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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0001193125-14-222554
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	FWP
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		1
FILED AS OF DATE:		20140602
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20140602

SUBJECT COMPANY:	

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			TJX COMPANIES INC /DE/
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000109198
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	RETAIL-FAMILY CLOTHING STORES [5651]
		IRS NUMBER:				042207613
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
		FISCAL YEAR END:			0131

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		FWP
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	333-188192
		FILM NUMBER:		14885075

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		770 COCHITUATE RD
		CITY:			FRAMINGHAM
		STATE:			MA
		ZIP:			01701
		BUSINESS PHONE:		508-390-2662

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		770 COCHITUATE ROAD
		CITY:			FRAMINGHAM
		STATE:			MA
		ZIP:			01701

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	ZAYRE CORP
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19890625

FILED BY:		

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			TJX COMPANIES INC /DE/
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000109198
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	RETAIL-FAMILY CLOTHING STORES [5651]
		IRS NUMBER:				042207613
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
		FISCAL YEAR END:			0131

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		FWP

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		770 COCHITUATE RD
		CITY:			FRAMINGHAM
		STATE:			MA
		ZIP:			01701
		BUSINESS PHONE:		508-390-2662

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		770 COCHITUATE ROAD
		CITY:			FRAMINGHAM
		STATE:			MA
		ZIP:			01701

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	ZAYRE CORP
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19890625
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="right">Filed pursuant to Rule&nbsp;433 </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="right">Registration Statement No.&nbsp;333-188192</P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="right">June&nbsp;2, 2014 </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:24pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:12pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>THE TJX
COMPANIES, INC. </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:12pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Pricing Term Sheet </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:12pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>2.750% Notes due 2021 </B></P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><B>Issuer:</B></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">The TJX Companies, Inc.</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><B>Security:</B></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">2.750% Notes due 2021</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><B>Principal Amount:</B></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">$750,000,000</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><B>Maturity:</B></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">June 15, 2021</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><B>Coupon:</B></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">2.750%</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><B>Price to Public:</B></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">99.930% of face amount</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><B>Yield to Maturity:</B></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">2.761%</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><B>Benchmark Treasury:</B></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">2.000% due May 31, 2021</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><B>Proceeds, Before Fees and Expenses:</B></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">$749,475,000</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><B>Spread to Benchmark Treasury:</B></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">+65 basis points</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><B>Benchmark Treasury Yield:</B></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">2.111%</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><B>Interest Payment Dates:</B></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">June 15 and December 15, beginning December 15, 2014</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><B>Redemption Provisions:</B></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Prior to April 15, 2021, Treasury plus 10 basis points</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">On or after April 15, 2021 at 100.000%</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><B>Trade Date:</B></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">June 2, 2014</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><B>Settlement:</B></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">T+3; June 5, 2014</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><B>CUSIP:</B></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">872539AA9</TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD VALIGN="top"><B>Ratings:</B></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">A3 (Moody&#146;s) / A+ (S&amp;P)</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><B>Joint Book-Running Managers:</B></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Deutsche Bank Securities Inc.</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">HSBC Securities (USA) Inc.</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner &amp; Smith</P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Incorporated</P></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Wells Fargo Securities, LLC</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><B>Co-Managers:</B></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Barclays Capital Inc.</P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">J.P. Morgan Securities LLC</P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">RBS Securities Inc.</P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">U.S. Bancorp Investments, Inc.</P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">KeyBanc Capital Markets Inc.</P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">BNY Mellon Capital Markets, LLC</P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Scotia Capital (USA) Inc.</P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">TD Securities (USA) LLC</P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Fifth Third Securities, Inc.</P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">PNC Capital Markets LLC</P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Santander Investment Securities Inc.</P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">SunTrust Robinson Humphrey, Inc.</P></TD></TR>
</TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Note: A securities rating is not a recommendation to buy, sell or hold these notes. Each rating may be subject to revision
or withdrawal at any time, and should be evaluated independently of any other rating. </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>The issuer has filed a registration statement, including the
preliminary prospectus supplement and accompanying prospectus, with the SEC for the offering to which this communication relates. Before you invest, you should read the registration statement, including the preliminary prospectus supplement and
accompanying prospectus, and other documents the issuer has filed with the SEC for more complete information about the issuer and this offering. You may get these documents for free by visiting EDGAR on the SEC Web site at www.sec.gov.
Alternatively, the issuer, any underwriter or any dealer participating in the offering will arrange to send you the preliminary prospectus supplement and accompanying prospectus if you request it by calling Deutsche Bank Securities Inc. at
1-800-503-4611; HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. at 1-866-811-8049; Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner&nbsp;&amp; Smith Incorporated at 1-800-294-1322 or Wells Fargo Securities, LLC at 1-800-326-5897. </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>This pricing term sheet supplements and updates the information contained in the preliminary prospectus supplement issued by The TJX Companies, Inc. on
June&nbsp;2, 2014 relating to its prospectus dated April&nbsp;29, 2013. </B></P>
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