SOCIAL MEDIAADVICE Expect the unexpected
Dreaming of exploring the continent? Why not join the TJX Europe graduate scheme?
brands: TK Maxx and Homesense. What you probably don’t know is that TJX Europe is part of the world’s leading off-price apparel and home fashion retailer, TJX Companies, Inc. In 2016 it all added up to an annual turnover of $33.2billion (£25.5billion).* But the company doesn’t want to stop there. It is excited about its opportunities for the future and is confident in its ability to grow to be a $40billion-plus company.
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Let’s go back to the beginning The TJX story begins in the US in 1977 with the opening of two TJ Maxx stores in Massachusetts. If you’re really interested in the history – including why it’s TJ Maxx in the US and Canada, but TK Maxx in Europe – then you can read all about it on the history section of the company’s website.
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his is TJX Europe. You might ask: “Who?” But that’s OK, because while you might not have heard of TJX, you’ve probably heard of its
The important bit is that it launched TK Maxx in Europe in 1994 and followed that with Homesense in 2008. The stores quickly became market leaders in a number of European countries. TJX now has 547 stores across
Europe, as well as a successful online retail business. It is growing at a fantastic pace globally and TJX Europe is one of its key channels for growth. This all makes TJX Europe the perfect place to launch your career.
Where it is The European head office is in Watford – just 20 minutes from London and half an hour from Heathrow.
Where it’s going TJX is all geared up to expect the unexpected with an unconventional business model that means it’s ready to seize any opportunities. It’s something the business trains and encourages in our associates, too. TJX is an international business, so there are openings for your career in a range
of different countries across Europe, maybe even further afield. With TJX’s support, you’ll be perfectly placed to launch a truly international career. So if you’ve lived or worked in Europe, or you have a real passion to increase your European exposure, then the team would love to hear from you to help support them with their journey. TJX Europe is focused on its future.
But it recognises that it can only grow by helping its associates to grow – so it is equally focused on your future. At the same time, TJX Europe is very confident that you’ll benefit from its heritage and 40 years of global retailing experience.
All in all, this means the company can
offer you one of the most exciting and inspiring European graduate careers currently available – so come and find out how TJX Europe can work for you.
To apply to start your adventure with TJX Europe after you graduate from university, visit
earlycareers.tjxeurope. com n
*Fiscal year ending 30 January, 2017
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