TK Maxx

I was in Liverpool briefly today. I went to my favourite TKMaxx in Liverpool. 3 floors. Not as big as the Glasgow stores, but always a good selection in this store. Go down stairs, straight ahead left corner is where they keep all the heavily reduced clothes. Only us good shoppers know this:) it’s situated on Church street, with Liverpool one shopping complex 5 minutes walk, and Bold street only 3 minutes walk. Get in there and find yer sel a bargain:). Their Chef knife selection was not very good. Only good brand they had was Hecknels:(that can be forgiven as it was my favourite shop when I lived there:)

Despite my usual excellent reviews of T.K. Maxx, l am disappointed with them at the moment. On Friday l returned a t-​shirt to them which had a hole in the back. Today it is back on sale at full price with no markings to show it is damaged. This means that this company is knowingly selling damaged goods at their «as perfect» price. This is completely unacceptable. My previous enthusiasm had started to fizzle out a little after having two pairs of shoes that lasted a matter of months, as well as a t-​shirt with a leather-​type look to the front which is now coming off. l had also previously bought a Nike t-​shirt with the tick motif to the front which completely disappeared in the wash. Last week l asked if l could have a reduction on a t-​shirt which had a slight mark on the back. l was told that they do not make reductions for marks as the policy is for the customer to buy it at the full price, wash it, and if the mark does not come out, then return it for a refund. l spend a fortune with this company but l do feel that maybe some of their things are seconds.

Housed in the former George Henry Lee building, Liverpool’s new TK Maxx offers shoppers three floors of potential goodies. The men, women and childrenswear departments are all great but it’s the kitchenware section that should appeal to amateur bakers, cooks and interior designers.
Stock changes regularly but in keeping with the company’s policy of offering brand names at reduced prices, they often have fantastic saucepans, pots, muffin trays, baking tins, storage containers and chopping boards by companies like Le Creuset, Joseph Joseph and Jamie Oliver. They also sell cracking wine glasses, whisky tumblers, pestle & morters, Japanese knives, tablecloths and candlesticks.
Lovers of American layer cakes should note, TK Maxx is one of the few shops that sells 9″ springform cake tins!

Once upon a time, not so long ago, Liverpool’s branch of TK Maxx was a mess. It was old, dirty and smelt decidedly odd. Coming here was like trying to buy a designer dress from a church jumble sale, and it was altogether a highly unpleasant shopping experience all round.
However, it’s now moved into the old Henry Lee store, and frankly is all the better for it. It’s light, bright, spacious and now you can actually find things without having to wade through a sea of sparkly thongs and ill advised sarongs. I’m a particularly big fan of their toiletries section which is excellent and extensive — you can often pick up a great designer bargain here for a low low price — which is great if you’re low on the pennies.
TK Maxx truly is an Aladdin’s cave of goodies, and, if you’re made of stern stuff and have a patient heart then you will be able to come away with a bargain. However, you might not want to come here on a Saturday when it’s especially busy, otherwise you might just lose the will to live whilst in the queue for the changing rooms. Especially if the busker who always plays a really appalling version of ‘Hallelujah’ is situated outside.

TK Maxx used to be a very poor establishment indeed, the range was poor and the store itself always seemed to be in a state of disarray to be perfectly honest. On top of this the staff were nowhere to be found so finding help amongst the mayhem was something of a mission in itself. This has all changed now though with the newly located TK Maxx store opposite Primark in the centre of Liverpool’s shopping district.
The new store was given a grand re opening and the crowds flocked there with a long queue eagerly anticipating this new shop. It may not have been as grand as some would have thought but what I found was a big improvement on the previous store as there was actually some sort of order in place. The deals seem to have improved as has the space in the store and a member of staff even approached me to ask if I needed assistance!
On the whole still not an amazing store but a big improvement on the previous incarnation.

This store is a definite improvement on the former T K Maxx once situated above Tesco’s on Parker Street. The old store was hot, cramped and, quite honestly, a dump. I always avoided the store, it’s just not my idea of shopping, rummaging through great mounds of stuff in the vain hope there will be something somewhere that I like, in my size, that isn’t covered in floor.
While the style of shopping remains in this store (rooting is requisite) it’s larger and lighter, at least on the ground and first floor; the lower ground is a little less comfortable and rather hot.
I have had a lot more success shopping in this particular store finding two beautiful maxi dresses for my holiday within minutes of entering the store. The changing rooms were spacious and comfortable, although the process of entering and exiting is a little convoluted and confused the assitant herself a number of times.
While I am not wolly converted (I just refuse to sort and search through the racks for hours) I think I have come around to T K Maxx even happily visiting the Carlisle branch recently and making two purchases!

The main thing I don’t understand about TK Maxx is how they manage to fill racks upon racks with clothes that are all so different from each other. Everywhere else buys boxes with so many kinds of shirts or whatever. Do TK Maxx not work like that? Do they just go out and buy one item of clothing at a time? Do they raid clothes bins?
Whatever the reason, the ultimate feeling is one of disappointment. Having such a large choice could be a blessing in disguise but it isn’t. After you’ve looked through seventy jackets of varying awfulness, you begin to see how the other ninety left on the rack with shape up. Still, the selection of shoes can be better, by which I mean they’re decent enough and really quite cheap. Hurrah for them.

I think TK Maxx is a bit like Marmite, you either love it or… no wait it’s more like Manchester City, you’re never quite sure which team will turn… no wait it’s more like…
I think what I’m saying is TK Maxx can be a place of brilliant bargains, a place were one day you will dig out a £300 pound suit at £80 or a pair of £180 shoes at £60 as I have done or weigh that up against maybe 200 – 300 visits over the years and really only have half an outfit to speak of.
There are of course many who will make a point of venturing in here regularly especially when they have something very particular in mind and their diligence will often pay off and find something — for the rest of us, well TK Maxx is a bit like buses…

Now moved to the old George Henry Lee site.
I don’t get TK Maxx. It’s like Ocxfam only expensive! It smells of old clothes (a la Oxfam!).
Also, most of it is really old stock that are cast offs from a retailer who couldn’t sell them in their sale! I. e No-​one wanted them first time round.
They buy unsaleable stuff from other retailers which is why I don’t understand why it’s not cheaper! Have you seen the homewares? Bit of old broken photo frames and the odd chipped candleholder — rubbish — literally!

So TK Maxx has recently opened in a much better location (than above Tesco), close to Marks and Spencers in the hub of Liverpool’s Church Street.
The new store is a lot less dingy, as it has more natural light. It just seems cleaner and more well organised. Upon entrance you can peruse beauty items and handbags (yes, the store is more angled at female shoppers…) and as you work your way to the back of the store you can glance at shoes. Prices range according to brand, obviously if you pick up some D&G shoes in the store you’re looking at around £300−500. This seems a little crazy for a high street retailer. You can find some great bargains in the handbag section though, with popular Marc B bags at discounted prices (I got a stunning one for £30.00).
Upstairs offers some great homeware (although this is pretty pricey too, depending on what you desire) and men’s clothing and shoes.
Downstairs offers bikinis/​swimwear, dresses, and just a general array of women’s clothing. I found the bottom floor to a be lot less well-​organised.
An eclectic shopping experience.

The new opening of TK Maxx from where it used to be just around the corner (above Tesco Metro) has indeed attracted a lot of shoppers recently. This store will appeal to anybody who loves clothes but not only that, they also sell many other items such as kitchenware, books and other small gifts upstairs.
Prices are generally expensive and you would be lucky to grab a special offer. Although the shop is well decorated and bright, the place is certainly overheated and with the amount of customers in there, it can get really irritating if you don’t like a place without oxygen!
I have been to similar stores in the city centre where I would prefer to shop, not that I’m saying this shop is awful but it doesn’t suit my taste and would attract more women then men.

This branch of TK Maxx is always roasting hot, almost uncomfortably so. However, they sell some really nice things so they can just about be forgiven.
There is nothing immediately upon entering the store; you can use stairs, escalators or a lift to get onto the shop floor.
You’re immediately welcomed by jackets and the handbags section in front you. The entire first floor is all ladieswear, shoes and accessories as well as bath and beauty and some confectionary.
Upstairs is the menswear and the homeware section as well as some luggage. They even have some books, DVDs and food items up here.
It is a case of, like all TK Maxx stores, rummaging around, which is worth it as you can get some great items.
You do get charged for carrier bags now so it is worth taking your own with you.

i do like tk maxx, however i do think it is a bit unorganisedif you have a hour or so spare to go through everything you can find some real designer bargains.
They sell everything including homeware, mens, womens and childrens as well as shoes ect. As i said it is a bit crazy but the staff are always willing to help. Also the shop is also upstairs but there are stair/​esclators and a lift which works but does seem a bit old there.
An ok shop could do with some tidying and organising.

What can I say? Well this store is fantastic if your poor or loaded! They stock a vast amount of designer labels for a fraction of the price that they are sold anywhere else. The changing rooms are roomy and many. They sell items for men, women, kids, including shoes and underwear and ornamets and kitchenware too. You also know that whatever you find will be fairly unique as the dont make a habit of mass stocking any product. It may seem a little chaotic in set up, but I think this just adds to charm of shopping in retail with a hint of charity shopping:)