J.C. Penney
Penney’s Changes Chief Men’s Merchant
Jeff Useforge has replaced James Starke as head of the company's men's division.
Shuffle Board: Penney’s Adds to Exec Team, Berghaus Names Hodgson Head of Design
J.C. Penney Co. made several appointments to its executive team, while G-Star Raw appointed Gwenda van Vliet…
Report: J.C. Penney Could Close Up to 100 Stores
J.C. Penney may be set to shutter more stores and the closures could put pressure on some mall operators.
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Jill Soltau’s $16.7 Million Gig at J.C. Penney
The new ceo's compensation included $10 million in stock awards and a $6 million bonus.
Shopko Is Liquidating
Another retailer is closing its doors for good amid a changing retail landscape.
Dick’s Sporting Goods Is Trading Guns for Golf, Nike and Adidas Apparel
The retailer said it would remove guns from about 120 of its stores, while upping its apparel selections.
Charlotte Russe Closing, Liquidation Sales Begin Today
The teen retailer is just one of many retailers to announce store closures this year.
Store Closures Ramping Back Up
It might only be the beginning of March, but the sector has already seen a plethora of store closure…
Shuffle Board: Penny’s Names Wlazlo Chief Merchant, Athlete’s Foot Taps Jesenek as Global CEO
Michelle Wlazlo joined J.C. Penney as EVP and chief merchant, while Hudson's Bay and Home Outfitters…
J.C. Penney to Focus More on Higher Margin Apparel and Soft Home Goods
J.C. Penney is exiting the major appliance category to focus on higher-margin apparel & soft home categories…
Ron Johnson Bets on Elevated Service With Enjoy.com
Retail veteran iterates on the on-demand economy.
Shuffle Board: Kontoor Brands Names VP and General Counsel, J.C. Penney Makes Exec Appointments
VF named Laurel Krueger vice president and general counsel of Kontoor Brands, its Jeanswear unit spinoff, as…
Department Stores See a Fragile Recovery, but Momentum Uncertain
Moody's analyst Christina Boni says the next big challenge for department stores will be maintaining momentum…
J.C. Penney Makes Several Leadership Shifts to Turn Around Business
The company has tapped Mike Robbins as evp, chief stores and supply chain officer.
Macy’s, Kohl’s Holiday Comp Sales Inch Up
Macy's cut its guidance for the year, while Kohl's opened up some upside in its projections.