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☆ TJ Maxx says its assortment of discounted brands is better than ever thanks to store closures elsewhere. Here's how it keeps prices so low.
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-03 | by ( Mary Hanbury | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

TJ Maxx sells products at 20% to 60% cheaper than department stores and retailers. TJ Maxx says its thriving because of this. A network of experienced buyersTech accessories on display at TJ Maxx. Buying in bulkThe massive selection of purses and handbags at TJ Maxx. Well-known brands like Ralph Lauren have been known to make items for TJ Maxx in the past, but pulled back in a bid to address worries about brand exclusivity.

☆ The world's last Blockbuster has a Super Bowl commercial, but you won't see it on TV during the game
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-11 | by ( Aaron Mcdade | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

The last Blockbuster in the world in Bend, Oregon, has teased a Super Bowl commercial on its Instagram. On January 31, the store posted an image of a post-apocalyptic scene on an old TV, with a giant cockroach sitting on top of a Blockbuster. The store posted multiple pictures of the VHS tape and case, teasing the commercial's title: "Blockbuster: Until the Bitter End." "We also want people to remember us, that we are here and our store is exactly the way a Blockbuster store was in the 1990s." The Bend Blockbuster did not immediately respond to a request for comment sent outside normal operating hours.

☆ Kohl's vs. T.J. Maxx: 5 reasons I find shopping at Kohl's faster, cheaper, and less overwhelming
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-30 | by ( Danielle Bauter | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Danielle Bauter recently compared shopping at her local Kohl's and T.J. Maxx in Upland, California. Though T.J. Maxx offers more variety, Bauter said shopping there makes her feel a bit overwhelmed. T.J. Maxx also has a rewards program, but it requires that you sign up for a TJX Rewards credit card. Kohl's carries fewer brands than T.J. Maxx, but they speak more to my styleBauter compared shopping at T.J. Maxx to shopping at Kohl's. Though T.J. Maxx carries a wider variety of designers, I can be easily overwhelmed by too many options.

☆ Organized retail thieves' most-wanted list: Survey reveals which items are most likely to be stolen from stores
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-21 | by ( Ben Tobin | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Organized retail crime has contributed to a $94.5 billion inventory-shrink problem for the retail industry. Retail criminals steal across many different product categories, per the National Retail Federation. Here are the most popular items targeted for organized retail crime as identified by the National Retail Federation, in no particular order. Shoshy Ciment/Business InsiderDesigner handbagsFashion and fine jewelryBeltsWatchesDesigner sunglassesBranded eyewearFootwearShoe retailers need to be wary of organized retail criminals. REUTERS/Jessica DinapoliInfant formulaInfant and toddler itemsChildren's toysOtherGift cards also aren't safe from organized retail crime.

☆ I went holiday shopping at both Kohl's and T.J. Maxx. Despite its higher prices, one department store is a very clear winner.
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-14 | by ( Danielle Bauter | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: 1 min

A mishmash of bedding items was also there for the taking. Unfortunately, most looked like they'd already been opened and used. Some of the T.J. Maxx bedding seemed to have already been opened or used. Danielle Bauter

☆ I visited LA's new Blockbuster pop-up bar and it was like stepping back into the '90s — see inside
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-07 | by ( Danielle Bauter | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: 1 min

Overall, I loved the creativity involved with bringing this nostalgic experience to life and felt that it was reasonably priced. I could see myself returning to the Blockbuster pop-up bar before it leaves. Toasting to my next visit. Danielle Bauter

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