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TJX says high costs to weigh on margins

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TJX Cos. is forecasting that its margins will be under pressure as supply chain and labor costs remain high. The company, which owns HomeGoods, Marshalls and T.J. Maxx, reported better-than-expected results in the fourth quarter with net sales rising five percent.

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