TJ Maxx is owned by The TJX Companies, Inc. , a large publicly traded retail corporation based in Framingham, Massachusetts.

Who legally owns TJ Maxx?

  • TJ Maxx is not an independent company; it is a retail brand and chain of stores operated by The TJX Companies, Inc.
  • TJX is an American multinational off‑price department store corporation that also owns Marshalls, HomeGoods, Sierra, TK Maxx (in Europe), Winners, and HomeSense.

Public vs. “person” ownership

  • Because TJX is listed on the New York Stock Exchange, TJ Maxx is ultimately owned by many shareholders (institutional investors and individuals) rather than a single person or family.
  • Large asset managers and funds typically hold significant stakes in TJX, while everyday investors can also own shares under the ticker “TJX.”

Who runs the company today?

  • TJX has its own executive team and board of directors that oversee brands like TJ Maxx; Ernie Herrman has served as CEO of TJX since 2016, continuing the company’s long growth streak.
  • The corporate headquarters that steers TJ Maxx and the other brands is located in Framingham, Massachusetts.

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