unlike some other stores in this same vein, this one is always rather put together and not sloppy.
Jennifer Q.
Rating des Ortes: 3 Chicago, IL
I quite liked this location. I was in between doctor appointments and had to kill some time so I popped in really quick. They had a very nice, well laid out purse section. I think I was on a mission to just look at purses so I didn’t look at a lot of the clothing –I did notice it just seemed bright, open and well laid out. It seems that some TJ Maxx locations are older and seem a little dingy –but this one seemed to be one of the more remodeled stores that had a nicer vibe to it. That said, it was a good location to measure against other locations –I find I liked these«newer», remodeled stores. The selection is a bit more organized.
Anna P.
Rating des Ortes: 4 Arlington Heights, IL
I love this store! Only went to this location several times but their selection seems pretty good and so far I have only dealt with pleasant employees.
Rachel W.
Rating des Ortes: 2 Des Plaines, IL
I wasn’t overly impressed with the store. It was clean and the aisles were free of clutter. Women’s clothing seemed to be rather picked over and home décor was too pricey for me. I took 5 items to the dressing room to try on. The woman in front of me(who had 1 item to try on) was helped right away. Once she was helped a customer and her baby came out of the fitting room. The fitting room attendant immediately became distracted by the baby and was ‘ooo-ing’ and ‘aaaah-ing’ over him; meanwhile I’m still waiting to be given a number to take back to the fitting room. Ugh! This employee(she was a lot older) saw me standing there with my arms full and proceeded to spend way too much time enamored with a baby. The employee even apologized for taking so long; obviously she knew she was lolly-gagging and ignoring me. I left the fitting room and handed my clothing over to a much friendlier employee; one who seemed to be enjoying her day and was able to do her job. At the check-out counter my cashier did nothing but complain. Complained about how she was having to continually bend over and that she was just ‘tired of it’ because her body was sore. She was also verbally complaining about how the security tags for the clothing were overflowing underneath the counter… yadda, yadda. Pretty sure she could have emptied these herself, but it didn’t sound like it was ‘her job’ to do so. I don’t want a cashier to be seeking sympathy from me because she’s having a bad day. You know those people who complain out loud and like to draw attention to themselves? This was her. I like to get in a store and get out. I’d like to have a friendly and attentive experience in the fitting room and not hear a whiny employee complain throughout my entire transaction.
Maria P.
Rating des Ortes: 4 Glen Ellyn, IL
This TJ definitely has some interesting finds in comparison to the other locations. The prices are fair and there seems to be many more high end items at this one. With that being said, the staff doesn’t seem to go out of their way to ask if you need help, how you’re doing, or really anything of that nature. This location also seems more messy and disorganized than most.
Angelica S.
Rating des Ortes: 4 Chicago, IL
I love stores like this. I’m happy to have one so close to home! It’s a bit of a hunt though. So be ready to spend some time looking through the racks to find a gem. The shoe selection is very good. I almost leave every time with a pair of shoes! I have to avoiding going to that section haha. It’s a very large store, very clean too. They do a good job keeping up with having it organized. Prices are really good when you find the name brand items. Overall it’s a good store. Everyone is really nice!
Nataliya A.
Rating des Ortes: 4 Chicago, IL
This new location seems to be huge and is ever changing. There are many more choices than at many locations near by. The quality isnt good if you find brandless cheaply made things, but if you are looking for a name brands at a bargain price, this is the perfect place. Usually it’s perfect for everyday and work work clothes, I have close purchased a nice Calvin Klein suit here and nice shoes. Oooh and if you are looking for good workout clothes, like underarmous, adidas, nike, puma, this is the place! Ive purchased underarmour for under $ 30! You try finding such a bargain at an athletic store! I love to find nice shoes here. I’ve gotten very expensive leather(yes real leather) booties for $ 35! If you are on a budget… ey. even if you have loads of $$ to spend, come in and I am sure you will find something you like, and you’ll have some money left over(or you’ll buy an extra pair of shoes… or 2 ;-])
Jennifer M.
Rating des Ortes: 5 Schaumburg, IL
It wasn’t until I moved to the city that I fell in love with bargain shopping. There was a TJ Maxx just steps from my first apartment by the lake. TJ Maxx has made some major improvements over the years. The retailer is now mindful of their organization for apparel, cleanliness of their fitting rooms and friendliness of their staff. It’s big, it’s bright and I usually find what I’m looking for! Just to prove to you, naysayers, I looked online and found the exact dress(Laundry by Shelli Segal) selling for $ 245. I paid $ 50.