Tk maxx opened its first uk store in bristol in 1994, while canadian retailer homesense established itself in the uk in 2008. Dec 10, 20 tk maxx, known for its large offering of designer and fashionable brands, which are up to 60 percent off, usually displays its wares with an recommended retail price rrp alongside the discounted store price. Actually, this should probably be the cardinal rule of shopping at tk maxx. Does tk maxx mislead shoppers over discounts for designer goods. By using our site you are agreeing to our cookie policy.
Opening date set for new tk maxx at kingsley village. Enter your location and find out when your local chain stores are open, including address and contact details. Tonight i watched the channel 4 programme on discount stores called the secrets of the discount stores, and it was interesting viewing. Channel 4 dispatches spoke to a former insider at the nicole fahri brand who used to produce versions of the designers diffusion line for tk maxx until she left the fashion industry in 2009. In 20 channel 4 s investigative news programme dispatches found that budget clothes store, tk maxx, often grossly inflates the original. Last nights channel 4 dispatches about academies might have managed to unearth a few dodgy expenses but it completely failed to mention all the school fraud and expenses scandals that go on, and have always gone on, in maintained schools. Opening times for tk maxx chains nationwide in the uk page 4. An average tk maxx store has over 50,000 items if youre feeling overwhelmed by the amount of goods on offer, then its no surprise, as there can be in the region of 50,000 items in store. Avoid this by packing a bottle of water and snack to keep your energy up while rifling the rails. It uses a slightly different name from that of the tj maxx stores in the united states, to avoid confusion with the british retailer t. Channel 4 dispatches investigates the plan to tackle. The tk maxx secret hacks to help you find the best deals.
Channel 4 is the only commercial public service broadcaster to have increased its 1634 audience across both daytime and peaktime best march performance in seven years for main channel. Feb 09, 2018 speaking at the time of the investigation, tk maxx said. Channel 4 s awardwinning investigative current affairs programme. Then germany in 2007, poland in 2009 followed by austria and the netherlands in 2015. Jay hunt, chief creative officer of channel 4, says. May 11, 2017 because its ridiculous what you can find in store. Last nights channel 4 dispatches raised questions around how promotions can devalue brands, argues thayne forbes, joint managing director at brand valuation consultancy, intangible business. Then fill a bag with your preloved quality clothes, accessories and homeware and bring it to your local tk maxx store. C4s dispatches highlights how discounters erode brands. Despite recently being accused of inflating original retail prices by channels 4 dispatches investigative series, tk maxx is currently focusing on store expansion in the uk and is set to open a new store in eastbourne in the near future. Feb 10, 2018 a channel 4 dispatches investigation in 20 revealed some clothing at tk maxx and other outlets were made specifically for outlets. Us department store tk maxx boasts of big labels at low prices at its 260.
It will be the third new unit to open at the extended retail park just off the a30 at. There are now permanent donation points in every tk maxx store so ig deep into your wardrobe and find those gems you no longer need. Secrets of the discount stores channel 4, in which presenter harry wallop walked us briskly through a far more comprehensively answered set of questions. Watch your favourite shows online, from channel 4, e4, all 4 and walter presents. But an investigation by channel 4s dispatches has discovered a number of ways the retailer manipulates. Enter a world of ridiculous possibilities, the unexpected yet brilliant opportunities opened up by the big labels and small prices found at tk. The tk maxx secret hacks to help you find the best deals in. The 34 tips and tricks you need to know before shopping at. Tk maxx grays 4 lakeside retail park, weston avenue, west thurrock, grays, essex rm20 3hh tk maxx grimsby r3 freshney place shopping centre, baxtergate, town centre, grimsby, south humberside dn31 1ed tk maxx guildford 1720 friary street, city centre, guildford, surrey gu1 4eh. See 5 photos and 3 tips from 270 visitors to tk maxx.
Tk maxx is a subsidiary of the american apparel and home goods company tjx companies based in framingham, massachusetts. But channel 4 dispatches discovered on the rails, mixed in amongst the well known labels are brands. Fashion retailer tk maxx has revealed the opening date for its new store at kingsley village. Channel 4 claims that the rrp shown in store is usually much higher than the actual retail price. But an investigation by channel 4s dispatches has discovered a. Nov 17, 2016 in 20 channel 4s investigative news programme dispatches found that budget clothes store, tk maxx, often grossly inflates the original rrp price to make the discount appear bigger. Tk maxx accused of misleading with discounts telegraph.
A channel 4 dispatches investigation in 20 revealed some clothing at tk maxx. Does tk maxx mislead shoppers over discounts for designer. We take great issue with the characterisation of tk maxx by dispatches in december 20, as integrity is at the heart of our business. Tk maxx, known for its large offering of designer and fashionable brands, which are up to 60 percent off, usually displays its wares with an recommended retail price rrp alongside the discounted store price.
Just to warn you, it did feel like a tk maxx bashing exercise. Dispatches editor daniel pearl on how journalism can make. Find local stores opening hours, branch, address, map and contact number united kingdom. Question on c4 dispatches on outlet centres consumer rights. There are 14 secrets high street retailers dont want you to. Tk maxx accused of misleading shoppers with discounts.
Store tags can often hold hidden information much more than just the price. It was an instant hit with our customers, and more stores quickly followed. Tk maxx is the sister company of tj maxx usa with a network of stores across australia. Old peoples home for fouryearolds is nominated for tv bafta. If youre looking for a bargain, theres not doubting that tk maxx is the place to be. As you may know, i am very fond of that store and will still be going there. A lot of stores get round this by adding a disclaimer to say that it was available at some store miles away. The investigation also found many items in tk maxx were actually ownbrand products using a multitude of names such as like arabella and addison, kenar, amaryllis amphora and frederik anderson of copenhagen. The 14 secrets high street shops dont want you to know.
Tk maxx launches 80% off clearance sale with discounts. Speaking at the time of the investigation, tk maxx said. C4 dispatches unwraps concerns about pricing and labelling at tk maxx. Stand up to cancer on channel 4 will engage the uk public in a nationwide effort to get involved and donate to show their support and raise millions for the fight against cancer. To get the most out of the site and to ensure guides display correctly, we suggest upgrading your browser now. There are 14 secrets high street retailers dont want you. The high street secrets shops dont want you to know. Channel 4 investigative journalism series dispatches has provided ample evidence of the fact that journalism can make a difference over the last year or so. We use cookies on iopeningtimes to provide a better user experience. Channel 4 dispatches investigation in 20 revealed some clothing at tk maxx and other outlets were made specifically for outlets. Tk maxx advertising and in store signs promise shoppers big labels and big brands.
I work near a tk maxx and have found some really good buys in there. Tonights channel 4 dispatches, secrets of the discount stores, at 8pm, investigates discounted retailers. Secrets and hacks from tk maxx insiders that will help you find the. For example how do tk maxx and the shops at outlet villages such as. Sadly most of us more than 1 in 3 will be touched by cancer at some point in our lives. Thats the convoluted logic informing channel 4s dispatches, secrets of the discount stores, airing monday evening 9 december which. Seen plenty of folk in store and picked up a rude camo eastpak weekend bag for thirty squids. Tk maxx is my favourite shop but im expecting a hatchet job because these types of programmes always are. Heres my recap for those of you who may have missed it. Some products can be reduced by nearly 70 % in all departments. Founded as tj maxx in the us in 1976, uk subsidiary tk maxx and sister company homesense are owned by usbased tjx companies, the worlds largest offprice clothing and homewares retailer. Obesity is increasingly becoming one of the biggest killers in britain and antony barratt investigated the governments plan to tackle this growing health problem in this weeks dispatches on. Channel four documentary about discount stores selling luxury.
Dec 09, 20 voices comment tk maxx and discount stores. Today, tk maxx is europes leading offprice retailer with 567 stores 1 of which are in. Its a universal fact that all kids hate tk maxx and they wont hesitate in letting you know. Feb 09, 2018 the 14 secrets high street shops dont want you to know. An investigation carried out by channel 4 s dispatches reported that the store is guilty of exaggerating original retail prices. Since the insider worked there, the nicole fahri brand has changed ownership. Hi i watched the channel 4 dispatches episode on outlet centres and discount shops.
Tk maxx signed a deal to move into the site but crown estate, which owns the sites freehold, stopped the move. Please tell me what it about and what conclusions it comes up with. I go in at least once a week, but the amount of times stuff is laughably bad is amazing. Apr 01, 2019 in 20, tk maxx was accused by channel 4 s dispatches programme of misleading shoppers by exaggerating the rrp on its goods to make consumers believe they are making a bigger saving than they. At tk maxx we offer our shoppers a huge range of fashionable and quality brands with up to 60% off recommended retail prices. Martin lewis reveals 14 secret ways to save at high street. Tk maxx, which has its headquarters based in clarendon road, watford, displayed recommended retail prices on some items that were higher than the price they could. Prince charles visits tk maxx for first time ever youtube. Money saving expert martin lewis reveals the secrets high.
Apr 16, 2020 channel 4 s awardwinning investigative current affairs programme. Apr 24, 2009 discount retailer tk maxx has been judged not good enough to open a store in piccadilly circus, central london, the sites manager has said. But an investigation by channel 4 s dispatches has discovered. Sometimes the original retail price may be slightly over exaggerated, as revealed by an investigation by dispatches. Customers at a high street discount store have been paying more than they should have for goods, according to a channel 4 investigation. We take great issue with the characterisation of tk maxx by dispatches in december 20, as. The 34 tips and tricks you need to know before shopping at tk. Discount stores archives page 2 of 2 money saving blog. Feb 18, 2018 there are now permanent donation points in every tk maxx store so ig deep into your wardrobe and find those gems you no longer need. Dec 09, 20 tk maxx advertising and in store signs promise shoppers big labels and big brands. They seem to get not only last seasons leftovers from major stores, but the leftovers of the leftovers just sit on the rails. Heartwarming reality tv series old peoples home for fouryearolds has been nominated for a tv bafta gong filmed at lark hill retirement village, in clifton, the hit channel 4 show is up for. Channel four documentary about discount stores selling. Feb 15, 2018 a channel 4 dispatches investigation in 20 revealed some clothing at tk maxx and other outlets were made specifically for outlets.
Secrets of the discount stores focused on the retail sector and promised to reveal how bargain shops like tk maxx break the law and dont actually offer customers the good deals they advertise. This investigative documentary, airing a couple of weeks before christmas couldnt have come at a more damaging time for the retailer. All quality items received will be sold in cancer research uk shops nationwide. The tjxowned store offers designer items for up to 60% less, but according to channel 4 s dispatches. Feb 12, 2018 store tags can often hold hidden information much more than just the price. Dec 09, 20 bargain department store tk maxx has exaggerated orginal prices, it is claimed. Feb 17, 2018 theres a thing known as tk maxx crash and burn. For me the real question is whether these sorts of.
Charles went to the store in tooting, south london, in order to meet employees who have. A channel 4 dispatches investigation in 20 revealed some clothing at tk maxx and other outlets were made specifically for outlets. I havent watched this programme and im gutted i missed it but ive spent hundreds of hours in various tk maxx over the years and i believe my research is much better. Clothing store in flensburg, schleswigholstein foursquare uses cookies to provide you with an optimal experience, to personalize ads that you may see, and to help advertisers measure the results of their ad campaigns. Bargain department store tk maxx has exaggerated orginal prices, it is claimed. These tips will help you navigate the store like a pro as there are. Im no autodefender of academies, but i do know onesided reporting when i see it. Jan 17, 2014 he is set to replace andy dance at tk maxx, who was promoted to global buying director at tjx europe. In 20, tk maxx was accused by channel 4 s dispatches programme of misleading shoppers by exaggerating the rrp on its goods to make consumers believe they are making a bigger saving than they. Wait until you see their decorations for this year. A channel 4 dispatches investigation in 20 revealed some clothing at tk maxx and other outlets were made. We take great issue with the characterisation of tk maxx.
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