The T.J. Maxx and Marshalls clothing chains will close their Manteca distribution center, which means the layoff of 68 people.
A federal notice filed Monday said the layoffs will take effect July 17 at the 912 Spreckels Ave. site. It did not give a reason.
The center has operated under an entity called NBC Manteca Merchants Inc. The discount chains are part of the TJX Cos., with more than 5,000 stores in North America, Europe and Australia. Several are in and near Stanislaus County, some of them with retail openings…