TK Maxx is the latest retail group to join the race to acquire the remaining stores of failed retail group Comet.
Up to 25 different Comet stores are up for grabs following the announcement from administrators Deloitte that Comet is to close down.
Over 1,000 jobs have already been lost following the retailers administration with a further 800 threatened by more store closures.
A raft of consumer retailers are interested in the stores including retail giant Dixons, video store Blockbuster and value chain B&M Bargains.