The TJX Companies
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Great selection of merchandise yet archaic inventory system with disconnected online vs instore mechanisms
I love the TJX companies, which includes TJ Maxx, Marshalls and others. I often purchase online and the site usually has many more expensive items than they offer in store, for instance, Golden Goose men's sneakers, Frye (made in Mexico) boots 👢, Vince, etc. They even have Gucci if you are desperate for attention 😳 😀. I've heard you can return items of high value in store and they never ask to see the actual card you are getting the refund to. Thus it seems quite easy to rack up TJX reward points if you use that credit card for the initial purchase. Also, their online and in store systems are not synced and it is a bit cumbersome to return online items in store. Due to this, returns go unrecognized, points are not deducted, and reward certificates are given. This is a big loophole in their system.