T.J. Maxx is closing stores: Updated list of doomed locations for 2026

T.J. Maxx closed two of its most recognizable stores earlier this year. The discount chain operates more than 1,300 stores nationwide and is the flagship brand in TJX’s global footprint of nearly 5,000 locations, which also includes Marshalls, HomeGoods, HomeSense, and Sierra. In Boston, the three-story Newbury Street location closed on January 5 after nearly a decade in business. This closure was confirmed through a Massachusetts WARN notice affecting 117 workers, most of whom were offered positions at nearby stores. In Silver Spring, Maryland, T.J. Maxx closed its Ellsworth Place mall location, ending a 10-year run and affecting about 60 employees. Elizabeth Lafontaine of Placer.ai, a foot-traffic data software company, said this type of pivot is typical for chains that are still growing overall. “Chains that continue to grow their footprint nationwide benefit from more strategic location selection,” she told Inc. “Store fleet expansion involves creating the right store formats in the right locations for the right audience, which can require some pivots over time.” The company has framed each closure as routine real estate management rather than a sign of trouble. “We are always…