When you go shopping at TJ Maxx, Marshalls, or HomeGoods, you could notice personnel wearing body cameras.
This new rule, implemented by the stores’ parent firm, TJX Companies, aims to improve safety for consumers and employees.
“Body cameras are just one of the many ways that we work to support a safe store environment,” a TJX spokesperson told Boston 25 News. “This includes a variety of policies, trainings, and procedures. We hope that these body cameras will help us de-escalate incidents, deter crime, and demonstrate to our associates and customers that we take safety in our stores seriously.” Only trained employees will wear the cameras.
Retail consultant Carol Spieckerman highlighted the reasoning, pointing out that TJX stores’ variable inventory might make tracking difficult.
“A big part of their model is this unpredictable, treasure-hunt environment… that’s what drives more frequent trips,” she shared with the Globe.
While it is unclear when the cameras will be activated, TJX has claimed that video material will only be provided if sought by law police or in response to a subpoena.
