The TJX Companies, Inc. Reports February 2000 Sales

FRAMINGHAM, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 2, 2000--The TJX Companies, Inc. (NYSE:TJX) today reported February 2000 sales results. Sales for the four week period ended February 26, 2000 were $581 million, up 11% over $523 million achieved during the four week period ended February 27, 1999. Consolidated comparable store sales for the four week period ended February 26, 2000 increased 4% over last year.

Bernard Cammarata, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of The TJX Companies, Inc. stated, "We are pleased that our sales for the month of February exceeded our objectives at each of our divisions, especially since our February performance last year was very strong. Additionally, inventories are in great shape as we move into the spring season with fresh and exciting merchandise at great values."

The TJX Companies, Inc. is the leading off-price retailer of apparel and home fashions in the U.S. and worldwide. The Company operates 632 T.J. Maxx, 505 Marshalls, 51 HomeGoods and 15 A.J. Wright stores in the United States. In Canada, the Company operates 100 Winners and, in Europe, 54 T.K. Maxx stores. TJX's press releases and financial information are available on the Internet at www.tjx.com.