TJ Maxx

I’m what they call a Maxxinista. No seriously, I am. I like deals and I find them often. I frequent many of the TJ Maxx locations in the Detroit Metro Area, especially those with a Runway Department (department for premium designers).
I haven’t decided which location is my favorite between this one and the TJ Maxx on North Telegraph. TJ Maxx is notorious for being messy. Most people are put off by the fact that they literally have to sift through the mess to find the goods. This is no deterrent to a true shopper. I am that shopper. As a result, I always block out at least an hour when I go to a TJ Maxx, even if I’m only running in for one thing.
Though I expect shopping here to be time consuming, it actually isn’t very bad. The store is surprisingly well organized and the Runway selection is right at the front of the store, which is an added bonus. I also like that this location has a sizable selection within the Runway Department.
They usually have multiple cashiers, which is more than I can say for most locations, so the wait is never extended. It’s just long enough for me to find some much-​needed chocolate near the checkout lane.
I would recommend this store, but that would leave less deals for me. Therefore, stay away. Do not enter. If I see you shopping here and you happen to have beat me to a handbag I like, I will steal it from your cart while you’re looking at pantyhose. Shop at your own risk.

Always a great find at TJ Maxx!!! You can find something. Designer goods! Great prices!

Typical store. Doesn’t seem to be a fashion store or a home goods store, just your usual TJ Maxx.

Hey, you’ve gotten better, TJ Maxx! Lately I’ve been finding a lot more that I love clothing and handbag wise here. Maybe I’m just more patient and ok with digging to find some good stuff but I’m impressed. I’ve come home with bags of goodies the last few times I’ve visited. I’ve also been happy to see that they’ve been carrying some Kate Spade stuff (my weakness) as well. Many TJ stores carry her handbags but this is the first shop I’ve regularly found her clothing in as well. And I know this because after finding a dress that I LOVED (but not in my size) I went to practically every TJ Maxx in the area looking for more and didn’t see any of her clothing in any store other than the new one in Dearborn Heights. Aaaaanyway, I’ve found multiple KS items here – blazers, dresses, tops, etc. Alas I’ve not made it in time to find my sizes in anything but I like that they’ll be stocking her stuff every so often. Makes more more inclined to go there and investigate. But maybe that’s not a good thing (for my wallet at least). Ha!
Also, since I’ve recently been on a tour of TJ Maxx stores in the area looking for this damn dress, I’ve also discovered that this is one of the few that has the «runway» collection (I thought they all had this but apparently not). This section has more upscale and designer clothing available if that’s of any interest to you. Still a bit rich for my blood but if you like stuff like Tory Burch, Versace, or Diane Von Furstenberg this is a local store you should visit. Just don’t be prepared for deep deep markdowns off the bat.

My best shopping place ever. Whenever I travel to a new city, I will go to the TJMaxx if time allows. Always can find something interesting there.

As a busy mom I have never been a TJ Maxx fan because I never seem to be able to find what I’m looking for, and searching through clothes is too time consuming. This store has changed my opinion, and I shop it regularly. I frequently run into people shopping there who said they drove over an hour just to come to this store! It is organized, clean, and has great prices. The staff is sweet and helpful. Definitely one of my favorite A2 stores!!!

Yes, please! Employees are helpful and cheery. Store is tidier than any other TJ Maxx I’ve been to.
The fitting rooms could use better lighting, but the good news is if it looks good in that lighting, it’ll look great after you buy it.
I especially like the shoes, furniture, pillows, and kitchen sections. Who needs regular stores when u can get great prices and fun designs here…
TIP: check out their boutique section for great deals on high-​end clothing.

This TJ Maxx is a little strange because like the Novi one it’s a corner store and it has a lot of space. However, it’s never really that well organized. The clothing section is scattered about for men. You will find stuff at the front of the store, at the back, in the corner. It varies in how clean the store is too. There is something strange about the lighting in the TJ Maxx stores too. It’s always so bright so that the dirtiness of the store stands out.
Otherwise, people from all parts of the city end up here and it’s always been busy on my weekend or evening trips here. I don’t find as many good bargains at this location as some of the other ones but it is worthwhile enough to make a trip for multiple items. Otherwise, I don’t have problems with parking here and haven’t really ever needed help from employees at this location so I can’t judge that.

Thank you Annette J. for reminding me about this TJ MAxx.
I used to come to Ann Arbour once a year for business
(my husband’s business, I tag along, who am I kidding?!)
THIS was my first, last and in between stop everytime.
Located perfectly by Zingerman’s, a must stop anyways, and by the hotel we always stay at (Weber’s) I LOVE their selection, runway, clearance, all there, never too full, big parking lot out front, all good here, so many great items scored, man I miss this place :)

My favorite thing about this TJ Maxx is the housewares area. The selection is large and the prices are so cheap! Home décor, furniture, baking and cooking gear, kitchen items like water glasses, wine glasses, rocks glasses, rugs, bedding… I always find something I «need» when I wander through here. The kids toys and clothing areas are really popular, too – the downside of that is that they are often messy, but it’s worth it to dig through and give the racks a proper look. The prices just can’t be beat.

This is a very well-​run store — and unlike one of the other reviewers I have never come out empty-​handed here. I really like their selection of up-​market brand name items for men as well as women. I can’t bring myself to pay $ 250 for a shirt (well I did once!) but when it’s discounted to $ 60 then I’m ready. Also when an emergency strikes — like the darn cold weather in Ann Arbor last week (I live in TX) I ran to the store (well drove with the heater on) and bought a nice Izod sweater, a Geoffrey Beene scarf and some leather gloves for $ 47 including taxes — deal!!!

TJ maxx is no longer a secret. They have really good finds if you have a lot of time to search for a good bargain. They’ve got THE most randomly awesome stuff.
With Nordstrom Rack opening up on Washtenaw, what will become of my beloved TJ maxx?!

TJ Maxx brings together two of my favourite things: fashion and discounts. Nothing quite elevates me to a level of sartorial and shopping nirvana as knowing I scored a hefty discount against the inflated in store prices on quality goods.
Usually this chain is my go-​to when I want to find a deal, as it nets me more consistent deals than Loehmann’s (a disaster) and Marshall’s (even more a disaster with my track record). I was pleased to find a TJ Maxx right next door to Nicola’s Books on a recent jaunt to Ann Arbor. The store leaves good first impressions for being clean, well-​lit, and mostly free of the shambles left in the wake of Detroit-​area shoppers. I meandered through the designer pop-​up section, admiring a few size –6 skirts which doubled as fashionable spring oven mitts, and moved on.
My beef with TJ throughout Michigan is the lackluster content. The juniors section is naturally picked over with the U of M all of 6 feet away, but the selection of brands was particularly slim. In the women’s section, aside from a few eye-​catching BCBG and Calvin Klein pieces, everything felt geared to a much older demographic. It was one Willie Smith cardigan after another in shirts and knits. What happened to some of these much vaunted name brands? Aside from one or two scattered here and there, waiting for someone to pull them out of the woodwork, I wasn’t able to find much in a solid hour of searching. Hrm.
The housewares section lacks the disarray common to the suburban stores I frequent, which was a distinct plus. It’s easy to sort through the racks, though I must have hit a restocking day because the shelves were pretty barren. There were some elegant framed prints and pictures I could have walked out the door with, given the opportunity.
The problem comes from the customer service. I didn’t see one person doing any work while I was there, and two of the girls were busy talking over a pair of Kate Spade flats rather than helping a customer not two feet away waiting very patiently on them.
I walked out emptyhanded after a hapless perusal of the socks, most of the clothing racks, and the scanty size 10 shoe section.

I love TJ Maxx! Where else can you get Under Armour for 50% off list price?
Went here last night and got two items to keep myself warm in the winter… basically for the price of one if I were to buy from UA’s website and pay for shipping. I wasn’t expecting to find more than one item in my size, but I ended up trying on four in the dressing room!
The service was a little slow up front, but I think it was due to customers raising a stink. The young Asian cashier who rang me up was smiling and friendly, which I appreciate and makes me want to rate this place a 4-​star.
But the Active Wear racks were disorganized (probably due to customers putting things back in random places), and a lot of M-​sized items were in the S or XS racks and vice versa. The store is not entirely at fault here.
Anyway, I will be back!

This is a realy fantastic TJ Maxx in terms of merchandise, particularly if you are looking to find designer clothes at discount prices or like to shop kitchenware! I have found some great deals here. It’s too bad the customer service here in general leaves much to be desired — it seems as though every TJ Maxx staffer I come into contact with while I am shopping just plain doesn’t want to be there. For example — I was checking out with my fantastic finds (including a Cuisinart immersion blender for over 50% off what I would have paid at Williams Sonoma!) and I put my shopping cart right behind me while I was in the process of paying. The woman checking me out said, «Um, you know, shopping carts go up at the front, don’t just leave that there.» !!! I hadn’t planned on leaving my «post» so to speak mid-​pay just to put the cart back, I can do that on my way out! Maybe she was having a bad day and just needed to vent on someone.
Anyway, it won’t stop me from shopping there, I’ll just try to avoid the grumpies when I am there.

Let’s face it, Ann Arbor doesn’t boast the best clothes shopping in Michigan. Briarwood is no match to Somerset or even Twelve Oaks, and the clothing stores around town, with very few exceptions, often present an odd collection of overpriced apparel.
At this TJ Maxx, as in any discount store, you have to dig through the racks, but it is well worth it here — the place is huge and usually well stocked. If you are truly into bargain hunting and come with an open mind, it is a treasure trove. I have not seen a lot of Prada the other review mentioned, but slightly lesser brands are abundant in the «Runway» section (which is unique to this store), albeit size selection is limited. So, if you don’t have the time to drive to the Saks and Neiman’s outlets in Auburn Hills, this is your best local alternative.

*Disclaimer: I am biased, i worked here!*
I am also a TJ fanatic and have shopped them all over the country… this location is by far the best merchandised one that I have been to so far.
There are also a lot of things here that i don’t see elsewhere: the runway– prada, miu miu, dolce & gabbana, etc. — not all stores have this department. and there can be great stuff found here!
The housewares department is the most organized i have seen one in a TJ and the only thing that beats the selection and prices is going to a Home Goods.
The store overall is pretty big so there is a lot to be found for clothing & accessories. They also have an expanded gourmet food section.
This is the store to hit at least once a month {if not weekly}, i love it love it love it!