J.C. Penney reverses course: to stop selling appliances, pulls back on furnitureJ.C. Penney is exiting a business it expanded significantly under former CEO Marvin Ellison. Joann Stores taps an insider as CEOJoann Stores has ended its search for a chief executive. J.C. Penney makes changes to executive team; announces open positions Changes are afoot at J.C. Penney as its new CEO starts to put her stamp on the company. The new ‘power shopper’ is... Men are shopping more frequently in-store and online than women according to a new report by First Insight. Analysis: J.C. Penney’s biggest problem area is in apparel Although this was a jolly holiday for most retailers, there was little cheer for J.C. Penney where comparable sales dropped by 5.4% on an unshifted basis. J.C. Penney to close three stores as part of ongoing review J.C. Penney on Tuesday gave a preliminary update on its holiday results and suggested some store closings are ahead. Five CEOs to Watch in 2019 The door in the corner office swings fast in the retail industry as companies tap new leaders to steer their ships in today’s disrupted marketplace. Arkansas mall sold for $12 million Conway Town Centre Shopping Mall in Conway, Ark., has been purchased by private investors for $12 million. Study: Fashion and sporting goods brands lead in mall openings Under Armour and H&M opened the most mall stores from 2011 to 2016, while Sears and J.C. Penney closed the most. Former Forever 21, Abercrombie exec joins MedMen Fast-growing cannabis company MedMen has tapped a retail veteran to head up finance. First Previous 27 28 29 30 31 Next Last