TJX Cos.'s management is launching a new chain in thespring next year that management says has the capability of hitting100 stores. It's not putting a name out there yet, though, andwon't reveal the concept.Meanwhile, the operator of Marshalls, T.J.Maxx and other chains plans to nearly double its overall storecount from just above 2,700 units to 4,200 locations. This year,130 new stores are planned.These moves are happeningwhile TJX continues to experience extremely strongfinancials. Fourth-quarter same-store sales shot up12%, and earnings rose 58%TJX'sCEO says that "value is not going out of fashion,"even if the recession ends. Do you think the company can sustainthis growth? And does anyone want to take a shot at predicting thenew concept?ALSO:Lowe's, Home Depot's Healthier Earnings Hint at Less-Sick HousingMarket

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