Analysis: TJX needs to work harder to fend off rivals and inspire consumersTJX has produced a good set of second-quarter numbers with solid growth across most divisions. Off-price giant runs strong in Q1TJX Companies reported first-quarter sales and earnings that beat estimates amid increases in customer traffic across its four major divisions. DLC signs ShopRite to anchor Connecticut center DLC Management Corporation has landed a major supermarket to take over space formerly occupied by Price Chopper at Tri-City Plaza in Vernon, Conn. North Carolina center signs anchors for phase two A 22,000-sq.-ft. HomeGoods, and a 6,139-sq.-ft. Rack Room Shoes will anchor phase two of New Bern Marketplace, in New Bern, N.C. Analysis: Economy is now in a sweet-spot for off-price leader TJX While some retailers failed to meet expectations over the holiday period, TJX was not one of them. TJX Cos. Q4 comp-sales crush estimates; raises dividend TJX Cos. reported better-than-expected sales for its fourth quarter as it also celebrated its 23rd consecutive year of comp-sales growth. One Bellevue Place sold A shopping village in Southern Nashville, Tenn., has a new owner. Adam Ifshin on secondary markets Advisors to retail real estate investors these days all seem to be whispering: “Invest only in A centers in A markets, don’t gamble on secondary and tertiary markets.” Double-digit traffic gains reported at re-curated malls PREIT reported encouraging results on the first weekend of the holiday shopping season. TJX’s Q3 same-store sales jump 7% TJX Cos. on Tuesday joined Target, Kohl’s and Best Buy in issuing holiday guidance that disappointed analysts amid strong third quarter sales. First Previous 5 6 7 8 9 Next Last