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February 26, 2013
Macy's CEO takes stand in Martha Stewart case

Terry Lundgren, CEO of Macy’s, took the stand on Monday to testify in the trial of two Macy's lawsuits regarding the deal between JCPenney and Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia Inc. The long-awaited trial began last Wednesday, in New York Supreme Court.

January 31, 2013
JCP initiative helps women 'Dress for Success'

JCPenney is inviting customers to make a difference this February by rounding up their purches to the nearest whole dollar and donate the difference to benefit Dress for Success, an organization that promotes the economic independence of disadvantaged women by providing professional attire, a network of support and the career development tools to help women thrive in work and in life.

October 3, 2012
JCPenney, Giggle deliver a new baby retailer experience

JCPenney has partnered with baby retailer Giggle to launch specialty shops in more than 500 JCPenney shops.

August 14, 2012
Where’s your merchandise?

As a leading retailer, you know what your customer wants, and you’ve done the hard work of building the right assortment, sourcing from the right factories, and making it available in time for the season. Now you need to make sure that your customers can have what they want when they want it.

August 10, 2012
More pain before long-term gain at JCP

If JCPenney CEO Ron Johnson is concerned by a 21.7% second-quarter same-store sales decline and a worse-than-expected loss, it wasn't evident Friday morning.

July 24, 2012
JCPenney gets extra cash with sale of real estate assets

JCPenney has sold its interest in Simon Property Group, L.P. back to Simon Property Group Inc. for $248 million in cash, helping the company get back on financial track.

June 18, 2012
Francis out at JCP, already?

Investors who were holding out for some of Michael Francis' Target marketing magic to rub off on JCPenney will be left wondering what could have been, as the company announced Francis' departure effective Monday.

May 30, 2012
PayPal signs on 15 national retailers for its mobile payment service

PayPal has confirmed partnership with 15 national retailers, including JCPenney, American Eagle Outfitters, Toys“R”Us and Foot Locker, for its mobile wallet service.

May 16, 2012
Francis' marketing magic slow to take hold at JCPenney

From personnel changes to its new "fair and square" price strategy, JCPenney has put a lot into changing the company's image, and investors are waiting for it to pay off.

January 31, 2012
Apple bites off European retailer for new leadership

Apple Monday named a replacement for former retail head Ron Johnson, who left the company last year to become CEO of JCPenney.

January 25, 2012
Nanette Lepore brings teen fashion to JCPenney

JCPenney announced that it has partnered with fashion designer Nanette Lepore to bring her first teen-focused line to its stores.

January 24, 2012
Macy's: Martha Stewart, JCP deal not 'a good thing'

A New York state Supreme Court filing on Monday disclosed that Macy’s Inc. is suing Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia Inc. for breach of contract after Martha Stewart set up a new deal last December with JCPenney to sell products at its stores.

January 10, 2012
New chairman named at JCPenney

JCPenney announced that Thomas Engibous will become chairman of its board of directors on Jan. 28.

December 7, 2011
JCPenney gets piece of Martha magic

JCPenney is looking to capture its share of the Martha Stewart brand that has become synonymous with Kmart, by launching a strategic alliance with Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia to create a unique and comprehensive retail experience featuring Martha Stewart products, know-how and advice.

October 4, 2011
Francis departure muddies marketing outlook, clouds Canadian entry

The revelation this week that Target chief marketing officer Michael Francis had jumped ship to become president at JCPenney was a surprising development that sucked some of the oxygen out of the retailer’s Minneapolis headquarters.

October 3, 2011
Francis named president of JCPenney

Michael Francis, EVP and CMO of Target, and the person charged with leading the retailer's expansion into Canada, has left the company, Target announced Monday.

July 22, 2011
Image is everything

Target, Kohl's and JCPenney ranked highest among discounters in consumer perception in the first half of 2011, according to YouGov BrandIndex.

June 20, 2011
Update: Ex-Apple exec fulfills dream, becomes JCPenney CEO

Last week, RetailingToday.com reported that former Apple executive Ron Johnson would succeed Mike Ullman as CEO of JCPenney. Today, JCPenney announced that Ullman, who was originally slated to remain on the company's board of directors indefinitely, will now be leaving the company on Feb. 1, 2012.

February 7, 2011
JCP helps customers 'findmore' with enhanced in-store technology

JCPenney announced that it has rolled out its findmore smart fixture to over 120 select stores across the country.

January 31, 2011
Target makes the grade on customer service

Target took the 21st spot out of a list of 46 retailers ranked for their customer service. Zappos.com took the top spot followed by Amazon.com and LL Bean. Walmart was ranked 27.

Other retailers in the top ten include Overstock.com (4), JCPenney (6) and Kohl's (7).

 

January 12, 2011
JCPenney awarded for top customer service

JCPenney announced that, for the third consecutive year, it was ranked number one among department store retailers in the Customers' Choice survey released by the NRF Foundation and American Express.

November 23, 2010
NRF: Amazon.com, Kohl's among the best providers of customer service

NRF has released its annual list of the top 10 retailers for customer service selected...

November 22, 2010
JCPenney goes big for Cyber Monday

JCPenney announced that it will hold its biggest-ever Cyber Monday sale this year with discounts...

October 31, 2010
JCPenney, Salvation Army partner to bring gifts to the needy

JCPenney announced that it is partnering with The Salvation Army once again to help bring...

October 26, 2010
JCPenney exec to be honored by fashion charity

Liz Sweney, EVP women's apparel for JCPenney will be among the honorees at Fashion Delivers...

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