Financial Information on Business Segments (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	May 04, 2013	Apr. 28, 2012
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	$ 6,189,609	$ 5,798,086
Segment profit (loss)	452,890	419,200
General corporate expense	76,866	66,623
Interest expense, net	5,282	8,827
Income before provision for income taxes	731,885	681,405
Marmaxx
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	4,135,749	3,889,058
Segment profit (loss)	634,300	604,628
HomeGoods
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	689,530	595,722
Segment profit (loss)	89,063	69,433
TJX Canada
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	645,496	640,209
Segment profit (loss)	74,306	71,065
TJX Europe
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	718,834	673,097
Segment profit (loss)	16,364	11,729
Total Segments
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	6,189,609	5,798,086
Segment profit (loss)	$ 814,033	$ 756,855