The TJX Companies, Inc. (TJX) 10-Q 4 Dec 18 2019 Q3 Quarterly report Financial data

Document and Entity Information

Document and Entity Information	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 03, 2018shares
Document And Entity Information [Abstract]
Document Type	10-Q
Amendment Flag	false
Document Period End Date	Nov. 3, 2018
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2,019
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q3
Trading Symbol	TJX
Entity Registrant Name	TJX COMPANIES INC /DE/
Entity Central Index Key	109,198
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--02-02
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Entity Small Business	false
Entity Emerging Growth Company	false
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding	1,233,145,248

Consolidated Statements of Inco

Consolidated Statements of Income - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Nov. 03, 2018	Oct. 28, 2017	Nov. 03, 2018	Oct. 28, 2017
Income Statement [Abstract]
Net sales	$ 9,825,759	$ 8,762,220	$ 27,845,594	$ 24,903,944
Cost of sales, including buying and occupancy costs	6,983,483	6,150,020	19,797,537	17,652,767
Selling, general and administrative expenses	1,756,448	1,584,219	5,006,937	4,479,470
Pension settlement charge	36,122	0	36,122	0
Interest expense, net	3,188	7,981	10,365	27,499
Income before provision for income taxes	1,046,518	1,020,000	2,994,633	2,744,208
Provision for income taxes	284,265	378,564	776,373	1,013,536
Net income	$ 762,253	$ 641,436	$ 2,218,260	$ 1,730,672
Basic earnings per share:
Net income (in dollars per share)	$ 0.62	$ 0.51	$ 1.78	$ 1.35
Weighted average common shares – basic (in shares)	1,236,842	1,268,044	1,245,639	1,278,383
Diluted earnings per share:
Net income (in dollars per share)	$ 0.61	$ 0.50	$ 1.75	$ 1.33
Weighted average common shares – diluted (in shares)	1,257,562	1,285,762	1,264,100	1,297,344

Consolidated Statements of Comp

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income - USD ($)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Nov. 03, 2018	Oct. 28, 2017	Nov. 03, 2018	Oct. 28, 2017
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ 762,253,000	$ 641,436,000	$ 2,218,260,000	$ 1,730,672,000
Additions to other comprehensive income:
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of related tax benefit	(18,055,000)	(46,029,000)	(200,319,000)	79,393,000
Gain on net investment hedges, net of related tax provision			19,539,000	0
Recognition of net gains/losses on benefit obligations, net of related tax benefit	(5,128,000)	0	(5,128,000)	0
Reclassifications from other comprehensive income to net income:
Pension settlement charge, net of related tax provision	26,481,000	0	26,481,000	0
Amortization of prior service cost and deferred gains, net of related tax provisions	3,047,000	3,669,000	8,817,000	11,401,000
Amortization of loss on cash flow hedge, net of related tax provisions	208,000	171,000	622,000	513,000
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	6,553,000	(42,189,000)	(149,988,000)	91,307,000
Total comprehensive income	$ 768,806,000	$ 599,247,000	$ 2,068,272,000	$ 1,821,979,000

Consolidated Statements of Co_2

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Nov. 03, 2018	Oct. 28, 2017	Nov. 03, 2018	Oct. 28, 2017
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Foreign currency translation adjustments, related tax benefit	$ 143	$ 18,110	$ 13,582	$ 16,212
Gain on net investment hedges, related tax provision			7,113
Recognition of net gains/losses on benefit obligations, related tax provision (benefit)	1,867		1,867
Pension settlement charge, related tax provision	9,641		9,641
Amortization of prior service cost and deferred gains, tax provisions	1,109	2,414	3,210	7,500
Amortization of loss on cash flow hedge, net of related tax provisions	$ 76	$ 112	$ 228	$ 337

Consolidated Balance Sheets

Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Nov. 03, 2018	Feb. 03, 2018	Oct. 28, 2017
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 2,711,767	$ 2,758,477	$ 2,364,244
Short-term investments	0	506,165	511,618
Accounts receivable, net	419,790	327,166	345,866
Merchandise inventories	5,543,413	4,187,243	4,725,850
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	544,427	706,676	422,719
Federal, state, and foreign income taxes recoverable	97,616	0	19,737
Total current assets	9,317,013	8,485,727	8,390,034
Net property at cost	5,165,875	5,006,053	4,858,284
Goodwill	97,348	100,069	196,365
Other assets	445,006	466,166	433,012
TOTAL ASSETS	15,025,242	14,058,015	13,877,695
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	3,340,596	2,488,373	2,986,374
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities	2,594,561	2,522,961	2,361,422
Federal, state and foreign income taxes payable	78,668	114,203	120,185
Total current liabilities	6,013,825	5,125,537	5,467,981
Other long-term liabilities	1,284,911	1,320,505	1,159,975
Non-current deferred income taxes, net	236,769	233,057	374,276
Long-term debt	2,232,864	2,230,607	2,229,855
Commitments and contingencies (See Note K)
SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Preferred stock, authorized 5,000,000 shares, par value $1, no shares issued	0	0	0
Common stock, authorized 1,800,000,000 shares, par value $1, issued and outstanding 1,233,145,248; 1,256,018,044 and 1,264,605,010 respectively	1,233,145	1,256,018	1,264,605
Additional paid-in capital	0	0	0
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss)	(591,847)	(441,859)	(602,919)
Retained earnings	4,615,575	4,334,150	3,983,922
Total shareholders’ equity	5,256,873	5,148,309	4,645,608
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY	$ 15,025,242	$ 14,058,015	$ 13,877,695

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Pa

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) - $ / shares	Nov. 03, 2018	Feb. 03, 2018	Oct. 28, 2017
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Preferred stock, shares authorized (Shares)	5,000,000	5,000,000	5,000,000
Preferred stock, par value ($ per share)	$ 1	$ 1	$ 1
Preferred stock, shares issued (Shares)	0	0	0
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares)	1,800,000,000	1,800,000,000	1,800,000,000
Common stock, par value ($ per share)	$ 1	$ 1	$ 1
Common stock, shares issued (Shares)	1,233,145,248	1,256,018,044	1,264,605,010
Common stock, shares outstanding (Shares)	1,233,145,248	1,256,018,044	1,264,605,010

Consolidated Statements of Cash

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - USD ($) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 03, 2018	Oct. 28, 2017
Operating Activities
Net income	$ 2,218,260	$ 1,730,672
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	601,227	532,424
Loss on property disposals and impairment charges	14,574	2,209
Pension settlement charge	36,122	0
Deferred income tax (benefit) provision	(15,630)	35,802
Share-based compensation	77,353	77,152
Changes in assets and liabilities:
(Increase) in accounts receivable	(97,891)	(84,403)
(Increase) in merchandise inventories	(1,442,577)	(1,042,664)
(Increase) in income taxes recoverable	(69,372)	(3,902)
Decrease (increase) in prepaid expenses and other current assets	194,160	(50,357)
Increase in accounts payable	902,502	733,340
Increase in accrued expenses and other liabilities	97,696	83,082
(Decrease) in income taxes payable	(33,292)	(86,842)
Other	(5,375)	2,910
Net cash provided by operating activities	2,477,757	1,929,423
Investing Activities
Property additions	(872,963)	(827,529)
Purchase of investments	(157,198)	(630,079)
Sales and maturities of investments	634,288	658,225
Other	26,653	0
Net cash (used in) investing activities	(369,220)	(799,383)
Financing Activities
Cash payments for repurchase of common stock	(1,591,392)	(1,238,982)
Proceeds from issuance of common stock	239,608	89,198
Cash dividends paid	(682,322)	(566,949)
Cash payments of employee tax withholdings for performance based stock awards	(16,014)	(16,823)
Other	(5,409)	(2,312)
Net cash (used in) financing activities	(2,055,529)	(1,735,868)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash	(99,718)	40,223
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents	(46,710)	(565,605)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year	2,758,477	2,929,849
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$ 2,711,767	$ 2,364,244

Consolidated Statement of Share

Consolidated Statement of Shareholders' Equity - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Total	Common Stock	Additional Paid-In Capital	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	Retained Earnings
Beginning Balance at Jan. 28, 2017				$ (694,226)
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net income	$ 1,730,672
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	91,307
Ending balance at Oct. 28, 2017	$ 4,645,608			(602,919)
Ending balance (Shares) at Oct. 28, 2017	1,264,605,010
Beginning Balance at Feb. 03, 2018	$ 5,148,309	$ 1,256,018		(441,859)	$ 4,334,150
Beginning Balance (Shares) at Feb. 03, 2018	1,256,018,044	1,256,018
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net income	$ 2,218,260				2,218,260
Cumulative effect of accounting change	58,712				58,712
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	(149,988)			(149,988)
Cash dividends declared on common stock	(727,975)				(727,975)
Recognition of share-based compensation	77,353		$ 77,353
Issuance of common stock under Stock Incentive Plan, net of shares used to pay tax withholdings	223,594	$ 11,030	218,079		(5,515)
Issuance of common stock under Stock Incentive Plan, net of shares used to pay tax withholdings (Shares)		11,030
Common stock repurchased and retired	(1,591,392)	$ (33,903)	$ (295,432)		(1,262,057)
Common stock repurchased and retired (in shares)		(33,903)
Ending balance at Nov. 03, 2018	$ 5,256,873	$ 1,233,145		$ (591,847)	$ 4,615,575
Ending balance (Shares) at Nov. 03, 2018	1,233,145,248	1,233,145

Consolidated Statement of Sha_2

Consolidated Statement of Shareholders' Equity (Parenthetical) - $ / shares	Nov. 03, 2018	Feb. 03, 2018	Oct. 28, 2017
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]
Common stock, par value ($ per share)	$ 1	$ 1	$ 1

Basis of Presentation and Summa

Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 03, 2018
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Basis of Presentation The Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes thereto have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) for interim financial information. These Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes thereto are unaudited and, in the opinion of management, reflect all normal recurring adjustments, accruals and deferrals among periods required to match costs properly with the related revenue or activity, considered necessary by The TJX Companies, Inc. (together with its subsidiaries, “TJX”) for a fair statement of its financial statements for the periods reported, all in conformity with GAAP consistently applied. The Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes thereto should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements, including the related notes, contained in TJX’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 3, 2018 (“fiscal 2018”). These interim results are not necessarily indicative of results for the full fiscal year. TJX’s business, in common with the businesses of retailers generally, is subject to seasonal influences, with higher levels of sales and income generally realized in the second half of the year. The February 3, 2018 balance sheet data was derived from audited financial statements and does not include all disclosures required by GAAP. Fiscal Year TJX’s fiscal year ends on the Saturday nearest to the last day of January of each year. The current fiscal year ends February 2, 2019 (“ fiscal 2019 ”) and is a 52-week fiscal year. Fiscal 2018 was a 53-week fiscal year. Use of Estimates The preparation of financial statements, in conformity with GAAP, requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent liabilities at the date of the financial statements as well as the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. TJX considers its accounting policies relating to inventory valuation, impairment of long-lived assets, goodwill and tradenames, retirement obligations, share-based compensation, casualty insurance, reserves for uncertain tax positions and loss contingencies to be the most significant accounting policies that involve management estimates and judgments. Actual amounts could differ from those estimates, and such differences could be material. Reclassifications As a result of a two -for-one stock split in the form of a dividend to shareholders of record as of October 30, 2018, certain amounts in prior years’ Consolidated Financial Statements have been retroactively adjusted to conform to the current year presentation. As such, all share activity, earnings per share and dividends per share amounts have been adjusted to reflect the two-for-one stock split. See Note D—Capital Stock and Earnings per Share for additional information. Summary of Accounting Policies Revenue Recognition TJX adopted Revenue from Contracts with Customers (referred to as “ASC 606”), on February 4, 2018 (“the adoption date”). The core principle of the guidance is that an entity should recognize revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. TJX adopted the new guidance under the modified retrospective approach which resulted in a $59 million cumulative adjustment to increase retained earnings. The cumulative adjustment primarily related to revenue recognized on the value of unredeemed rewards certificates issued to customers as part of the Company’s U.S. co-branded credit card loyalty program. We now recognize the estimated unredeemed awards when they are earned, rather than when merchandise credits expire or when the likelihood of redemption becomes remote. In addition, on-line sales are now recognized at the shipping point rather than receipt by the customer. Other changes relate to the presentation of revenue as certain expenses previously presented as a reduction of revenue are now classified as selling, general and administrative expenses (“SG&A”). The new standard required a change in the presentation of our sales return reserve on the balance sheet, which we previously recorded net of the value of returned merchandise and now is presented at gross sales value with an asset established for the value of the merchandise returned. There is no change in the timing or amount of revenue recognized from point of sale at the registers in our stores, which constitutes the majority of the Company’s revenue. Financial results for fiscal periods after the adoption date are presented under ASC 606 while results from prior periods are not adjusted and continue to be reported under the accounting standards in effect for the prior period. We applied ASC 606 only to contracts that were not completed prior to fiscal 2019 . Adoption of the new guidance resulted in additional disclosure requirements and did not have a material impact on our financial condition or results of operations for the fiscal period ended November 3, 2018 . Net Sales Net sales consist primarily of merchandise sales, which are recorded net of a reserve for estimated returns, any discounts and sales taxes, related to the sales of merchandise both within our stores and online. Net sales also include an immaterial amount of other revenues that represent less than 1.0% of total revenues, primarily generated from TJX’s co-branded loyalty rewards credit card program offered in the United States only. In addition, certain customers may receive discounts that are accounted for as consideration reducing the transaction price. Merchandise sales from our stores are recognized at the point of sale when TJX provides the merchandise to the customer. The performance obligation is fulfilled at this point when the customer has obtained control by paying for and leaving with the merchandise. Merchandise sales made online are recognized when the product has been shipped, which is when legal title has passed and when TJX is entitled to payment, and the customer has obtained the ability to direct the use of and obtain substantially all of the remaining benefits from the goods. Shipping and handling activities related to online sales occur after the customer obtains control of the goods. TJX’s policy is to treat shipping costs as part of our fulfillment center costs within our operating expenditures. As a result, shipping fee revenues received is recognized when control of the goods transfer to the customer and is recorded as net sales. Shipping and handling costs incurred by TJX are included in cost of sales, including buying and occupancy costs. TJX disaggregates revenue by operating segment, see Note G — Segment Information . Deferred Gift Card Revenue Proceeds from the sale of gift cards as well as the value of store cards issued to customers as a result of a return or exchange are deferred until the customers use the cards to acquire merchandise, as TJX does not fulfill its performance obligation until the gift card has been redeemed. While gift cards have an indefinite life, substantially all are redeemed in the first year of issuance. Based on historical experience, we estimate the amount of gift cards and store cards that will not be redeemed and, to the extent allowed by local law, these amounts are amortized into income over the redemption period. In thousands November 3, Balance, February 3, 2018 $ 406,506 Deferred revenue 1,096,333 Effect of exchange rates changes on deferred revenue (6,561 ) Revenue recognized (1,138,507 ) Balance, November 3, 2018 $ 357,771 TJX recognized $1.1 billion in gift card revenue for the nine months ended November 3, 2018 . Gift cards are combined in one homogeneous pool and are not separately identifiable. As such, the revenue recognized consists of gift cards that were part of the deferred revenue balance at the beginning of the period as well as gift cards that were issued during the period. Sales Return Reserve Our products are generally sold with a right of return and we may provide other credits or incentives, which are accounted for as variable consideration when estimating the amount of revenue to recognize. We have elected to apply the portfolio practical expedient and are estimating the variable consideration using the expected value method when calculating the returns reserve, as the difference to applying it to the individual contract would not differ materially. Returns are estimated based on historical experience and are required to be established and presented at the gross sales value with an asset established for the estimated value of the merchandise returned separate from the refund liability. Liabilities for return allowances are included in “Accrued expenses and other current liabilities” and the offsetting receivable is included in “Prepaid expenses and other current assets” on our consolidated balance sheets. Goodwill Goodwill includes the excess of the purchase price paid over the carrying value of the minority interest acquired in fiscal 1990 in TJX’s former 83% -owned subsidiary and represents goodwill associated with the T.J. Maxx chain, as well as the excess of cost over the estimated fair market value of the net assets acquired by TJX in the purchase of Winners in fiscal 1991, the purchase of Sierra Trading Post (“STP”) in fiscal 2013, and the purchase of Trade Secret in fiscal 2016, which was re-branded under the T.K. Maxx name during fiscal 2018. The following is a roll forward of goodwill by component: In thousands Marmaxx Winners Sierra Trading Post T.K. Maxx in Australia Total Balance, January 28, 2017 $ 70,027 $ 1,686 $ 97,254 $ 26,904 $ 195,871 Impairment — — (97,254 ) — (97,254 ) Effect of exchange rate changes on goodwill — 98 — 1,354 1,452 Balance, February 3, 2018 70,027 1,784 — 28,258 100,069 Effect of exchange rate changes on goodwill — (93 ) — (2,628 ) (2,721 ) Balance, November 3, 2018 $ 70,027 $ 1,691 $ — $ 25,630 $ 97,348 Goodwill is considered to have an indefinite life and accordingly is not amortized. In the fourth quarter of fiscal 2018, the Company recorded an impairment charge of $99.3 million , which included $97.3 million of STP goodwill and $2.0 million for certain long-lived assets of STP, as the estimated fair value of the STP business fell below its carrying value due to a decrease in projected revenue growth rates. The impairment charge is included within the Marmaxx segment results. Goodwill, and the related impairments, if any, are included in the respective operating segment to which they relate. Future Adoption of New Accounting Standards Leases In February 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued updated guidance on leases to increase transparency and comparability among organizations by requiring lessees to recognize right of use assets and lease liabilities on the balance sheet and requiring disclosure of key information about leasing arrangements. The new standard is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2018, and interim periods within those annual periods; early adoption is permitted. In July 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-11, Leases (Topic 842): Targeted Improvements , which allows entities to apply the transition requirements at the effective date rather than at the beginning of the earliest comparative period presented as previously required. The effect of initially applying the standard can be recognized as a cumulative-effect adjustment to retained earnings in the period of adoption and an entity’s reporting for the comparative periods presented in the year of adoption would continue to be in accordance with ASC 840, Leases (Topic 840) (“ASC 840”), including the disclosure requirements of ASC 840. If the new transition method in ASU 2018-11 is not elected, the new standard must be adopted using a modified retrospective transition and requires application of the new guidance for leases that exist or are entered into after the beginning of the earliest comparative period presented. The Company plans to adopt this standard in the first quarter of the fiscal year ending February 1, 2020 ("fiscal 2020") using the optional transition method under ASU 2018-11. The Company is in the process of implementing a new lease accounting system and has established a cross-functional team to implement the updated lease guidance. This team is in the process of evaluating our lease portfolio to assess the impact this standard will have on our Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes thereto. The Company has determined that the initial lease term will not differ under the new standard versus current accounting practice, and therefore the income statement impact of the new standard is not expected to be material. Any impact to the income statement would be the result of the timing of expense recognition and would not be incremental over the term of the lease. For example, under ASC 842 certain initial direct costs will no longer be capitalized and amortized over the lease term and will be expensed as incurred. In addition, in certain instances, the cost of our renewal options may be recognized earlier in the life of the lease than under the existing lease accounting rules. The Company expects this standard will have a material impact on its Consolidated Balance Sheet as it will record a significant asset and liability associated with its nearly 4,300 leased locations. The Company plans to implement the transition package of three practical expedients permitted within the standard, which among other things, allows for the carryforward of historical lease classifications. The Company expects to make an accounting policy election that will keep leases with a term of 12 months or less off the balance sheet and result in recognizing those lease payments on a straight-line basis over the lease term. As our leases do not provide an implicit rate, nor is it readily available, we plan to use our incremental borrowing rate based on information available at commencement date to determine the present value of future payments. Hedging Activities In August 2017, the FASB issued updated guidance on hedge accounting. The updates allow hedge accounting for new types of interest rate hedges of financial instruments and simplify the documentation requirements to qualify for hedge accounting. In addition, any gain or loss from hedge ineffectiveness will be reported in the same income statement line with the effective hedge results and the hedged transaction. The updated guidance is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2018, and early adoption is permitted. The Company does not anticipate this pronouncement will have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements. Income Statement – Reporting Comprehensive Income In February 2018, the FASB issued updated guidance related to reporting comprehensive income. The updated guidance allows for a one-time reclassification from accumulated other comprehensive income to retained earnings for stranded tax effect resulting from the enactment of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (the “2017 Tax Act”). The updated guidance is effective for all entities for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, and interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption is permitted, including adoption in any interim period for reporting periods for which financial statements have not yet been issued. The updated guidance should be applied either in the period of adoption or retrospectively to each period (or periods) in which the effect of the change in the 2017 Tax Act is recognized. The Company has not yet determined the timing of adoption or estimated the effect on its consolidated financial statements. Non-Employee Share-Based Payments In June 2018, the FASB issued updated guidance related to compensation - stock compensation: Improvements to Non-Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting. The updated guidance aligns the measurement and classification guidance for share-based payments to non-employees with the guidance for share-based payments to employees, with certain exceptions. The amendments in this ASU will be effective for the Company for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2018, with early adoption permitted. The Company does not anticipate this pronouncement will have an impact on its consolidated financial statements. Intangibles-Goodwill and Other-Internal-Use Software In August 2018, the FASB issued guidance related to accounting for implementation costs incurred in a cloud computing arrangement that is a service contract. The standard allows entities who are customers in hosting arrangements that are service contracts to apply the existing internal-use software guidance to determine which implementation costs to capitalize as an asset related to the service contract and which costs to expense. The guidance specifies classification for capitalizing implementation costs and related amortization expense within the financial statements and requires additional disclosures. The guidance will be effective for annual reporting periods, including interim reporting within those periods, beginning after December 15, 2019. Early adoption is permitted and can be applied either retrospectively or prospectively. The Company is currently evaluating the transition methods and the impact of the adoption of this standard on its consolidated financial statements. Fair Value Measurement Disclosure Framework In August 2018, the FASB issued guidance related to changes to the disclosure requirements for fair value measurements. This ASU modifies the disclosure requirements for fair value measurements by removing, modifying, or adding certain disclosures. The primary focus of the guidance is to improve the effectiveness of the disclosure requirements for fair value measurements. In general, the amendments are effective for all entities for fiscal years and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2019, with early adoption permitted for the removed disclosures and delayed adoption until fiscal year 2021 permitted for the new disclosures. The removed and modified disclosures will be adopted on a retrospective basis and the new disclosures will be adopted on a prospective basis. The Company is currently evaluating the potential effects of the pronouncement on its disclosure requirements. Compensation Retirement Defined Benefit Plans Disclosure Framework In August 2018, the FASB issued guidance related to changes to the disclosure requirements for defined benefit plans. This ASU removes certain disclosures that are not considered cost beneficial, clarifies certain required disclosures and requires certain additional disclosures. The standard is effective on a retrospective basis for fiscal years ending after December 15, 2020, with early adoption permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of the pronouncement on its disclosure requirements. Recently Adopted Accounting Standards Revenue Recognition See Revenue Recognition in this Note A for the impact upon adoption. Cash Flows In the first quarter of fiscal 2019 , TJX adopted a pronouncement that addresses differences in the way certain cash receipts and cash payments are presented in the statement of cash flows. The new guidance provides clarity around the cash flow classification for eight specific issues in an effort to reduce the current and potential future differences in practice. The standard did not have a material impact on our consolidated statements of cash flows. Retirement Benefits In the first quarter of fiscal 2019 , TJX adopted a pronouncement related to retirement benefits, which requires that an employer report the service cost component of net periodic pension and net periodic post retirement cost in the same line item as other compensation costs arising from services rendered by the employees during the period. It also requires the other components of net periodic pension and net periodic postretirement benefit cost to be presented in the income statement separately from the service cost component and outside a subtotal of income from operations, if such a subtotal is presented. The amendments in this update were applied retrospectively for the presentation of the service cost component and the other components of net periodic pension cost and net periodic postretirement benefit cost in the income statement. The impact to prior periods was immaterial. As a result of the adoption, for the three and nine months ended November 3, 2018 , service costs are recorded in the same line items as other compensation costs and non-service costs are recorded in SG&A in our income statement. Income Taxes In the first quarter of fiscal 2019 , TJX adopted Income Taxes (Topic 740): Amendments to SEC Paragraphs Pursuant to SEC Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 118 (referred to as " ASU 2018-05"), which provides guidance on accounting for the tax effects of the 2017 Tax Act. This guidance allows a company to record a provisional amount when it does not have the necessary information available, prepared, or analyzed in reasonable detail to complete its accounting for the change in the tax law during the measurement period. The measurement period ends when the company has obtained, prepared, and analyzed the information necessary to finalize its accounting, but cannot extend beyond one year. We will continue to assess our provision for income taxes as future guidance is issued.

Property at Cost

Property at Cost	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 03, 2018
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Property at Cost	Property at Cost The following table presents the components of property at cost: In thousands November 3, February 3, October 28, Land and buildings $ 1,423,528 $ 1,355,777 $ 1,294,992 Leasehold costs and improvements 3,318,857 3,254,830 3,145,922 Furniture, fixtures and equipment 5,728,827 5,357,701 5,172,488 Total property at cost $ 10,471,212 $ 9,968,308 $ 9,613,402 Less accumulated depreciation and amortization 5,305,337 4,962,255 4,755,118 Net property at cost $ 5,165,875 $ 5,006,053 $ 4,858,284 Depreciation expense was $203.6 million for the three months ended November 3, 2018 and $186.9 million for the three months ended October 28, 2017 . Depreciation expense was $601.5 million for the nine months ended November 3, 2018 and $534.0 million for the nine months ended October 28, 2017 . Depreciation expense was $726.0 million for the twelve months ended February 3, 2018 .

Accumulated Other Comprehensive

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 03, 2018
Equity [Abstract]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Amounts included in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) are recorded net of taxes. The following table details the changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) for the nine months ended November 3, 2018 : In thousands Foreign Currency Translation Deferred Benefit Costs Cash Flow Hedge on Debt Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Balance, January 28, 2017 $ (491,803 ) $ (199,481 ) $ (2,942 ) $ (694,226 ) Additions to other comprehensive income: Foreign currency translation adjustments (net of taxes of $16,212) 79,393 — — 79,393 Reclassifications from other comprehensive income to net income: Amortization of loss on cash flow hedge (net of taxes of $337) — — 513 513 Amortization of prior service cost and deferred gains/losses (net of taxes of $7,500) — 11,401 — 11,401 Balance, October 28, 2017 $ (412,410 ) $ (188,080 ) $ (2,429 ) $ (602,919 ) Balance, February 3, 2018 $ (280,051 ) $ (159,562 ) $ (2,246 ) $ (441,859 ) Additions to other comprehensive income: Foreign currency translation adjustments (net of taxes of $13,582) (200,319 ) — — (200,319 ) Net investment hedges (net of taxes of $7,113) 19,539 — — 19,539 Recognition of net gains/losses on benefit obligations,(net of taxes of $1,867) — (5,128 ) — (5,128 ) Reclassifications from other comprehensive income to net income: Pension settlement charge (net of taxes of $9,641) — 26,481 — 26,481 Amortization of prior service cost and deferred gains (net of taxes of $3,210) — 8,817 — 8,817 Amortization of loss on cash flow hedge (net of taxes of $228) — — 622 622 Balance, November 3, 2018 $ (460,831 ) $ (129,392 ) $ (1,624 ) $ (591,847 )

Capital Stock and Earnings Per

Capital Stock and Earnings Per Share	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 03, 2018
Equity [Abstract]
Capital Stock and Earnings Per Share	Capital Stock and Earnings Per Share Capital Stock On September 17, 2018, TJX announced that its Board of Directors approved a two -for-one stock split of its common stock in the form of a stock dividend. The split was subject to shareholder approval of an increase in the number of authorized shares of common stock. On October 22, 2018 the shareholders approved an increase in the number of authorized shares of common stock by 0.6 billion to 1.8 billion . One additional share was paid for each share held by the holders of record as of the close of business on October 30, 2018. The shares were distributed on November 6, 2018 and resulted in an issuance of 617 million shares of common stock. The balance sheet as of November 3, 2018 and all periods presented have been adjusted to retroactively present the two-for-one stock split. As of November 3, 2018, all historical per share amounts and references to the common stock activity, as well as basic and diluted share amounts utilized in the calculation of earnings per share and dividends per share, have been adjusted to reflect the stock split. TJX repurchased and retired 11.4 million shares of its common stock at a cost of $0.6 billion during the quarter ended November 3, 2018 , on a “trade date” basis. During the nine months ended November 3, 2018 , TJX repurchased and retired 34.0 million shares of its common stock at a cost of $ 1.6 billion , on a "trade date" basis. TJX reflects stock repurchases in its financial statements on a “settlement date” or cash basis. TJX had cash expenditures under repurchase programs of $1.6 billion for the nine months ended November 3, 2018 , and $1.2 billion for the nine months ended October 28, 2017 . These expenditures were funded by cash generated from operations. In February 2017, TJX announced that its Board of Directors had approved an additional stock repurchase program that authorized the repurchase of up to $1.0 billion of TJX common stock from time to time. Under this program, which was completed during the third quarter of fiscal 2019, TJX repurchased 21.9 million shares of common stock at a cost of $1.0 billion , on a “trade date” basis. In February 2018, TJX announced that its Board of Directors had approved an additional stock repurchase program that authorized the repurchase of up to $3.0 billion of TJX common stock from time to time. Under this program, on a “trade date” basis through November 3, 2018 , TJX repurchased 8.6 million shares of common stock at a cost of $464 million . As of November 3, 2018 , TJX had $2.5 billion available under the stock repurchase program announced in February, 2018. All shares repurchased under the stock repurchase programs have been retired. Earnings Per Share The following table presents the calculation of basic and diluted earnings per share (“EPS”) for net income: Thirteen Weeks Ended Thirty-Nine Weeks Ended In thousands, except per share data November 3, October 28, November 3, October 28, Basic earnings per share Net income $ 762,253 $ 641,436 $ 2,218,260 $ 1,730,672 Weighted average common shares outstanding for basic EPS 1,236,842 1,268,044 1,245,639 1,278,383 Basic earnings per share $ 0.62 $ 0.51 $ 1.78 $ 1.35 Diluted earnings per share Net income $ 762,253 $ 641,436 $ 2,218,260 $ 1,730,672 Shares for basic and diluted earnings per share calculations: Weighted average common shares outstanding for basic EPS 1,236,842 1,268,044 1,245,639 1,278,383 Assumed exercise/vesting of: Stock options and awards 20,720 17,718 18,461 18,961 Weighted average common shares outstanding for diluted EPS 1,257,562 1,285,762 1,264,100 1,297,344 Diluted earnings per share $ 0.61 $ 0.50 $ 1.75 $ 1.33 Cash dividends declared per share $ 0.195 $ 0.156 $ 0.585 $ 0.469 The weighted average common shares for the diluted earnings per share calculation exclude 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 6.1 million such options excluded for each of the thirteen weeks and thirty-nine weeks ended November 3, 2018 . There were 25.2 million such options excluded for the thirteen weeks and thirty-nine weeks ended October 28, 2017 .

Financial Instruments

Financial Instruments	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 03, 2018
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Financial Instruments	Financial Instruments As a result of its operating and financing activities, TJX is exposed to market risks from changes in interest and foreign currency exchange rates and fuel costs. These market risks may adversely affect TJX’s operating results and financial position. TJX seeks to minimize risk from changes in interest and foreign currency exchange rates and fuel costs through the use of derivative financial instruments when and to the extent deemed appropriate. 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. Diesel Fuel Contracts TJX hedges portions of its estimated notional diesel requirements based on the diesel fuel expected to be consumed by independent freight carriers transporting TJX’s inventory. Independent freight carriers transporting TJX’s inventory charge TJX a mileage surcharge based on the price of diesel fuel. The hedge agreements are designed to mitigate the volatility of diesel fuel pricing (and the resulting per mile surcharges payable by TJX) by setting a fixed price per gallon for the period being hedged. During fiscal 2018, TJX entered into agreements to hedge a portion of its estimated notional diesel requirements for fiscal 2019 , and during the first nine months of fiscal 2019 , TJX entered into agreements to hedge a portion of its estimated notional diesel requirements for the first nine months of fiscal 2020. The hedge agreements outstanding at November 3, 2018 relate to approximately 46% of TJX’s estimated notional diesel requirements for the remainder of fiscal 2019 and approximately 28% of TJX’s estimated notional diesel requirements for the first nine months of fiscal 2020. These diesel fuel hedge agreements will settle throughout the remainder of fiscal 2019 and throughout the first ten months of fiscal 2020. TJX elected not to apply hedge accounting to these contracts. Foreign Currency Contracts TJX enters into forward foreign currency exchange contracts to obtain economic hedges on portions of merchandise purchases made and anticipated to be made by the Company’s operations in TJX International (United Kingdom, Ireland, Germany, Poland, Austria, The Netherlands and Australia), TJX Canada (Canada), Marmaxx (U.S.) and HomeGoods (U.S.) in currencies other than their respective functional currencies. These contracts typically have a term of twelve months or less. The contracts outstanding at November 3, 2018 cover a portion of such actual and anticipated merchandise purchases throughout the remainder of fiscal 2019 and throughout the first half of fiscal 2020. Additionally, TJX’s operations in Europe are subject to foreign currency exposure as a result of their buying function being centralized in the United Kingdom. All merchandise is purchased centrally in the U.K. and then shipped and billed to the retail entities in other countries. This intercompany billing to TJX’s European businesses’ Euro denominated operations creates exposure to the central buying entity for changes in the exchange rate between the Euro and British Pound. The inflow of Euros to the central buying entity provides a natural hedge for merchandise purchased from third-party vendors that is denominated in Euros. However, with the growth of TJX’s Euro denominated retail operations, the intercompany billings committed to the Euro denominated operations is generating Euros in excess of those needed to meet merchandise commitments to outside vendors. TJX calculates this excess Euro exposure each month and enters into forward contracts of approximately 30 days duration to mitigate the exposure. TJX elected not to apply hedge accounting to these contracts. TJX also enters into derivative contracts, generally designated as fair value hedges, to hedge intercompany debt and intercompany interest payable. The changes in fair value of these contracts are recorded in selling, general and administrative expenses and are offset by marking the underlying item to fair value in the same period. Upon settlement, the realized gains and losses on these contracts are offset by the realized gains and losses of the underlying item in selling, general and administrative expenses. TJX periodically reviews its net investments in foreign subsidiaries. During the fiscal quarter ended May 5, 2018, TJX entered into net investment hedge contracts related to a portion of its investment in TJX Canada. During the fiscal quarter ended August 4, 2018, TJX de-designated the net investment hedge contracts. The remaining life of the foreign currency contracts provided a natural hedge to the declared cash dividend from TJX Canada. The contracts settled during the second quarter of fiscal 2019 resulting in a pre-tax gain of $27 million while designated as a net investment hedge and subsequent to de-designation, a pre-tax gain of $19 million . The $27 million gain is reflected in shareholders equity as a component of other comprehensive income. The $19 million gain subsequent to de-designation is reflected in the income statement offsetting a foreign currency loss of $ 18 million on the declared dividends. The following is a summary of TJX’s derivative financial instruments, related fair value and balance sheet classification at November 3, 2018 : In thousands Pay Receive Blended Contract Rate Balance Sheet Location Current Asset U.S.$ Current (Liability) U.S.$ Net Fair Value in U.S.$ at November 3, 2018 Fair value hedges: Intercompany balances, primarily debt and related interest zł 62,000 £ 12,983 0.2094 Prepaid Exp $ 475 $ — $ 475 € 48,950 £ 43,612 0.8909 Prepaid Exp 626 — 626 A$ 30,000 U.S.$ 21,207 0.7069 (Accrued Exp) — (429 ) (429 ) U.S.$ 77,079 £ 55,000 0.7136 (Accrued Exp) — (5,545 ) (5,545 ) Economic hedges for which hedge accounting was not elected: Diesel contracts Fixed on 1.3M – 3.0M gal per month Float on 1.3M – 3.0M gal per month N/A Prepaid Exp 4,965 — 4,965 Intercompany billings in Europe, primarily merchandise related € 82,000 £ 71,853 0.8763 (Accrued Exp) — (231 ) (231 ) Merchandise purchase commitments C$ 582,670 U.S.$ 447,800 0.7685 Prepaid Exp / (Accrued Exp) 3,216 (543 ) 2,673 C$ 29,614 € 19,500 0.6585 Prepaid Exp / (Accrued Exp) 4 (342 ) (338 ) £ 271,690 U.S.$ 369,500 1.3600 Prepaid Exp / (Accrued Exp) 15,585 (132 ) 15,453 U.S.$ 2,692 £ 2,067 0.7678 Prepaid Exp / (Accrued Exp) 15 (28 ) (13 ) A$ 45,132 U.S.$ 32,962 0.7303 Prepaid Exp / (Accrued Exp) 441 (21 ) 420 zł 289,208 £ 59,158 0.2046 Prepaid Exp / (Accrued Exp) 744 (373 ) 371 U.S.$ 67,459 € 57,065 0.8459 (Accrued Exp) — (2,235 ) (2,235 ) Total fair value of derivative financial instruments $ 26,071 $ (9,879 ) $ 16,192 The following is a summary of TJX’s derivative financial instruments, related fair value and balance sheet classification at February 3, 2018 : In thousands Pay Receive Blended Contract Rate Balance Sheet Location Current Asset U.S.$ Current (Liability) U.S.$ Net Fair Value in U.S.$ at February 3, 2018 Fair value hedges: Intercompany balances, primarily debt and related interest zł 67,000 £ 14,035 0.2095 (Accrued Exp) $ — $ (45 ) $ (45 ) € 51,950 £ 46,095 0.8873 (Accrued Exp) — (318 ) (318 ) U.S.$ 77,079 £ 55,000 0.7136 Prepaid Exp 1,636 — 1,636 Economic hedges for which hedge accounting was not elected: Diesel contracts Fixed on Float on N/A Prepaid Exp 7,854 — 7,854 Intercompany billings in TJX Europe, primarily merchandise related € 26,000 £ 22,948 0.8826 (Accrued Exp) — (2 ) (2 ) Merchandise purchase commitments C$ 462,464 U.S.$ 367,200 0.7940 Prepaid Exp / 49 (5,478 ) (5,429 ) C$ 22,562 € 15,000 0.6648 Prepaid Exp 557 — 557 £ 176,911 U.S.$ 238,000 1.3453 Prepaid Exp / 173 (12,838 ) (12,665 ) zł 288,646 £ 60,023 0.2079 (Accrued Exp) — (1,303 ) (1,303 ) A$ 28,635 U.S.$ 22,230 0.7763 Prepaid Exp / 43 (573 ) (530 ) U.S.$ 44,223 € 36,950 0.8355 Prepaid Exp 1,905 — 1,905 Total fair value of financial instruments $ 12,217 $ (20,557 ) $ (8,340 ) The following is a summary of TJX’s derivative financial instruments, related fair value and balance sheet classification at October 28, 2017 : In thousands Pay Receive Blended Contract Rate Balance Sheet Location Current Asset U.S.$ Current (Liability) U.S.$ Net Fair Value in U.S.$ at October 28, 2017 Fair value hedges: Intercompany balances, primarily debt and related interest zł 67,000 £ 13,000 0.1940 (Accrued Exp) $ — $ (1,211 ) $ (1,211 ) € 49,950 £ 43,317 0.8672 Prepaid Exp /(Accrued Exp) 277 (1,600 ) (1,323 ) U.S.$ 68,445 £ 55,000 0.8036 Prepaid Exp 3,849 — 3,849 Economic hedges for which hedge accounting was not elected: Diesel contracts Fixed on 250K – 2.5M gal per month Float on 250K – 2.5M gal per month N/A Prepaid Exp 5,226 — 5,226 Intercompany billings in Europe, primarily merchandise related € 27,000 £ 24,062 0.8912 Prepaid Exp 202 202 Merchandise purchase commitments C$ 511,004 U.S.$ 399,650 0.7821 Prepaid Exp / 5,023 (4,770 ) 253 C$ 25,305 € 17,000 0.6718 Prepaid Exp / 63 (62 ) 1 £ 163,682 U.S.$ 214,000 1.3074 Prepaid Exp / 678 (2,298 ) (1,620 ) A$ 27,187 U.S.$ 21,351 0.7853 Prepaid Exp 467 — 467 zł 313,150 £ 65,249 0.2084 Prepaid Exp / 580 (350 ) 230 U.S.$ 2,928 £ 2,245 0.7667 Prepaid Exp 16 — 16 U.S.$ 68,723 € 58,859 0.8565 Prepaid Exp / 729 (989 ) (260 ) Total fair value of financial instruments $ 17,110 $ (11,280 ) $ 5,830 Presented below is the impact of derivative financial instruments on the statements of income for the periods shown: Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income by Derivative Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income by Derivative Thirteen Weeks Ended Thirty-Nine Weeks Ended In thousands Location of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income by Derivative November 3, 2018 October 28, November 3, October 28, Fair value hedges: Intercompany balances, primarily debt and related interest Selling, general and administrative expenses $ 672 $ (1,454 ) $ (3,538 ) $ (3,820 ) Economic hedges for which hedge accounting was not elected: Intercompany receivable Selling, general and administrative expenses — — 18,823 — Diesel fuel contracts Cost of sales, including buying and occupancy costs 1,572 4,947 7,530 3,630 Intercompany billings in Europe, primarily merchandise related Cost of sales, including buying and occupancy costs 1,718 328 1,024 (3,116 ) Merchandise purchase commitments Cost of sales, including buying and occupancy costs 8,463 13,336 61,091 (20,829 ) Gain / (loss) recognized in income $ 12,425 $ 17,157 $ 84,930 $ (24,135 )

Fair Value Measurements

Fair Value Measurements	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 03, 2018
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair Value Measurements	Fair Value Measurements Fair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date or “exit price.” The inputs used to measure fair value are generally classified into the following hierarchy: Level 1: Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities Level 2: Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for similar assets or liabilities, or unadjusted quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active, or inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability Level 3: Unobservable inputs for the asset or liability The following table sets forth TJX’s financial assets and liabilities that are accounted for at fair value on a recurring basis: In thousands November 3, February 3, October 28, Level 1 Assets: Executive Savings Plan investments $ 245,856 $ 249,045 $ 231,618 Level 2 Assets: Short-term investments $ — $ 506,165 $ 511,618 Foreign currency exchange contracts 21,106 4,363 11,884 Diesel fuel contracts 4,965 7,854 5,226 Liabilities: Foreign currency exchange contracts $ 9,879 $ 20,557 $ 11,280 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 as of November 3, 2018 was $2.1 billion compared to a carrying value of $2.2 billion . The fair value of long-term debt as of February 3, 2018 was $2.2 billion compared to a carrying value of $2.2 billion . The fair value of long-term debt as of October 28, 2017 was $2.2 billion compared to a carrying value of $2.2 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	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 03, 2018
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Segment Information	Segment Information TJX operates four main business segments. The Marmaxx segment (T.J. Maxx, Marshalls and tjmaxx.com) and the HomeGoods segment (HomeGoods and Homesense) 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 T.K. Maxx in Australia. We also operate Sierra Trading Post (“STP”), an off-price retailer that includes sierratradingpost.com along with a number of retail stores in the U.S. We currently consider all of STP as part of our e-commerce operations. The results of STP are included in the Marmaxx segment. All of TJX’s stores, with the exception of HomeGoods and Homesense, sell family apparel and home fashions. HomeGoods and Homesense offer home fashions. TJX evaluates the performance of its segments based on “segment profit or loss,” which it defines as pre-tax income or loss before general corporate expense, pension settlement charge and interest expense, net. “Segment profit or loss,” as defined by TJX, may not be comparable to similarly titled measures used by other entities. The terms “segment margin” or “segment profit margin” are used to describe segment profit or loss as a percentage of net sales. These measures of performance should not be considered alternatives to net income or cash flows from operating activities as an indicator of TJX’s performance or as a measure of liquidity. Presented below is financial information with respect to TJX’s business segments: Thirteen Weeks Ended Thirty-Nine Weeks Ended In thousands November 3, October 28, November 3, October 28, Net sales: In the United States: Marmaxx $ 5,973,476 $ 5,298,479 $ 17,202,115 $ 15,550,253 HomeGoods 1,463,892 1,228,768 4,060,569 3,506,435 TJX Canada 1,036,884 983,236 2,828,456 2,554,033 TJX International 1,351,507 1,251,737 3,754,454 3,293,223 $ 9,825,759 $ 8,762,220 $ 27,845,594 $ 24,903,944 Segment profit: In the United States: Marmaxx $ 762,911 $ 666,092 $ 2,343,682 $ 2,100,138 HomeGoods 166,090 163,835 455,540 457,272 TJX Canada 182,170 206,472 446,089 392,581 TJX International 102,432 87,066 191,949 132,893 1,213,603 1,123,465 3,437,260 3,082,884 General corporate expense 127,775 95,484 396,140 311,177 Pension settlement charge 36,122 — 36,122 — Interest expense, net 3,188 7,981 10,365 27,499 Income before provision for income taxes $ 1,046,518 $ 1,020,000 $ 2,994,633 $ 2,744,208

Pension Plans and Other Retirem

Pension Plans and Other Retirement Benefits	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 03, 2018
Retirement Benefits [Abstract]
Pension Plans and Other Retirement Benefits	Pension Plans and Other Retirement Benefits 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 periods shown: Funded Plan Unfunded Plan Thirteen Weeks Ended Thirteen Weeks Ended In thousands November 3, October 28, November 3, October 28, Service cost $ 10,781 $ 11,655 $ 572 $ 403 Interest cost 12,837 13,866 994 820 Expected return on plan assets (17,468 ) (17,309 ) — — Recognized actuarial losses 3,241 5,428 914 641 Expense related to current period $ 9,391 $ 13,640 $ 2,480 $ 1,864 Pension settlement charge 36,122 — — — Total expense $ 45,513 $ 13,640 $ 2,480 $ 1,864 Funded Plan Unfunded Plan Thirty-Nine Weeks Ended Thirty-Nine Weeks Ended In thousands November 3, October 28, November 3, October 28, Service cost $ 34,007 $ 35,264 $ 1,794 $ 1,578 Interest cost 40,767 41,384 2,700 2,506 Expected return on plan assets (59,392 ) (52,073 ) — — Recognized actuarial losses 9,469 16,582 2,556 2,305 Expense related to current period $ 24,851 $ 41,157 $ 7,050 $ 6,389 Pension settlement charge 36,122 — — — Total expense $ 60,973 $ 41,157 $ 7,050 $ 6,389 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 2019 for the funded plan. We anticipate making contributions of $2.5 million to provide current benefits coming due under the unfunded plan in fiscal 2019 . The amounts included in recognized actuarial losses in the table above have been reclassified in their entirety from other comprehensive income to the statements of income, net of related tax effects, for the periods presented. During the third quarter of fiscal 2019 , TJX annuitized and transferred current pension obligations for certain U.S. retirees and beneficiaries under the funded plan through the purchase of a group annuity contract with an insurance company. TJX transferred $207.4 million of pension plan assets to the insurance company, thereby reducing its pension benefit obligations. The transaction had no cash impact on TJX but did result in a non-cash pre-tax pension settlement charge of $36.1 million , which is reported separately on the consolidated statements of income. As a result of the annuity purchase the Company re-measured the funded status of its pension plan as of September 30, 2018. The assumptions for pension expense presented above includes a discount rate of 4.00% through the measurement date and 4.40% thereafter. The expected rate of return on plan assets is 6.00% through the measurement date and 6.00% thereafter. The discount rate for determining the obligation at the measurement date is 4.40% .

Long-Term Debt and Credit Lines

Long-Term Debt and Credit Lines	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 03, 2018
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Long-Term Debt and Credit Lines	Long-Term Debt and Credit Lines The table below presents long-term debt, exclusive of current installments, as of November 3, 2018 , February 3, 2018 and October 28, 2017 . All amounts are net of unamortized debt discounts. In thousands November 3, February 3, October 28, General corporate debt: 2.50% senior unsecured notes, maturing May 15, 2023 (effective interest rate of 2.51% after reduction of unamortized debt discount of $200 at November 3, 2018, $234 at February 3, 2018 and $245 at October 28, 2017) $ 499,800 $ 499,766 $ 499,755 2.75% senior unsecured notes, maturing June 15, 2021 (effective interest rate of 2.76% after reduction of unamortized debt discount of $194 at November 3, 2018, $250 at February 3, 2018 and $269 at October 28, 2017) 749,806 749,750 749,732 2.25% senior unsecured notes, maturing September 15, 2026 (effective interest rate of 2.32% after reduction of unamortized debt discount of $5,844 at November 3, 2018, $6,403 at February 3, 2018 and $6,590 at October 28, 2017) 994,156 993,597 993,410 Debt issuance cost (10,898 ) (12,506 ) (13,042 ) Long-term debt $ 2,232,864 $ 2,230,607 $ 2,229,855 As of November 3, 2018 , February 3, 2018 and October 28, 2017 , TJX had two $500 million revolving credit facilities, one which matures in March 2020 and one which matures in March 2022. The terms and covenants under the revolving credit facilities require quarterly payments of 6.0 basis points per annum 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. These agreements have no compensating balance requirements and have various covenants. Each of these facilities require TJX to maintain a ratio of funded debt and four-times consolidated rentals to consolidated earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization and consolidated rentals (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. As of November 3, 2018 , February 3, 2018 and October 28, 2017 , and during the quarters and year then ended, there were no amounts outstanding under these facilities. As of November 3, 2018 , February 3, 2018 and October 28, 2017 , TJX Canada had two uncommitted credit lines, a C $10 million facility for operating expenses and a C $10 million letter of credit facility. As of November 3, 2018 , February 3, 2018 and October 28, 2017 , there were no amounts outstanding on the Canadian credit line for operating expenses. As of November 3, 2018 , February 3, 2018 and October 28, 2017 , our European business at TJX International had an uncommitted credit line of £5 million . As of November 3, 2018 , February 3, 2018 and October 28, 2017 , and during the quarters and year then ended, there were no amounts outstanding on the European credit line.

Income Taxes

Income Taxes	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 03, 2018
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Taxes	Income Taxes The effective income tax rate was 27.2% for the third quarter of fiscal 2019 and 37.1% for the third quarter of fiscal 2018 . The effective income tax rate was 25.9% for the first nine months of fiscal 2019 and 36.9% for the first nine months of fiscal 2018 . The decrease in the effective income tax rate was primarily due to the reduction of the U.S. federal corporate tax rate to 21% as a result of the 2017 Tax Act and the jurisdictional mix of income. Under ASU 2018-05, we have accounted for the impacts of the 2017 Tax Act to the extent a reasonable estimate could be made and we recognized provisional amounts related to the deemed repatriation tax, offset by the re-measurement of our deferred tax assets and liabilities to record the effects of the tax law change in the period of enactment. This guidance allows a company to record a provisional amount when it does not have the necessary information available, prepared, or analyzed in reasonable detail to complete its accounting for the change in the tax law during the measurement period. The measurement period ends when the company has obtained, prepared, and analyzed the information necessary to finalize its accounting, but cannot extend beyond one year. We will continue to monitor for new guidance related to provisional amounts recorded. TJX had net unrecognized tax benefits of $65.3 million as of November 3, 2018 , $57.3 million as of February 3, 2018 and $41.2 million as of October 28, 2017 . 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 2008 are no longer subject to examination. In all other jurisdictions, fiscal years through 2009 are no longer subject to examination. TJX’s accounting policy classifies interest and penalties related to income tax matters as part of income tax expense. The total accrued amount on the balance sheets for interest and penalties was $13.8 million as of November 3, 2018 , $11.9 million as of February 3, 2018 and $8.5 million as of October 28, 2017 . Based on the outcome of tax examinations or judicial or administrative proceedings, or as a result of the expiration of statutes of limitations in specific jurisdictions, it is reasonably possible that unrecognized tax benefits for certain tax positions taken on previously filed tax returns may change materially from those presented in the financial statements. During the next 12 months, it is reasonably possible that tax examinations of prior years’ tax returns or judicial or administrative proceedings that reflect such positions taken by TJX may be finalized. As a result, the total net amount of unrecognized tax benefits may decrease, which would reduce the provision for taxes on earnings, by a range of zero to $23 million .

Contingent Obligations and Cont

Contingent Obligations and Contingencies	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 03, 2018
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Contingent Obligations and Contingencies	Contingent Obligations and Contingencies Contingent Obligations TJX has contingent obligations on leases, for which it was a lessee or guarantor, which were assigned to third parties without TJX being released by the landlords. Over many years, TJX has assigned numerous leases that it had originally leased or guaranteed to a significant number of third parties. With the exception of leases of former businesses for which TJX has reserved, the Company has rarely had a claim with respect to assigned leases, and accordingly, the Company does not expect that such leases will have a material adverse impact on its financial condition, results of operations or cash flows. TJX does not generally have sufficient information about these leases to estimate our potential contingent obligations under them, which could be triggered in the event that one or more of the current tenants does not fulfill their obligations related to one or more of these leases. TJX may also be contingently liable on up to eight leases of former TJX businesses, for which we believe the likelihood of future liability to TJX is remote, and 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 $40.1 million as of November 3, 2018 . 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 certain losses related to matters such as title to assets sold, specified environmental matters or certain income taxes. These obligations are often limited in time and amount. There are no amounts reflected in our balance sheets with respect to these contingent obligations. Contingencies TJX is subject to certain legal proceedings, lawsuits, disputes and claims that arise from time to time in the ordinary course of our business. In addition, TJX is a defendant in several lawsuits filed in federal and state courts brought as putative class or collective actions on behalf of various groups of current and former salaried and hourly associates in the U.S. The lawsuits allege violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act and of state wage and hour and other labor statutes. TJX is also a defendant in a putative class action on behalf of customers relating to compare at pricing. The lawsuits are in various procedural stages and seek monetary damages, injunctive relief and attorneys’ fees. In connection with ongoing litigation, an immaterial amount has been accrued in the accompanying financial statements.

Basis of Presentation and Sum_2

Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 03, 2018
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Basis of Presentation	Basis of Presentation The Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes thereto have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) for interim financial information. These Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes thereto are unaudited and, in the opinion of management, reflect all normal recurring adjustments, accruals and deferrals among periods required to match costs properly with the related revenue or activity, considered necessary by The TJX Companies, Inc. (together with its subsidiaries, “TJX”) for a fair statement of its financial statements for the periods reported, all in conformity with GAAP consistently applied. The Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes thereto should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements, including the related notes, contained in TJX’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 3, 2018 (“fiscal 2018”). These interim results are not necessarily indicative of results for the full fiscal year. TJX’s business, in common with the businesses of retailers generally, is subject to seasonal influences, with higher levels of sales and income generally realized in the second half of the year. The February 3, 2018 balance sheet data was derived from audited financial statements and does not include all disclosures required by GAAP.
Fiscal Year	Fiscal Year TJX’s fiscal year ends on the Saturday nearest to the last day of January of each year. The current fiscal year ends February 2, 2019 (“ fiscal 2019 ”) and is a 52-week fiscal year. Fiscal 2018 was a 53-week fiscal year.
Use of Estimates	Use of Estimates The preparation of financial statements, in conformity with GAAP, requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent liabilities at the date of the financial statements as well as the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. TJX considers its accounting policies relating to inventory valuation, impairment of long-lived assets, goodwill and tradenames, retirement obligations, share-based compensation, casualty insurance, reserves for uncertain tax positions and loss contingencies to be the most significant accounting policies that involve management estimates and judgments. Actual amounts could differ from those estimates, and such differences could be material.
Reclassification	Reclassifications As a result of a two -for-one stock split in the form of a dividend to shareholders of record as of October 30, 2018, certain amounts in prior years’ Consolidated Financial Statements have been retroactively adjusted to conform to the current year presentation. As such, all share activity, earnings per share and dividends per share amounts have been adjusted to reflect the two-for-one stock split. See Note D—Capital Stock and Earnings per Share for additional information.
Revenue Recognition	Revenue Recognition TJX adopted Revenue from Contracts with Customers (referred to as “ASC 606”), on February 4, 2018 (“the adoption date”). The core principle of the guidance is that an entity should recognize revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. TJX adopted the new guidance under the modified retrospective approach which resulted in a $59 million cumulative adjustment to increase retained earnings. The cumulative adjustment primarily related to revenue recognized on the value of unredeemed rewards certificates issued to customers as part of the Company’s U.S. co-branded credit card loyalty program. We now recognize the estimated unredeemed awards when they are earned, rather than when merchandise credits expire or when the likelihood of redemption becomes remote. In addition, on-line sales are now recognized at the shipping point rather than receipt by the customer. Other changes relate to the presentation of revenue as certain expenses previously presented as a reduction of revenue are now classified as selling, general and administrative expenses (“SG&A”). The new standard required a change in the presentation of our sales return reserve on the balance sheet, which we previously recorded net of the value of returned merchandise and now is presented at gross sales value with an asset established for the value of the merchandise returned. There is no change in the timing or amount of revenue recognized from point of sale at the registers in our stores, which constitutes the majority of the Company’s revenue. Financial results for fiscal periods after the adoption date are presented under ASC 606 while results from prior periods are not adjusted and continue to be reported under the accounting standards in effect for the prior period. We applied ASC 606 only to contracts that were not completed prior to fiscal 2019 . Adoption of the new guidance resulted in additional disclosure requirements and did not have a material impact on our financial condition or results of operations for the fiscal period ended November 3, 2018 . Sales Return Reserve Our products are generally sold with a right of return and we may provide other credits or incentives, which are accounted for as variable consideration when estimating the amount of revenue to recognize. We have elected to apply the portfolio practical expedient and are estimating the variable consideration using the expected value method when calculating the returns reserve, as the difference to applying it to the individual contract would not differ materially. Returns are estimated based on historical experience and are required to be established and presented at the gross sales value with an asset established for the estimated value of the merchandise returned separate from the refund liability. Liabilities for return allowances are included in “Accrued expenses and other current liabilities” and the offsetting receivable is included in “Prepaid expenses and other current assets” on our consolidated balance sheets. Deferred Gift Card Revenue Proceeds from the sale of gift cards as well as the value of store cards issued to customers as a result of a return or exchange are deferred until the customers use the cards to acquire merchandise, as TJX does not fulfill its performance obligation until the gift card has been redeemed. While gift cards have an indefinite life, substantially all are redeemed in the first year of issuance. Based on historical experience, we estimate the amount of gift cards and store cards that will not be redeemed and, to the extent allowed by local law, these amounts are amortized into income over the redemption period. Net Sales Net sales consist primarily of merchandise sales, which are recorded net of a reserve for estimated returns, any discounts and sales taxes, related to the sales of merchandise both within our stores and online. Net sales also include an immaterial amount of other revenues that represent less than 1.0% of total revenues, primarily generated from TJX’s co-branded loyalty rewards credit card program offered in the United States only. In addition, certain customers may receive discounts that are accounted for as consideration reducing the transaction price. Merchandise sales from our stores are recognized at the point of sale when TJX provides the merchandise to the customer. The performance obligation is fulfilled at this point when the customer has obtained control by paying for and leaving with the merchandise. Merchandise sales made online are recognized when the product has been shipped, which is when legal title has passed and when TJX is entitled to payment, and the customer has obtained the ability to direct the use of and obtain substantially all of the remaining benefits from the goods. Shipping and handling activities related to online sales occur after the customer obtains control of the goods. TJX’s policy is to treat shipping costs as part of our fulfillment center costs within our operating expenditures. As a result, shipping fee revenues received is recognized when control of the goods transfer to the customer and is recorded as net sales. Shipping and handling costs incurred by TJX are included in cost of sales, including buying and occupancy costs. TJX disaggregates revenue by operating segment, see Note G — Segment Information .
Goodwill	Goodwill Goodwill includes the excess of the purchase price paid over the carrying value of the minority interest acquired in fiscal 1990 in TJX’s former 83% -owned subsidiary and represents goodwill associated with the T.J. Maxx chain, as well as the excess of cost over the estimated fair market value of the net assets acquired by TJX in the purchase of Winners in fiscal 1991, the purchase of Sierra Trading Post (“STP”) in fiscal 2013, and the purchase of Trade Secret in fiscal 2016, which was re-branded under the T.K. Maxx name during fiscal 2018.
Future Adoption of New Accounting Standards	Future Adoption of New Accounting Standards Leases In February 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued updated guidance on leases to increase transparency and comparability among organizations by requiring lessees to recognize right of use assets and lease liabilities on the balance sheet and requiring disclosure of key information about leasing arrangements. The new standard is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2018, and interim periods within those annual periods; early adoption is permitted. In July 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-11, Leases (Topic 842): Targeted Improvements , which allows entities to apply the transition requirements at the effective date rather than at the beginning of the earliest comparative period presented as previously required. The effect of initially applying the standard can be recognized as a cumulative-effect adjustment to retained earnings in the period of adoption and an entity’s reporting for the comparative periods presented in the year of adoption would continue to be in accordance with ASC 840, Leases (Topic 840) (“ASC 840”), including the disclosure requirements of ASC 840. If the new transition method in ASU 2018-11 is not elected, the new standard must be adopted using a modified retrospective transition and requires application of the new guidance for leases that exist or are entered into after the beginning of the earliest comparative period presented. The Company plans to adopt this standard in the first quarter of the fiscal year ending February 1, 2020 ("fiscal 2020") using the optional transition method under ASU 2018-11. The Company is in the process of implementing a new lease accounting system and has established a cross-functional team to implement the updated lease guidance. This team is in the process of evaluating our lease portfolio to assess the impact this standard will have on our Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes thereto. The Company has determined that the initial lease term will not differ under the new standard versus current accounting practice, and therefore the income statement impact of the new standard is not expected to be material. Any impact to the income statement would be the result of the timing of expense recognition and would not be incremental over the term of the lease. For example, under ASC 842 certain initial direct costs will no longer be capitalized and amortized over the lease term and will be expensed as incurred. In addition, in certain instances, the cost of our renewal options may be recognized earlier in the life of the lease than under the existing lease accounting rules. The Company expects this standard will have a material impact on its Consolidated Balance Sheet as it will record a significant asset and liability associated with its nearly 4,300 leased locations. The Company plans to implement the transition package of three practical expedients permitted within the standard, which among other things, allows for the carryforward of historical lease classifications. The Company expects to make an accounting policy election that will keep leases with a term of 12 months or less off the balance sheet and result in recognizing those lease payments on a straight-line basis over the lease term. As our leases do not provide an implicit rate, nor is it readily available, we plan to use our incremental borrowing rate based on information available at commencement date to determine the present value of future payments. Hedging Activities In August 2017, the FASB issued updated guidance on hedge accounting. The updates allow hedge accounting for new types of interest rate hedges of financial instruments and simplify the documentation requirements to qualify for hedge accounting. In addition, any gain or loss from hedge ineffectiveness will be reported in the same income statement line with the effective hedge results and the hedged transaction. The updated guidance is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2018, and early adoption is permitted. The Company does not anticipate this pronouncement will have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements. Income Statement – Reporting Comprehensive Income In February 2018, the FASB issued updated guidance related to reporting comprehensive income. The updated guidance allows for a one-time reclassification from accumulated other comprehensive income to retained earnings for stranded tax effect resulting from the enactment of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (the “2017 Tax Act”). The updated guidance is effective for all entities for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, and interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption is permitted, including adoption in any interim period for reporting periods for which financial statements have not yet been issued. The updated guidance should be applied either in the period of adoption or retrospectively to each period (or periods) in which the effect of the change in the 2017 Tax Act is recognized. The Company has not yet determined the timing of adoption or estimated the effect on its consolidated financial statements. Non-Employee Share-Based Payments In June 2018, the FASB issued updated guidance related to compensation - stock compensation: Improvements to Non-Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting. The updated guidance aligns the measurement and classification guidance for share-based payments to non-employees with the guidance for share-based payments to employees, with certain exceptions. The amendments in this ASU will be effective for the Company for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2018, with early adoption permitted. The Company does not anticipate this pronouncement will have an impact on its consolidated financial statements. Intangibles-Goodwill and Other-Internal-Use Software In August 2018, the FASB issued guidance related to accounting for implementation costs incurred in a cloud computing arrangement that is a service contract. The standard allows entities who are customers in hosting arrangements that are service contracts to apply the existing internal-use software guidance to determine which implementation costs to capitalize as an asset related to the service contract and which costs to expense. The guidance specifies classification for capitalizing implementation costs and related amortization expense within the financial statements and requires additional disclosures. The guidance will be effective for annual reporting periods, including interim reporting within those periods, beginning after December 15, 2019. Early adoption is permitted and can be applied either retrospectively or prospectively. The Company is currently evaluating the transition methods and the impact of the adoption of this standard on its consolidated financial statements. Fair Value Measurement Disclosure Framework In August 2018, the FASB issued guidance related to changes to the disclosure requirements for fair value measurements. This ASU modifies the disclosure requirements for fair value measurements by removing, modifying, or adding certain disclosures. The primary focus of the guidance is to improve the effectiveness of the disclosure requirements for fair value measurements. In general, the amendments are effective for all entities for fiscal years and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2019, with early adoption permitted for the removed disclosures and delayed adoption until fiscal year 2021 permitted for the new disclosures. The removed and modified disclosures will be adopted on a retrospective basis and the new disclosures will be adopted on a prospective basis. The Company is currently evaluating the potential effects of the pronouncement on its disclosure requirements. Compensation Retirement Defined Benefit Plans Disclosure Framework In August 2018, the FASB issued guidance related to changes to the disclosure requirements for defined benefit plans. This ASU removes certain disclosures that are not considered cost beneficial, clarifies certain required disclosures and requires certain additional disclosures. The standard is effective on a retrospective basis for fiscal years ending after December 15, 2020, with early adoption permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of the pronouncement on its disclosure requirements. Recently Adopted Accounting Standards Revenue Recognition See Revenue Recognition in this Note A for the impact upon adoption. Cash Flows In the first quarter of fiscal 2019 , TJX adopted a pronouncement that addresses differences in the way certain cash receipts and cash payments are presented in the statement of cash flows. The new guidance provides clarity around the cash flow classification for eight specific issues in an effort to reduce the current and potential future differences in practice. The standard did not have a material impact on our consolidated statements of cash flows. Retirement Benefits In the first quarter of fiscal 2019 , TJX adopted a pronouncement related to retirement benefits, which requires that an employer report the service cost component of net periodic pension and net periodic post retirement cost in the same line item as other compensation costs arising from services rendered by the employees during the period. It also requires the other components of net periodic pension and net periodic postretirement benefit cost to be presented in the income statement separately from the service cost component and outside a subtotal of income from operations, if such a subtotal is presented. The amendments in this update were applied retrospectively for the presentation of the service cost component and the other components of net periodic pension cost and net periodic postretirement benefit cost in the income statement. The impact to prior periods was immaterial. As a result of the adoption, for the three and nine months ended November 3, 2018 , service costs are recorded in the same line items as other compensation costs and non-service costs are recorded in SG&A in our income statement. Income Taxes In the first quarter of fiscal 2019 , TJX adopted Income Taxes (Topic 740): Amendments to SEC Paragraphs Pursuant to SEC Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 118 (referred to as " ASU 2018-05"), which provides guidance on accounting for the tax effects of the 2017 Tax Act. This guidance allows a company to record a provisional amount when it does not have the necessary information available, prepared, or analyzed in reasonable detail to complete its accounting for the change in the tax law during the measurement period. The measurement period ends when the company has obtained, prepared, and analyzed the information necessary to finalize its accounting, but cannot extend beyond one year. We will continue to assess our provision for income taxes as future guidance is issued.

Basis of Presentation and Sum_3

Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 03, 2018
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Deferred Gift Card Revenue	In thousands November 3, Balance, February 3, 2018 $ 406,506 Deferred revenue 1,096,333 Effect of exchange rates changes on deferred revenue (6,561 ) Revenue recognized (1,138,507 ) Balance, November 3, 2018 $ 357,771
Roll Forward of Goodwill by Component	The following is a roll forward of goodwill by component: In thousands Marmaxx Winners Sierra Trading Post T.K. Maxx in Australia Total Balance, January 28, 2017 $ 70,027 $ 1,686 $ 97,254 $ 26,904 $ 195,871 Impairment — — (97,254 ) — (97,254 ) Effect of exchange rate changes on goodwill — 98 — 1,354 1,452 Balance, February 3, 2018 70,027 1,784 — 28,258 100,069 Effect of exchange rate changes on goodwill — (93 ) — (2,628 ) (2,721 ) Balance, November 3, 2018 $ 70,027 $ 1,691 $ — $ 25,630 $ 97,348

Property at Cost (Tables)

Property at Cost (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 03, 2018
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Components of Property at Cost	The following table presents the components of property at cost: In thousands November 3, February 3, October 28, Land and buildings $ 1,423,528 $ 1,355,777 $ 1,294,992 Leasehold costs and improvements 3,318,857 3,254,830 3,145,922 Furniture, fixtures and equipment 5,728,827 5,357,701 5,172,488 Total property at cost $ 10,471,212 $ 9,968,308 $ 9,613,402 Less accumulated depreciation and amortization 5,305,337 4,962,255 4,755,118 Net property at cost $ 5,165,875 $ 5,006,053 $ 4,858,284

Accumulated Other Comprehensi_2

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 03, 2018
Equity [Abstract]
Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	The following table details the changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) for the nine months ended November 3, 2018 : In thousands Foreign Currency Translation Deferred Benefit Costs Cash Flow Hedge on Debt Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Balance, January 28, 2017 $ (491,803 ) $ (199,481 ) $ (2,942 ) $ (694,226 ) Additions to other comprehensive income: Foreign currency translation adjustments (net of taxes of $16,212) 79,393 — — 79,393 Reclassifications from other comprehensive income to net income: Amortization of loss on cash flow hedge (net of taxes of $337) — — 513 513 Amortization of prior service cost and deferred gains/losses (net of taxes of $7,500) — 11,401 — 11,401 Balance, October 28, 2017 $ (412,410 ) $ (188,080 ) $ (2,429 ) $ (602,919 ) Balance, February 3, 2018 $ (280,051 ) $ (159,562 ) $ (2,246 ) $ (441,859 ) Additions to other comprehensive income: Foreign currency translation adjustments (net of taxes of $13,582) (200,319 ) — — (200,319 ) Net investment hedges (net of taxes of $7,113) 19,539 — — 19,539 Recognition of net gains/losses on benefit obligations,(net of taxes of $1,867) — (5,128 ) — (5,128 ) Reclassifications from other comprehensive income to net income: Pension settlement charge (net of taxes of $9,641) — 26,481 — 26,481 Amortization of prior service cost and deferred gains (net of taxes of $3,210) — 8,817 — 8,817 Amortization of loss on cash flow hedge (net of taxes of $228) — — 622 622 Balance, November 3, 2018 $ (460,831 ) $ (129,392 ) $ (1,624 ) $ (591,847 )

Capital Stock and Earnings Pe_2

Capital Stock and Earnings Per Share (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 03, 2018
Equity [Abstract]
Earnings Per Share	The following table presents the calculation of basic and diluted earnings per share (“EPS”) for net income: Thirteen Weeks Ended Thirty-Nine Weeks Ended In thousands, except per share data November 3, October 28, November 3, October 28, Basic earnings per share Net income $ 762,253 $ 641,436 $ 2,218,260 $ 1,730,672 Weighted average common shares outstanding for basic EPS 1,236,842 1,268,044 1,245,639 1,278,383 Basic earnings per share $ 0.62 $ 0.51 $ 1.78 $ 1.35 Diluted earnings per share Net income $ 762,253 $ 641,436 $ 2,218,260 $ 1,730,672 Shares for basic and diluted earnings per share calculations: Weighted average common shares outstanding for basic EPS 1,236,842 1,268,044 1,245,639 1,278,383 Assumed exercise/vesting of: Stock options and awards 20,720 17,718 18,461 18,961 Weighted average common shares outstanding for diluted EPS 1,257,562 1,285,762 1,264,100 1,297,344 Diluted earnings per share $ 0.61 $ 0.50 $ 1.75 $ 1.33 Cash dividends declared per share $ 0.195 $ 0.156 $ 0.585 $ 0.469

Financial Instruments (Tables)

Financial Instruments (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 03, 2018
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Summary of Derivative Financial Instruments, Related Fair Value and Balance Sheet Classification	The following is a summary of TJX’s derivative financial instruments, related fair value and balance sheet classification at November 3, 2018 : In thousands Pay Receive Blended Contract Rate Balance Sheet Location Current Asset U.S.$ Current (Liability) U.S.$ Net Fair Value in U.S.$ at November 3, 2018 Fair value hedges: Intercompany balances, primarily debt and related interest zł 62,000 £ 12,983 0.2094 Prepaid Exp $ 475 $ — $ 475 € 48,950 £ 43,612 0.8909 Prepaid Exp 626 — 626 A$ 30,000 U.S.$ 21,207 0.7069 (Accrued Exp) — (429 ) (429 ) U.S.$ 77,079 £ 55,000 0.7136 (Accrued Exp) — (5,545 ) (5,545 ) Economic hedges for which hedge accounting was not elected: Diesel contracts Fixed on 1.3M – 3.0M gal per month Float on 1.3M – 3.0M gal per month N/A Prepaid Exp 4,965 — 4,965 Intercompany billings in Europe, primarily merchandise related € 82,000 £ 71,853 0.8763 (Accrued Exp) — (231 ) (231 ) Merchandise purchase commitments C$ 582,670 U.S.$ 447,800 0.7685 Prepaid Exp / (Accrued Exp) 3,216 (543 ) 2,673 C$ 29,614 € 19,500 0.6585 Prepaid Exp / (Accrued Exp) 4 (342 ) (338 ) £ 271,690 U.S.$ 369,500 1.3600 Prepaid Exp / (Accrued Exp) 15,585 (132 ) 15,453 U.S.$ 2,692 £ 2,067 0.7678 Prepaid Exp / (Accrued Exp) 15 (28 ) (13 ) A$ 45,132 U.S.$ 32,962 0.7303 Prepaid Exp / (Accrued Exp) 441 (21 ) 420 zł 289,208 £ 59,158 0.2046 Prepaid Exp / (Accrued Exp) 744 (373 ) 371 U.S.$ 67,459 € 57,065 0.8459 (Accrued Exp) — (2,235 ) (2,235 ) Total fair value of derivative financial instruments $ 26,071 $ (9,879 ) $ 16,192 The following is a summary of TJX’s derivative financial instruments, related fair value and balance sheet classification at February 3, 2018 : In thousands Pay Receive Blended Contract Rate Balance Sheet Location Current Asset U.S.$ Current (Liability) U.S.$ Net Fair Value in U.S.$ at February 3, 2018 Fair value hedges: Intercompany balances, primarily debt and related interest zł 67,000 £ 14,035 0.2095 (Accrued Exp) $ — $ (45 ) $ (45 ) € 51,950 £ 46,095 0.8873 (Accrued Exp) — (318 ) (318 ) U.S.$ 77,079 £ 55,000 0.7136 Prepaid Exp 1,636 — 1,636 Economic hedges for which hedge accounting was not elected: Diesel contracts Fixed on Float on N/A Prepaid Exp 7,854 — 7,854 Intercompany billings in TJX Europe, primarily merchandise related € 26,000 £ 22,948 0.8826 (Accrued Exp) — (2 ) (2 ) Merchandise purchase commitments C$ 462,464 U.S.$ 367,200 0.7940 Prepaid Exp / 49 (5,478 ) (5,429 ) C$ 22,562 € 15,000 0.6648 Prepaid Exp 557 — 557 £ 176,911 U.S.$ 238,000 1.3453 Prepaid Exp / 173 (12,838 ) (12,665 ) zł 288,646 £ 60,023 0.2079 (Accrued Exp) — (1,303 ) (1,303 ) A$ 28,635 U.S.$ 22,230 0.7763 Prepaid Exp / 43 (573 ) (530 ) U.S.$ 44,223 € 36,950 0.8355 Prepaid Exp 1,905 — 1,905 Total fair value of financial instruments $ 12,217 $ (20,557 ) $ (8,340 ) The following is a summary of TJX’s derivative financial instruments, related fair value and balance sheet classification at October 28, 2017 : In thousands Pay Receive Blended Contract Rate Balance Sheet Location Current Asset U.S.$ Current (Liability) U.S.$ Net Fair Value in U.S.$ at October 28, 2017 Fair value hedges: Intercompany balances, primarily debt and related interest zł 67,000 £ 13,000 0.1940 (Accrued Exp) $ — $ (1,211 ) $ (1,211 ) € 49,950 £ 43,317 0.8672 Prepaid Exp /(Accrued Exp) 277 (1,600 ) (1,323 ) U.S.$ 68,445 £ 55,000 0.8036 Prepaid Exp 3,849 — 3,849 Economic hedges for which hedge accounting was not elected: Diesel contracts Fixed on 250K – 2.5M gal per month Float on 250K – 2.5M gal per month N/A Prepaid Exp 5,226 — 5,226 Intercompany billings in Europe, primarily merchandise related € 27,000 £ 24,062 0.8912 Prepaid Exp 202 202 Merchandise purchase commitments C$ 511,004 U.S.$ 399,650 0.7821 Prepaid Exp / 5,023 (4,770 ) 253 C$ 25,305 € 17,000 0.6718 Prepaid Exp / 63 (62 ) 1 £ 163,682 U.S.$ 214,000 1.3074 Prepaid Exp / 678 (2,298 ) (1,620 ) A$ 27,187 U.S.$ 21,351 0.7853 Prepaid Exp 467 — 467 zł 313,150 £ 65,249 0.2084 Prepaid Exp / 580 (350 ) 230 U.S.$ 2,928 £ 2,245 0.7667 Prepaid Exp 16 — 16 U.S.$ 68,723 € 58,859 0.8565 Prepaid Exp / 729 (989 ) (260 ) Total fair value of financial instruments $ 17,110 $ (11,280 ) $ 5,830
Impact of Derivative Financial Instruments on Statements of Income	Presented below is the impact of derivative financial instruments on the statements of income for the periods shown: Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income by Derivative Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income by Derivative Thirteen Weeks Ended Thirty-Nine Weeks Ended In thousands Location of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income by Derivative November 3, 2018 October 28, November 3, October 28, Fair value hedges: Intercompany balances, primarily debt and related interest Selling, general and administrative expenses $ 672 $ (1,454 ) $ (3,538 ) $ (3,820 ) Economic hedges for which hedge accounting was not elected: Intercompany receivable Selling, general and administrative expenses — — 18,823 — Diesel fuel contracts Cost of sales, including buying and occupancy costs 1,572 4,947 7,530 3,630 Intercompany billings in Europe, primarily merchandise related Cost of sales, including buying and occupancy costs 1,718 328 1,024 (3,116 ) Merchandise purchase commitments Cost of sales, including buying and occupancy costs 8,463 13,336 61,091 (20,829 ) Gain / (loss) recognized in income $ 12,425 $ 17,157 $ 84,930 $ (24,135 )

Fair Value Measurements (Tables

Fair Value Measurements (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 03, 2018
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair Value of Financial Assets and Liabilities on a Recurring Basis	The following table sets forth TJX’s financial assets and liabilities that are accounted for at fair value on a recurring basis: In thousands November 3, February 3, October 28, Level 1 Assets: Executive Savings Plan investments $ 245,856 $ 249,045 $ 231,618 Level 2 Assets: Short-term investments $ — $ 506,165 $ 511,618 Foreign currency exchange contracts 21,106 4,363 11,884 Diesel fuel contracts 4,965 7,854 5,226 Liabilities: Foreign currency exchange contracts $ 9,879 $ 20,557 $ 11,280

Segment Information (Tables)

Segment Information (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 03, 2018
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Financial Information on Business Segments	Presented below is financial information with respect to TJX’s business segments: Thirteen Weeks Ended Thirty-Nine Weeks Ended In thousands November 3, October 28, November 3, October 28, Net sales: In the United States: Marmaxx $ 5,973,476 $ 5,298,479 $ 17,202,115 $ 15,550,253 HomeGoods 1,463,892 1,228,768 4,060,569 3,506,435 TJX Canada 1,036,884 983,236 2,828,456 2,554,033 TJX International 1,351,507 1,251,737 3,754,454 3,293,223 $ 9,825,759 $ 8,762,220 $ 27,845,594 $ 24,903,944 Segment profit: In the United States: Marmaxx $ 762,911 $ 666,092 $ 2,343,682 $ 2,100,138 HomeGoods 166,090 163,835 455,540 457,272 TJX Canada 182,170 206,472 446,089 392,581 TJX International 102,432 87,066 191,949 132,893 1,213,603 1,123,465 3,437,260 3,082,884 General corporate expense 127,775 95,484 396,140 311,177 Pension settlement charge 36,122 — 36,122 — Interest expense, net 3,188 7,981 10,365 27,499 Income before provision for income taxes $ 1,046,518 $ 1,020,000 $ 2,994,633 $ 2,744,208

Pension Plans and Other Retir_2

Pension Plans and Other Retirement Benefits (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 03, 2018
Retirement Benefits [Abstract]
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 periods shown: Funded Plan Unfunded Plan Thirteen Weeks Ended Thirteen Weeks Ended In thousands November 3, October 28, November 3, October 28, Service cost $ 10,781 $ 11,655 $ 572 $ 403 Interest cost 12,837 13,866 994 820 Expected return on plan assets (17,468 ) (17,309 ) — — Recognized actuarial losses 3,241 5,428 914 641 Expense related to current period $ 9,391 $ 13,640 $ 2,480 $ 1,864 Pension settlement charge 36,122 — — — Total expense $ 45,513 $ 13,640 $ 2,480 $ 1,864 Funded Plan Unfunded Plan Thirty-Nine Weeks Ended Thirty-Nine Weeks Ended In thousands November 3, October 28, November 3, October 28, Service cost $ 34,007 $ 35,264 $ 1,794 $ 1,578 Interest cost 40,767 41,384 2,700 2,506 Expected return on plan assets (59,392 ) (52,073 ) — — Recognized actuarial losses 9,469 16,582 2,556 2,305 Expense related to current period $ 24,851 $ 41,157 $ 7,050 $ 6,389 Pension settlement charge 36,122 — — — Total expense $ 60,973 $ 41,157 $ 7,050 $ 6,389

Long-Term Debt and Credit Lin_2

Long-Term Debt and Credit Lines (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 03, 2018
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Long-Term Debt, Exclusive of Current Installments	The table below presents long-term debt, exclusive of current installments, as of November 3, 2018 , February 3, 2018 and October 28, 2017 . All amounts are net of unamortized debt discounts. In thousands November 3, February 3, October 28, General corporate debt: 2.50% senior unsecured notes, maturing May 15, 2023 (effective interest rate of 2.51% after reduction of unamortized debt discount of $200 at November 3, 2018, $234 at February 3, 2018 and $245 at October 28, 2017) $ 499,800 $ 499,766 $ 499,755 2.75% senior unsecured notes, maturing June 15, 2021 (effective interest rate of 2.76% after reduction of unamortized debt discount of $194 at November 3, 2018, $250 at February 3, 2018 and $269 at October 28, 2017) 749,806 749,750 749,732 2.25% senior unsecured notes, maturing September 15, 2026 (effective interest rate of 2.32% after reduction of unamortized debt discount of $5,844 at November 3, 2018, $6,403 at February 3, 2018 and $6,590 at October 28, 2017) 994,156 993,597 993,410 Debt issuance cost (10,898 ) (12,506 ) (13,042 ) Long-term debt $ 2,232,864 $ 2,230,607 $ 2,229,855

Basis of Presentation and Sum_4

Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Additional Information (Detail) $ in Thousands	Oct. 22, 2018	Nov. 03, 2018USD ($)Location	Feb. 03, 2018USD ($)
Basis Of Presentation And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Stock split ratio, common stock	2
Cumulative effect on retained earnings, net of tax		$ 58,712
Revenue recognized		$ (1,138,507)
Percentage owned in subsidiary company		83.00%
Asset impairment charges			$ 99,300
Impairment			(97,254)
Sierra Trading Post
Basis Of Presentation And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Impairment			(97,254)
Impairment charge related to long lived assets			$ 2,000
Retained Earnings
Basis Of Presentation And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Cumulative effect on retained earnings, net of tax		$ 58,712
Sales Revenue Net | Other Revenue
Basis Of Presentation And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Concentration risk, percentage		1.00%
Minimum
Basis Of Presentation And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Number of lease locations | Location		4,300

Basis of Presentation and Sum_5

Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Deferred Gift Card Revenue (Details) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 03, 2018USD ($)
Movement in Contract with Customer, Liability [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	$ 406,506
Deferred revenue	1,096,333
Effect of exchange rates changes on deferred revenue	(6,561)
Revenue recognized	(1,138,507)
Ending balance	$ 357,771

Basis of Presentation and Sum_6

Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Roll Forward of Goodwill by Component (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 03, 2018	Feb. 03, 2018
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill, balance	$ 100,069	$ 195,871
Impairment		(97,254)
Effect of exchange rate changes on goodwill	(2,721)	1,452
Goodwill, balance	97,348	100,069
Winners
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill, balance	1,784	1,686
Impairment		0
Effect of exchange rate changes on goodwill	(93)	98
Goodwill, balance	1,691	1,784
Sierra Trading Post
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill, balance	0	97,254
Impairment		(97,254)
Effect of exchange rate changes on goodwill	0	0
Goodwill, balance	0	0
T.K. Maxx
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill, balance	28,258	26,904
Impairment		0
Effect of exchange rate changes on goodwill	(2,628)	1,354
Goodwill, balance	25,630	28,258
Marmaxx
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill, balance	70,027	70,027
Impairment		0
Effect of exchange rate changes on goodwill	0	0
Goodwill, balance	$ 70,027	$ 70,027

Property at Cost - Additional i

Property at Cost - Additional information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Nov. 03, 2018	Oct. 28, 2017	Nov. 03, 2018	Oct. 28, 2017	Feb. 03, 2018
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Depreciation expense	$ 203.6	$ 186.9	$ 601.5	$ 534	$ 726

Property at Cost - Components o

Property at Cost - Components of Property at Cost (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Nov. 03, 2018	Feb. 03, 2018	Oct. 28, 2017
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Land and buildings	$ 1,423,528	$ 1,355,777	$ 1,294,992
Leasehold costs and improvements	3,318,857	3,254,830	3,145,922
Furniture, fixtures and equipment	5,728,827	5,357,701	5,172,488
Total property at cost	10,471,212	9,968,308	9,613,402
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization	5,305,337	4,962,255	4,755,118
Net property at cost	$ 5,165,875	$ 5,006,053	$ 4,858,284

Accumulated Other Comprehensi_3

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income - Change in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Details) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Nov. 03, 2018	Oct. 28, 2017	Nov. 03, 2018	Oct. 28, 2017
AOCI Attributable to Parent, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance			$ 5,148,309,000
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of related tax benefit	$ (18,055,000)	$ (46,029,000)	(200,319,000)	$ 79,393,000
Recognition of net gains/losses on benefit obligations, net of related tax benefit	(5,128,000)	0	(5,128,000)	0
Amortization of loss on cash flow hedge, net of related tax provisions	208,000	171,000	622,000	513,000
Pension settlement charge, net of related tax provision	26,481,000	0	26,481,000	0
Amortization of prior service cost and deferred gains/losses, net of related tax provisions	3,047,000	3,669,000	8,817,000	11,401,000
Net investment hedges net of taxes			19,539,000	0
Ending balance	5,256,873,000	4,645,608,000	5,256,873,000	4,645,608,000
Foreign Currency Translation
AOCI Attributable to Parent, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance			(280,051,000)	(491,803,000)
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of related tax benefit			(200,319,000)	79,393,000
Net investment hedges net of taxes			19,539,000
Ending balance	(460,831,000)	(412,410,000)	(460,831,000)	(412,410,000)
Deferred Benefit Costs
AOCI Attributable to Parent, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance			(159,562,000)	(199,481,000)
Recognition of net gains/losses on benefit obligations, net of related tax benefit			(5,128,000)
Pension settlement charge, net of related tax provision			26,481,000
Amortization of prior service cost and deferred gains/losses, net of related tax provisions				11,401,000
Amortization of prior service cost and deferred gains, net of related tax provisions			8,817,000
Ending balance	(129,392,000)	(188,080,000)	(129,392,000)	(188,080,000)
Cash Flow Hedge on Debt
AOCI Attributable to Parent, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance			(2,246,000)	(2,942,000)
Amortization of loss on cash flow hedge, net of related tax provisions			622,000	513,000
Ending balance	(1,624,000)	(2,429,000)	(1,624,000)	(2,429,000)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
AOCI Attributable to Parent, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance			(441,859,000)	(694,226,000)
Ending balance	$ (591,847,000)	$ (602,919,000)	$ (591,847,000)	$ (602,919,000)

Accumulated Other Comprehensi_4

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Nov. 03, 2018	Oct. 28, 2017	Nov. 03, 2018	Oct. 28, 2017
Equity [Abstract]
Foreign currency translation adjustments, related tax (benefit) provision	$ 143	$ 18,110	$ 13,582	$ 16,212
Net investment hedges, related tax (benefit) provision			7,113
Recognition of net gains/losses on benefit obligations, related tax provision (benefit)	1,867		1,867
Pension settlement charge, related tax provision	9,641		9,641
Amortization of deferred benefit costs, taxes	1,109	2,414	3,210	7,500
Amortization of loss on cash flow hedge, related tax provisions	$ 76	$ 112	$ 228	$ 337

Capital Stock and Earnings Pe_3

Capital Stock and Earnings Per Share - Capital Stock and Earnings Per Share - Additional Information (Detail)	Nov. 06, 2018shares	Oct. 22, 2018	Nov. 03, 2018USD ($)shares	Oct. 28, 2017shares	Nov. 03, 2018USD ($)shares	Oct. 28, 2017USD ($)shares	Nov. 02, 2018shares	Feb. 28, 2018USD ($)	Feb. 03, 2018shares	Feb. 28, 2017USD ($)
Capital Unit [Line Items]
Stock split ratio, common stock		2
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares) | shares			1,800,000,000	1,800,000,000	1,800,000,000	1,800,000,000	600,000,000		1,800,000,000
Common stock repurchased and retired					$ 1,591,392,000
Cash payments for repurchase of common stock					1,600,000,000	$ 1,200,000,000
Remaining available stock under stock repurchase plan			$ 2,500,000,000		$ 2,500,000,000
Antidilutive options excluded | shares			6,100,000	25,200,000	6,100,000	25,200,000
Trade Date Basis
Capital Unit [Line Items]
Common stock repurchased and retired (in shares) | shares			11,400,000		34,000,000
Common stock repurchased and retired			$ 600,000,000		$ 1,600,000,000
Stock Repurchase Programs 2017
Capital Unit [Line Items]
Common stock repurchased and retired (in shares) | shares			21,900,000
Common stock repurchased and retired			$ 1,000,000,000
Stock repurchase program, common stock purchase value										$ 1,000,000,000
Stock Repurchase Programs 2018
Capital Unit [Line Items]
Common stock repurchased and retired (in shares) | shares					8,600,000
Common stock repurchased and retired					$ 464,000,000
Stock repurchase program, common stock purchase value								$ 3,000,000,000
Subsequent Event
Capital Unit [Line Items]
Issuance of common stock in result from stock split (in shares) | shares	617,000,000

Capital Stock and Earnings Pe_4

Capital Stock and Earnings Per Share - Calculation of Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Share (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Nov. 03, 2018	Oct. 28, 2017	Nov. 03, 2018	Oct. 28, 2017
Basic earnings per share:
Net income	$ 762,253	$ 641,436	$ 2,218,260	$ 1,730,672
Weighted average common shares outstanding for basic EPS (in shares)	1,236,842	1,268,044	1,245,639	1,278,383
Basic earnings per share (in dollars per share)	$ 0.62	$ 0.51	$ 1.78	$ 1.35
Diluted earnings per share:
Stock options and awards (in shares)	20,720	17,718	18,461	18,961
Weighted average common shares outstanding for diluted EPS (in shares)	1,257,562	1,285,762	1,264,100	1,297,344
Diluted earnings per share (in dollars per share)	$ 0.61	$ 0.50	$ 1.75	$ 1.33
Cash dividends declared per share (in dollars per share)	$ 0.195	$ 0.1563	$ 0.585	$ 0.46875

Financial Instruments - Additio

Financial Instruments - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended			9 Months Ended
	Nov. 03, 2018	Aug. 04, 2018	Oct. 28, 2017	Nov. 03, 2018	Oct. 28, 2017
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivatives used in Net Investment Hedge, Increase (Decrease), Gross of Tax		$ 27,000
Gain (loss) recognized in income	$ 12,425		$ 17,157	$ 84,930	$ (24,135)
Hedge of diesel fuel requirement, remainder of fiscal year 2019				46.00%
Hedge of diesel fuel requirement, fiscal year 2020				28.00%
Intercompany Dividends | Selling, General And Administrative Expenses | Cash Flow Hedging
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Gain (loss) recognized in income	$ 0	19,000		$ 18,823
Foreign currency (loss) on declared dividends		$ 18,000

Financial Instruments - Summary

Financial Instruments - Summary of Derivative FInancial Instruments, Related Fair Value and Balance Sheet Classification (Details) € in Thousands, £ in Thousands, zł in Thousands, gal / mo in Thousands, $ in Thousands, $ in Thousands, $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Nov. 03, 2018GBP (£)gal / mo	Oct. 28, 2017GBP (£)gal / mo	Feb. 03, 2018GBP (£)gal / mo	Nov. 03, 2018AUD ($)	Nov. 03, 2018PLN (zł)	Nov. 03, 2018CAD ($)	Nov. 03, 2018EUR (€)	Nov. 03, 2018USD ($)	Feb. 03, 2018AUD ($)	Feb. 03, 2018PLN (zł)	Feb. 03, 2018CAD ($)	Feb. 03, 2018EUR (€)	Feb. 03, 2018USD ($)	Oct. 28, 2017AUD ($)	Oct. 28, 2017PLN (zł)	Oct. 28, 2017CAD ($)	Oct. 28, 2017EUR (€)	Oct. 28, 2017USD ($)
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Current Asset U.S.$								$ 26,071					$ 12,217					$ 17,110
Current (Liability) U.S.$								(9,879)					(20,557)					(11,280)
Net Fair Value in U.S.$								16,192					(8,340)					5,830
Diesel contracts | Prepaid Exp
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Current Asset U.S.$								4,965					7,854					5,226
Current (Liability) U.S.$																		0
Net Fair Value in U.S.$								$ 4,965					$ 7,854					$ 5,226
Conversion Of Zloty To Pound | Intercompany balances, primarily debt and related interest | Prepaid Exp
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Blended Contract Rate	0.2094			0.2094	0.2094	0.2094	0.2094	0.2094
Current Asset U.S.$								$ 475
Net Fair Value in U.S.$								$ 475
Conversion Of Zloty To Pound | Intercompany balances, primarily debt and related interest | Accrued Exp
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Blended Contract Rate		0.1940	0.2095						0.2095	0.2095	0.2095	0.2095	0.2095	0.1940	0.1940	0.1940	0.1940	0.1940
Current Asset U.S.$													$ 0					$ 0
Current (Liability) U.S.$													(45)					(1,211)
Net Fair Value in U.S.$													$ (45)					$ (1,211)
Conversion Of Zloty To Pound | Merchandise purchase commitments | Accrued Exp
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Blended Contract Rate			0.2079						0.2079	0.2079	0.2079	0.2079	0.2079
Current (Liability) U.S.$													$ (1,303)
Net Fair Value in U.S.$													$ (1,303)
Conversion Of Zloty To Pound | Merchandise purchase commitments | Prepaid Exp / (Accrued Exp)
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Blended Contract Rate	0.2046	0.2084		0.2046	0.2046	0.2046	0.2046	0.2046						0.2084	0.2084	0.2084	0.2084	0.2084
Current Asset U.S.$								$ 744										$ 580
Current (Liability) U.S.$								(373)										(350)
Net Fair Value in U.S.$								$ 371										$ 230
Conversion Of Euro To Pound | Intercompany balances, primarily debt and related interest | Prepaid Exp
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Blended Contract Rate	0.8909			0.8909	0.8909	0.8909	0.8909	0.8909
Current Asset U.S.$								$ 626
Current (Liability) U.S.$								0
Net Fair Value in U.S.$								$ 626
Conversion Of Euro To Pound | Intercompany balances, primarily debt and related interest | Accrued Exp
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Blended Contract Rate			0.8873						0.8873	0.8873	0.8873	0.8873	0.8873
Current (Liability) U.S.$													$ (318)
Net Fair Value in U.S.$													$ (318)
Conversion Of Euro To Pound | Intercompany balances, primarily debt and related interest | Prepaid Exp / (Accrued Exp)
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Blended Contract Rate		0.8672												0.8672	0.8672	0.8672	0.8672	0.8672
Current Asset U.S.$																		$ 277
Current (Liability) U.S.$																		(1,600)
Net Fair Value in U.S.$																		$ (1,323)
Conversion Of Euro To Pound | Intercompany billings in Europe, primarily merchandise related | Prepaid Exp
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Blended Contract Rate		0.8912												0.8912	0.8912	0.8912	0.8912	0.8912
Current Asset U.S.$																		$ 202
Current (Liability) U.S.$
Net Fair Value in U.S.$																		$ 202
Conversion Of Euro To Pound | Intercompany billings in Europe, primarily merchandise related | Accrued Exp
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Blended Contract Rate	0.8763		0.8826	0.8763	0.8763	0.8763	0.8763	0.8763	0.8826	0.8826	0.8826	0.8826	0.8826
Current (Liability) U.S.$								$ (231)					$ (2)
Net Fair Value in U.S.$								$ (231)					$ (2)
Conversion Of US Dollar To Pound | Intercompany balances, primarily debt and related interest | Prepaid Exp
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Blended Contract Rate		0.8036	0.7136						0.7136	0.7136	0.7136	0.7136	0.7136	0.8036	0.8036	0.8036	0.8036	0.8036
Current Asset U.S.$													$ 1,636					$ 3,849
Current (Liability) U.S.$																		0
Net Fair Value in U.S.$													$ 1,636					$ 3,849
Conversion Of US Dollar To Pound | Intercompany balances, primarily debt and related interest | Accrued Exp
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Blended Contract Rate	0.7136			0.7136	0.7136	0.7136	0.7136	0.7136
Current (Liability) U.S.$								$ (5,545)
Net Fair Value in U.S.$								$ (5,545)
Conversion Of US Dollar To Pound | Merchandise purchase commitments | Prepaid Exp
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Blended Contract Rate		0.7667												0.7667	0.7667	0.7667	0.7667	0.7667
Current Asset U.S.$																		$ 16
Current (Liability) U.S.$																		0
Net Fair Value in U.S.$																		$ 16
Conversion Of US Dollar To Pound | Merchandise purchase commitments | Prepaid Exp / (Accrued Exp)
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Blended Contract Rate	0.7678			0.7678	0.7678	0.7678	0.7678	0.7678
Current Asset U.S.$								$ 15
Current (Liability) U.S.$								(28)
Net Fair Value in U.S.$								$ (13)
Conversion Of Canadian Dollar To US Dollar | Merchandise purchase commitments | Prepaid Exp / (Accrued Exp)
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Blended Contract Rate	0.7685	0.7821	0.7940	0.7685	0.7685	0.7685	0.7685	0.7685	0.7940	0.7940	0.7940	0.7940	0.7940	0.7821	0.7821	0.7821	0.7821	0.7821
Current Asset U.S.$								$ 3,216					$ 49					$ 5,023
Current (Liability) U.S.$								(543)					(5,478)					(4,770)
Net Fair Value in U.S.$								$ 2,673					$ (5,429)					$ 253
Conversion Of Canadian Dollar To Euro | Merchandise purchase commitments | Prepaid Exp
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Blended Contract Rate			0.6648						0.6648	0.6648	0.6648	0.6648	0.6648
Current Asset U.S.$													$ 557
Net Fair Value in U.S.$													$ 557
Conversion Of Canadian Dollar To Euro | Merchandise purchase commitments | Prepaid Exp / (Accrued Exp)
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Blended Contract Rate	0.6585	0.6718		0.6585	0.6585	0.6585	0.6585	0.6585						0.6718	0.6718	0.6718	0.6718	0.6718
Current Asset U.S.$								$ 4										$ 63
Current (Liability) U.S.$								(342)										(62)
Net Fair Value in U.S.$								$ (338)										$ 1
Conversion Of Pound To US Dollar | Merchandise purchase commitments | Prepaid Exp / (Accrued Exp)
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Blended Contract Rate	1.3600	1.3074	1.3453	1.3600	1.3600	1.3600	1.3600	1.3600	1.3453	1.3453	1.3453	1.3453	1.3453	1.3074	1.3074	1.3074	1.3074	1.3074
Current Asset U.S.$								$ 15,585					$ 173					$ 678
Current (Liability) U.S.$								(132)					(12,838)					(2,298)
Net Fair Value in U.S.$								$ 15,453					$ (12,665)					$ (1,620)
Conversion Of Australian Dollar To US Dollar | Intercompany balances, primarily debt and related interest | Accrued Exp
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Blended Contract Rate	0.7069			0.7069	0.7069	0.7069	0.7069	0.7069
Current Asset U.S.$								$ 0
Current (Liability) U.S.$								(429)
Net Fair Value in U.S.$								$ (429)
Conversion Of Australian Dollar To US Dollar | Merchandise purchase commitments | Prepaid Exp
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Blended Contract Rate		0.7853												0.7853	0.7853	0.7853	0.7853	0.7853
Current Asset U.S.$																		$ 467
Current (Liability) U.S.$																		0
Net Fair Value in U.S.$																		$ 467
Conversion Of Australian Dollar To US Dollar | Merchandise purchase commitments | Prepaid Exp / (Accrued Exp)
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Blended Contract Rate	0.7303		0.7763	0.7303	0.7303	0.7303	0.7303	0.7303	0.7763	0.7763	0.7763	0.7763	0.7763
Current Asset U.S.$								$ 441					$ 43
Current (Liability) U.S.$								(21)					(573)
Net Fair Value in U.S.$								$ 420					$ (530)
Conversion Of US Dollar To Euro | Merchandise purchase commitments | Prepaid Exp
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Blended Contract Rate			0.8355						0.8355	0.8355	0.8355	0.8355	0.8355
Current Asset U.S.$													$ 1,905
Net Fair Value in U.S.$													1,905
Conversion Of US Dollar To Euro | Merchandise purchase commitments | Accrued Exp
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Blended Contract Rate	0.8459			0.8459	0.8459	0.8459	0.8459	0.8459
Current Asset U.S.$								$ 0
Current (Liability) U.S.$								(2,235)
Net Fair Value in U.S.$								(2,235)
Conversion Of US Dollar To Euro | Merchandise purchase commitments | Prepaid Exp / (Accrued Exp)
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Blended Contract Rate		0.8565												0.8565	0.8565	0.8565	0.8565	0.8565
Current Asset U.S.$																		$ 729
Current (Liability) U.S.$																		(989)
Net Fair Value in U.S.$																		(260)
Pay | Conversion Of Zloty To Pound | Intercompany balances, primarily debt and related interest | Prepaid Exp
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative, Notional Amount | zł					zł 62,000
Pay | Conversion Of Zloty To Pound | Intercompany balances, primarily debt and related interest | Accrued Exp
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative, Notional Amount | zł										zł 67,000					zł 67,000
Pay | Conversion Of Zloty To Pound | Merchandise purchase commitments | Accrued Exp
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative, Notional Amount | zł										zł 288,646
Pay | Conversion Of Zloty To Pound | Merchandise purchase commitments | Prepaid Exp / (Accrued Exp)
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative, Notional Amount | zł					zł 289,208										zł 313,150
Pay | Conversion Of Euro To Pound | Intercompany balances, primarily debt and related interest | Prepaid Exp
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative, Notional Amount | €							€ 48,950
Pay | Conversion Of Euro To Pound | Intercompany balances, primarily debt and related interest | Accrued Exp
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative, Notional Amount | €												€ 51,950
Pay | Conversion Of Euro To Pound | Intercompany balances, primarily debt and related interest | Prepaid Exp / (Accrued Exp)
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative, Notional Amount | €																	€ 49,950
Pay | Conversion Of Euro To Pound | Intercompany billings in Europe, primarily merchandise related | Prepaid Exp
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative, Notional Amount | €																	27,000
Pay | Conversion Of Euro To Pound | Intercompany billings in Europe, primarily merchandise related | Accrued Exp
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative, Notional Amount | €							82,000					26,000
Pay | Conversion Of US Dollar To Pound | Intercompany balances, primarily debt and related interest | Prepaid Exp
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative, Notional Amount													77,079					68,445
Pay | Conversion Of US Dollar To Pound | Intercompany balances, primarily debt and related interest | Accrued Exp
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative, Notional Amount								77,079
Pay | Conversion Of US Dollar To Pound | Merchandise purchase commitments | Prepaid Exp
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative, Notional Amount																		2,928
Pay | Conversion Of US Dollar To Pound | Merchandise purchase commitments | Prepaid Exp / (Accrued Exp)
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative, Notional Amount								2,692
Pay | Conversion Of Canadian Dollar To US Dollar | Merchandise purchase commitments | Prepaid Exp / (Accrued Exp)
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative, Notional Amount						$ 582,670					$ 462,464					$ 511,004
Pay | Conversion Of Canadian Dollar To Euro | Merchandise purchase commitments | Prepaid Exp
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative, Notional Amount											$ 22,562
Pay | Conversion Of Canadian Dollar To Euro | Merchandise purchase commitments | Prepaid Exp / (Accrued Exp)
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative, Notional Amount						$ 29,614										$ 25,305
Pay | Conversion Of Pound To US Dollar | Merchandise purchase commitments | Prepaid Exp / (Accrued Exp)
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative, Notional Amount | £	£ 271,690	£ 163,682	£ 176,911
Pay | Conversion Of Australian Dollar To US Dollar | Intercompany balances, primarily debt and related interest | Accrued Exp
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative, Notional Amount				$ 30,000
Pay | Conversion Of Australian Dollar To US Dollar | Merchandise purchase commitments | Prepaid Exp
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative, Notional Amount														$ 27,187
Pay | Conversion Of Australian Dollar To US Dollar | Merchandise purchase commitments | Prepaid Exp / (Accrued Exp)
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative, Notional Amount				$ 45,132					$ 28,635
Pay | Conversion Of US Dollar To Euro | Merchandise purchase commitments | Prepaid Exp
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative, Notional Amount													44,223
Pay | Conversion Of US Dollar To Euro | Merchandise purchase commitments | Accrued Exp
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative, Notional Amount								67,459
Pay | Conversion Of US Dollar To Euro | Merchandise purchase commitments | Prepaid Exp / (Accrued Exp)
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative, Notional Amount																		68,723
Pay | Minimum | Diesel contracts | Prepaid Exp
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative, Nonmonetary Notional Amount | gal / mo	1,300		2,200
Pay | Minimum | Diesel contracts | Accrued Exp
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative, Nonmonetary Notional Amount | gal / mo		250
Pay | Maximum | Diesel contracts | Prepaid Exp
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative, Nonmonetary Notional Amount | gal / mo	3,000		3,000
Pay | Maximum | Diesel contracts | Accrued Exp
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative, Nonmonetary Notional Amount | gal / mo		2,500
Receive | Conversion Of Zloty To Pound | Intercompany balances, primarily debt and related interest | Prepaid Exp
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative, Notional Amount | £	£ 12,983
Receive | Conversion Of Zloty To Pound | Intercompany balances, primarily debt and related interest | Accrued Exp
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative, Notional Amount | £		£ 13,000	£ 14,035
Receive | Conversion Of Zloty To Pound | Merchandise purchase commitments | Accrued Exp
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative, Notional Amount | £			60,023
Receive | Conversion Of Zloty To Pound | Merchandise purchase commitments | Prepaid Exp / (Accrued Exp)
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative, Notional Amount | £	59,158	65,249
Receive | Conversion Of Euro To Pound | Intercompany balances, primarily debt and related interest | Prepaid Exp
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative, Notional Amount | £	43,612
Receive | Conversion Of Euro To Pound | Intercompany balances, primarily debt and related interest | Accrued Exp
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative, Notional Amount | £			46,095
Receive | Conversion Of Euro To Pound | Intercompany balances, primarily debt and related interest | Prepaid Exp / (Accrued Exp)
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative, Notional Amount | £		43,317
Receive | Conversion Of Euro To Pound | Intercompany billings in Europe, primarily merchandise related | Prepaid Exp
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative, Notional Amount | £		24,062
Receive | Conversion Of Euro To Pound | Intercompany billings in Europe, primarily merchandise related | Accrued Exp
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative, Notional Amount | £	71,853		22,948
Receive | Conversion Of US Dollar To Pound | Intercompany balances, primarily debt and related interest | Prepaid Exp
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative, Notional Amount | £		55,000	£ 55,000
Receive | Conversion Of US Dollar To Pound | Intercompany balances, primarily debt and related interest | Accrued Exp
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative, Notional Amount | £	55,000
Receive | Conversion Of US Dollar To Pound | Merchandise purchase commitments | Prepaid Exp
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative, Notional Amount | £		£ 2,245
Receive | Conversion Of US Dollar To Pound | Merchandise purchase commitments | Prepaid Exp / (Accrued Exp)
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative, Notional Amount | £	£ 2,067
Receive | Conversion Of Canadian Dollar To US Dollar | Merchandise purchase commitments | Prepaid Exp / (Accrued Exp)
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative, Notional Amount								447,800					367,200					399,650
Receive | Conversion Of Canadian Dollar To Euro | Merchandise purchase commitments | Prepaid Exp
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative, Notional Amount | €												15,000
Receive | Conversion Of Canadian Dollar To Euro | Merchandise purchase commitments | Prepaid Exp / (Accrued Exp)
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative, Notional Amount | €							19,500										17,000
Receive | Conversion Of Pound To US Dollar | Merchandise purchase commitments | Prepaid Exp / (Accrued Exp)
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative, Notional Amount								369,500					238,000					214,000
Receive | Conversion Of Australian Dollar To US Dollar | Intercompany balances, primarily debt and related interest | Accrued Exp
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative, Notional Amount								21,207
Receive | Conversion Of Australian Dollar To US Dollar | Merchandise purchase commitments | Prepaid Exp
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative, Notional Amount																		$ 21,351
Receive | Conversion Of Australian Dollar To US Dollar | Merchandise purchase commitments | Prepaid Exp / (Accrued Exp)
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative, Notional Amount								$ 32,962					$ 22,230
Receive | Conversion Of US Dollar To Euro | Merchandise purchase commitments | Prepaid Exp
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative, Notional Amount | €												€ 36,950
Receive | Conversion Of US Dollar To Euro | Merchandise purchase commitments | Accrued Exp
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative, Notional Amount | €							€ 57,065
Receive | Conversion Of US Dollar To Euro | Merchandise purchase commitments | Prepaid Exp / (Accrued Exp)
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative, Notional Amount | €																	€ 58,859
Receive | Minimum | Diesel contracts | Prepaid Exp
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative, Nonmonetary Notional Amount | gal / mo	1,300		2,200
Receive | Minimum | Diesel contracts | Accrued Exp
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative, Nonmonetary Notional Amount | gal / mo		250
Receive | Maximum | Diesel contracts | Prepaid Exp
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative, Nonmonetary Notional Amount | gal / mo	3,000		3,000
Receive | Maximum | Diesel contracts | Accrued Exp
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative, Nonmonetary Notional Amount | gal / mo		2,500

Financial Instruments - Impact

Financial Instruments - Impact of Derivative Financial Instruments on Statement of Income (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended			9 Months Ended
	Nov. 03, 2018	Aug. 04, 2018	Oct. 28, 2017	Nov. 03, 2018	Oct. 28, 2017
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Gain (loss) recognized in income	$ 12,425		$ 17,157	$ 84,930	$ (24,135)
Intercompany Balances, Primarily And Related Interest | Selling, General And Administrative Expenses | Fair Value Hedges
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Gain (loss) recognized in income	672		(1,454)	(3,538)	(3,820)
Intercompany Dividends | Selling, General And Administrative Expenses | Cash Flow Hedging
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Gain (loss) recognized in income	0	$ 19,000		18,823
Diesel contracts | Cost Of Sales, Including Buying And Occupancy Costs | Economic Hedges For Which Hedge Accounting Was Not Elected
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Gain (loss) recognized in income	1,572		4,947	7,530	3,630
Intercompany billings in Europe, primarily merchandise related | Cost Of Sales, Including Buying And Occupancy Costs | Economic Hedges For Which Hedge Accounting Was Not Elected
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Gain (loss) recognized in income	1,718		328	1,024	(3,116)
Merchandise purchase commitments | Cost Of Sales, Including Buying And Occupancy Costs | Economic Hedges For Which Hedge Accounting Was Not Elected
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Gain (loss) recognized in income	$ 8,463		$ 13,336	$ 61,091	$ (20,829)

Fair Value Measurements - Addit

Fair Value Measurements - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Nov. 03, 2018	Feb. 03, 2018	Oct. 28, 2017
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair value of long-term debt	$ 2,100,000	$ 2,200,000	$ 2,200,000
Carrying value of long-term debt	$ 2,232,864	$ 2,230,607	$ 2,229,855

Fair Value Measurements - Finan

Fair Value Measurements - Financial Assets and Liabilities on a Recurring Basis (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Nov. 03, 2018	Feb. 03, 2018	Oct. 28, 2017
Level 2
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Foreign currency exchange contracts, Assets	$ 21,106	$ 4,363	$ 11,884
Foreign currency exchange contracts, Liabilities	9,879	20,557	11,280
Executive Savings Plan Investments | Level 1
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Fair value measured on recurring basis, Assets	245,856	249,045	231,618
Diesel contracts | Level 2
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Fair value measured on recurring basis, Assets	4,965	7,854	5,226
Short-Term Investments | Level 2
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Fair value measured on recurring basis, Assets	$ 0	$ 506,165	$ 511,618

Segment Information - Additiona

Segment Information - Additional Information (Detail)	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 03, 2018Segment
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Number of business segments	4

Segment Information - Financial

Segment Information - Financial Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Nov. 03, 2018	Oct. 28, 2017	Nov. 03, 2018	Oct. 28, 2017
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	$ 9,825,759	$ 8,762,220	$ 27,845,594	$ 24,903,944
Segment profit	1,213,603	1,123,465	3,437,260	3,082,884
General corporate expense	127,775	95,484	396,140	311,177
Pension settlement charge	36,122	0	36,122	0
Interest expense, net	3,188	7,981	10,365	27,499
Income before provision for income taxes	1,046,518	1,020,000	2,994,633	2,744,208
Marmaxx
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	5,973,476	5,298,479	17,202,115	15,550,253
Segment profit	762,911	666,092	2,343,682	2,100,138
HomeGoods
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	1,463,892	1,228,768	4,060,569	3,506,435
Segment profit	166,090	163,835	455,540	457,272
TJX Canada
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	1,036,884	983,236	2,828,456	2,554,033
Segment profit	182,170	206,472	446,089	392,581
TJX International
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	1,351,507	1,251,737	3,754,454	3,293,223
Segment profit	$ 102,432	$ 87,066	$ 191,949	$ 132,893

Pension Plans and Other Retir_3

Pension Plans and Other Retirement Benefits - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2018	Nov. 03, 2018	Oct. 28, 2017	Nov. 03, 2018	Oct. 28, 2017
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Minimum percentage of pension liability				80.00%
Pension settlement charge		$ 36,122	$ 0	$ 36,122	$ 0
Unfunded Plan
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Expected future employer contributions, next fiscal year		2,500		2,500
Pension settlement charge		0	0	0	0
Funded Plan
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Increase (Decrease) for Assets Transferred to (from) Plan				207,400
Pension settlement charge		$ 36,122	$ 0	$ 36,122	$ 0
Discount rate	4.00%	4.40%		4.40%
Expected rate of return on plan assets	6.00%			6.00%

Pension Plans and Other Retir_4

Pension Plans and Other Retirement Benefits - Financial Information Related to Funded Defined Benefit Pension Plan and Unfunded Supplemental Pension Plan (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Nov. 03, 2018	Oct. 28, 2017	Nov. 03, 2018	Oct. 28, 2017
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Pension settlement charge	$ 36,122	$ 0	$ 36,122	$ 0
Funded Plan
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Service cost	10,781	11,655	34,007	35,264
Interest cost	12,837	13,866	40,767	41,384
Expected return on plan assets	(17,468)	(17,309)	(59,392)	(52,073)
Recognized actuarial losses	3,241	5,428	9,469	16,582
Expense related to current period	9,391	13,640	24,851	41,157
Pension settlement charge	36,122	0	36,122	0
Total expense	45,513	13,640	60,973	41,157
Unfunded Plan
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Service cost	572	403	1,794	1,578
Interest cost	994	820	2,700	2,506
Expected return on plan assets	0	0	0	0
Recognized actuarial losses	914	641	2,556	2,305
Expense related to current period	2,480	1,864	7,050	6,389
Pension settlement charge	0	0	0	0
Total expense	$ 2,480	$ 1,864	$ 7,050	$ 6,389

Long-Term Debt and Credit Lin_3

Long-Term Debt and Credit Lines - Additional Information (Detail)	9 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Nov. 03, 2018GBP (£)CreditFacility	Oct. 28, 2017GBP (£)CreditFacility	Feb. 03, 2018GBP (£)CreditFacility	Nov. 03, 2018CAD ($)CreditFacility	Nov. 03, 2018USD ($)CreditFacility	Feb. 03, 2018CAD ($)CreditFacility	Feb. 03, 2018USD ($)CreditFacility	Oct. 28, 2017CAD ($)CreditFacility	Oct. 28, 2017USD ($)CreditFacility
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Revolving credit facilities, number | CreditFacility	2	2	2	2	2	2	2	2	2
Quarterly payments on unused committed amounts	0.06%
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
Revolving Credit Facility March 2020
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Current borrowing capacity					500,000,000		500,000,000		500,000,000
Maturity Month/Year	2020-03	2020-03	2020-03
Revolving Credit Facility March 2022
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Current borrowing capacity					$ 500,000,000		$ 500,000,000		$ 500,000,000
Maturity Month/Year	2022-03	2022-03	2022-03
TJX Canada
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Current borrowing capacity				$ 10,000,000		$ 10,000,000		$ 10,000,000
Credit facilities, amount outstanding				0		0		0
TJX Canada | Letter of Credit
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Current borrowing capacity				10,000,000		10,000,000		10,000,000
Credit facilities, amount outstanding				$ 0		$ 0		$ 0
TJX International | TJX Europe Credit Line
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Current borrowing capacity | £	£ 5,000,000	£ 5,000,000	£ 5,000,000
Credit facilities, amount outstanding | £	£ 0	£ 0	£ 0

Long-Term Debt and Credit Lin_4

Long-Term Debt and Credit Lines - Exclusive of Current Installments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Nov. 03, 2018	Feb. 03, 2018	Oct. 28, 2017
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt	$ 2,232,864	$ 2,230,607	$ 2,229,855
Debt issuance cost	(10,898)	(12,506)	(13,042)
2.50% Ten-Year Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt	499,800	499,766	499,755
2.75% Seven-Year Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt	749,806	749,750	749,732
2.25% Ten-Year Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt	$ 994,156	$ 993,597	$ 993,410

Long-Term Debt and Credit Lin_5

Long-Term Debt and Credit Lines - Exclusive of Current Installments - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 03, 2018	Feb. 03, 2018	Oct. 28, 2017
2.50% Ten-Year Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, interest rate	2.50%
Maturity date	May 15, 2023
Unamortized debt discount	$ 200	$ 234	$ 245
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	$ 194	250	269
Effective interest rate	2.76%
2.25% Ten-Year Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, interest rate	2.25%
Maturity date	Sep. 15, 2026
Unamortized debt discount	$ 5,844	$ 6,403	$ 6,590
Effective interest rate	2.32%

Income Taxes - Additional Infor

Income Taxes - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Nov. 03, 2018	Oct. 28, 2017	Nov. 03, 2018	Oct. 28, 2017	Feb. 03, 2018
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Effective income tax rate	27.20%	37.10%	25.90%	36.90%
Corporate tax rate			21.00%
Net unrecognized tax benefits	$ 65,300,000	$ 41,200,000	$ 65,300,000	$ 41,200,000	$ 57,300,000
Accrued amounts for interest and penalties	13,800,000	$ 8,500,000	13,800,000	$ 8,500,000	$ 11,900,000
Minimum
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Possible decrease in unrecognized tax benefits that would reduce the provision for taxes on earnings	0		0
Maximum
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Possible decrease in unrecognized tax benefits that would reduce the provision for taxes on earnings	$ 23,000,000		$ 23,000,000

Contingent Obligations and Co_2

Contingent Obligations and Contingencies - Additional Information (Detail) $ in Millions	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 03, 2018USD ($)Lease
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Number of leases subject to contingent liability, maximum | Lease	8
Estimated contingent obligations | $	$ 40.1