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Financial Information on Business Segments (Detail) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
 3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Aug. 03, 2013
Jul. 28, 2012
Aug. 03, 2013
Jul. 28, 2012
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]        
Net sales $ 6,442,424 $ 5,945,559 $ 12,632,033 $ 11,743,645
Segment profit (loss) 479,559 421,092 932,449 840,292
General corporate expense 79,088 67,323 155,954 133,946
Interest expense, net 8,919 9,182 14,201 18,009
Income before provision for income taxes 772,446 682,790 1,504,331 1,364,195
Marmaxx
        
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]        
Net sales 4,295,346 3,976,051 8,431,095 7,865,109
Segment profit (loss) 647,978 581,379 1,282,278 1,186,007
HomeGoods
        
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]        
Net sales 690,123 597,714 1,379,653 1,193,436
Segment profit (loss) 81,170 60,531 170,233 129,964
Tjx Canada
        
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]        
Net sales 679,364 660,703 1,324,860 1,300,912
Segment profit (loss) 90,776 92,661 165,082 163,726
Tjx Europe
        
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]        
Net sales 777,591 711,091 1,496,425 1,384,188
Segment profit (loss) 40,529 24,724 56,893 36,453
Total Segments
        
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]        
Net sales 6,442,424 5,945,559 12,632,033 11,743,645
Segment profit (loss) $ 860,453 $ 759,295 $ 1,674,486 $ 1,516,150