We shopped at TJ Maxx and Pier 1 Imports to see which store is better for home goods — and the winner was unexpected (PIR, TJX) The home-goods retail sector is saturated with options — and some are better than others. Pier 1 Imports was once a leading player in the market, but it has since fallen behind other competitors like Target , Amazon , and TJ Maxx . We visited Pier 1 Imports and TJ Maxx to see which store is better for home-goods shopping. Despite its recent struggles, Pier 1 Imports was the clear winner. Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories . Home-goods retailers are in a competitive market these days — and not every store is making the cut. Pier 1 Imports — once a top contender in the home goods and accessories category — has been losing value for nearly five years . The company's CEO, Cheryl Bachelder, announced in an earnings call in June it would close 57 stores by the end of its 2020 fiscal year t0 cut costs after weak quarterly earnings results. Read more: We shopped at Target and the struggling Pier 1 Imports to see which store is better at selling home goods — and there was a clear winner TJ Maxx, on the other hand, has become a go-to destination for shoppers who want a good bargain in general.