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The TJX Companies, Inc. Reports Strong November 2007 Sales

The TJX Companies, Inc. (NYSE: TJX) today reported November 2007 sales results. Sales for the four-week period ended December 1, 2007, were $1.8 billion, up 10% over the $1.6 billion achieved during the four-week period ended December 2, 2006. For the 43 weeks ended December 1, 2007, sales reached $15.1 billion, a 7% increase over last years $14.0 billion. Consolidated comparable store sales for the four-week period ended December 1, 2007, increased 7% over last year. For the 43-week period ended December 1, 2007, consolidated comparable store sales increased 4% over last year.

Carol Meyrowitz, President and Chief Executive Officer of The TJX Companies, Inc., stated, Our consolidated comparable store sales increase of 7% in November was above our expectations and a solid start to the fourth quarter. We are focused on flowing fresh, exciting gift-giving merchandise into our stores throughout this holiday season. Our continued discipline in maintaining a liquid inventory position allows us to take advantage of the plentiful buying opportunities in the marketplace.

The TJX Companies, Inc. is the leading off-price retailer of apparel and home fashions in the U.S. and worldwide. The Company operates 853 T.J. Maxx, 778 Marshalls, 289 HomeGoods, and 131 A.J. Wright stores, as well as 34 Bobs Stores, in the United States. In Canada, the Company operates 191 Winners and 71 HomeSense stores, and in Europe, 225 T.K. Maxx stores. TJXs press releases and financial information are also available on the Internet at www.tjx.com.

A recorded message with more detailed information regarding TJXs November 2007 sales results, operations and business trends is available via the Internet at www.tjx.com, or by calling (703) 736-7248 through Thursday, December 13, 2007. The Company expects to release its December 2007 sales results on Thursday, January 10, 2008, at approximately 8:15 a.m. ET. Concurrent with that press release, a recorded message with more detailed information regarding TJXs December sales results, operations and business trends will be available via the Internet at www.tjx.com, or by calling (703) 736-7248 through Thursday, January 17, 2008. Archived versions of the Companys recorded messages and conference calls are available at www.tjx.com after they are no longer available by telephone.

SAFE HARBOR STATEMENTS UNDER THE PRIVATE SECURITIES LITIGATION REFORM ACT OF 1995: Various statements made in this release are forward-looking and involve a number of risks and uncertainties. All statements that address activities, events or developments that we intend, expect or believe may occur in the future are forward-looking statements. The following are some of the factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements: the results and effects of the intrusion or intrusions into our computer system including the losses and expenses we may incur (which may be different from the amount we reserved and estimated and which differences may be material) and consequences to our business (including potential effects on our reputation and our sales) and to the value of our company and related value of our stock; the terms and completion of the settlement of the customer class actions and the consummation of the Settlement Agreement with Visa U.S.A. Inc. and Visa Inc.; our ability to successfully expand our store base and increase same store sales; risks of expansion and costs of contraction; our ability to successfully implement our opportunistic inventory strategies and to effectively manage our inventories; successful advertising and promotion; consumer confidence, demand, spending habits and buying preferences; effects of unseasonable weather; competitive factors; factors affecting availability of store and distribution center locations on suitable terms; factors affecting our recruitment and employment of associates; factors affecting expenses; success of our acquisition and divestiture activities; our ability to successfully implement technologies and systems and protect data; our ability to continue to generate adequate cash flows; our ability to execute the share repurchase program; availability and cost of financing; general economic conditions, including gasoline prices; potential disruptions due to wars, natural disasters and other events beyond our control; changes in currency and exchange rates; import risks; adverse outcomes for any significant litigation; changes in laws and regulations and accounting rules and principles; adequacy of reserves; closing adjustments; effectiveness of internal controls; and other factors that may be described in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. We do not undertake to publicly update or revise our forward-looking statements even if experience or future changes make it clear that any projected results expressed or implied in such statements will not be realized.

Contacts:

The TJX Companies, Inc.
Sherry Lang
Senior Vice President
Investor and Public Relations
(508) 390-2323

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