Ms. Lahage (41) is a 16-year veteran of the Company, having worked at the store level as well as managing numerous merchandising classifications throughout her career. Most recently, she held the position of Vice President, General Merchandise Manager for The Marmaxx Group (the internal combination of T.J. Maxx and Marshalls).
"I am very pleased to appoint Miriam to this exciting new position," announced Edmond English, President and Chief Executive Officer of The TJX Companies, Inc. "We've determined that the time is right to more fully explore the many opportunities that currently exist, and continue to arise, in this growing sector of the economy. Miriam has a wide range of experience on both the operational and merchandising sides of the business, and a keen understanding of the off-price retail industry. This knowledge base uniquely qualifies her to evaluate the best potential fit of the Internet and its place within TJX."
The TJX Companies, Inc. is the leading off-price retailer of apparel and home fashions in the U.S. and worldwide. The Company operates 637 T.J. Maxx stores, 510 Marshalls, 55 HomeGoods and 18 A.J. Wright stores in the United States. In Canada, the Company operates 105 Winners, and in Europe, 57 T.K. Maxx stores. TJX's press releases and financial information are also available on the Internet at www.tjx.com.
