TJ Hughes

TJ Hughes, discount department store with online and UK presence

TJ Hughes presents itself as one of the UK's original department stores and operates as a discount department store. Its activity combines online sales through its own website with a network of 14 stores across the country, according to the company itself. The positioning it communicates is to offer reduced prices and promotions on a selection of product lines.

A broad catalogue organised by sections

TJ Hughes' offering is structured into large areas covering equipment and items for the home, garden and personal care. Among the main categories are garden, beauty and fragrance, electricals, furniture, home decor, kitchen and utility, leisure and fitness, pets, baby and toys, clothing and gifts.

Garden and outdoors

The garden section includes furniture such as tables and chairs, sofa sets, sun loungers, swing chairs and hammocks, gazebos and canopies, benches, parasols, sheds and storage, summer houses and log cabins, arbours and arches. It also covers garden decor, cushions and protective covers, BBQs and accessories, ornaments, firepits and outdoor heating, outdoor mirrors and wall art, house signs and letter boxes, outdoor lighting, water features and bird baths, artificial flowers and plants, fencing and trellis, decking, pots and planters, plant care and seeds, watering, tools and gloves, greenhouses, garden appliances and pest control.

Outdoor toys and games

Within outdoor children's and family leisure, the following are listed: garden and ball games, sand pits and water tables, climbing frames, swings and slides, bouncy castles, swimming pools and hot tubs, play houses and trampolines.

Beauty, fragrance and personal care

The fragrance and cosmetics section comprises women's, men's and unisex fragrances, as well as gift sets, body sprays and mists and home fragrance. In makeup and cosmetics, face, eyes, lips, nails, applicators and accessories, and gift sets are covered. Skin and body care includes cleansers and toners, moisturisers, serums and face masks, bath, shower and handwash products, deodorants, suncare and tanning, skincare gift sets and kids toiletries. In haircare and grooming, there are shampoo and conditioner, hair treatments and styling products, hair dye, shaving and hair removal, shaving balms and creams, hair brushes and accessories, and hair styling tools. The beauty equipment category includes hair styling tools, shaving and hair removal, nail lamps, skincare devices and beauty beds and salon chairs.

Home appliances and technology

In home and garden appliances, vacuum and steam cleaners, irons and garment steamers, heating, fans and air conditioning, air purifiers and dehumidifiers, and washing machines, dryers and dishwashers are offered. The kitchen range includes kettles, toasters, microwaves, fridges and freezers, coffee machines, air fryers, cookers and grills, blenders and food processors, and ice makers and dessert machines. In technology, TVs and projectors, audio, chargers and adapters, and computer accessories are listed.

Furniture and decor

Furniture is divided by room. For the living room, there are sofas and sofabeds, armchairs, accent chairs, riser, recliner and massage chairs, ottomans and footstools, coffee and side tables, and TV units. In kitchen and dining, dining tables, dining chairs and barstools, dining table and chairs sets, and kitchen cabinets are included. The bedroom covers beds, mattresses and protectors, wardrobes, chest of drawers, bedside tables, dressing tables and chairs, and bedroom furniture sets. There is also kids furniture, kids garden furniture and other pieces such as ready assembled furniture, bookcases, storage and shelving, office and gaming chairs, office and gaming desks, office storage, beauty beds and salon chairs, bathroom furniture, safety gates and radiator covers, sideboards and console tables, hallway furniture and shoe storage.

Decor and accessories include picture frames and wall art, mirrors, clocks, candles and diffusers, ornaments and vases, artificial flowers and plants, jewellery boxes, fireplace accessories and room dividers and screens. In soft furnishings, there are cushions, blankets and throws, rugs and doormats, curtains, blinds, curtain poles and tiebacks. Lighting covers ceiling lights, wall lights, table lamps and floor lamps. In bedding, duvet covers and sets, bed sheets and pillow cases, hot water bottles and covers, mattresses and protectors, and duvets and pillows are offered. The bathroom includes towels, bath mats, bathroom accessories and bathroom furniture.

Kitchen, utility and travel

Cookware comprises pots and pans, baking and roasting, utensils and gadgets, meal preparation and food storage, chopping and serveboards. In dining, dinner plates and bowls, tableware and cutlery, glasses and mugs, water bottles and flasks are listed. Kitchen storage includes bread bins and cannisters, and tea and coffee. There are also kitchen textiles, party and picnicware, and kids and toddler tableware. The utility section covers dish racks, storage bins, cleaning, ironing and laundry. In travel and outdoor, suitcases, backpacks and holdalls, travel and holiday accessories, camping furniture and accessories, tents and car and van care are offered.

Sports, pets, toys and fashion

In sports and fitness, there are strength training and weights, exercise machines, sports equipment, bikes and accessories, fishing, hobbies, arts and crafts, puzzles and games, gadgets and tech, musical instruments, mobility, walking aids, home mobility aids and DIY tools, benches and storage.

The pets section covers dogs (toys, grooming, beds and crates, bowls and feeders, clothing and accessories, gates and cages, stairs and ramps, strollers and carriers, training and agility), cats (toys and towers, beds and houses, bowls and feeders, strollers and carriers, litter boxes), birds and chickens (bird cages, bird baths and feeders), aquatics and reptiles, and small animals (rabbit hutches and small animal cages).

In toys, the store organises by age: baby, 1 to 2 years, 3 to 5, 6 to 8, 9 to 12 and over 13 years. It includes games, puzzles and books, dolls, soft toys, figures and cars, shops, ball pits and softplay, musical toys and instruments, board games and arcade, create and discover, and role play. Outdoors, there are garden and ball games, sand pits and water tables, climbing frames, swings and slides, bouncy castles, swimming pools and hot tubs, play houses and trampolines. In bikes, scooters and motor vehicles, bicycles, tricycles, scooters, go-karts, ride-on vehicles, hoverboards and hoverkarts, and rockers and ride-ons are listed. In baby and toddler, there are strollers and pushchairs, bags and carriers, baths, potties and changing, highchairs and stools, early learning toys, walkers, rockers and ride-ons, softplay and play mats, and safety gates and radiator covers.

Men's fashion includes t-shirts, jumpers and sweatshirts, coats and jackets, trousers, shorts, sportswear, swimwear, nightwear, underwear, footwear and bags and accessories. Women's fashion covers t-shirts, jumpers and cardigans, coats and jackets, trousers, shorts, skirts, dresses, sportswear, swimwear, loungewear, nightwear, underwear, footwear and bags and accessories.

Personalised gifts and party supplies

The personalised gifts section is organised by occasion: birthdays, weddings and anniversaries, newborn, commemorative, religious, graduation, pets, photographic and sports. It also includes glasses, mugs and water bottles, gifts for him, for her and for children, and gifts for everyone. In party supplies, backgrounds and displays, party decor and accessories, and confectionery and sweets supplies are offered.

Online shopping and store network

The company sells its products both through its online store and in its 14 stores across the UK. The website allows you to create an account, log in and recover your password, and offers a newsletter to receive offers and discounts. The site also shows a selection of featured products of the week and a section of popular brands.