The TJ MAXX and Marshall's in my area have always been awful. I have never purchased anything from those stores, though I have been in them a few times because I hear such great things about them on these boards. They are mostly empty buildings with merchandise that looks second hand and donated.
We have two brand new Home Goods Stores within driving distance. One is single and the other one is combined with Marshall's...both are huge stores. We finally got a Steinmart too. All of the new stores are nice with a great selection.
We are finally moving up in the world. Now we need a Nordstrom's..oh how I wish.