{"id":131607,"date":"2026-02-12T19:23:08","date_gmt":"2026-02-12T19:23:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/131607\/"},"modified":"2026-02-12T19:23:08","modified_gmt":"2026-02-12T19:23:08","slug":"tj-maxx-is-opening-a-massive-new-store-in-herald-square-new-york-family","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/131607\/","title":{"rendered":"TJ Maxx Is Opening a Massive New Store in Herald Square \u2013 New York Family"},"content":{"rendered":"

\t\t\"AGetty Images<\/p>\n

TJ Maxx is opening a big new location in Herald Square\u2014giving NYC families another easy, budget-friendly place to shop without leaving Manhattan.<\/p>\n

At a Glance<\/p>\n

A big new TJ Maxx is opening in Herald Square, which means one more reliable place to grab family basics.
\nThe location is easy to get to from almost anywhere, so it works as an errands stop, not a whole-day trip.
\nIt\u2019s one of the few major store openings in Midtown lately, which is a good sign for regular, affordable shopping in Manhattan.
\nExpect crowds, so it\u2019ll be most worth it if you go on a weekday or during off-hours.<\/p>\n

To the delight of parents all over the city, for the first time in more than a decade, TJ Maxx is opening a brand-new New York City location<\/a>\u2014and it\u2019s not a tiny one. The store is taking over the former Gap space at Herald Towers on Broadway between West 33rd and 34th Streets, right in the middle of Herald Square.<\/p>\n

The new TJ Maxx will be about 40,000 square feet across two levels, making it one of the larger retail openings the city has seen in a while.<\/p>\n

I\u2019ve worked within 5 minutes of Herald Square for most of my career, and there is really nothing like getting to Midtown early and doing a quick run before it gets crowded or just dipping into a store on your lunch break and getting what you need.\u00a0 Years ago, I\u2019d save so much by running in a Payless ShoeSource or a Conway on 34th Street for discount items\u2026TJ Maxx would have been a dream.<\/p>\n

Psst\u2026 Check Out New Toys\u201dR\u201dUs Flagship Opens in Long Island<\/a><\/p>\n

TJ Maxx\u2019s First New NYC Lease in Over 10 Years<\/p>\n

It\u2019s also a good sign. When many retailers are closing left and right, or have been quietly shrinking their in-person stores, a major chain signing a large Manhattan lease is hopefully a signal of good things to come. This store will join the existing Manhattan locations in neighborhoods like SoHo, Harlem, and the Upper West Side.<\/p>\n

Ideal Location For Shopping and Transit<\/p>\n

Macy\u2019s is nearby, a Primark set to open in the space that used to be Old Navy, and Old Navy will return to the Herald Towers later this year. With all these stores in the same area, you can knock out a lot of practical shopping in one trip in this small stretch of Midtown. Plus, Herald Square is one of the easiest places in the city to get to from almost anywhere. Whether you\u2019re coming from Uptown, Brooklyn, Queens, or even New Jersey, it\u2019s a convenient stop if you\u2019re already commuting or running errands.<\/p>\n

Of course, the crowds are always basically guaranteed. If you want to shop at a calmer experience or you\u2019re hoping to score better designer finds, aim for weekday mornings or early weekday afternoons, not weekends, and definitely not peak tourist hours.<\/p>\n

Practical for Parents<\/p>\n

TJ Maxx is one of those stores where you swear you\u2019re just running in for one thing\u2026 and then you walk out with a bag full of stuff you actually needed, like gloves and hats for the season, sneakers, school basics, pajamas, or that last-minute birthday gift you forgot until the night before. It\u2019s also weirdly good for home stuff like storage bins, towels, kitchen tools, and little organizing things, without spending a lot.<\/p>\n

You can also find recognizable kids\u2019 clothes, shoes, and home items without paying full price. The only trick is being a little flexible because maybe you won\u2019t find the exact color you pictured, but you\u2019ll get something totally fine for way cheaper. If you take a couple of extra minutes to look through all the racks, you can often spot things that are overstock or from last season, but still good quality.<\/p>\n

Construction is underway, and the store is expected to open before the end of 2026.<\/p>\n

Psst\u2026 Check Out Family-Friendly Malls in and Around NYC<\/a><\/p>\n

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