🇬🇧 BRITS Explore TJ MAXX in America for the First Time! 🇺🇸

[@ThoseTwoBrits1]

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[@Bozemanjustin]

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[@betsyduane3461]

TK Maxx is the international version of TJ Maxx, not the other way around. The company is American.

[@pigs18]

I was curious so I looked it up. They switched the "J" to a "K" so that consumers wouldn't think they were affiliatted with another UK chain, TJ Hughes.

[@kelly1827]

That was odd that she had you take the basket back. Most of the time they have a place near the register where they put them

[@LaShumbraBatesAuDHD]

Whenever I want a designer purse, without designer money, I go to TJ Maxx, Marshall's, Burlington, or Ross. They sell designer purses for cheaper prices. They might still be a little pricey, but still cheaper.

[@heddystgeorge3756]

I got a couple of Dooney & Bourke from TJ Maxx

[@steverocksyo]

and Nordstrom rack

[@LarryHatch]

Naturally restrooms in stores have been studied by experts time upon time. If a store has a modern, neat, and clean restroom, people are not as apt to leave and not come back and buy stuff. If you can have a "mid shopping wee", you will be more at leisure, not rushed to checkout, and spend more time buying things. You can imagine how a family with three kids (with dad 5 in all) can hardly have a long shopping experience without such amenities.

[@jennierod81]

I love TJ Maxx. It’s not trash, you can find some really good deals there.

[@3DJapan]

Depends which one you go to. I had a gift card and found a short I liked on the website. When I got to the store there was no order at all. ALL of the shirts and jackets were just all on one long rack. You just had to flip through every shirt. I never did find it. The place was a bit messy too in some areas.

[@TheEyeSeesAll]

Just went into my first TJ Maxx last week. It’s one click above a dollar / thrift store and it’s mostly unwanted and heavily discounted massed-produced junk. Was not impressed.

[@jennierod81]

@@TheEyeSeesAll Weird. Every TJ Maxx I’ve ever been in has been nice.

[@catgirl6803]

The ones by me are trash. This one looks amazing compared to ours. Mine looks like an empty thrift store. Last time I went there were only 5 racks of women's clothes and the rest of the store was literally empty.

[@johnmcmillion876]

Here's how my wife and I go shopping: her-" I'll be here for awhile" (choose any national store brand like kohls or h&m for example). Me: " Ok I'll be around"..proceed out the door,find a starbucks..order coffee and wander around..see a pet store,look at snakes and fish..sit on bench,notice a canoe and camping store..cross the street and enter said store..wonder about the life I left behind..wander back to starbucks to use the toilet..see a pharmacy..pick up some aspirin..look at watch- been gone an hour..wander back to the store which holds said wife hostage. Find said wife to hear. "I'll still be a few minutes dear"..I wander out again into the wilderness

[@emaniburton9422]

Wow some of y’all have very refined taste! There are lots of good things at TJ Maxx

[@MK-zo3zk]

Yeah, TJMaxx is dangerous! You go in for 1 item and leave with 10.

[@toangaseti]

If you want to find more mens items. Go to a Marshall's. They carry more mens items plus Men's shoes as well. Also, not all associates will have you take your own basket back.

[@Janewski11]

Just to mention, at the end of the video, Joel said that the weather was blizzard like. No, that is not blizzard like weather. Blizzard like weather is when it's snowing so hard that it's difficult to see in front of you, and the snow accumulates rapidly, right in front of your eyes.

[@Northanteus]

Brits rarely run into a snowy situation; to them this was a blizzard. 🤣 My friend who used to live in Florida, he said that one year when it snowed about 1/4 of an inch in Florida, people were freaking out like it was the end of the world. Meanwhile, I spent 4 years in the mountains of upstate NY as a child and we'd have 4-6 foot tall snowdrifts to dig tunnels through and have the time of our lives. 😁

[@grahamparks1645]

In some US locations they aren’t supposed to leave the registers to run things back and leave the registers unmanned. It’s really up to the local store manager.

[@lisahumphries3898]

There is always more than one person working at a time though.

[@nanvolentine9110]

Then stack them up back there, like they do in New York!

[@harveythepooka]

I still think this is just a lazy person working. There should be an area to collect the baskets and then someone takes them where they go when they have time.

[@straycat1403]

I’m in the US and never heard of a store that would ask you or make you return the basket to where you got it from. I would have left it.

[@betsyadams9670]

I live in Southern California and the stores here have you take them back as you leave. Even with a door greeter they won’t take them back.

[@CampFireStori]

@@betsyadams9670 Wow which city because in LA they don’t make you do that

[@betsyadams9670]

@@CampFireStori el centro and Palm Springs but it has been a while since I went to that store.

[@nanvolentine9110]

We most certainly do not bring the baskets back at TJ's in New York! We would laugh in their faces if they suggested such a thing.

[@LarryHatch]

Joel, that clerk was rude. Normally cashiers are trained to say "do you want your basket or cart?". You are then given a choice. I have seen clerks wisk off my grocery cart/trolley, leaving me to carry 7 bags full of groceries. Not happy there. I dropped something once, breaking a jar and told the manager they took my cart away. He offered to comp the item but I was in a hurry and declined, leaving the spagetti sauce for them to clean up.

[@brittanyczech9414]

I don't know why, but I love this video of you two basically vlogging back and forth whilst in different sections. Also, I think that cashier was just lazy. Ive never been expected to put the basket back myself.

[@wdestrempsmecke]

TJ Maxx does have Designer Depot in higher end areas. Gucci, Prada, etc.

[@kevinp8108]

TJ Maxx changed its name to TK Maxx in the UK because they didn't want their store to be confused with another established retail chain called TJ HUGHES.

[@maryroberts589]

It is odd that the clerk actually asked you to put the basket back, but I always do anyway. I figure that I'm already walking back to the door & that makes more clerks available for help on the floor or at checkout. But I'm also one to bring a cart from the parking to when I start my shopping & only take one out with if I have way too much to carry.

[@suecrn9186]

That’s odd, the workers in the store usually take the baskets and put them back - unless I offer to do so because it goes right by the entrance/exit.

[@lisahumphries3898]

Lol. Joel, it is never your job as a customer to put baskets back. I can’t believe that lady told you that! Customers can, if they want, but if she asked me that, I’d say, sorry, I don’t work here. Too funny!

[@carolynmeehan1714]

Yeah! When did this become a thing?! A week ago in Whole Foods (grocery store) I couldn’t purchase a gift card at a normal register with the rest of my groceries (a Whole Foods gift card - not even from a different store!) - I had to go to customer service. I didn’t have time to wait on another line and no longer wanted the gift card - she acted offended when I said I would order it online instead as she kept trying to hand it back to me … and as I was leaving held the card out to me again and said “you need to bring this back to customer service if you don’t want it” with a smug look on her face. I looked at her, smiled a smile that was NOT a smile and said “no thanks!”and walked on - if I had thrown a dead rat at her, I think she would have taken it better.

[@kitskivich]

In Chicago, we unload our baskets and put them back. During visits to Florida, I'm appalled to see people plunk their baskets on the conveyor belt, expect the cashier to empty and ring their items, and then have to put the basket away. If the store staff offers to take it, fine, but otherwise go put it away like a civilized adult. Lisa and Carolyn, I would be horrified to see either of you in action. Your comments show a distinct lack of breeding.

[@johnwaluskiewicz5940]

She should have taken the basket back, not you. That's not normal.

[@crystalsard]

I've never been told to put my basket back at TJ Max. Dhe must've been having a lazy day.😂

[@tejida815]

At some stores, they have people who will come around and collect the baskets. There should at least be a basket “collection stand” near the counter. 🤷‍♀️

[@judykeown]

I don’t think I’ve ever been asked to return a hand basket to wherever I picked it up. There is usually a collection spot for them near the register.

[@jayd2655]

You don't have to carry the basket back to the stack. Just leave it there, they can't do anything to you.

[@songbird989]

Guys, I'm so glad you found some good bargains but next time you shop don't be afraid to ask for help if you're looking for something specific. That's what the clerks are there for. They might even have what you're looking for in the back.

[@pipertarin68]

Joel, The Cashier, was supposed to put that Basket, back NOT You! She, took Advantage of you! Blessings & Love to ALL, Piper & Singer a.k.a My Kitty

[@EAMHawkeye]

Have you checked out Nordstrom Rack or Saks Off 5th?

[@TheSchaatje]

I bet she made you put the basket back because there’s a shortage of retail workers. Our store lets you leave them in a stack at the register. 💜

[@BusyBeeMaree]

What state are you in? Hope on a plane and come to Phoenix. It's shorts and tee shirt weather. Enjoyed the Vlog

[@searchingfortruth5995]

One of my favorite stores in America.

[@CG68810]

Joel please share if you found a place for your door knobs! They are cool and would love to see if you were able to use them.

[@KeithDoesThings]

Would of left that basket, for sure. 😇

[@KeithDoesThings]

​@@therealdeal3854 Touché

[@jflowers41]

That is odd to me that the checker had you return the basket. Here in Kansas all stores I’ve been to have a spot next to the register to put the basket or the checker takes care of it at the register.

[@3DJapan]

Goo Gone is a really good product.

[@NicoleM_radiantbaby]

Seconded! I used to work in a used book store and we'd always use it to get off old stickers on books. It's awesome!

[@johncagnettajr344]

The TJX Companies, Inc. (abbreviated TJX) is an American multinational off-price department store corporation, headquartered in Framingham, Massachusetts. It was formed as a subsidiary of Zayre Corp. in 1987, and became the legal successor to Zayre Corp. following a company reorganization in 1989. As of 2019, TJX operates its flagship brand, TJ Maxx (in the United States) and TK Maxx (in Europe), Marshalls, HomeGoods, HomeSense, Sierra in the United States, and HomeSense, Marshalls, Winners in Canada.

[@nunofurbznes2799]

Cashier was lazy telling you to put the basket back. That's not expected. Tell me they ☻️ without telling me they ☻️

[@cjhansen6618]

I can't believe in the whole UK there isn't a version of Goo-Gone. I love it it not only works great for removing sticky residue from stickers but if I have made Jelly/Jam and I spill some of it on the floor by accident and forget about it's great for get up the sticky part of it first before I get a hot wet rag to finish the cleaning. I hope you got some Lia.

[@julieb3996]

I use it to remove stubborn labels from fancy jars to re-use them. You can boil them, or something, but it never seems to work. Goo gone is probably pretty toxic tho

[@cjhansen6618]

@@julieb3996 I sometimes use it for that purpose. It's only toxic if inhaled. Or probably if you smell it for to long.

[@BusyBeeMaree]

I’m from the UK but live in Las Vegas and I don’t ever remember a product like Goo Gone being sold in 🇬🇧

[@cjhansen6618]

@@BusyBeeMaree That's sad, maybe the company who makes Goo-Gone needs to start selling their product in other countries.

[@carmelizedolive5832]

ohhhh nauurrrr you had to WALK all the way to the ELEVATORS to put the basket back for a probably over-worked employee?? I hope you're ok:/ also, TJ Maxx is an American brand, while TK Maxx is the copy/rebrand

[@elvinjonas5451]

Joel and Lia, you deserve a week in the Florida Keys after enduring the icy winter in Philly.

[@nicky_stevenson]

For info, we do have restrooms in some UK shops, usually the bigger department stores and supermarkets. We also have public restrooms everywhere. When shopping, people often call into coffee shops/cafes where there are facilities too. 🙂☕️

[@a-khanation5279]

No one calls it restroom in the UK , Its toilet or bathroom or Loo

[@kelly1827]

Everytime I see TJ Maxx I think of the video Lia did where she left a note on the door of the closed TK Maxx and someone responded to her 🤣

[@dorismedvetz5796]

I bought a pair of Donna karan suede pants there over 20 yrs ago they still look good

[@gladitsnotme]

I'm shocked they didn't have luggage there. Every TJM i've ever been in has a large luggage section.

[@bobwait3629]

TJ Maxx, where $2.95 Goodwill Store purchases are born.

[@gwillis01]

American stores want you to stay for as long as possible. They want you to stay for several hours if possible. One way to do it is to provide bathrooms in the back.

[@brianr6651]

Joel really loitering on that shot of the Calvin Klein underwear model....I see you

[@kevinp8108]

When you think about it, TJ MAXX is just another outlet store like MARSHALLS and ROSS. These chain stores received merchandise that could not be sold at retail stores. The merchandise is sold very cheaply in bulk and the savings are passed onto the customers.

[@kevinp8108]

@@LBetsy326 - Marshalls sucks! The stores are always messy and unorganized. Seems like they don't bother organizing at the end of the day. I avoid Marshalls like the plague!

[@maryroberts589]

That is far from a blizzard!

[@brianbrady3086]

Most stores if not all are suppose to let you leave it at the end of the cashier line. Someone is suppose to come and get it later.

[@tallguytrucker5956]

Why did you go to Philadelphia during the winter season 🤣

[@jillkoop5682]

Lia, Goo Gone really works well for removing sticky stuff like labels from items. I keep one in my home at all times!

[@monarnyc]

I always take the basket close to the exit.

[@LarryHatch]

Thought it was funny that your video (today, here at least) was punctuated by Kohl's commercials, the mortal enemy of T.J. Maxx. They must be targeting that name.

[@BeachBumsk8]

I want to see you guys to go to Ralph’s and give us your opinion

[@gaelliott61]

Most stores will not make you return a basket. I agree it’s doing their job for them.

[@harveythepooka]

The no bathroom thing is kinda shocking.

[@crinkle2649]

it looks so there 🥶

[@candlefm]

I wouldn't use the hemp hand cream, I don't believe in being high handed.

[@karencarson7232]

😆

[@crinkle2649]

my daughter got me a rolling carry on suitcase and a backpack purse that goes onto the handle of the suitcase at TJ Max, they are so nice, expensive brand but inexpensive.

[@Dularr]

Not sure how retail work in the UK. In the US we have tier retailer. When top retailer have merchandise they cannot sell, it is moved to the brand name discounts retailer.

[@tonytiangco]

Joel, I'll have to smell Abercrombie and Finch cologne

[@JenniferJJones-cq7yl]

I’m here with my Prosecco!

[@ThoseTwoBrits1]

Wooo! Enjoy!

[@Jantv81]

You guys need to come and live in the US permanently!! Globally the world is a mess right now but we will prevail!!

[@ShaneSILVA187]

You guys should go to Burlington. Its better then tj max. I live in Boston Ma. But here Burlington is better then T.j. max or Marshalls. So i am assuming that Philadelphia will be the same.

[@LisaSpangenberg]

Joel buys doorknobs and underwear…Leah, nothing. 😂

[@halicarnassus834]

At the beginning its funny because Tk max is actually the English version of Tj max, which is the original. Tj max expanded to England in 1994 after being 2 decades in the US prior.

[@grahamparks1645]

Next time in the US you guys need to go to a Nordstrom Rack

[@scottvanhille5688]

I really like checking out the candles there especially Woodwick, Ecowix, Yankee, or Goose Creek. Unfortunately, those candles are scarce. Glad you enjoyed your trip.

[@paulguise698]

Hiya Joel and Lia, In Whitehaven we haven't got a TK Maxx, it's a shame, the High Street in Whitehaven is full of Charity Shops, the only clothes shop is New Look, Primark is in Carlisle but its not a very big one, This Is Choppy In Whitehaven, Cumbria, England

[@ClarkJ2265]

Lol if you’re buying things you really need, Joel needs a new mask. Stop pulling it down and stretching it!

[@annparry8524]

We love to shop in Florida, especially TJMaxx, Ross Dress For Less and Dillards. Unfortunately Stein Mart has closed.

[@kathlelan]

Funny you mentioned the sticker issue because I love TJMAXX but I complain every time I buy a gift there and I can't get those price stickers off. Hi from Worcester, NY.

[@annparry8524]

We love shopping in Florida at TJ Max, Ross Dress For Less and Marshall’s. Unfortunately Stein Mart have closed.

[@courtneypuzzo2502]

TJ MAXX and Marshalls are owned by the same parent company TJXX Companies TJ Maxx was founded in Framingham Mass in 1976 as a discount clothing housewares and giftware store several famous discount stores were actually founded in Massachusetts including Jordan Marsh Bradlees etc. I'm a Native of Massachusetts and dearly miss the Jordan Marsh at downtown crossing in Boston as it had a bakery inside that was famous for its blueberry muffins unfortunately that Jordan Marsh turned into Macys Boston Flagship store after Jordan Marsh went bankrupt in the mid 1990s

[@brandirienecker8988]

TJMaxx/HomeGoods/Marshall’s are my favorite store and this was a great video! I’d love to see you both visit HomeGoods! Also, you really need to come to Minnesota and visit Mall of America; have brunch and/or afternoon tea at the historic Saint Paul Hotel (stay there at least one night if possible); visit Paisley Park (Prince’s home and studio); and visit Duluth on the shore of Lake Superior. There are amazing restaurants and a lot to do and see so you should come check it out!

[@richardnelson3227]

Just curious if there are still mask mandates????? Haven't worn 1 for many many months.

[@catgirl6803]

If everything is cheap in the US compared to the UK does that mean our dollar is worthless and economy sucks? I mean, I know the concept of TJMaxx that it's all discounted. But I hear them talk about cheap prices in a lot of their shopping videos. I always associated cheap prices with like developing nations. Everything was super cheap when I went to China. The retail was expensive but we would buy street food for pennies.

[@felixseletskiy6688]

In Russia, we have the familiar store. The name of this store is IKEA. However, it has already closed because of the Ukranian crisis.

[@oshifish2]

I think you must have been in an upscale one because I have never seen Coach in any I have been to! It looked well-merchandised too! sometimes its a hot mess in there! Yet good bargans! Its hit or miss like in the UK as well!

[@rileyreed2230]

I love how Joel is more of a spender and Lia Is usually the saver, it reminds me of me and my best friend too. Whenever we’re together she always loves to pay for everything and even though I always offer to help pay for lunch or anything, she always wants to do it for me. Sometimes I really have to insist on paying before she’ll let me, it’s kind of annoying sometimes but that’s OK. 🙄😂 Also I wonder why it’s called TJ Maxx in the US but TK Maxx in the UK, they seem pretty similar for the most part; besides the fact that I guess there’s some different brands over here that you wouldn’t find in the UK. 🤔❇️☺️❤️

[@babyfry4775]

We have TJ Maxx here (Colorado) but I don’t go too often. It just seems like I don’t have luck there but it’s a nice store. Goo Gone is good stuff. It takes those awful stickers off but you usually have to wash the residue off but that’s ok cause it works! Loved the door knobs. They shouldn’t have made you take the basket back but that was nice of you Joel. Enjoyed this one. Loved that sweater outfit…wish you had gotten that one…it would have looked really good on you Lia.

[@halicarnassus834]

6:50, She more than likely was interested in hearing about that😂. Americans are curious by nature. When you decided to just say " yeah" and not elaborating, she may have been confused like " I guess he doesn't want to tell me why", lol.

[@emporiomoffa]

taking baskets back is a TJ Max thing. We shop at their suburban stores and they have shopping carts (trolleys to you guys), and you def put them back by the door on your way out. Actually helps if you buy home goods or a big Christmas shop as we do.

[@Nunya_Bidness_53]

T.J. Maxx has good memories for me, I still have a Pierre Cardin wallet my Mom bought me from there for my birthday. She's passed but it's great to have to remember her by.

[@melissagayheart7716]

What's wrong with Michael Kors purses? I don't have any but I know alot of people who do and they seem like nice purses to me I don't know much about the brand lol

[@TheStefan6969]

You two should try to locate the local Factory Discount stores location. It is direct label Name Brand stores with mark downs and in some cases Barely noticeable flaws that mean nothing to most people outside of those who always shop high end goods!!! But it is also a great place to get scents at less than the regular brand store would charge. So like his search for Abercrombie scents for instance!! 😉❤✌

[@MsTrain69]

I enjoyed our shopping trip! 😉 😂 🛍

[@biomanization]

You poor dear, she made you carry the basket back to the pile. In many cafes, ya got to bus your own trays. That’s America!

[@joesimeao7611]

Every store in the US will have a restroom …..If your in the ny nj area go check out Burlington coat factory …. Thanks again for another great vlog … Best wishes to you both safe travels

[@flamingpieherman9822]

That's a really upscale t.j. Maxx. In Tampa they don't look like this

[@tonytiangco]

I love TJ Maxx. I've found many great deals there.

[@youtmeme]

man, I miss snow like that!!☹ and I'm only in New york.

[@59jlopez70]

They made you take the basket back?? That’s highly rude of them whenever I shop they take my basket for me whenever I check out

[@jeffwinters8656]

I wouldn't spend a penny in that over priced place.you can go to target or Walmart and buy a cheaper clothes.i don't know why people shop there and their employees are rude and disrespectful

[@word42069]

Yeah, I also buy my socks and underwear at places like TJ Maxx

[@ryanwoolsey6972]

The weather there looks atrocious, that’s one of things that keeps me from wanting to visit outside of spring or summer, I think this southerner would freeze solid. Other than that, it seems like a great place to visit

[@EricaInTokyo]

I live in Philly. They visited during probably the worst week weather-wise we had all winter. I remember that week because it was the first time we really got any snow this winter and it was unbearably cold.

[@patrickandrews5166]

It is a great place to visit.

[@davidcosta2244]

Just a typical winter day, but I'm originally from MA, and now live in FLL where it never gets cold.

[@RetiredRosie]

When you come to Boston in the autumn, New Balance had a factory store in Brighton which is part of Boston.

[@lauriemaxwell1171]

I have never seen a cashier make you return a basket. I’ve been a cashier and customer. That was odd.

[@randyronny7735]

That cosmetics department is bigger than our whole store.