TJ Maxx Closes Stores in Boston and Silver Spring Amid Retail Challenges

TJ Maxx is set to permanently close two of its locations: one in Boston, Massachusetts, and another in Silver Spring, Maryland. The Boston store, located at 360 Newbury Street, will cease operations on January 3, 2026, while the Silver Spring store in Ellsworth Place mall will also close on the same date. Both closures come less than a decade after their respective openings, with the Boston location debuting in 2016 and the Silver Spring store opening in November 2015.

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The closure of the Boston store will result in the loss of approximately 117 jobs, as indicated by a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) filed with the state. However, TJX, the parent company of TJ Maxx, has stated that all affected employees will be offered positions at nearby stores. The Silver Spring store, which employed around 60 full and part-time workers, has not disclosed the fate of its employees.

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A spokesperson for TJ Maxx explained that the decision to close these stores is part of an ongoing assessment of their real estate strategies. The spokesperson emphasized the importance of the Boston area to the company, noting, “The Boston area has been the home for our headquarters for nearly 50 years and continues to be a very important market for us.” Despite these closures, TJX reported an increase in sales and a growth in store count across its brands, which include Marshalls, HomeGoods, and HomeSense.

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The closures of these TJ Maxx locations reflect a larger trend in the retail sector, where over 8,100 stores nationwide closed in 2025 due to economic challenges and bankruptcies. Other retailers, including JCPenney and Outback Steakhouse, have also announced significant closures, indicating a challenging environment for brick-and-mortar stores.

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While the closures have been framed as strategic decisions by TJX, critics argue that they highlight the ongoing struggles of physical retail in the face of e-commerce competition and changing consumer habits. The closures in Boston and Silver Spring are seen as part of a broader trend that may affect local economies and employment.

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• “We are always assessing and reviewing our real estate strategies, and our decision to close this store reflects that thinking,” — TJ Maxx Spokesperson

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• “The Boston area has been the home for our headquarters for nearly 50 years and continues to be a very important market for us.” — TJ Maxx Spokesperson

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As TJ Maxx prepares for these closures, the company is also planning to open new stores in 2026, although specific details on the locations and number of new openings remain unconfirmed. The retail landscape continues to evolve, and further announcements from TJX and other retailers are anticipated as they navigate these challenges.

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