Bernard Cammarata, also known as Ben Cammarata, is an American businessman who played a key role in the founding and growth of the TJX Companies, Inc., a leading off-price retail company with a global presence. The company operates several well-known retail chains, including T.J. Maxx, Marshalls, HomeGoods, Winners, HomeSense, and T.J. Maxx, among others.
TJX Companies
The TJX Companies, Inc. is a leading global off-price retailer that operates a variety of retail chains, offering branded apparel, footwear, accessories, and home goods at discounted prices. The company was founded by Bernard Cammarata in 1956 as Zayre Corp, which initially operated a chain of discount department stores. In 1987, Zayre Corp sold its retail division, and the remaining company was renamed TJX Companies, Inc. Today, TJX is a Fortune 500 company with a strong presence in various countries worldwide.