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Department Stores Seek Answers As Q1 Results Prove Disastrous

If Q1 financial earnings reports were any indication, traditional department stores had a very rough ride to start…

News May 19
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Ron Johnson Bets On Startup After JCPenney Misstep

When asked, “What is the best mistake you ever made?” by CNBC’s Courtney Reagan, Ron Johnson stated: “Going…

Features May 17
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Ulta Beauty Sets A Strong Standard For Niche Retail Success

On the heels of an exceptional Q4, beauty and cosmetics retailer Ulta Salon continues to buck recent retail…

Features March 23
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Kohl’s, JCPenney Go Private (Label) To Revitalize Brands And Business

As department stores continue to seek solutions for their recent financial woes, two household names are responding by…

News March 14
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Will JCPenney’s Newest Sales Campaign Hasten Turnaround Efforts?

As part of its turnaround efforts, JCPenney implemented the “Get Your Penney’s Worth” campaign in late February, enabling…

Executive Viewpoints March 9
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Can Department Stores Bounce Back In 2016?

Due to various factors such as warmer than usual temperatures and the rise of more apparel and pure…

Executive Viewpoints January 13
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JCPenney Appoints Former Target Exec As CIO

JCPenney has appointed Therace Risch as its EVP and CIO, succeeding Scott Laverty in the position, effective immediately.…

News December 22
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Retail Ad Messages Reveal ‘Cyber Monday’ Concept Running Out Of Juice

Cyber Monday’s status as the holiday shopping day with truly significant digital sales may be going the way…

Features December 15
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Kohl’s, Walgreens, Century 21 Give Back On #GivingTuesday As Shopping Takes A Breather

As the dust settles from the heavy spending throughout Thanksgiving Weekend, shoppers now have a little bit of…

News December 1
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