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May 17, 2013
J.C. Penney Q1 sales plunge

J.C. Penney reported a deeper-than-expected loss of $348 million for its first quarter, compared to $163 million in the year-ago period, amid a 16.4% decline in revenue.

May 17, 2013
J.C. Penney Q1 sales plunge

J.C. Penney reported a deeper-than-expected loss of $348 million for its first quarter, compared to $163 million in the year-ago period, amid a 16.4% decline in revenue.

April 9, 2013
Ullman returns as JCPenney CEO

Myron E. (Mike) Ullman has rejoined Penney as CEO, effective immediately, replacing Ron Johnson, who is leaving the company.

April 9, 2013
Ullman returns as JCPenney CEO

Myron E. (Mike) Ullman has rejoined Penney as CEO, effective immediately, replacing Ron Johnson, who is leaving the company.

March 5, 2013
JCPenney’s problems mount

JCPenney Co. last Tuesday dominated the retail news as its shares dropped 10.6% to a four-year low after reports that one of its largest shareholders had sold a chunk of the troubled company’s stock.

February 27, 2013
Q4 comps a disaster at JCP

Fouth quarter same store sales fell by a jaw-dropping 31.7% at J.C. Penney, but CEO Ron Johnson insisted the company continues to make great strides with its one year old transformation strategy.

February 5, 2013
Target rocks out with Dora exclusive

A new line of apparel, toy and specialty goods inspired by Nickelodeon's Dora Rocks! is now avaible exclusively at Target stores and on Target.com through April.

January 2, 2013
Former Target exec among those to watch in 2013

Michael Francis is among 10 top executives Advertising Age has singled out on a list of movers and shakers for 2013.

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.

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 31, 2012
JCP flashes some Apple magic

JCPenney is not dead yet. New shops and free haircuts may help.

July 27, 2012
JCP teaches a ‘fair and square’ lesson on pricing, marketing and image

When JCPenney first announced its “fair and square” pricing strategy back in January with a great deal of hoopla and fanfare -- complete with a NYC media event attended by 700 people -- there was much hope that former Apple executive CEO Ron Johnson and then president Michael Francis, formerly at Target, would be able to bring some of their retail magic to the stagnant retailer.

July 27, 2012
JCP teaches a ‘fair and square’ lesson on pricing, marketing and image

When JCPenney first announced its “fair and square” pricing strategy back in January with a great deal of hoopla and fanfare -- complete with a NYC media event attended by 700 people -- there was much hope that former Apple executive CEO Ron Johnson and then president Michael Francis, formerly at Target, would be able to bring some of their retail magic to the stagnant retailer.

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.

June 8, 2012
JCPenney promotes execs in merchandising, operations and investor relations

JCPenney has announced several promotions and additions to its merchandising, operations and investor relations areas.

February 24, 2012
JCPenney’s Q4 loss afterthought amid talk of transformation

Fourth-quarter same-store sales at JCPenney declined 1.8%, and the company lost $87 million, but those details are being overlooked for the time being as execution of the transformation strategy envisioned by CEO Ron Johnson began less than a month ago.

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 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 27, 2012
EDLP: It’s not as easy as Walmart makes it looks

JCPenney got a lot of love this week from investors and the media after the company’s senior leadership unveiled a simplified pricing and promotional strategy that sounded an awful lot like another well-known retailer’s success formula.

January 25, 2012
"Fresh Air" era begins at JCP

The transformation of JCPenney into America’ favorite store will begin with dramatically simplified pricing strategy and promotional cadence supplemented by an improved product presentation that will allow the 110-year-old company to regain its personality with a new generation of shoppers, according to CEO Ron Johnson.

January 10, 2012
New chairman named at JCPenney

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

November 14, 2011
JCP chief brings in Apple buddies, company reports 3Q sales decline

JCPenney, which reported sales and income decreases for the third quarter, has brought on two new executives to join fellow Apple alumnus, CEO, Ron Johnson.

November 14, 2011
JCP chief brings in Apple buddies, company reports 3Q sales decline

JCPenney, which reported sales and income decreases for the third quarter, has brought on two new executives to join fellow Apple alumnus, CEO, Ron Johnson.

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.

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.

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