19. Carol Meyrowitz
Age: 54
Shoppers on budgets have flocked to TJX (its low-price chains include T.J. Maxx and Marshalls). Sales were up 7% in fiscal 2008, and the company recently increased earnings targets for fiscal 2009. TJX weathered a major security breach that cost an estimated $200 million; the stock is up 2% over the past year.
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Last updated October 16 2008: 10:16 AM ET
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