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How popular isTK Maxx?

In September 2026, people searched for TK Maxx by name about 4.1 million times in the United Kingdom, about the same as the previous year. These searches made up 29.8% of all United Kingdom discount retailer searches, placing TK Maxx second out of six retailers. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about discount retailers, TK Maxx appeared in two of the four answers and was the fourth most recommended of the six.

Search and AI answers in September 2026

TK Maxx is the second most searched of 6 competitors and the fourth most recommended in AI answers.

  1. Home BargainsShare of searches 29.8%Mentioned in 4 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
  2. TK MaxxShare of searches 29.8%Mentioned in 2 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
  3. B&MShare of searches 19.3%Mentioned in 3 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
  4. The RangeShare of searches 16.3%Mentioned in 1 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
  5. PoundlandShare of searches 4%Mentioned in 3 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st

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Top discount retailers in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, TK Maxx was mentioned in two out of four: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in the Google AI Overview. TK Maxx is the fourth most recommended of the six.

Most recommended by AI

Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.

  1. Poundland1st
  2. Home Bargains2nd
  3. B&M3rd
  4. TK Maxx4th
  5. The Range5th
  6. Poundstretcher6th

Mentioned by AI

Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.

  • Home Bargains4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
  • B&M3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
  • Poundland3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
  • TK Maxx2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
  • The Range1 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
  • Poundstretcher1 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers

See every answer about discount retailers

4 answers

Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in United Kingdom on October 23, 2026.

Which discount retailers compete with TK Maxx?

TK Maxx against discount retailers in the United Kingdom, by month

Share of searches by month for Home Bargains, TK Maxx, B&M, The Range, Poundland. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthHome BargainsTK MaxxB&MThe RangePoundlandPoundstretcher
Oct 202523.3%28.5%21.3%19.1%7%0.77%
Nov 202523.9%29.2%21.9%19.6%4.8%0.64%
Dec 202521.2%31.7%23.7%17.4%5.2%0.86%
Jan 202627.4%27.4%20.5%18.4%5.5%0.74%
Feb 202625.2%30.9%20%16.9%6.2%0.83%
Mar 202627.1%27.1%21.4%18.1%5.4%0.89%
Apr 202627.1%27.1%21.4%18.1%5.4%0.89%
May 202624.6%30%23.8%16.4%4%1.2%
Jun 202627.5%27.5%21.8%18.4%3.7%1.1%
Jul 202627.6%27.6%21.8%18.4%3.7%0.91%
Aug 202629.1%29.1%21.8%16%3.2%0.78%
Sep 202629.8%29.8%19.3%16.3%4%0.8%

  1. 1.Home Bargains

    29.8%

    Held 1st. 4.1M estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.7 points.

  2. 2.TK Maxx

    29.8%

    Held 2nd. 4.1M estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.7 points.

  3. 3.B&M

    19.3%

    Held 3rd. 2.7M estimated branded searches, -13.4% vs prior month. Share -2.5 points.

  4. 4.The Range

    16.3%

    Held 4th. 2.2M estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.4 points.

  5. 5.Poundland

    4%

    Held 5th. 550K estimated branded searches, +22.2% vs prior month. Share +0.8 points.

  6. 6.Poundstretcher

    0.8%

    Held 6th. 110K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.

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How has branded search demand for TK Maxx changed in the United Kingdom over the last 12 months?

4 findings
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for TK Maxx in the United Kingdom held steady at 4.1M.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, TK Maxx’s share of searches among discount retailers in the United Kingdom increased from 28.5% to 29.8%.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, TK Maxx’s share of searches among discount retailers in the United Kingdom peaked at 31.7% in December 2025 and was lowest at 27.1% in March 2026.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, TK Maxx fell from 1st to 2nd among discount retailers in the United Kingdom.

How did search popularity change for United Kingdom discount retailers in September 2026?

5 changes

  1. In September 2026, Poundland gained share of searches among discount retailers in the United Kingdom, from 3.2% to 4%.

  2. In September 2026, Home Bargains gained share of searches among discount retailers in the United Kingdom, from 29.1% to 29.8%.

  3. In September 2026, TK Maxx gained share of searches among discount retailers in the United Kingdom, from 29.1% to 29.8%.

  4. In September 2026, B&M lost share of searches among discount retailers in the United Kingdom, from 21.8% to 19.3%.

  5. Estimated monthly branded searches for The Range in the United Kingdom fell 18.2% over 12 measured months, from 2.7M to 2.2M in September 2026.

How are TK Maxx’s branded searches counted?

1 search term

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using TK Maxx’s name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for this branded term can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.

  • tk maxx

How the Brand Demand Index is measured

Who owns TK Maxx?

TK Maxx is owned by TJX Companies. Brandwave does not track any other brands owned by TJX Companies.

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