Content about Television in the United States

May 9, 2013
ValueVision appoints Comcast exec to board of directors

Robert S. Pick, senior VP of corporate development of Comcast Corporation, has been appointed to the board of directors of ValueVision Media Inc., a multichannel retailer operating as ShopNBC.

April 26, 2013
Report: Goldman Sachs arranges $1.75 billion J.C. Penney loan

Goldman Sachs has put together a $1.75 billion financing package for J.C. Penney Co., with the loan backed by the retailer’s real estate and other assets, according to CNBC.

January 17, 2013
Lord & Taylor signs on as exclusive retail sponsor for 'Project Runway'

Lord & Taylor is teaming up with Lifetime's popular "Project Runway" television show for the program’s eleventh season, making it the show’s exclusive retail sponsor.

February 8, 2012
Ellen DeGeneres addresses J.C. Penney controversy

The popular television talk show host and comedian Ellen DeGeneres said she was “proud and happy” that J.C. Penney remained committed to her after One Million Moms asked the retailer to dump her as a spokesperson because she is gay.

February 6, 2012
J.C. Penney stands behind Ellen DeGeneres despite protest from conservative group

J.C. Penney Co. on Friday said it fully backs its partnership with the popular television star and comedian Ellen DeGeneres. Its support comes after One Million Moms, an extension of the conservative American Family Association group, asked the retailer to dump DeGeneres as a spokeswoman because she is a lesbian.

December 7, 2011
J.C. Penney acquires stake in Martha Stewart

J.C. Penney launched a strategic alliance with Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia to create a comprehensive retail experience featuring Martha Stewart products, know-how and advice.

November 28, 2011
Target to donate $5 million to local schools

Target will donate $5 million to local schools nationwide as part of the company's commitment to give $1 billion for education by the end of 2015.

October 3, 2011
Lands’ End makes executive appointments

Lands' End announced the promotion of Tim Martin to COO and CFO and Chris Kolbe to brand president.

July 12, 2010
Faith Hope Consolo to launch TV segment on N.Y. retail

Retail real estate broker and shopping guru Faith Hope Consolo, chairman of Prudential Douglas Elliman’s...

June 8, 2010
Bottle bomb explodes at Macy's in Southern California

A local Los Angeles television station reported that a bottle bomb exploded on the second...

March 30, 2010
Disney star to launch Kmart clothing line

Teen actress and Disney Channel star Selena Gomez will launch a line of clothing at...

October 18, 2009
Martha Stewart and Kmart to part ways

Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia said on Friday it was unable to agree to terms with...

January 3, 2008
Macy’s Chairman to Appear on ‘The Apprentice’

Cincinnati Macy’s chairman Terry J. Lundgren is slated to appear on an upcoming episode of...

December 31, 2007
Maxine Clark

She’s the Oprah Winfrey of the retail industry—compassionate, creative and charismatic. Maxine Clark, 58,...

March 14, 2007
Wal-Mart Partners with Nickelodeon

Bentonville, Ark., Wal-Mart...

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