ICYMI: TJX Opens Its First Homesense Store In Framingham

FRAMINGHAM, MA—Homesense, a new off-price home concept from The TJX Companies, it opening its first U.S. store on Aug. 17 in Framingham at Shopper's World. The store plans to open three other locations by the end of the year.

Homesense will offer a shopping experience that complements its sister chain, HomeGoods, by offering expanded departments such as large-scale furniture, lighting and art, as well as new departments such as a general store, according to the announcement. While sharing the same name, the Homesense concept in the U.S. will differ from stores bearing the same name in Europe or Canada.

The store will offer a broad assortment of furniture, accent decor, expansive displays of art, entertaining options for the holidays and special occasions, and a "general store" that includes all things organization, cleaning and home improvement.

"Just as our customers enjoy shopping both TJ Maxx and Marshalls, we are confident that loyal customers and new shoppers alike will be excited about shopping both Homesense and HomeGoods," said John Ricciuti, president of HomeGoods and Homesense in the U.S., in a statement. As the U.S. home market continues to grow, we are excited to bring consumers an expanded selection of quality merchandise at incredible prices, along with a new shopping experience in which they can discover and curate the home of their dreams."

The special grand opening day hours are 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Regular store hours are Monday through Saturday, from 9:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m., and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Following the Framingham Homesense location, store openings are planned in East Hanover, NJ, Ocean Township, NJ, and Westwood, MA later in 2017.

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