HOMEGOODS

FACT SHEET

The Company:HomeGoods, Inc.

Established in 1992, HomeGoods currently operates over 480stores across the country.

John Ricciuti, President

Parent Company:The TJX Companies, Inc.

Includes:

T.J. Maxx, Marshalls and HomeGoods stores in the United States. In Canada, Winners and HomeSense stores, and in Europe, T.K. Maxx and HomeSense stores.

Carol Meyrowitz, Chief Executive Officer

Ernie Herrman, President

The Store:HomeGoods is an off-price home fashions store providing a tremendous selection of high-quality, unique home fashions, including brand and designer name merchandise, at prices that are 20 - 60% less than finer catalog, specialty and department store prices, every day.

Averaging 25,000 square feet, HomeGoods offersan ever-changing assortment of unique and distinctive home fashions,and the finest home basics in every style, for every room in the home, at unbeatable values. With new items arriving weekly, stores carry approximately 30,000 units at any given time.

Merchandise

Assortment:HomeGoodsmerchandise represents a vast collection of

trend-right and eclectic home décor merchandise for every room,in today’s most current styles, including:

Home Décor:Rugs, Lamps, Accent Furniture, and Wall Art.

Decorative Accents:Picture Frames, Floral Accents, Candles,Art Glass, Fine Crystal, and Accent Pillows.

Tableware:European Ceramics,Fine China, Fashion Dinnerware, Glassware, Flatware, and Table Linens.

Gourmet Kitchen:Cookware and Bakeware, Cutlery, Gadgets, Small Kitchen Appliances, Decorative Kitchen Accents, Entertaining Essentials, and Gourmet Foods.

Bedding:Luxury Linens, Sheets, Comforters, Quilts, Coordinated Bed Ensembles, Blankets, Throws, and Pillows.

Bath:Towels, Bath Rugs, Shower Curtains, Bathroom Furniture and Accessories, Bath & Body Products, Home Spa Essentials.

Kids:Furniture, Decorative Accents, Bedding & Bath Ensembles, Crib Bedding & Layette, Area Rugs, Table Lamps, and Wall Prints.

Seasonal:A complete range of seasonal décor and gifts for Christmas, Hanukkah, Valentine’s Day, St. Patrick’s Day, Easter, Mother's Day, Father's Day, Independence Day, Halloween, Harvest, and Thanksgiving.

The Garden:Patio Furniture, Garden Décor, Grilling Tools and Accessories, Decorative Planters, Garden and Patio Accents, and Outdoor Lighting.

Pet:Gifts, Toys, Leashes and Collars, Bowls, Carriers, Apparel and Food

Storage:Baskets, Bins, Trunks, Totes, Organizational and Home Management

Distinguishing

Features:A spacious, well-designed environment with well lit, wide aisles for ease of shopping.

Merchandise is coordinated by department and displayed to showcase decorating ideas and trends, ensembles and accessories.

A single queue line feature with multiple registers for quick and easy check-out.

Customer

Services:30-day refund policy

Fast, efficient checkout procedures

Oversized shopping carts

Acceptance of all major credit cards

Gift cards for purchase

Customer

Profile:Primarily women, whoare style conscious, savvy shoppers that recognize great value, appreciate high-quality and love to decorate.

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