2024 was the year of the off-price retail shopping trend in the retail sector that found consumers flocking to retailers offering brand-name apparel at deeply discounted prices. Consumers embraced the thrill of the treasure hunt, religiously showing up on delivery drop days at TJX Companies Inc. (NYSE: TJX) and Ross Stores Inc. (NASDAQ: ROST). These off-price retailers took market share away from big box and discount retailers, as evidenced in the earnings reports and stock price drops in shares of Target Co. (NYSE: TGT), Kohl’s Co. (NYSE: KSS), and Nordstrom Inc. (NYSE: JWN). Investors may wonder which off-price leader may be the better investment in 2025: TJX or Ross Stores? Here's a breakdown analysis of both to help you make a more informed decision.
