TJ Maxx and Nordstrom Rack both sell on-trend pieces at affordable prices, but which store does it best? We visited New York City locations of each to find out.

Backstage, which occupies a sprawling 15,000 square feet in 45 Macy's stores, has been compared to off-price retailers like TJ Maxx and Nordstrom Rack. It sells Macy's brands at steeply discounted ...