The TJX Companies, Inc. reported November 2005 sales results. Sales for the four-week period ended November 26, 2005, were $1.5 billion, up 5% over $1.4 billion achieved during the four-week period ended November 27, 2004. For the 43 weeks ended November 26, 2005, sales reached $12.8 billion, a 7% increase over last year's $12.0 billion. Consolidated comparable store sales for the four-week period ended November 26, 2005, decreased 1% versus last year. For the 43-week, year-to-date period, consolidated comparable store sales increased 1% over last year.
Ben Cammarata, Chairman and Acting Chief Executive Officer of The TJX Companies, Inc., stated, “While sales were soft at the beginning of November, business strengthened toward the end of the month as the weather cooled in key regions and holiday shopping traffic increased. With the strong finish, sales for the period were in line with our expectations.”
