject to U.S. federal income tax as well as income tax in multiple state, local and foreign jurisdictions. In the U.S., fiscal years through 2010 are no longer subject to examination. In Canada, fiscal years through 2007 are no longer subject to examination. In all other jurisdictions, fiscal years through 2009 are no longer subject to examination. TJX follows the with and without approach for direct and indirect effects of windfall tax deductions. 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 $1.6 million for the year ended January 30, 2016, $1.9 million for the year ended January 31, 2015 and $4.0 million for the year ended February 1, 2014. The accrued amounts for interest and penalties are $7.0 million as of January 30, 2016, $10.1 million as of January 31, 2015 and $8.1 million as of February 1, 2014. Based on the final resolution of tax examinations, judicial or administrative proceedings, changes in facts or law, expirations of statute of limitations in specific jurisdictions or other resolutions of, or changes in, tax positions it is reasonably possible that unrecognized tax benefits for certain tax positions taken on previously filed tax returns may change materially from those represented on the financial statements as of January 30, 2016. During the next twelve months, it is reasonably possible that state tax audit resolutions may reduce unrecognized tax benefits by $0 to $11 million, which would reduce the provision for taxes on earnings.

Commitments

Commitments	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2016
Commitments	Note L. 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 in Europe, some of which have options to extend. Many of the Company’s leases contain escalation clauses and we have the right to terminate some of the leases before the expiration date under specified circumstances and some with specified payments. 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 2016, fiscal 2015 and fiscal 2014 and are not included in the table below. The following is a schedule of future minimum lease payments for continuing operations as of January 30, 2016: In thousands Operating Fiscal Year 2017 $ 1,368,050 2018 1,273,888 2019 1,150,172 2020 1,005,127 2021 845,910 Later years 2,354,674 Total future minimum lease payments $ 7,997,821 Rental expense under operating leases for continuing operations amounted to $1,365.6 million for fiscal 2016, $1,321.6 million for fiscal 2015 and $1,238.2 million for fiscal 2014. Rental expense includes contingent rent and is reported net of sublease income. Contingent rent paid was $15.7 million in fiscal 2016, $15.2 million in fiscal 2015 and $15.7 million in fiscal 2014. Sublease income was $0.9 million in fiscal 2016, $0.8 million in fiscal 2015 and $0.9 million in fiscal 2014. As of January 30, 2016 we have two lease agreements for facilities that resulted in TJX being considered the owner of the property for accounting purposes (see Lease Accounting within Note A). One of the leases is for our home office facility in Canada which did not meet the sale-leaseback criteria and is therefore being accounted for as a financing transaction. The other lease relates to a facility under construction in Europe. Upon completion, a sale-leaseback analysis will be performed to determine if the Company should record a sale to remove the assets and related obligation and record the lease as either an operating or capital lease obligation. The assets related to these properties are included in “land and buildings” and the related liabilities of $85.2 million are included in “other long-term liabilities.” TJX had outstanding letters of credit totaling $29.3 million as of January 30, 2016 and $42.9 million as of January 31, 2015. Letters of credit are issued by TJX primarily for the purchase of inventory.

Accrued Expenses and Other Liab

Accrued Expenses and Other Liabilities, Current and Long Term	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2016
Accrued Expenses and Other Liabilities, Current and Long Term	Note M. Accrued Expenses and Other Liabilities, Current and Long Term The major components of accrued expenses and other current liabilities are as follows: Fiscal Year Ended In thousands January 30, January 31, Employee compensation and benefits, current $ 573,965 $ 470,887 Dividends payable 141,295 120,980 Accrued capital additions 132,871 99,487 Rent, utilities and occupancy, including real estate taxes 202,653 205,819 Merchandise credits and gift certificates 307,350 274,557 Insurance 65,983 38,514 Sales tax collections and V.A.T. taxes 134,535 118,821 All other current liabilities 511,007 467,057 Accrued expenses and other current liabilities $ 2,069,659 $ 1,796,122 All other current liabilities include accruals for advertising, customer rewards liability, interest, reserve for sales returns, reserve for taxes, fair value of derivatives, 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 January 30, January 31, Employee compensation and benefits, long term $ 418,156 $ 460,086 Accrued rent 216,040 203,216 Landlord allowances 93,024 97,861 Tax reserve, long term 33,403 28,088 Financing lease obligations 85,214 60,733 All other long-term liabilities 35,184 38,153 Other long-term liabilities $ 881,021 $ 888,137

Contingent Obligations and Cont

Contingent Obligations and Contingencies	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2016
Contingent Obligations and Contingencies	Note N. Contingent Obligations and Contingencies Contingent Obligations: 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 $42.6 million as of January 30, 2016. 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:

Supplemental Cash Flows Informa

Supplemental Cash Flows Information	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2016
Supplemental Cash Flows Information	Note O. Supplemental Cash Flows Information TJX’s cash payments for interest and income taxes and non-cash investing and financing activities are as follows: Fiscal Year Ended In thousands January 30, January 31, February 1, Cash paid for: Interest on debt $ 64,188 $ 66,265 $ 52,196 Income taxes 1,301,122 1,091,128 1,240,377 Changes in accrued expenses due to: Dividends payable $ 20,315 $ 17,377 $ 19,380 Property additions 33,384 8,254 (6,432 ) Non-cash investing and financing activity: Construction in progress $ (30,767 ) $ (60,733 ) $ — Financing lease obligation 30,767 60,733 —

Selected Quarterly Financial Da

Selected Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2016
Selected Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited)	Note P. Selected Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited) Presented below is selected quarterly consolidated financial data for fiscal 2016 and fiscal 2015 which was prepared on the same basis as the audited consolidated financial statements and includes all adjustments necessary to present fairly, in all material respects, the information set forth therein on a consistent basis. In thousands except per share amounts First Quarter Second Third Fourth Fiscal Year Ended January 30, 2016 Net sales $ 6,865,637 $ 7,363,731 $ 7,753,495 $ 8,962,075 Gross earnings (1) 1,945,396 2,144,540 2,246,596 2,573,883 Net income 474,601 549,335 587,256 666,466 Basic earnings per share 0.70 0.81 0.88 1.00 Diluted earnings per share 0.69 0.80 0.86 0.99 Fiscal Year Ended January 31, 2015 Net sales $ 6,491,176 $ 6,917,212 $ 7,366,066 $ 8,303,953 Gross earnings (1) 1,813,176 1,981,356 2,162,437 2,344,916 Net income 454,317 517,624 594,957 648,230 Basic earnings per share 0.65 0.75 0.86 0.95 Diluted earnings per share 0.64 0.73 0.85 0.93 (1) Gross earnings equal net sales less cost of sales, including buying and occupancy costs.

Summary of Accounting Policies

Summary of Accounting Policies (Policies)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2016
Basis of Presentation	Basis of Presentation:
Fiscal Year	Fiscal Year:
Earnings Per Share	Earnings Per Share:
Use of Estimates	Use of Estimates:
Revenue Recognition	Revenue Recognition:
Consolidated Statements of Income Classifications	Consolidated Statements of Income Classifications: 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: As of January 30, 2016, TJX’s cash and cash equivalents held outside the U.S. were $1.2 billion, of which $355.4 million was held in countries where TJX has the intention to reinvest any undistributed earnings indefinitely.
Merchandise Inventories	Merchandise Inventories :
Common Stock and Equity	Common Stock and Equity: 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:
Interest	Interest : Fiscal Year Ended Dollars in thousands January 30, January 31, February 1, Interest expense $ 68,253 $ 64,783 $ 57,084 Capitalized interest (7,984 ) (9,403 ) (10,993) Interest (income) (13,869 ) (15,593 ) (15,010) Interest expense, net $ 46,400 $ 39,787 $ 31,081 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 2016, 2015 and 2014 relates to costs on active owned real estate projects and development costs on a merchandising system.
Depreciation and Amortization	Depreciation and Amortization:
Lease Accounting	Lease Accounting:
Long-Lived Assets	Long-Lived Assets: Fiscal Year Ended Dollars in thousands January 30, 2016 January 31, 2015 February 1, 2014 United States $ 3,101,846 $ 2,927,297 $ 2,693,670 Canada 242,705 266,332 214,459 Europe 782,970 674,736 686,372 Australia 10,054 — — Total long-lived assets $ 4,137,575 $ 3,868,365 $ 3,594,501
Goodwill and Tradenames	Goodwill and Tradenames: Amounts in thousands Marmaxx Winners Sierra Trade Total Balance, February 2, 2013 $ 70,027 $ 2,226 $ 98,035 $ — $ 170,288 Adjustment to purchase price — — (781 ) — (781 ) Effect of exchange rate changes on goodwill — (234 ) — — (234 ) Balance, February 1, 2014 70,027 1,992 97,254 — 169,273 Effect of exchange rate changes on goodwill — (251 ) — — (251 ) Balance, January 31, 2015 70,027 1,741 97,254 — 169,022 Additions — — — 25,233 25,233 Effect of exchange rate changes on goodwill — (154 ) — (190 ) (344 ) Balance, January 30, 2016 $ 70,027 $ 1,587 $ 97,254 $ 25,043 $ 193,911 Goodwill is considered to have an indefinite life and accordingly is not amortized. Tradenames are the value assigned to the name “Marshalls,” acquired by TJX in fiscal 1996 as part of the acquisition of the Marshalls chain, the value assigned to the name “Sierra Trading Post,” acquired by TJX in fiscal 2013 and the value assigned to the name “Trade Secret,” acquired by TJX in fiscal 2016. The tradenames were valued by calculating the discounted present value of assumed after-tax royalty payments. 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 was carried at a value of $30.6 million in fiscal 2016, $33.2 million in fiscal 2015 and $35.7 million in fiscal 2014 net of amortization of $7.9 million, $5.3 million and $2.8 million in fiscal 2016, fiscal 2015 and fiscal 2014, respectively. The Trade Secret tradename is being amortized over 10 years and was carried at a value of $11.6 million in fiscal 2016 net of amortization of $300,000. 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, tradenames 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 Tradenames	Impairment of Long-Lived Assets, Goodwill and Tradenames: The evaluation for long-lived assets is performed at the lowest level of identifiable cash flows which are largely independent of other groups of assets, 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 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. In fiscal 2016 and fiscal 2015, we bypassed the qualitative assessment and performed the first step of the quantitative goodwill impairment test. Tradenames are 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 tradenames in fiscal 2016, 2015 or 2014.
Advertising Costs	Advertising Costs:
Foreign Currency Translation	Foreign Currency Translation:
Loss Contingencies	Loss Contingencies:
New Accounting Standards	New Accounting Standards: In April 2015, a pronouncement was issued that allows employers with fiscal year ends that do not coincide with a calendar month end to make an accounting policy election to measure defined benefit plan assets and obligations as of the end of the month closest to their fiscal year end. This update is effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2015. TJX is in the process of evaluating this guidance to determine the impact it will have on our consolidated financial statements. In April 2015, a pronouncement was issued that requires debt issuance costs related to a recognized debt liability be presented in the balance sheet as a direct deduction from the carrying amount of that debt liability, consistent with debt discounts. The guidance is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2015. For TJX, the standard will be effective in the first quarter of fiscal 2017. TJX expects to change the presentation of our debt issuance costs as prescribed by the new guidance. In May 2015, a pronouncement was issued that removes the requirement to categorize within the fair value hierarchy all investments for which fair value is measured using the net asset value per share practical expedient. The pronouncement also removes the requirement to make certain disclosures for all investments that are eligible to be measured at fair value using the net asset value per share practical expedient. Rather, those disclosures are limited to investments for which the entity has elected to measure the fair value using that practical expedient. The guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2015 and interim periods within those fiscal years. Earlier application is permitted and TJX has adopted these provisions, including the retrospective application, to all periods presented in the consolidated financial statements. In September 2015, a pronouncement was issued that eliminates the requirement to restate prior period financial statements for measurement period adjustments following a business combination. The guidance requires that the cumulative impact of a measurement period adjustment be recognized in the reporting period in which the adjustment is identified. The portion of the adjustment which relates to a prior period should either be presented separately on the face of the income statement or disclosed in the notes. The guidance is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2015, with early adoption permitted. The guidance is to be applied prospectively to adjustments to provisional amounts that occur after the effective date. TJX does not expect this new guidance to have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements. In November 2015, a pronouncement was issued that requires entities to present deferred tax assets (DTAs) and deferred tax liabilities (DTLs) as noncurrent in a classified balance sheet. It simplifies the current guidance, which requires entities to separately present DTAs and DTLs as current or noncurrent in a classified balance sheet. Netting of DTAs and DTLs by tax jurisdiction is still required under the new guidance. This pronouncement is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2016, and interim periods within those fiscal years; early adoption is permitted. TJX has adopted this guidance as of January 30, 2016, and has applied it retrospectively. As a result, we have recast the January 31, 2015 consolidated balance sheet to conform to the current period presentation. The adoption of this standard reduced previously-presented current DTAs by $137.6 million, decreased long-term DTAs by $2.0 million and reduced long-term DTLs by $139.6 million as of January 31, 2015. In February 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued ASU 2016-02, “Leases (Topic 842),” which will replace the existing guidance in ASC 840, “Leases.” The updated standard aims to increase transparency and comparability among organizations by requiring lessees to recognize lease assets and lease liabilities on the balance sheet and requiring disclosure of key information about leasing arrangements. ASU 2016-02 is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2018, and interim periods within those annual periods; early adoption is permitted and modified retrospective application is required. TJX is in the process of evaluating this guidance to determine the impact it will have on our financial statements. In March 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued ASU 2016-04 “Liabilities-Extinguishments of Liabilities.” The updated standard aims to address the diversity in practice related to the derecognition of prepaid store-value product liabilities. ASU 2016-04 is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2017 and interim periods within those annual periods; early adoption is permitted and modified retrospective application is required. TJX is in the process of evaluating this guidance to determine the impact it will have on our financial statements.

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Summary of Accounting Policies (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2016
Summary of Net Interest Expense	Interest : Fiscal Year Ended Dollars in thousands January 30, January 31, February 1, Interest expense $ 68,253 $ 64,783 $ 57,084 Capitalized interest (7,984 ) (9,403 ) (10,993) Interest (income) (13,869 ) (15,593 ) (15,010) Interest expense, net $ 46,400 $ 39,787 $ 31,081
Summary of Long-Lived Assets by Geographic Location	Long-Lived Assets: Fiscal Year Ended Dollars in thousands January 30, 2016 January 31, 2015 February 1, 2014 United States $ 3,101,846 $ 2,927,297 $ 2,693,670 Canada 242,705 266,332 214,459 Europe 782,970 674,736 686,372 Australia 10,054 — — Total long-lived assets $ 4,137,575 $ 3,868,365 $ 3,594,501
Rollforward of Goodwill by Component	The following is a rollforward of goodwill by component: Amounts in thousands Marmaxx Winners Sierra Trade Total Balance, February 2, 2013 $ 70,027 $ 2,226 $ 98,035 $ — $ 170,288 Adjustment to purchase price — — (781 ) — (781 ) Effect of exchange rate changes on goodwill — (234 ) — — (234 ) Balance, February 1, 2014 70,027 1,992 97,254 — 169,273 Effect of exchange rate changes on goodwill — (251 ) — — (251 ) Balance, January 31, 2015 70,027 1,741 97,254 — 169,022 Additions — — — 25,233 25,233 Effect of exchange rate changes on goodwill — (154 ) — (190 ) (344 ) Balance, January 30, 2016 $ 70,027 $ 1,587 $ 97,254 $ 25,043 $ 193,911

Acquisition of Trade Secret (Ta

Acquisition of Trade Secret (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2016
Assets and Liabilities Acquired Based on Estimated Fair Values	The following table presents the allocation of the purchase price (after preliminary adjustment for customary post-closing adjustments) to the assets and liabilities acquired based on their estimated fair values as of October 24, 2015: In thousands Allocation of purchase price Current assets $ 25,962 Property and equipment 10,184 Goodwill and intangible assets 37,225 Total assets acquired 73,371 Total liabilities assumed (14,071 ) Net assets acquired $ 59,300

Accumulated Other Comprehensi29

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2016
Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	recorded net of the related income tax effects. The following table details the changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) for fiscal 2016, fiscal 2015 and fiscal 2014: Amounts in thousands Foreign Deferred Benefit Costs Cash Flow Accumulated Balance, February 2, 2013 $ (18,643 ) $ (194,749 ) $ — $ (213,392 ) Foreign currency translation adjustments (net of taxes of $41,713) (57,926 ) — — (57,926 ) Recognition of net gains/losses on benefit obligations (net of taxes of $36,856) — 55,285 — 55,285 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 ) Foreign currency translation adjustments (net of taxes of $56,567) (218,700 ) — — (218,700 ) Recognition of net gains/losses on benefit obligations (net of taxes of $91,941) — (139,366 ) — (139,366 ) Loss on cash flow hedge (net of taxes of $3,149) — — (4,762 ) (4,762 ) Amortization of loss on cash flow hedge (net of taxes of $300) — — 452 452 Amortization of prior service cost and deferred gains/losses (net of taxes of $4,591) — 7,523 — 7,523 Balance, January 31, 2015 (295,269 ) (254,806 ) (4,310 ) (554,385 ) Foreign currency translation adjustments (net of taxes of $41,048) (143,923 ) — — (143,923 ) Recognition of net gains/losses on benefit obligations (net of taxes of $6,335) — 9,629 — 9,629 Amortization of loss on cash flow hedge (net of taxes of $450) — — 684 684 Amortization of prior service cost and deferred gains/losses (net of taxes of $13,501) — 20,523 — 20,523 Balance, January 30, 2016 $ (439,192 ) $ (224,654 ) $ (3,626 ) $ (667,472 )

Capital Stock and Earnings Pe30

Capital Stock and Earnings Per Share (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2016
Earnings per Share	Earnings Per Share: Fiscal Year Ended Amounts in thousands except per share amounts January 30, 2016 January 31, 2015 February 1, 2014 Basic earnings per share: Net income $ 2,277,658 $ 2,215,128 $ 2,137,396 Weighted average common stock outstanding for basic earnings per share calculation 673,484 692,691 713,470 Basic earnings per share $ 3.38 $ 3.20 $ 3.00 Diluted earnings per share: Net income $ 2,277,658 $ 2,215,128 $ 2,137,396 Weighted average common stock outstanding for basic earnings per share calculation 673,484 692,691 713,470 Assumed exercise / vesting of: Stock options and awards 9,767 10,854 12,906 Weighted average common stock outstanding for diluted earnings per share calculation 683,251 703,545 726,376 Diluted earnings per share $ 3.33 $ 3.15 $ 2.94

Financial Instruments (Tables)

Financial Instruments (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2016
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 January 30, 2016: In thousands Pay Receive Blended Balance Sheet Current Current Net Fair Fair value hedges: Intercompany balances, primarily debt and related interest zł 87,073 C$ 29,950 0.3440 Prepaid Exp $ 144 $ — $ 144 zł 45,000 £ 7,403 0.1645 (Accrued Exp) — (448 ) (448 ) € £ 34,496 0.7666 (Accrued Exp) — (200 ) (200 ) U.S.$ 77,957 £ 55,000 0.7055 Prepaid Exp 535 — 535 Economic hedges for which hedge accounting was not elected: Diesel contracts Fixed on 900K Float on 900K N/A (Accrued Exp ) — (13,952 ) (13,952 ) Intercompany billings in Europe, primarily merchandise related € £ 46,113 0.7686 Prepaid Exp 566 — 566 Merchandise purchase commitments C$ 434,271 U.S.$ 322,050 0.7416 Prepaid Exp / 12,891 (1,601 ) 11,290 C$ 16,719 € 0.6729 Prepaid Exp / 316 (90 ) 226 £ 174,235 U.S.$ 262,250 1.5052 Prepaid Exp 13,996 — 13,996 zł 195,892 £ 33,088 0.1689 Prepaid Exp / 123 (926 ) (803 ) U.S.$ 18,243 € 0.9167 Prepaid Exp / 72 (190 ) (118 ) Total fair value of financial instruments $ 28,643 $ (17,407 ) $ 11,236 The following is a summary of TJX’s derivative financial instruments, related fair value and balance sheet classification at January 31, 2015: In thousands Pay Receive Blended Balance Sheet Current Current Net Fair Fair value hedges: Intercompany balances, primarily debt and related interest zł 94,073 C$ 32,318 0.3435 Prepaid Exp / $ 153 $ (81 ) $ 72 € £ 30,988 0.7946 Prepaid Exp / 2,536 (72 ) 2,464 € U.S.$ 22,647 1.1409 Prepaid Exp 108 — 108 U.S.$ 83,401 £ 55,000 0.6595 (Accrued Exp) — (725 ) (725 ) Economic hedges for which hedge accounting was not elected: Diesel contracts Fixed on 1.2M Float on 1.2M N/A (Accrued Exp) — (15,324 ) (15,324 ) Merchandise purchase commitments C$ 322,492 U.S.$ 281,890 0.8741 Prepaid Exp 28,789 — 28,789 C$ 13,426 € 0.7076 Prepaid Exp 183 — 183 £ 77,722 U.S.$ 123,500 1.5890 Prepaid Exp 6,477 — 6,477 zł 139,215 £ 25,547 0.1835 Prepaid Exp / 1,172 (166 ) 1,006 U.S.$ 12,590 € 0.8223 Prepaid Exp / 1 (898 ) (897 ) Total fair value of financial instruments $ 39,419 $ (17,266 ) $ 22,153
Impact of Derivative Financial Instruments on Statements of Income	The impact of derivative financial instruments on the statements of income during fiscal 2016, fiscal 2015 and fiscal 2014 are as follows: Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in In thousands Location of Gain (Loss) Recognized in January 30, January 31, February 1, Fair value hedges: Intercompany balances, primarily debt and related interest Selling, general $ (3,927 ) $ 7,413 $ 6,099 Economic hedges for which hedge accounting was not elected: Diesel contracts Cost of sales, including buying and occupancy costs (21,797 ) (16,050 ) (1,831 ) Intercompany billings in Europe, primarily merchandise related Cost of sales, including buying and occupancy costs (5,768 ) — — Merchandise purchase commitments Cost of sales, including buying and occupancy costs 49,107 41,554 22,338 Gain recognized in income $ 17,615 $ 32,917 $ 26,606

Disclosures about Fair Value 32

Disclosures about Fair Value of Financial Instruments (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2016
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 January 30, January 31, February 1, Level 1 Assets: Executive Savings Plan investments $ 155,847 $ 151,936 $ 131,049 Level 2 Assets: Short-term investments $ 352,313 $ 282,623 $ 294,702 Foreign currency exchange contracts 28,643 39,419 19,482 Diesel fuel contracts — — 137 Liabilities: Foreign currency exchange contracts $ 3,455 $ 1,942 $ 6,107 Diesel fuel contracts 13,952 15,324 —

Segment Information (Tables)

Segment Information (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2016
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 Fiscal Fiscal Apparel Clothing including footwear 55 % 57 % 58 % Jewelry and accessories 15 14 14 Home fashions 30 29 28 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 January 30, 2016 January 31, 2015 February 1, 2014 Net sales: In the United States Marmaxx $ 19,948,227 $ 18,687,880 $ 17,929,576 HomeGoods 3,915,221 3,414,351 2,993,718 TJX Canada 2,854,617 2,883,863 2,877,834 TJX International 4,226,873 4,092,313 3,621,568 $ 30,944,938 $ 29,078,407 $ 27,422,696 Segment profit: In the United States Marmaxx $ 2,858,780 $ 2,736,694 $ 2,612,693 HomeGoods 549,318 463,193 386,541 TJX Canada 375,306 393,622 405,363 TJX International 316,939 337,406 275,453 4,100,343 3,930,915 3,680,050 General corporate expense 395,643 324,414 329,480 Loss on early extinguishment of debt — 16,830 — Interest expense, net 46,400 39,787 31,081 Income before provision for income taxes $ 3,658,300 $ 3,549,884 $ 3,319,489 Business segment information (continued): Fiscal Year Ended In thousands January 30, 2016 January 31, 2015 February 1, 2014 Identifiable assets: In the United States Marmaxx $ 5,526,570 $ 5,014,573 $ 4,700,347 HomeGoods 915,549 777,214 638,742 TJX Canada 1,021,584 1,020,955 962,101 TJX International 1,645,296 1,531,661 1,510,132 Corporate (1) 2,390,483 2,644,347 2,286,345 $ 11,499,482 $ 10,988,750 $ 10,097,667 Capital expenditures: In the United States Marmaxx $ 442,910 $ 445,041 $ 551,839 HomeGoods 130,593 148,354 99,828 TJX Canada 71,071 100,779 104,888 TJX International 244,806 217,348 190,123 $ 889,380 $ 911,522 $ 946,678 Depreciation and amortization: In the United States Marmaxx $ 364,892 $ 340,830 $ 318,414 HomeGoods 67,204 54,867 47,176 TJX Canada 54,573 66,141 66,295 TJX International 126,020 123,547 114,651 Corporate (2) 4,007 3,590 2,287 $ 616,696 $ 588,975 $ 548,823 (1) 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. (2) Includes debt discount accretion and debt expense amortization.

Stock Incentive Plan (Tables)

Stock Incentive Plan (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2016
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 January 30, January 31, February 1, Risk-free interest rate 1.50 % 1.79 % 1.42 % Dividend yield 1.2 % 1.2 % 1.0 % Expected volatility factor 24.4 % 24.2 % 25.9 % Expected option life in years 4.5 4.5 4.4 Weighted average fair value of options issued $ 14.48 $ 12.00 $ 11.92
Schedule of Stock Options and Related Weighted Average Exercise Prices	Stock Options: Fiscal Year Ended January 30, 2016 January 31, 2015 February 1, 2014 Options WAEP Options WAEP Options WAEP Outstanding at beginning of year 30,078 $ 34.91 32,628 $ 28.30 36,620 $ 22.31 Granted 4,169 72.54 4,849 59.70 4,742 56.71 Exercised (5,124 ) 25.87 (6,981 ) 20.39 (8,258 ) 17.71 Forfeitures (437 ) 55.06 (418 ) 48.76 (476 ) 34.74 Outstanding at end of year 28,686 $ 41.68 30,078 $ 34.91 32,628 $ 28.30 Options exercisable at end of year 20,175 $ 31.75 21,001 $ 25.75 22,473 $ 20.19
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 January 30, 2016: Shares in thousands Shares Aggregate Weighted WAEP Options outstanding expected to vest 7,862 $ 51,648 8.9 years $ 65.29 Options exercisable 20,175 $ 796,741 5.1 years $ 31.75 Total outstanding options vested and expected to vest 28,037 $ 848,389 6.2 years $ 41.15
Summary of Nonvested Performance-Based Stock Awards	A summary of the status of our nonvested performance-based stock awards and changes during fiscal 2016 is presented below: Shares in thousands Performance- Weighted Nonvested at beginning of year 1,810 $ 53.16 Granted 696 70.41 Vested (646 ) 41.97 Forfeited (84 ) 61.89 Nonvested at end of year 1,776 $ 63.57

Pension Plans and Other Retir35

Pension Plans and Other Retirement Benefits (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2016
Financial Information Related to Funded Defined Benefit Pension Plan and Unfunded Supplemental 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 Fiscal Year Ended Unfunded Plan Fiscal Year Ended In thousands January 30, January 31, January 30, January 31, Change in projected benefit obligation: Projected benefit obligation at beginning of year $ 1,309,889 $ 996,968 $ 82,238 $ 59,566 Service cost 50,080 40,481 1,562 1,398 Interest cost 51,710 49,522 3,033 3,001 Actuarial (gains) losses (170,674 ) 251,144 3,806 19,552 Benefits paid (24,956 ) (28,348 ) (5,672 ) (1,279 ) Expenses paid (3,049 ) (2,945 ) — — Plan amendment — 3,067 — — Projected benefit obligation at end of year $ 1,213,000 $ 1,309,889 $ 84,967 $ 82,238 Accumulated benefit obligation at end of year $ 1,120,602 $ 1,203,464 $ 70,750 $ 68,591 Funded Plan Fiscal Year Ended Unfunded Plan Fiscal Year Ended In thousands January 30, January 31, January 30, January 31, Change in plan assets: Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year $ 1,170,748 $ 944,801 $ — $ — Actual return on plan assets (72,901 ) 107,240 — — Employer contribution 50,000 150,000 5,672 1,279 Benefits paid (24,956 ) (28,348 ) (5,672 ) (1,279 ) Expenses paid (3,049 ) (2,945 ) — — Fair value of plan assets at end of year $ 1,119,842 $ 1,170,748 $ — $ — Reconciliation of funded status: Projected benefit obligation at end of year $ 1,213,000 $ 1,309,889 $ 84,967 $ 82,238 Fair value of plan assets at end of year 1,119,842 1,170,748 — — Funded status – excess obligation $ 93,158 $ 139,141 $ 84,967 $ 82,238 Net liability recognized on consolidated balance sheets $ 93,158 $ 139,141 $ 84,967 $ 82,238 Amounts not yet reflected in net periodic benefit cost and included in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss): Prior service cost $ 2,690 $ 3,067 $ — $ — Accumulated actuarial losses 348,289 401,165 29,046 29,198 Amounts included in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) $ 350,979 $ 404,232 $ 29,046 $ 29,198
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 Fiscal Year Ended Unfunded Plan Fiscal Year Ended January 30, January 31, January 30, January 31, Discount rate 4.80 % 4.00 % 4.20 % 3.70 % Rate of compensation increase 4.00 % 4.00 % 6.00 % 6.00 %
Components of Net Periodic Benefit Cost and Other Amounts Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	The following are the components of net periodic benefit cost and other amounts recognized in other comprehensive income (loss) related to our pension plans: Funded Plan Fiscal Year Ended Unfunded Plan Fiscal Year Ended Dollars in thousands January 30, January 31, February 1, January 30, January 31, February 1, Net periodic pension cost: Service cost $ 50,080 $ 40,481 $ 44,623 $ 1,562 $ 1,398 $ 1,716 Interest cost 51,710 49,522 44,654 3,033 3,001 2,447 Expected return on plan assets (78,042 ) (65,187 ) (60,474 ) — — — Amortization of prior service cost 377 — — — 2 3 Amortization of net actuarial loss 33,146 13,848 28,070 3,958 2,146 2,884 Total expense $ 57,271 $ 38,664 $ 56,873 $ 8,553 $ 6,547 $ 7,050 Other changes in plan assets and benefit obligations recognized in other comprehensive income: Net (gain) loss $ (19,731 ) $ 209,091 $ (89,265 ) $ 3,806 $ 19,552 $ (2,925 ) Amortization of net (loss) (33,146 ) (13,848 ) (28,070 ) (3,958 ) (2,146 ) (2,884 ) Amortization of prior service cost (377 ) — — — (2 ) (3 ) Plan amendment — 3,067 — — — — Total recognized in other comprehensive income (loss) $ (53,254 ) $ 198,310 $ (117,335 ) $ (152 ) $ 17,404 $ (5,812 ) Total recognized in net periodic benefit cost and other comprehensive income (loss) $ 4,017 $ 236,974 $ (60,462 ) $ 8,401 $ 23,951 $ 1,238 Weighted average assumptions for expense purposes: Discount rate 4.00% 5.00% 4.40% 3.70% 4.80% 4.00% Expected rate of return on plan assets 6.75% 7.00% 7.00% N/A N/A N/A Rate of compensation increase 4.00% 4.00% 4.00% 6.00% 6.00% 6.00%
Schedule of 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 Expected Benefit Payments Unfunded Plan Expected Benefit Payments Fiscal Year 2017 $ 32,624 $ 3,324 2018 36,341 5,505 2019 40,419 5,778 2020 44,794 34,008 2021 49,427 3,534 2022 through 2026 319,360 22,974
Fair Value for Pension Assets Measured at Fair Value on Recurring Basis	The following table presents the fair value hierarchy (See Note F) for pension assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of January 30, 2016: Funded Plan In thousands Level 1 Level 2 Total Asset category: Short-term investments $ 57,713 $ — $ 57,713 Equity Securities 216,526 — 216,526 Fixed Income Securities: Corporate and government bond funds — 337,864 337,864 Futures Contracts — (33 ) (33 ) Total assets in the fair value hierarchy $ 274,239 $ 337,831 $ 612,070 Assets measured at net asset value* — — 507,772 Fair value of assets $ 274,239 $ 337,831 $ 1,119,842 * In accordance with Subtopic 820-10, certain investments that were measured using net asset value per share (or its equivalent) as a practical expedient have not been classified in the fair value hierarchy. The fair value amounts presented in this table are intended to permit reconciliation of the fair value hierarchy to the fair value of assets presented above. The following table presents the fair value hierarchy for pension assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of January 31, 2015: Funded Plan In thousands Level 1 Level 2 Total Asset category: Short-term investments $ 136,276 $ — $ 136,276 Equity Securities 234,765 — 234,765 Fixed Income Securities: Corporate and government bond funds — 300,761 300,761 Total assets in the fair value hierarchy $ 371,041 $ 300,761 $ 671,802 Assets measured at net asset value* — — 498,946 Fair value of assets $ 371,041 $ 300,761 $ 1,170,748 * In accordance with Subtopic 820-10, certain investments that were measured using net asset value per share (or its equivalent) as a practical expedient have not been classified in the fair value hierarchy. The fair value amounts presented in this table are intended to permit reconciliation of the fair value hierarchy to the fair value of assets presented above.
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 guidelines for plan assets along with the actual allocation of plan assets as of the valuation date for the fiscal years presented: Actual Allocation for Fiscal Year Ended Target Allocation January 30, January 31, Equity securities 50% 40% 44% Fixed income 50% 55% 45% All other – primarily cash — 5% 11%

Long-Term Debt and Credit Lin36

Long-Term Debt and Credit Lines (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2016
Long-Term Debt, Exclusive of Current Installments	The table below presents long-term debt, exclusive of current installments, as of January 30, 2016 and January 31, 2015. All amounts are net of unamortized debt discounts. In thousands January 30, January 31, General corporate debt: 6.95% senior unsecured notes, maturing April 15, 2019 (effective interest rate of 6.98% after reduction of unamortized debt discount of $223 and $294 in fiscal 2016 and 2015, respectively) $ 374,777 $ 374,706 2.50% senior unsecured notes, maturing May 15, 2023 (effective interest rate of 2.51% after reduction of unamortized debt discount of $323 and $367 in fiscal 2016 and 2015, respectively) 499,677 499,633 2.75% senior unsecured notes, maturing June 15, 2021 (effective interest rate of 2.76% after reduction of unamortized debt discount of $400 and $475 in fiscal 2016 and 2015, respectively) 749,600 749,525 Long-term debt $ 1,624,054 $ 1,623,864
Aggregate Maturities of Long-Term Debt, Exclusive of Current Installments	The aggregate maturities of long-term debt, exclusive of current installments at January 30, 2016 are as follows: In thousands Long-Term Fiscal Year 2018 $ — 2019 — 2020 375,000 2021 — Later years 1,250,000 Less amount representing unamortized debt discount (946 ) Aggregate maturities of long-term debt $ 1,624,054

Income Taxes (Tables)

Income Taxes (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2016
Components of Income Before Income Taxes	For financial reporting purposes, components of income before income taxes are as follows: Fiscal Year Ended In thousands January 30, January 31, February 1, United States $ 3,102,304 $ 2,943,745 $ 2,746,925 Foreign 555,996 606,139 572,564 Income before provision for income taxes $ 3,658,300 $ 3,549,884 $ 3,319,489
Provision for Income Taxes	The provision for income taxes includes the following: Fiscal Year Ended In thousands January 30, January 31, February 1, Current: Federal $ 992,094 $ 896,672 $ 815,811 State 208,357 180,616 177,009 Foreign 149,408 155,398 136,626 Deferred: Federal 34,620 87,057 73,206 State (9,979 ) 14,231 5,928 Foreign 6,142 782 (26,487 ) Provision for income taxes $ 1,380,642 $ 1,334,756 $ 1,182,093
Net Deferred Tax (Liabilities) Assets	TJX had net deferred tax (liabilities) assets as follows: Fiscal Year Ended In thousands January 30, January 31, Deferred tax assets: Net operating loss carryforward $ 18,872 $ 18,305 Reserves for lease obligations and computer intrusion 7,623 16,242 Pension, stock compensation, postretirement and employee benefits 380,523 351,171 Leases 51,823 47,464 Other 91,575 74,451 Total gross deferred tax assets $ 550,416 $ 507,633 Valuation allowance (11,998 ) (5,122 ) Net deferred tax asset $ 538,418 $ 502,511 Deferred tax liabilities: Property, plant and equipment $ 539,818 $ 474,179 Capitalized inventory 47,374 50,536 Tradename/intangibles 49,111 47,443 Undistributed foreign earnings 167,968 181,822 Other 5,418 8,884 Total deferred tax liabilities $ 809,689 $ 762,864 Net deferred tax (liability) $ (271,271 ) $ (260,353 ) Non-current asset $ 13,831 $ 22,532 Non-current liability (285,102 ) (282,885 ) Total $ (271,271 ) $ (260,353 )
Reconciliation of U.S. Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate and Worldwide Effective Income Tax Rate	The difference between the U.S. federal statutory income tax rate and TJX’s worldwide effective income tax rate is reconciled below: Fiscal Year Ended January 30, January 31, February 1, U.S. federal statutory income tax rate 35.0 % 35.0 % 35.0 % Effective state income tax rate 3.5 3.6 3.6 Impact of foreign operations (0.7 ) (0.9 ) (0.8 ) All other (0.1 ) (0.1 ) (2.2 ) Worldwide effective income tax rate 37.7 % 37.6 % 35.6 %
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 January 30, 2016 January 31, 2015 February 1, 2014 Balance at beginning of year $ 55,619 $ 48,680 $ 148,777 Additions for uncertain tax positions taken in current year 2,248 4,771 4,212 Additions for uncertain tax positions taken in prior years 11,707 5,278 5,096 Reductions for uncertain tax positions taken in prior years (23,874 ) (2,747 ) (69,292 ) Reductions resulting from lapse of statute of limitations (389 ) — (317 ) Settlements with tax authorities (1,985 ) (363 ) (39,796 ) Balance at end of year $ 43,326 $ 55,619 $ 48,680

Commitments (Tables)

Commitments (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2016
Future Minimum Lease Payments for Continuing Operations	The following is a schedule of future minimum lease payments for continuing operations as of January 30, 2016: In thousands Operating Fiscal Year 2017 $ 1,368,050 2018 1,273,888 2019 1,150,172 2020 1,005,127 2021 845,910 Later years 2,354,674 Total future minimum lease payments $ 7,997,821

Accrued Expenses and Other Li39

Accrued Expenses and Other Liabilities, Current and Long Term (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2016
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 January 30, January 31, Employee compensation and benefits, current $ 573,965 $ 470,887 Dividends payable 141,295 120,980 Accrued capital additions 132,871 99,487 Rent, utilities and occupancy, including real estate taxes 202,653 205,819 Merchandise credits and gift certificates 307,350 274,557 Insurance 65,983 38,514 Sales tax collections and V.A.T. taxes 134,535 118,821 All other current liabilities 511,007 467,057 Accrued expenses and other current liabilities $ 2,069,659 $ 1,796,122
Schedule of Other Long-Term Liabilities	The major components of other long-term liabilities are as follows: Fiscal Year Ended In thousands January 30, January 31, Employee compensation and benefits, long term $ 418,156 $ 460,086 Accrued rent 216,040 203,216 Landlord allowances 93,024 97,861 Tax reserve, long term 33,403 28,088 Financing lease obligations 85,214 60,733 All other long-term liabilities 35,184 38,153 Other long-term liabilities $ 881,021 $ 888,137

Supplemental Cash Flows Infor40

Supplemental Cash Flows Information (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2016
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 January 30, January 31, February 1, Cash paid for: Interest on debt $ 64,188 $ 66,265 $ 52,196 Income taxes 1,301,122 1,091,128 1,240,377 Changes in accrued expenses due to: Dividends payable $ 20,315 $ 17,377 $ 19,380 Property additions 33,384 8,254 (6,432 ) Non-cash investing and financing activity: Construction in progress $ (30,767 ) $ (60,733 ) $ — Financing lease obligation 30,767 60,733 —

Selected Quarterly Financial 41

Selected Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited) (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2016
Summary of Selected Quarterly Consolidated Financial Data	Presented below is selected quarterly consolidated financial data for fiscal 2016 and fiscal 2015 which was prepared on the same basis as the audited consolidated financial statements and includes all adjustments necessary to present fairly, in all material respects, the information set forth therein on a consistent basis. In thousands except per share amounts First Quarter Second Third Fourth Fiscal Year Ended January 30, 2016 Net sales $ 6,865,637 $ 7,363,731 $ 7,753,495 $ 8,962,075 Gross earnings (1) 1,945,396 2,144,540 2,246,596 2,573,883 Net income 474,601 549,335 587,256 666,466 Basic earnings per share 0.70 0.81 0.88 1.00 Diluted earnings per share 0.69 0.80 0.86 0.99 Fiscal Year Ended January 31, 2015 Net sales $ 6,491,176 $ 6,917,212 $ 7,366,066 $ 8,303,953 Gross earnings (1) 1,813,176 1,981,356 2,162,437 2,344,916 Net income 454,317 517,624 594,957 648,230 Basic earnings per share 0.65 0.75 0.86 0.95 Diluted earnings per share 0.64 0.73 0.85 0.93 (1) Gross earnings equal net sales less cost of sales, including buying and occupancy costs.

Valuation and Qualifying Accoun

Valuation and Qualifying Accounts (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2016	Jan. 31, 2015	Feb. 01, 2014
Sales Return Reserve
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items]
Balance Beginning of period	$ 35,476	$ 37,429	$ 36,618
Amount Changed to Net Income	1,497,963	1,348,933	1,667,466
Write-Offs Against Reserve	1,491,716	1,350,886	1,666,655
Balance End of Period	41,723	35,476	37,429
Casualty Insurance Reserve
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items]
Balance Beginning of period	14,303	14,696	14,632
Amount Changed to Net Income	80,738	72,604	71,093
Write-Offs Against Reserve	75,355	72,997	71,029
Balance End of Period	$ 19,686	$ 14,303	$ 14,696

Summary of Significant Accounti

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2016	Jan. 31, 2015	Feb. 01, 2014	Feb. 02, 2013
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Weeks in the fiscal year	364 days	364 days	364 days
Revenue recognized from store card breakage	$ 13,800,000	$ 17,800,000	$ 17,500,000
Highly liquid investments maximum maturity days	90 days
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 2,095,473,000	2,493,775,000	2,149,746,000	$ 1,811,957,000
In-transit inventory accrual	690,300,000	495,200,000
Depreciation and amortization expense	622,000,000	595,600,000	555,800,000
Property held under capital lease	$ 0	0	0
Rent expense recorded prior to minimum number of days before opening of store, in days	30 days
Rent expense recorded prior to maximum number of days before opening of store, in days	60 days
Percentage owned in subsidiary company	83.00%
Intangible assets impairment	$ 0	0	0
Advertising expense	382,900,000	371,300,000	333,500,000
Non-current deferred income taxes, net	13,831,000	22,532,000
Non-current deferred income taxes, net	$ 285,102,000	282,885,000
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
ASU 2015-17 | Restatement Adjustment
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Deferred tax asset reduction		(137,600,000)
Non-current deferred income taxes, net		(2,000,000)
Non-current deferred income taxes, net		(139,600,000)
Marshalls | Trade Names
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Indefinite lived Tradename carried value	$ 107,700,000
Sierra Trading Post | Trade Names
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Definite lived Tradename carried value	$ 30,600,000	33,200,000	35,700,000
Definite lived trade name amortization period	15 years
Definite lived trade name amortization	$ 7,900,000	$ 5,300,000	$ 2,800,000
Trade Secret | Trade Names
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Definite lived Tradename carried value	$ 11,600,000
Definite lived trade name amortization period	10 years
Definite lived trade name amortization	$ 300,000
Outside United States
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Cash and cash equivalents	1,200,000,000
Reinvest Undistributed Earnings
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 355,400,000
Minimum
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Short-term investments maturity term	90 days
Definite lived trade name amortization period	7 years
Minimum | Software
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment useful life	3 years
Minimum | Furniture, Fixtures And Equipment
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment useful life	3 years
Maximum
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Short-term investments maturity term	1 year
Definite lived trade name amortization period	10 years
Maximum | Software
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment useful life	15 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

Summary of Net Interest Expense

Summary of Net Interest Expense (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2016	Jan. 31, 2015	Feb. 01, 2014
Schedule Of Interest Expenses [Line Items]
Interest expense	$ 68,253	$ 64,783	$ 57,084
Capitalized interest	(7,984)	(9,403)	(10,993)
Interest (income)	(13,869)	(15,593)	(15,010)
Interest expense, net	$ 46,400	$ 39,787	$ 31,081

Summary of Long-Lived Assets By

Summary of Long-Lived Assets By Geographic Location (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jan. 30, 2016	Jan. 31, 2015	Feb. 01, 2014
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Carrying values of long-lived assets	$ 4,137,575	$ 3,868,365	$ 3,594,501
United States
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Carrying values of long-lived assets	3,101,846	2,927,297	2,693,670
Canada
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Carrying values of long-lived assets	242,705	266,332	214,459
Europe
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Carrying values of long-lived assets	782,970	$ 674,736	$ 686,372
Australia
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Carrying values of long-lived assets	$ 10,054

Rollforward of Goodwill by Comp

Rollforward of Goodwill by Component (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2016	Jan. 31, 2015	Feb. 01, 2014
Goodwill [Line Items]
Beginning balance	$ 169,022	$ 169,273	$ 170,288
Additions	25,233
Adjustment to purchase price			(781)
Effect of exchange rate changes on goodwill	(344)	(251)	(234)
Ending balance	193,911	169,022	169,273
Winners
Goodwill [Line Items]
Beginning balance	1,741	1,992	2,226
Effect of exchange rate changes on goodwill	(154)	(251)	(234)
Ending balance	1,587	1,741	1,992
Sierra Trading Post
Goodwill [Line Items]
Beginning balance	97,254	97,254	98,035
Additions	0
Adjustment to purchase price			(781)
Effect of exchange rate changes on goodwill	0	0
Ending balance	97,254	97,254	97,254
Trade Secret
Goodwill [Line Items]
Beginning balance	0
Additions	25,233
Effect of exchange rate changes on goodwill	(190)
Ending balance	25,043	0
Marmaxx
Goodwill [Line Items]
Beginning balance	70,027	70,027	70,027
Additions	0
Adjustment to purchase price			0
Effect of exchange rate changes on goodwill	0	0	0
Ending balance	$ 70,027	$ 70,027	$ 70,027

Acquisition of Trade Secret - A

Acquisition of Trade Secret - Additional Information (Detail) $ in Thousands, AUD in Millions	Oct. 24, 2015USD ($)Store	Oct. 24, 2015AUD	Jan. 30, 2016USD ($)	Jan. 31, 2015USD ($)	Feb. 01, 2014USD ($)	Feb. 02, 2013USD ($)
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Acquisition of Trade Secret, net of cash received			$ 57,104
Goodwill acquired			$ 193,911	$ 169,022	$ 169,273	$ 170,288
Trade Secret
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business acquisition,date of acquisition	Oct. 24, 2015	Oct. 24, 2015
Business acquisition, number of operating stores acquired | Store	35
Acquisition of Trade Secret, net of cash received	$ 59,000	AUD 83
Identifiable amortizable intangible assets	$ 12,000
Identifiable intangible assets, amortization period	10 years	10 years
Goodwill acquired	$ 25,000

Assets and Liabilities Acquired

Assets and Liabilities Acquired Based on Estimated Fair Values (Detail) $ in Thousands	Oct. 24, 2015USD ($)
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Current assets	$ 25,962
Property and equipment	10,184
Goodwill and intangible assets	37,225
Total assets acquired	73,371
Total liabilities assumed	(14,071)
Net assets acquired	$ 59,300

Changes in Accumulated Other Co

Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2016	Jan. 31, 2015	Feb. 01, 2014
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Beginning balance	$ (554,385)	$ (199,532)	$ (213,392)
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of related tax provision (benefits)	(143,923)	(218,700)	(57,926)
Recognition of net gains/losses on benefit obligations, net of related tax provision (benefits)	9,629	(139,366)	55,285
(Loss) on cash flow hedge, net of related tax benefit		(4,762)
Amortization of loss on cash flow hedge, net of related tax provision (benefits)	684	452
Amortization of prior service cost and deferred gains/losses, net of related tax provisions	20,523	7,523	16,501
Ending balance	(667,472)	(554,385)	(199,532)
Foreign Currency Translation
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Beginning balance	(295,269)	(76,569)	(18,643)
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of related tax provision (benefits)	(143,923)	(218,700)	(57,926)
Ending balance	(439,192)	(295,269)	(76,569)
Deferred Benefit Costs
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Beginning balance	(254,806)	(122,963)	(194,749)
Recognition of net gains/losses on benefit obligations, net of related tax provision (benefits)	9,629	(139,366)	55,285
Amortization of prior service cost and deferred gains/losses, net of related tax provisions	20,523	7,523	16,501
Ending balance	(224,654)	(254,806)	$ (122,963)
Rate Lock on Debt
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Beginning balance	(4,310)
(Loss) on cash flow hedge, net of related tax benefit		(4,762)
Amortization of loss on cash flow hedge, net of related tax provision (benefits)	684	452
Ending balance	$ (3,626)	$ (4,310)

Changes in Accumulated Other 50

Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Parenthetical) (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2016	Jan. 31, 2015	Feb. 01, 2014
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Foreign currency translation adjustments, related tax provision (benefits)	$ (41,048)	$ (56,567)	$ (41,713)
Recognition of net gains/losses on benefit obligations, related tax provision (benefits)	6,335	(91,941)	36,856
(Loss) on cash flow hedge, related tax benefit		(3,149)
Amortization of deferred benefit costs, taxes			$ 11,001
Amortization of loss on cash flow hedge, tax provision (benefits)	450	300
Amortization of prior service cost and deferred gains/losses, related tax provisions	$ 13,501	$ 4,591

Capital Stock and Earnings Pe51

Capital Stock and Earnings Per Share - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2016	Jan. 31, 2015	Feb. 01, 2014	Feb. 29, 2016	Feb. 28, 2015
Capital Unit [Line Items]
Shares repurchased and retired, shares	26,500,000
Shares repurchased and retired, value	$ 1,800,000,000
Cash expenditures under repurchase programs	$ 1,828,297,000	$ 1,650,704,000	$ 1,471,096,000
Repurchase of common stock in shares	26,554,000	27,602,000	27,347,000
Stock repurchase program, common stock purchase value					$ 2,000,000,000
Preferred stock, shares authorized	5,000,000	5,000,000
Preferred stock, par value	$ 1	$ 1
Antidilutive options excluded	4,100,000	8,800,000	4,700,000
Subsequent Event
Capital Unit [Line Items]
Stock repurchase program, common stock purchase value				$ 2,000,000,000
Stock Repurchase Programs 2012
Capital Unit [Line Items]
Remaining available stock under stock repurchase plan	$ 1,500,000,000

Calculation of Basic and Dilute

Calculation of Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Share (Detail) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2016	Oct. 31, 2015	Aug. 01, 2015	May. 02, 2015	Jan. 31, 2015	Nov. 01, 2014	Aug. 02, 2014	May. 03, 2014	Jan. 30, 2016	Jan. 31, 2015	Feb. 01, 2014
Capital Stock And Earnings Per Share
Net income	$ 666,466	$ 587,256	$ 549,335	$ 474,601	$ 648,230	$ 594,957	$ 517,624	$ 454,317	$ 2,277,658	$ 2,215,128	$ 2,137,396
Weighted average common stock outstanding for basic earnings per share calculation									673,484	692,691	713,470
Basic earnings per share	$ 1	$ 0.88	$ 0.81	$ 0.70	$ 0.95	$ 0.86	$ 0.75	$ 0.65	$ 3.38	$ 3.20	$ 3
Net income	$ 666,466	$ 587,256	$ 549,335	$ 474,601	$ 648,230	$ 594,957	$ 517,624	$ 454,317	$ 2,277,658	$ 2,215,128	$ 2,137,396
Weighted average common stock outstanding for basic earnings per share calculation									673,484	692,691	713,470
Assumed exercise / vesting of Stock options and awards									9,767	10,854	12,906
Weighted average common stock outstanding for diluted earnings per share calculation									683,251	703,545	726,376
Diluted earnings per share	$ 0.99	$ 0.86	$ 0.80	$ 0.69	$ 0.93	$ 0.85	$ 0.73	$ 0.64	$ 3.33	$ 3.15	$ 2.94

Financial Instruments - Additio

Financial Instruments - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2016	Jan. 31, 2015	Feb. 01, 2014
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Hedge of diesel fuel requirement, remainder of fiscal year 2017	40.00%
Realized gains/losses on derivative	$ 28.5	$ 24.3	$ 10.7

Summary of Derivative Financial

Summary of Derivative Financial Instruments Related Fair Value and Balance Sheet Classification (Detail) € in Thousands, £ in Thousands, PLN in Thousands, CAD in Thousands, $ in Thousands	Jan. 30, 2016USD ($)	Jan. 30, 2016GBP (£)	Jan. 30, 2016EUR (€)	Jan. 30, 2016CAD	Jan. 30, 2016PLN	Jan. 31, 2015USD ($)	Jan. 31, 2015GBP (£)	Jan. 31, 2015EUR (€)	Jan. 31, 2015CAD	Jan. 31, 2015PLN
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Current Asset	$ 28,643					$ 39,419
Current (Liability)	(17,407)					(17,266)
Net Fair Value	11,236					22,153
Diesel Fuel Contracts | (Accrued Expense)
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Current (Liability)	(13,952)					(15,324)
Net Fair Value	$ (13,952)					(15,324)
Intercompany Balances, Primarily Debt And Related Interest | (Accrued Expense) | Conversion Of Zloty To Pound
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Hedge accounting not elected, Pay | PLN					PLN 45,000
Hedge accounting not elected, Receive | £		£ 7,403
Blended Contract Rate	0.1645	0.1645	0.1645	0.1645	0.1645
Current (Liability)	$ (448)
Net Fair Value	$ (448)
Intercompany Balances, Primarily Debt And Related Interest | (Accrued Expense) | Conversion Of Euro To Pound
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Hedge accounting not elected, Pay | €			€ 45,000
Hedge accounting not elected, Receive | £		£ 34,496
Blended Contract Rate	0.7666	0.7666	0.7666	0.7666	0.7666
Current (Liability)	$ (200)
Net Fair Value	$ (200)
Intercompany Balances, Primarily Debt And Related Interest | Prepaid Expense | Conversion Of Zloty To Canadian Dollar
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Hedge accounting not elected, Pay | PLN					PLN 87,073
Hedge accounting not elected, Receive | CAD				CAD 29,950
Blended Contract Rate	0.3440	0.3440	0.3440	0.3440	0.3440
Current Asset	$ 144
Net Fair Value	144
Intercompany Balances, Primarily Debt And Related Interest | Prepaid Expense | Conversion Of US Dollar To Pound
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Hedge accounting not elected, Pay	$ 77,957
Hedge accounting not elected, Receive | £		£ 55,000
Blended Contract Rate	0.7055	0.7055	0.7055	0.7055	0.7055
Current Asset	$ 535
Net Fair Value	535
Merchandise Purchase Commitments | Prepaid Expense | Conversion Of Canadian Dollar To US Dollar
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Hedge accounting not elected, Pay | CAD									CAD 322,492
Hedge accounting not elected, Receive						$ 281,890
Blended Contract Rate						0.8741	0.8741	0.8741	0.8741	0.8741
Current Asset						$ 28,789
Net Fair Value						$ 28,789
Merchandise Purchase Commitments | Prepaid Expense | Conversion Of Canadian Dollar To Euro
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Hedge accounting not elected, Pay | CAD									CAD 13,426
Hedge accounting not elected, Receive | €								€ 9,500
Blended Contract Rate						0.7076	0.7076	0.7076	0.7076	0.7076
Current Asset						$ 183
Net Fair Value						183
Merchandise Purchase Commitments | Prepaid Expense | Conversion Of Pound To US Dollar
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Hedge accounting not elected, Pay | £		£ 174,235					£ 77,722
Hedge accounting not elected, Receive	$ 262,250					$ 123,500
Blended Contract Rate	1.5052	1.5052	1.5052	1.5052	1.5052	1.5890	1.5890	1.5890	1.5890	1.5890
Current Asset	$ 13,996					$ 6,477
Net Fair Value	$ 13,996					$ 6,477
Merchandise Purchase Commitments | Prepaid Expense / (Accrued Expense) | Conversion Of Zloty To Pound
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Hedge accounting not elected, Pay | PLN					PLN 195,892					PLN 139,215
Hedge accounting not elected, Receive | £		£ 33,088					£ 25,547
Blended Contract Rate	0.1689	0.1689	0.1689	0.1689	0.1689	0.1835	0.1835	0.1835	0.1835	0.1835
Current Asset	$ 123					$ 1,172
Current (Liability)	(926)					(166)
Net Fair Value	(803)					1,006
Merchandise Purchase Commitments | Prepaid Expense / (Accrued Expense) | Conversion Of Canadian Dollar To US Dollar
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Hedge accounting not elected, Pay | CAD				CAD 434,271
Hedge accounting not elected, Receive	$ 322,050
Blended Contract Rate	0.7416	0.7416	0.7416	0.7416	0.7416
Current Asset	$ 12,891
Current (Liability)	(1,601)
Net Fair Value	$ 11,290
Merchandise Purchase Commitments | Prepaid Expense / (Accrued Expense) | Conversion Of Canadian Dollar To Euro
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Hedge accounting not elected, Pay | CAD				CAD 16,719
Hedge accounting not elected, Receive | €			€ 11,250
Blended Contract Rate	0.6729	0.6729	0.6729	0.6729	0.6729
Current Asset	$ 316
Current (Liability)	(90)
Net Fair Value	226
Merchandise Purchase Commitments | Prepaid Expense / (Accrued Expense) | Conversion Of US Dollar To Euro
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Hedge accounting not elected, Pay	$ 18,243					$ 12,590
Hedge accounting not elected, Receive | €			€ 16,724					€ 10,353
Blended Contract Rate	0.9167	0.9167	0.9167	0.9167	0.9167	0.8223	0.8223	0.8223	0.8223	0.8223
Current Asset	$ 72					$ 1
Current (Liability)	(190)					(898)
Net Fair Value	$ (118)					(897)
Intercompany Balances, Primarily And Related Interest | (Accrued Expense) | Conversion Of US Dollar To Pound
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Hedge accounting not elected, Pay						$ 83,401
Hedge accounting not elected, Receive | £							£ 55,000
Blended Contract Rate						0.6595	0.6595	0.6595	0.6595	0.6595
Current (Liability)						$ (725)
Net Fair Value						(725)
Intercompany Balances, Primarily And Related Interest | Prepaid Expense | Conversion Of Euro To US Dollar
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Hedge accounting not elected, Pay | €								€ 19,850
Hedge accounting not elected, Receive						$ 22,647
Blended Contract Rate						1.1409	1.1409	1.1409	1.1409	1.1409
Current Asset						$ 108
Net Fair Value						$ 108
Intercompany Balances, Primarily And Related Interest | Prepaid Expense / (Accrued Expense) | Conversion Of Zloty To Canadian Dollar
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Hedge accounting not elected, Pay | PLN										PLN 94,073
Hedge accounting not elected, Receive | CAD									CAD 32,318
Blended Contract Rate						0.3435	0.3435	0.3435	0.3435	0.3435
Current Asset						$ 153
Current (Liability)						(81)
Net Fair Value						$ 72
Intercompany Balances, Primarily And Related Interest | Prepaid Expense / (Accrued Expense) | Conversion Of Euro To Pound
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Hedge accounting not elected, Pay | €								€ 39,000
Hedge accounting not elected, Receive | £							£ 30,988
Blended Contract Rate						0.7946	0.7946	0.7946	0.7946	0.7946
Current Asset						$ 2,536
Current (Liability)						(72)
Net Fair Value						$ 2,464
Intercompany Billings In Europe, Primarily Merchandise Related | Prepaid Expense | Conversion Of Euro To Pound
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Hedge accounting not elected, Pay | €			€ 60,000
Hedge accounting not elected, Receive | £		£ 46,113
Blended Contract Rate	0.7686	0.7686	0.7686	0.7686	0.7686
Current Asset	$ 566
Net Fair Value	$ 566

Impact of Derivative Financial

Impact of Derivative Financial Instruments on Statements of Income (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2016	Jan. 31, 2015	Feb. 01, 2014
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Gain (loss) recognized in income	$ 17,615	$ 32,917	$ 26,606
Intercompany Balances, Primarily And Related Interest | Fair Value Hedges | Selling, General And Administrative Expenses
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Gain (loss) recognized in income	(3,927)	7,413	6,099
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	(21,797)	(16,050)	(1,831)
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	49,107	$ 41,554	$ 22,338
Intercompany Billings In Europe, Primarily Merchandise Related | 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	$ (5,768)

Fair Value of Financial Assets

Fair Value of Financial Assets and Liabilities on a Recurring Basis (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jan. 30, 2016	Jan. 31, 2015	Feb. 01, 2014
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	$ 155,847	$ 151,936	$ 131,049
Level 2
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Foreign currency exchange contracts, Assets	28,643	39,419	19,482
Foreign currency exchange contracts, Liabilities	3,455	1,942	6,107
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
Fair value measured on recurring basis, Liabilities	13,952	15,324
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	$ 352,313	$ 282,623	$ 294,702

Disclosures about Fair Value 57

Disclosures about Fair Value of Financial Instruments - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jan. 30, 2016	Jan. 31, 2015	Feb. 01, 2014
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Fair value of long-term debt	$ 1,700,000	$ 1,730,000	$ 1,340,000
Carrying value of long-term debt	$ 1,624,054	$ 1,623,864	$ 1,270,000

Segment Information - Additiona

Segment Information - Additional Information (Detail)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2016Segment
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Number of business segments	4
TJX Canada And International
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Percentage of segment sales	23.00%
Percentage of segment profit	17.00%
Percentage of segment consolidated assets	23.00%
United States
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Number of business segments	2

Percentages of Consolidated Rev

Percentages of Consolidated Revenues by Major Product Category (Detail)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2016	Jan. 31, 2015	Feb. 01, 2014
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenue percentage	100.00%	100.00%	100.00%
Home Fashions
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenue percentage	30.00%	29.00%	28.00%
Apparel | Clothing Including Footwear
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenue percentage	55.00%	57.00%	58.00%
Apparel | Jewelry and Accessories
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenue percentage	15.00%	14.00%	14.00%

Financial Information on Busine

Financial Information on Business Segments (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
		Jan. 30, 2016	Oct. 31, 2015	Aug. 01, 2015	May. 02, 2015	Jan. 31, 2015	Nov. 01, 2014	Aug. 02, 2014	May. 03, 2014	Jan. 30, 2016	Jan. 31, 2015	Feb. 01, 2014
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales		$ 8,962,075	$ 7,753,495	$ 7,363,731	$ 6,865,637	$ 8,303,953	$ 7,366,066	$ 6,917,212	$ 6,491,176	$ 30,944,938	$ 29,078,407	$ 27,422,696
Segment profit										4,100,343	3,930,915	3,680,050
General corporate expense										395,643	324,414	329,480
Identifiable assets		11,499,482				10,988,750				11,499,482	10,988,750	10,097,667
Loss on early extinguishment of debt											16,830
Capital expenditures										889,380	911,522	946,678
Interest expense, net										46,400	39,787	31,081
Depreciation and amortization										616,696	588,975	548,823
Income before provision for income taxes										3,658,300	3,549,884	3,319,489
Marmaxx
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales										19,948,227	18,687,880	17,929,576
Segment profit										2,858,780	2,736,694	2,612,693
Identifiable assets		5,526,570				5,014,573				5,526,570	5,014,573	4,700,347
Capital expenditures										442,910	445,041	551,839
Depreciation and amortization										364,892	340,830	318,414
HomeGoods
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales										3,915,221	3,414,351	2,993,718
Segment profit										549,318	463,193	386,541
Identifiable assets		915,549				777,214				915,549	777,214	638,742
Capital expenditures										130,593	148,354	99,828
Depreciation and amortization										67,204	54,867	47,176
TJX Canada
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales										2,854,617	2,883,863	2,877,834
Segment profit										375,306	393,622	405,363
Identifiable assets		1,021,584				1,020,955				1,021,584	1,020,955	962,101
Capital expenditures										71,071	100,779	104,888
Depreciation and amortization										54,573	66,141	66,295
TJX International
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales										4,226,873	4,092,313	3,621,568
Segment profit										316,939	337,406	275,453
Identifiable assets		1,645,296				1,531,661				1,645,296	1,531,661	1,510,132
Capital expenditures										244,806	217,348	190,123
Depreciation and amortization										126,020	123,547	114,651
Corporate
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Identifiable assets	[1]	$ 2,390,483				$ 2,644,347				2,390,483	2,644,347	2,286,345
Depreciation and amortization	[2]									$ 4,007	$ 3,590	$ 2,287
[1]	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.
[2]	Includes debt discount accretion and debt expense amortization.

Stock Incentive Plan - Addition

Stock Incentive Plan - Additional Information (Detail)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2016USD ($)Award_plan$ / sharesshares	Jan. 31, 2015USD ($)$ / sharesshares	Feb. 01, 2014USD ($)$ / sharesshares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Shares approved for issuance under Stock Incentive Plan | shares	347,800,000
Shares available for future grants | shares	36,000,000
Unrecognized compensation cost related to nonvested share-based compensation | $	$ 132,400,000
Unrecognized compensation cost weighted-average recognition period, years	2 years
Compensation cost related to share-based compensation | $	$ 94,100,000	$ 88,000,000	$ 76,100,000
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 year
Maximum term of grant, years	8 years 10 months 24 days
Intrinsic value of options exercised | $	$ 227,400,000	$ 286,300,000	$ 289,800,000
Options outstanding expected to vest represents total unvested options adjusted for anticipated forfeitures | shares	8,500,000
Performance-based stock, granted | shares	696,057	717,500	743,576
Shares granted weighted average grant date fair value | $ / shares	$ 70.41	$ 62.85	$ 51.02
Fair value of performance-based restricted stock that vested | $	$ 27,100,000	$ 21,400,000	$ 14,200,000
Annual deferred share awards, common stock value | $	$ 75,000
Number of annual deferred share awards awarded to outside directors | Award_plan	2
Maximum
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Performance-based restricted stock and other awards, period	3 years
Minimum
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Performance-based restricted stock and other awards, period	1 year
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 | Award_plan	1
Deferred shares outstanding | shares	301,654
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 Valu

Schedule of Estimated Fair Value of Options as of Grant Date by Using Black-Scholes Option Pricing Model (Detail) - $ / shares	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2016	Jan. 31, 2015	Feb. 01, 2014
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Risk-free interest rate	1.50%	1.79%	1.42%
Dividend yield	1.20%	1.20%	1.00%
Expected volatility factor	24.40%	24.20%	25.90%
Expected option life in years	4 years 6 months	4 years 6 months	4 years 4 months 24 days
Weighted average fair value of options issued	$ 14.48	$ 12	$ 11.92

Stock Options And Related Weigh

Stock Options And Related Weighted Average Exercise Price (Detail) - $ / shares shares in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2016	Jan. 31, 2015	Feb. 01, 2014
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Options, Outstanding at beginning of year	30,078	32,628	36,620
Options, Granted	4,169	4,849	4,742
Options, Exercised	(5,124)	(6,981)	(8,258)
Options, Forfeitures	(437)	(418)	(476)
Options, Outstanding at end of year	28,686	30,078	32,628
Options exercisable at end of year	20,175	21,001	22,473
WAEP, Outstanding at beginning of year	$ 34.91	$ 28.30	$ 22.31
WAEP, Granted	72.54	59.70	56.71
WAEP, Exercised	25.87	20.39	17.71
WAEP, Forfeitures	55.06	48.76	34.74
WAEP, Outstanding at end of year	41.68	34.91	28.30
WAEP, Options exercisable at end of year	$ 31.75	$ 25.75	$ 20.19

Schedule Of Stock Options Outst

Schedule Of Stock Options Outstanding Expected To Vest And Stock Options Outstanding Exercisable (Detail) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2016USD ($)$ / sharesshares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Shares, Options outstanding expected to vest | shares	7,862
Shares, Options exercisable | shares	20,175
Shares, Total outstanding options vested and expected to vest | shares	28,037
Aggregate Intrinsic Value, Options outstanding expected to vest | $	$ 51,648
Aggregate Intrinsic Value, Options exercisable | $	796,741
Aggregate Intrinsic Value, Total outstanding options vested and expected to vest | $	$ 848,389
Weighted Average Remaining Contract Life, Options outstanding expected to vest, years	8 years 10 months 24 days
Weighted Average Remaining Contract Life, Options exercisable, years	5 years 1 month 6 days
Weighted Average Remaining Contract Life, Total outstanding options vested and expected to vest, years	6 years 2 months 12 days
WAEP, Options outstanding expected to vest | $ / shares	$ 65.29
WAEP, Options exercisable | $ / shares	31.75
WAEP, Total outstanding options vested and expected to vest | $ / shares	$ 41.15

Summary of Nonvested Performanc

Summary of Nonvested Performance-Based Stock Awards (Detail) - $ / shares	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2016	Jan. 31, 2015	Feb. 01, 2014
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Granted	696,057	717,500	743,576
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value, Granted	$ 70.41	$ 62.85	$ 51.02
Performance based stock awards
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Nonvested at beginning of year	1,810,000
Granted	696,000
Vested	(646,000)
Forfeited	(84,000)
Nonvested at end of year	1,776,000	1,810,000
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value, Nonvested at beginning of year	$ 53.16
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value, Granted	70.41
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value, Vested	41.97
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value, Forfeited	61.89
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value, Nonvested at end of year	$ 63.57	$ 53.16

Financial Information Related t

Financial Information Related to Funded Defined Benefit Pension Plan And Unfunded Supplemental Retirement Plan (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2016	Jan. 31, 2015	Feb. 01, 2014	Jan. 30, 2016	Jan. 31, 2015
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Employer contribution	$ 55,700	$ 151,300	$ 32,700
Net liability recognized on consolidated balance sheets				$ 178,100	$ 221,400
Funded Plan
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Projected benefit obligation at beginning of year	1,309,889	996,968
Service cost	50,080	40,481	44,623
Interest cost	51,710	49,522	44,654
Actuarial (gains) losses	(170,674)	251,144
Benefits paid	(24,956)	(28,348)
Expenses paid	(3,049)	(2,945)
Plan amendment		3,067
Projected benefit obligation at end of year	1,213,000	1,309,889	996,968
Accumulated benefit obligation at end of year				1,120,602	1,203,464
Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year	1,170,748	944,801
Actual return on plan assets	(72,901)	107,240
Employer contribution	50,000	150,000
Benefits paid	(24,956)	(28,348)
Expenses paid	(3,049)	(2,945)
Fair value of plan assets at end of year	1,119,842	1,170,748	944,801
Projected benefit obligation at end of year	1,309,889	1,309,889	996,968	1,213,000	1,309,889
Fair value of plan assets at end of year	1,170,748	1,170,748	944,801	1,119,842	1,170,748
Funded status - excess obligation				93,158	139,141
Net liability recognized on consolidated balance sheets				93,158	139,141
Prior service cost				2,690	3,067
Accumulated actuarial losses				348,289	401,165
Amounts included in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)				350,979	404,232
Unfunded Plan
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Projected benefit obligation at beginning of year	82,238	59,566
Service cost	1,562	1,398	1,716
Interest cost	3,033	3,001	2,447
Actuarial (gains) losses	3,806	19,552
Benefits paid	(5,672)	(1,279)
Projected benefit obligation at end of year	84,967	82,238	59,566
Accumulated benefit obligation at end of year				70,750	68,591
Employer contribution	5,672	1,279
Benefits paid	(5,672)	(1,279)
Projected benefit obligation at end of year	$ 82,238	$ 82,238	$ 59,566	84,967	82,238
Funded status - excess obligation				84,967	82,238
Net liability recognized on consolidated balance sheets				84,967	82,238
Accumulated actuarial losses				29,046	29,198
Amounts included in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)				$ 29,046	$ 29,198

Pension Plans and Other Retir67

Pension Plans and Other Retirement Benefits - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2017	Jan. 30, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Jan. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Feb. 01, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Pension Plans and Other Retirement Benefits [Line Items]
Net accrued liability recognized in balance sheet		$ 178,100,000		$ 221,400,000
Pension plans and other retirement benefits, current liability		3,200,000		3,500,000
Pension plans and other retirement benefits, long-term liability		174,900,000		217,900,000
Employer contribution		$ 55,700,000		151,300,000		$ 32,700,000
Minimum percentage of pension liability		80.00%
Anticipated employer's contribution to fund current benefit and expense payments under the unfunded plan in fiscal 2017		$ 3,300,000
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%
Rate of defined pension plan		25.00%
Percentage of plan investments representing stock funds			7.10%		7.40%		8.30%
Post retirement medical and life insurance benefits to retirees		Who are eligible for the defined benefit plan and who retired at age 55 or older with ten or more years of service.
Multiemployer Pension Plans
Pension Plans and Other Retirement Benefits [Line Items]
Pension contribution to National Retirement Fund		$ 13,400,000		11,500,000		11,500,000
Percentage of pension contribution					5.00%
Retirement/Deferred Savings Plan
Pension Plans and Other Retirement Benefits [Line Items]
Employer contribution		9,700,000		9,300,000		8,100,000
Funded Plan
Pension Plans and Other Retirement Benefits [Line Items]
Net accrued liability recognized in balance sheet		93,158,000		139,141,000
Estimated amortization of net actuarial loss for 2017		28,500,000
Estimated amortization of prior service cost for 2017		377,000
Increase in projected benefit obligation				59,000,000
Employer contribution		$ 50,000,000		150,000,000
Excess percentage of projected benefit obligation for amortization of unrecognized gains and losses		10.00%
Fair value of plan assets at end of year		$ 1,119,842,000		1,170,748,000		944,801,000
Defined benefit plan, benefits paid		24,956,000		28,348,000
Prior service cost		2,690,000		3,067,000
Unfunded Plan
Pension Plans and Other Retirement Benefits [Line Items]
Net accrued liability recognized in balance sheet		84,967,000		82,238,000
Estimated amortization of net actuarial loss for 2017		3,500,000
Increase in projected benefit obligation				4,000,000
Employer contribution		5,672,000		1,279,000
Defined benefit plan, benefits paid		5,672,000		1,279,000
Nonqualified Savings Plan
Pension Plans and Other Retirement Benefits [Line Items]
Employer contribution		$ 1,300,000		3,500,000		2,400,000
Post Retirement Medical Plan
Pension Plans and Other Retirement Benefits [Line Items]
Minimum age of retirement		55 years
Minimum years of employment to be eligible in post retirement medical plan		10 years
Defined benefit plan, benefits paid		$ 161,000
Postretirement liability		1,000,000
Cost of benefit plan amendment		46,800,000
Unamortized balance of plan		6,200,000
Prior service cost		$ 3,500,000
Post Retirement Medical Plan | Scenario Forecast
Pension Plans and Other Retirement Benefits [Line Items]
Pre-tax income from post retirement medical plan reflected in income statement	$ 5,600,000
401(k) Plan
Pension Plans and Other Retirement Benefits [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets at end of year			$ 1,314,800,000		$ 1,275,400,000
Deferral Rate
Pension Plans and Other Retirement Benefits [Line Items]
Rate of defined pension plan		2.00%
Employee Savings Plan
Pension Plans and Other Retirement Benefits [Line Items]
Employer contribution		$ 30,800,000		$ 31,200,000		$ 29,700,000

Weighted Average Assumptions fo

Weighted Average Assumptions for Obligation (Detail)	Jan. 30, 2016	Jan. 31, 2015
Funded Plan
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Discount rate	4.80%	4.00%
Rate of compensation increase	4.00%	4.00%
Unfunded Plan
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Discount rate	4.20%	3.70%
Rate of compensation increase	6.00%	6.00%

Components of Net Periodic Bene

Components of Net Periodic Benefit Cost and Other Amounts Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2016	Jan. 31, 2015	Feb. 01, 2014
Funded Plan
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Service cost	$ 50,080	$ 40,481	$ 44,623
Interest cost	51,710	49,522	44,654
Expected return on plan assets	(78,042)	(65,187)	(60,474)
Amortization of prior service cost	377
Amortization of net actuarial loss	33,146	13,848	28,070
Total expense	57,271	38,664	56,873
Net (gain) loss	(19,731)	209,091	(89,265)
Amortization of net (loss)	(33,146)	(13,848)	(28,070)
Amortization of prior service cost	(377)
Plan amendment		3,067
Total recognized in other comprehensive income (loss)	(53,254)	198,310	(117,335)
Total recognized in net periodic benefit cost and other comprehensive income (loss)	$ 4,017	$ 236,974	$ (60,462)
Discount rate	4.00%	5.00%	4.40%
Expected rate of return on plan assets	6.75%	7.00%	7.00%
Rate of compensation increase	4.00%	4.00%	4.00%
Unfunded Plan
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Service cost	$ 1,562	$ 1,398	$ 1,716
Interest cost	3,033	3,001	2,447
Amortization of prior service cost		2	3
Amortization of net actuarial loss	3,958	2,146	2,884
Total expense	8,553	6,547	7,050
Net (gain) loss	3,806	19,552	(2,925)
Amortization of net (loss)	(3,958)	(2,146)	(2,884)
Amortization of prior service cost		(2)	(3)
Total recognized in other comprehensive income (loss)	(152)	17,404	(5,812)
Total recognized in net periodic benefit cost and other comprehensive income (loss)	$ 8,401	$ 23,951	$ 1,238
Discount rate	3.70%	4.80%	4.00%
Rate of compensation increase	6.00%	6.00%	6.00%

Schedule of Benefits Expected t

Schedule of Benefits Expected to be Paid in Each of Next Five Fiscal Years and Thereafter (Detail) $ in Thousands	Jan. 30, 2016USD ($)
Funded Plan
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
2,017	$ 32,624
2,018	36,341
2,019	40,419
2,020	44,794
2,021	49,427
2022 through 2026	319,360
Unfunded Plan
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
2,017	3,324
2,018	5,505
2,019	5,778
2,020	34,008
2,021	3,534
2022 through 2026	$ 22,974

Fair Value for Pension Assets M

Fair Value for Pension Assets Measured at Fair Value on Recurring Basis (Detail) - Funded Plan - USD ($) $ in Thousands		Jan. 30, 2016	Jan. 31, 2015	Feb. 01, 2014
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets		$ 1,119,842	$ 1,170,748	$ 944,801
Fair value of assets		1,119,842	1,170,748
Futures Contracts
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets		(33)
Short-Term Investments
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets		57,713	136,276
Equity Securities
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets		216,526	234,765
Corporate And Government Bond Funds
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets		337,864	300,761
Assets in Fair Value Hierarchy
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets		612,070	671,802
Assets Measured at Net Asset Value
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	[1]	507,772	498,946
Level 1
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of assets		274,239	371,041
Level 1 | Short-Term Investments
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets		57,713	136,276
Level 1 | Equity Securities
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets		216,526	234,765
Level 1 | Assets in Fair Value Hierarchy
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets		274,239	371,041
Level 2
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of assets		337,831	300,761
Level 2 | Futures Contracts
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets		(33)
Level 2 | Corporate And Government Bond Funds
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets		337,864	300,761
Level 2 | Assets in Fair Value Hierarchy
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets		$ 337,831	$ 300,761
[1]	In accordance with Subtopic 820-10, certain investments that were measured using net asset value per share (or its equivalent) as a practical expedient have not been classified in the fair value hierarchy. The fair value amounts presented in this table are intended to permit reconciliation of the fair value hierarchy to the fair value of assets presented above.

Summary of Target Allocation Gu

Summary of Target Allocation Guidelines for Plan Assets Along with Actual Allocation of Plan Assets as of Valuation Date (Detail)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2016	Jan. 31, 2015
Equity Securities
Pension Plans and Other Retirement Benefits [Line Items]
Target Allocation	50.00%
Actual Allocation	40.00%	44.00%
Fixed Income Securities
Pension Plans and Other Retirement Benefits [Line Items]
Target Allocation	50.00%
Actual Allocation	55.00%	45.00%
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Pension Plans and Other Retirement Benefits [Line Items]
Actual Allocation	5.00%	11.00%

Long-Term Debt, Exclusive of Cu

Long-Term Debt, Exclusive of Current Installments (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jan. 30, 2016	Jan. 31, 2015	Feb. 01, 2014
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt	$ 1,624,054	$ 1,623,864	$ 1,270,000
6.95% Ten-Year Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt	374,777	374,706
2.50% Ten-Year Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt	499,677	499,633
2.75% Seven-Year Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt	$ 749,600	$ 749,525

Long-Term Debt, Exclusive of 74

Long-Term Debt, Exclusive of Current Installments (Parenthetical) (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2016	Jan. 31, 2015
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Unamortized debt discount	$ 946
6.95% Ten-Year Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, interest rate	6.95%
Maturity date	Apr. 15, 2019
Unamortized debt discount	$ 223	$ 294
Effective interest rate	6.98%
2.50% Ten-Year Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, interest rate	2.50%
Maturity date	May 15, 2023
Unamortized debt discount	$ 323	367
Effective interest rate	2.51%
2.75% Seven-Year Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, interest rate	2.75%
Maturity date	Jun. 15, 2021
Unamortized debt discount	$ 400	$ 475
Effective interest rate	2.76%

Aggregate Maturities of Long-Te

Aggregate Maturities of Long-Term Debt, Exclusive of Current Installments (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jan. 30, 2016	Jan. 31, 2015	Feb. 01, 2014
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
2,018	$ 0
2,019	0
2,020	375,000
2,021	0
Later years	1,250,000
Less amount representing unamortized debt discount	(946)
Aggregate maturities of long-term debt	$ 1,624,054	$ 1,623,864	$ 1,270,000

Long-Term Debt and Credit Lin76

Long-Term Debt and Credit Lines - Additional Information (Detail) £ in Millions, CAD in Millions	Mar. 29, 2016USD ($)	Jul. 08, 2014USD ($)	Jan. 30, 2016USD ($)CreditFacility	Jan. 31, 2015USD ($)	Jan. 30, 2016GBP (£)CreditFacility	Jan. 30, 2016CADCreditFacility	Jan. 31, 2015GBP (£)	Jan. 31, 2015CAD
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Loss on early extinguishment of debt				$ (16,830,000)
Revolving credit facilities, number | CreditFacility			2		2	2
Ratio of funded debt and four-times consolidated rentals to consolidated earnings before interest, taxes, consolidated rentals, depreciation and amortization			275.00%		275.00%	275.00%
Credit facilities, amount outstanding			$ 0		£ 0		£ 0
2.75% Seven-Year Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Aggregate principal amount			$ 750,000,000
Debt instrument, interest rate			2.75%		2.75%	2.75%
Debt instrument maturity period, years			7 years
Debt instrument maturity date			2021-06
Effective fixed rate			2.91%		2.91%	2.91%
Cash flow hedges, pre-tax realized loss			$ 7,900,000
4.20% Six-Year Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, redemption date		Jul. 31, 2014
Loss on early extinguishment of debt		$ 16,800,000
Write off, unamortized debt expenses and discount		400,000
4.20% Six-Year Notes | Redemption premium
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Loss on early extinguishment of debt		$ 16,400,000
2.50% Ten-Year Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Aggregate principal amount			$ 500,000,000
Debt instrument, interest rate			2.50%		2.50%	2.50%
Debt instrument maturity period, years			10 years
Debt instrument maturity date			2023-05
Effective fixed rate			2.57%		2.57%	2.57%
2.50% Ten-Year Notes | Interest Rate Contract
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Amount hedged into treasury rate-lock agreement			$ 250,000,000
6.95% Ten-Year Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Aggregate principal amount			$ 375,000,000
Debt instrument, interest rate			6.95%		6.95%	6.95%
Debt instrument maturity period, years			10 years
Debt instrument maturity date			2019-04
Effective fixed rate			7.00%		7.00%	7.00%
6.95% Ten-Year Notes | Interest Rate Contract
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Amount hedged into treasury rate-lock agreement			$ 375,000,000
Revolving Credit Facility May 2016
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument maturity date			2016-05
Current borrowing capacity			$ 500,000,000
Quarterly payments on unused committed amounts			0.10%
Revolving Credit Facility June 2017
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument maturity date			2017-06
Current borrowing capacity			$ 500,000,000
Quarterly payments on unused committed amounts			0.06%
Revolving Credit Facility March Twenty Twenty One
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Credit facilities, amount outstanding			$ 0
Revolving Credit Facility March Twenty Twenty One | Subsequent Event
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument maturity date	2021-03
Current borrowing capacity	$ 500,000,000
Quarterly payments on unused committed amounts	0.06%
Credit facility expiration period	5 years
Revolving Credit Facility March Twenty Twenty
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Credit facilities, amount outstanding			$ 0
Revolving Credit Facility March Twenty Twenty | Subsequent Event
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument maturity date	2020-03
Current borrowing capacity	$ 500,000,000
Quarterly payments on unused committed amounts	0.06%
Credit facility expiration period	4 years
TJX Canada Facility
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Current borrowing capacity | CAD						CAD 10		CAD 10
Credit facilities, amount outstanding | CAD						0		0
TJX Canada Facility | Letter of Credit
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Current borrowing capacity | CAD						CAD 10		CAD 10
TJX International
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Current borrowing capacity | £					£ 5		£ 20

Components of Income Before Inc

Components of Income Before Income Taxes (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2016	Jan. 31, 2015	Feb. 01, 2014
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Income from continuing operations before income taxes, united states	$ 3,102,304	$ 2,943,745	$ 2,746,925
Income from continuing operations before income taxes, foreign	555,996	606,139	572,564
Income before provision for income taxes	$ 3,658,300	$ 3,549,884	$ 3,319,489

Provision for Income Taxes (Det

Provision for Income Taxes (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2016	Jan. 31, 2015	Feb. 01, 2014
Current:
Federal	$ 992,094	$ 896,672	$ 815,811
State	208,357	180,616	177,009
Foreign	149,408	155,398	136,626
Deferred:
Federal	34,620	87,057	73,206
State	(9,979)	14,231	5,928
Foreign	6,142	782	(26,487)
Provision for income taxes	$ 1,380,642	$ 1,334,756	$ 1,182,093

Deferred Tax Assets (Liabilitie

Deferred Tax Assets (Liabilities) (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jan. 30, 2016	Jan. 31, 2015
Deferred tax assets:
Net operating loss carryforward	$ 18,872	$ 18,305
Reserves for lease obligations and computer intrusion	7,623	16,242
Pension, stock compensation, postretirement and employee benefits	380,523	351,171
Leases	51,823	47,464
Other	91,575	74,451
Total gross deferred tax assets	550,416	507,633
Valuation allowance	(11,998)	(5,122)
Net deferred tax asset	538,418	502,511
Deferred tax liabilities:
Property, plant and equipment	539,818	474,179
Capitalized inventory	47,374	50,536
Tradename/intangibles	49,111	47,443
Undistributed foreign earnings	167,968	181,822
Other	5,418	8,884
Total deferred tax liabilities	809,689	762,864
Net deferred tax (liability)	(271,271)	(260,353)
Non-current asset	13,831	22,532
Non-current liability	$ (285,102)	$ (282,885)

Income Taxes - Additional Infor

Income Taxes - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2016	Jan. 31, 2015	Feb. 01, 2014
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Non-current deferred tax asset	$ 13,831,000	$ 22,532,000
Non-current deferred tax liability	285,102,000	282,885,000
Income tax provided on undistributed earnings on all other foreign subsidiaries	0
Undistributed earnings of foreign subsidiaries	727,000,000
Valuation allowances	11,998,000	5,122,000
Net unrecognized tax benefits	34,100,000	32,700,000	$ 26,200,000
Unrecognized tax benefits that would impact effective tax rates	39,000,000	34,800,000	27,800,000
Interest and penalties expensed	1,600,000	1,900,000	4,000,000
Accrued amounts for interest and penalties	7,000,000	10,100,000	$ 8,100,000
ASU 2015-17 | As Reported
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Current deferred tax asset		137,600,000
Non-current deferred tax asset		24,600,000
Non-current deferred tax liability		422,500,000
Minimum
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Possible decrease in unrecognized tax benefits that would reduce the provision for taxes on earnings	0
Maximum
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Possible decrease in unrecognized tax benefits that would reduce the provision for taxes on earnings	11,000,000
State Net Operating Loss Carryforwards
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Foreign net operating loss carryforwards	62,400,000	61,500,000
Valuation allowances	$ 5,100,000	5,100,000
State Net Operating Loss Carryforwards | Minimum
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Net operating loss carryforwards, expiration year	2,017
State Net Operating Loss Carryforwards | Maximum
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Net operating loss carryforwards, expiration year	2,035
Foreign Net Operating Loss Carryforwards
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Foreign net operating loss carryforwards	$ 51,100,000	$ 48,300,000
Net operating loss carryforwards, expiration year	2,025
Valuation allowances	$ 6,900,000
Foreign net operating loss carryforwards subject to expiration	$ 3,900,000

Reconciliation of U.S. Federal

Reconciliation of U.S. Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate and Worldwide Effective Income Tax Rate (Detail)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2016	Jan. 31, 2015	Feb. 01, 2014
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	3.50%	3.60%	3.60%
Impact of foreign operations	(0.70%)	(0.90%)	(0.80%)
All other	(0.10%)	(0.10%)	(2.20%)
Worldwide effective income tax rate	37.70%	37.60%	35.60%

Reconciliation of Beginning and

Reconciliation of Beginning and Ending Gross Amount of Unrecognized Tax Benefits (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2016	Jan. 31, 2015	Feb. 01, 2014
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]
Balance at beginning of year	$ 55,619	$ 48,680	$ 148,777
Additions for uncertain tax positions taken in current year	2,248	4,771	4,212
Additions for uncertain tax positions taken in prior years	11,707	5,278	5,096
Reductions for uncertain tax positions taken in prior years	(23,874)	(2,747)	(69,292)
Reductions resulting from lapse of statute of limitations	(389)		(317)
Settlements with tax authorities	(1,985)	(363)	(39,796)
Balance at end of year	$ 43,326	$ 55,619	$ 48,680

Commitments - Additional Inform

Commitments - Additional Information (Detail) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2016USD ($)Lease_Agreements	Jan. 31, 2015USD ($)	Feb. 01, 2014USD ($)	Jan. 28, 2012
Commitments [Line Items]
Rental expense under operating leases for continuing operations	$ 1,365.6	$ 1,321.6	$ 1,238.2
Contingent rent paid	15.7	15.2	15.7
Sublease income	$ 0.9	0.8	$ 0.9
Number of lease agreements | Lease_Agreements	2
Outstanding letters of credit issued for the purchase of inventory	$ 29.3	$ 42.9
Other Long Term Liabilities
Commitments [Line Items]
Liabilities	$ 85.2
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

Schedule of Future Minimum Leas

Schedule of Future Minimum Lease Payments for Continuing Operations (Detail) $ in Thousands	Jan. 30, 2016USD ($)
Operating Lease Future Minimum Payment Due
2017, Operating Lease	$ 1,368,050
2018, Operating Lease	1,273,888
2019, Operating Lease	1,150,172
2020, Operating Lease	1,005,127
2021, Operating Lease	845,910
Later years Operating Lease	2,354,674
Total future minimum lease payments	$ 7,997,821

Schedule of Accrued Expenses an

Schedule of Accrued Expenses and Other Current Liabilities (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jan. 30, 2016	Jan. 31, 2015
Accrued Expenses and Other Current Liabilities [Line Items]
Employee compensation and benefits, current	$ 573,965	$ 470,887
Dividends payable	141,295	120,980
Accrued capital additions	132,871	99,487
Rent, utilities and occupancy, including real estate taxes	202,653	205,819
Merchandise credits and gift certificates	307,350	274,557
Insurance	65,983	38,514
Sales tax collections and V.A.T. taxes	134,535	118,821
All other current liabilities	511,007	467,057
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities	$ 2,069,659	$ 1,796,122

Accrued Expenses and Other Li86

Accrued Expenses and Other Liabilities Current and Long Term - Additional Information (Detail)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2016
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, customer rewards liability, interest, reserve for sales returns, reserve for taxes, fair value of derivatives, 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 Long-Term Lia

Schedule of Other Long-Term Liabilities (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jan. 30, 2016	Jan. 31, 2015
Other Long Term Liabilities [Line Items]
Employee compensation and benefits, long term	$ 418,156	$ 460,086
Accrued rent	216,040	203,216
Landlord allowances	93,024	97,861
Tax reserve, long term	33,403	28,088
Financing lease obligations	85,214	60,733
All other long-term liabilities	35,184	38,153
Other long-term liabilities	$ 881,021	$ 888,137

Contingent Obligations and Co88

Contingent Obligations and Contingencies - Additional Information (Detail) $ in Millions	Jan. 30, 2016USD ($)
Commitment And Contingencies [Line Items]
Estimated contingent obligations	$ 42.6

Summary of Cash Payments for In

Summary of Cash Payments for Interest and Income Taxes and Non-Cash Investing and Financing Activities (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2016	Jan. 31, 2015	Feb. 01, 2014
Schedule of Cash Flow, Supplemental [Line Items]
Cash paid for: Interest on debt	$ 64,188	$ 66,265	$ 52,196
Cash paid for: Income taxes	1,301,122	1,091,128	1,240,377
Changes in accrued expenses due to: Dividends payable	20,315	17,377	19,380
Changes in accrued expenses due to: Property additions	33,384	8,254	$ (6,432)
Non-cash investing and financing activity: Construction in progress	(30,767)	(60,733)
Non-cash investing and financing activity: Financing lease obligation	$ 30,767	$ 60,733

Selected Quarterly Consolidated

Selected Quarterly Consolidated Financial Data (Detail) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands		3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
		Jan. 30, 2016	Oct. 31, 2015	Aug. 01, 2015	May. 02, 2015	Jan. 31, 2015	Nov. 01, 2014	Aug. 02, 2014	May. 03, 2014	Jan. 30, 2016	Jan. 31, 2015	Feb. 01, 2014
Quarterly Financial Information [Line Items]
Net sales		$ 8,962,075	$ 7,753,495	$ 7,363,731	$ 6,865,637	$ 8,303,953	$ 7,366,066	$ 6,917,212	$ 6,491,176	$ 30,944,938	$ 29,078,407	$ 27,422,696
Gross earnings	[1]	2,573,883	2,246,596	2,144,540	1,945,396	2,344,916	2,162,437	1,981,356	1,813,176
Net income		$ 666,466	$ 587,256	$ 549,335	$ 474,601	$ 648,230	$ 594,957	$ 517,624	$ 454,317	$ 2,277,658	$ 2,215,128	$ 2,137,396
Basic earnings per share		$ 1	$ 0.88	$ 0.81	$ 0.70	$ 0.95	$ 0.86	$ 0.75	$ 0.65	$ 3.38	$ 3.20	$ 3
Diluted earnings per share		$ 0.99	$ 0.86	$ 0.80	$ 0.69	$ 0.93	$ 0.85	$ 0.73	$ 0.64	$ 3.33	$ 3.15	$ 2.94
[1]	Gross earnings equal net sales less cost of sales, including buying and occupancy costs.