Inclusion and diversity have long been a priority at TJX. The value we place on diversity extends into all aspects of our organization, including our supplier relationships.

Our Supplier Diversity Program is dedicated to broadening supplier options for not-for-resale goods and services. Since its inception in 1992, our program has expanded to help provide additional opportunities to businesses owned by minorities, women, veterans, LGBTQ+ individuals, and persons with disabilities. This, in turn, has helped us identify suppliers for mutually beneficial relationships and has helped to promote economic development in our suppliers’ local communities.

In recent years, we have been pleased to expand the program beyond the U.S. into additional regions, adding Canada and the U.K. in Fiscal 2022. In Fiscal 2023, we continued to expand, introducing the program in Germany and Australia. As we bring the program to more regions, we aim to participate in partnerships with regional councils to help us identify certified diverse suppliers in those regions.

Supplier Requirements

To support TJX’s goal of providing great value to our customers every day, our suppliers must demonstrate:

• Financial stability
• Proven history of supplier performance
• Understanding of TJX’s business and practices
• Ability to provide high-quality, cost-competitive products and services
• Ability to scale their business and services to adapt to TJX’s evolving needs
• Record of and commitment to acting in accordance with our Vendor Code of Conduct, in addition to maintaining the highest standards of business ethics

Certification and Registration

U.S. Diverse-Owned Businesses:

We encourage certification with at least one of the following:

• Disability:IN
• National Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce
• National Minority Supplier Development Council
• National Veteran-Owned Business Association
• Women’s Business Enterprise National Council
• Other diverse classifications and state, local, and federal certifying agencies

Canada, U.K., Germany, and Australia Diverse-Owned Businesses:

We encourage certification with at least one of the following:

• Canada’s LGBT+ Chamber of Commerce
• Canadian Aboriginal and Minority Supplier Council
• Inclusive Workplace & Supply Council of Canada
• Minority Supplier Development UK
• OutBritain
• WeConnect International

All diverse-owned businesses are encouraged to register on our supplier diversity portal. While registering with TJX does not guarantee a business opportunity, it helps us better understand suppliers’ capabilities and experience. We contact suppliers that meet our criteria if we have an appropriate, matching opportunity to participate or ask that suppliers submit requirements for consideration.

Corporate Memberships

• CAMSC
• CGLCC
• Center for Women & Enterprise
• Disability:IN
• GNEMSDC
• IWSCC – Inclusive Workplace & Supply Council of Canada
• Massachusetts LGBT Chamber of Commerce
• MSDUK
• National Veteran-Owned Business Association
• NGLCC
• NMSDC
• OutBritain
• WEConnect/
• WBENC

Contacts

To provide goods or services not-for-resale, click here.

To provide goods or services for resale, create a profile and share your products here or contact the appropriate merchandise department at 508-390-1000.