The TJX Companies sales for the five-week period ended October 4, 2003, were $1,313 million, up 16% over $1,131 million achieved during the five-week period ended October 5, 2002. For the 35 weeks ended October 4, 2003, sales reached $8,206 million, a 9% increase over last year's $7,528 million. Consolidated comparable store sales for the five-week period ended October 4, 2003, increased 8% from last year. For the 35-week, year-to-date period, consolidated comparable store sales increased 1% over last year.
Edmond J. English, President and Chief Executive Officer of The TJX Companies, Inc., stated, “We are very pleased that September sales outperformed our expectations. Apparel sales benefited by seasonably cool, fall weather in September this year, compared with unseasonably warm weather during the same month last year. Inventories remain in excellent condition with our stores receiving a steady flow of fresh and exciting fashions at great values.”
