TikToker @soul_saucy recently shared a relatable moment while shopping at TJ Maxx, known for its “treasure hunt” shopping vibe. Her video, with over 151,500 views, captures a classic experience for those who love finding hidden gems.
“When you go into the store and you find a good find,” she says, showing shelves filled with perfumes. She spots a seemingly “hidden” bottle of the popular Strawberry Icing fragrance—a viral favorite on TikTok—and hints at a familiar suspicion. “I know the workers here are hiding [expletive] so they can come back here and take it,” she jokes. “I’m right. Employees be snagging the good stuff,” she writes.
Do TJ Maxx employees hide products for themselves?
Though it’s just speculation, many shoppers suspect TJ Maxx employees may stash trending products to buy later with their employee discount, possibly to keep or resell. After nabbing the perfume, @soul_saucy proudly shares her win, saying, “I came in to end with this. Now I’m walking out with this… The only [expletive] good thing up in here.”
In her caption, she reinforces her theory. Similar TikTok videos show shoppers discovering Hello Kitty merchandise, makeup, and other popular items tucked away in surprising spots. Last year, two TJ Maxx employees even admitted, “We work at TJ Maxx. Of course, we’re going to put Hello Kitty stuff on hold for ourselves.”
Viewers Are Split
The comments reveal mixed reactions—some users say they’ve seen the same thing at their local TJ Maxx, while others doubt the theory. “YESS THEY ALWAYS DO THIS,” one user claims. Another, identifying as an employee, explains, “As a worker myself, we hold stuff in the front lol… the thing we can’t hold is Hello Kitty.” A third commenter adds, “They don’t hide stuff in the store; they leave it in the back and buy it on break, especially Hello Kitty.”
