A.J. Wright, launched in 1998, like T.J. Maxx and Marshalls, sells off-price family apparel, home fashions and other merchandise.
Catering to the entire family, key apparel categories for A.J. Wright include basics, children’s, women’s plus sizes, juniors apparel, young men’s, and footwear. Unlike our other chains, A.J. Wright primarily targets the moderate-income customer.
Prices at A.J. Wright are 20-70% below regular prices at national discount chains and budget department stores.
At year-end 2008, A.J. Wright operated 135 stores.
A.J. Wright stores average approximately 26,000 square feet in size.
We anticipate opening a net of 13 stores in 2009 and, long term, believe that the U.S. could support approximately 500 stores.