The TJX Companies, Inc. Reports Strong February 2004 Sales

FRAMINGHAM, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 4, 2004--The TJX Companies, Inc. today reported February 2004 sales results. Sales for the four-week period ended February 28, 2004, were $934 million, up 20% over the $776 million achieved during the four-week period ended March 1, 2003. Consolidated comparable store sales for the four-week period ended February 28, 2004, increased 10% over last year.

Edmond English, President and Chief Executive Officer of The TJX Companies, Inc. commented, "We are very pleased with the robust tone of business during February and our strong start to 2004. We are encouraged by the positive response we're seeing to women's spring fashions, shoes and accessories. Our sales comparisons were also benefited by favorable weather patterns during the month versus last year."

The TJX Companies, Inc. is the leading off-price retailer of apparel and home fashions in the U.S. and worldwide. The Company operates 745 T.J. Maxx, 673 Marshalls, 183 HomeGoods, and 99 A.J. Wright stores, as well as 31 Bob's Stores, in the United States. In Canada, the Company operates 160 Winners and 25 HomeSense stores, and in Europe, 147 T.K. Maxx stores. TJX's press releases and financial information are also available on the Internet at www.tjx.com.

A recorded message with more detailed information regarding TJX's February 2004 sales results, operations and business trends is available by calling [phone] or via the Internet at www.tjx.com. The sales recording will remain available via the phone and Internet through Thursday, March 11, 2004. Thereafter, an archived version of the call will be available at www.tjx.com. TJX expects to release its March 2004 sales results on Thursday, April 8, 2004, at approximately 8:15 a.m. EST. Concurrent with that press release, a recorded message with more detailed information regarding TJX's March sales results, operations and business trends will be available by calling [phone] or via the Internet at www.tjx.com. That sales recording will remain available via the phone and Internet through Thursday, April 15, 2004. Thereafter, an archived version of the call will be available at www.tjx.com.