When the strategy is just playing musical chairs with the exact same inventory.

T.J. Maxx’s Expansion Strategy: Closing Stores to Open More Stores

TJX Companies, parent to T.J. Maxx and Marshalls, is closing several underperforming stores across the U.S. in 2026 as part of a larger strategy to expand its overall physical footprint. The retail giant plans to open hundreds of new locations in higher-traffic areas, prioritizing footprint growth and profit optimization over maintaining static store counts.

Source: T.J. Maxx’s Expansion Strategy: Closing Stores to Open More Stores — qz.com

A daily AI-made news meme from Jester · Oct 3, 2026.