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Reserves Related to Former Operations - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
 3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2015
Feb. 01, 2014
Oct. 27, 2012
Jan. 31, 2015
Feb. 01, 2014
Feb. 02, 2013
Schedule Of Dispositions And Reserves Related To Former Operations [Line Items]            
Decrease in reserve for lease related obligations of former operations classified as discontinued operations   $ (3,300)tjx_ConsolidationCosts $ 16,000tjx_ConsolidationCosts $ (12,300)tjx_ConsolidationCosts $ (3,312)tjx_ConsolidationCosts $ 16,000tjx_ConsolidationCosts
Former operations reserve to be paid, in years 2 years          
BJ's Wholesale Club            
Schedule Of Dispositions And Reserves Related To Former Operations [Line Items]            
Number of leases on which company is liable       10tjx_NumberOfLeasesOnWhichCompanyIsLiable
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= tjx_BJsWholesaleClubMember		    
Bob's Stores            
Schedule Of Dispositions And Reserves Related To Former Operations [Line Items]            
Number of leases on which company is liable       2tjx_NumberOfLeasesOnWhichCompanyIsLiable
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= tjx_BobsStoreMember