Department Stores

JCPenney Launches Rewards and Credit Program
JCPenney Launches Rewards and Credit Program
April 17, 2024  |  Loyalty & Rewards

JCPenney has debuted its Rewards and Credit Program, a free loyalty program for customers. “Last year, JCPenney announced a $1 billion reinvestment plan to further...

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Macy’s, Nordstrom Eye Private Ownership While Adapting to Retail Market
Macy’s, Nordstrom Eye Private Ownership While Adapting to Retail Market
March 20, 2024  |  Retail

The U.S. retail industry may be on the brink of a significant transformation as department store chains Nordstrom and Macy’s consider a shift toward private-equity...

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Nordstrom Looks to Digital Transformation to Drive Premium Sales
Nordstrom Looks to Digital Transformation to Drive Premium Sales
March 05, 2024  |  Earnings

As Nordstrom looks to return its full-priced banner to revenue growth, the department store chain is turning to digital technology to meet upscale shoppers’ increasing...

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Macy’s Future Hangs in the Balance as Department Stores Face Reckoning
Macy’s Future Hangs in the Balance as Department Stores Face Reckoning
March 04, 2024  |  Retail

With the rise of eCommerce having transformed the way consumers engage with brick-and-mortar retail, traditional department store chains such as Macy’s are forced to adapt...

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Macy’s Shuttering 150 Stores With Shoppers ‘Still Under Pressure’
Macy’s Shuttering 150 Stores With Shoppers ‘Still Under Pressure’
February 27, 2024  |  Retail

Macy’s plans to close 150 of its stores as it focuses on its luxury brands. The department store chain made this announcement Tuesday (Feb. 27) as it released quarterly...

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Macy’s Investors Reportedly Launch $5.8 Billion Bid to Take Retailer Private
Macy’s Investors Reportedly Launch $5.8 Billion Bid to Take Retailer Private
December 10, 2023  |  Retail

A group of investors reportedly wants to make department store chain Macy’s a private company. Real estate investment firm Arkhouse Management and Brigade Capital Management,...

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Macy’s to Triple Number of Small-Format Stores by 2025
Macy’s to Triple Number of Small-Format Stores by 2025
October 03, 2023  |  Retail

Macy’s plans to open as many as 30 additional small-format stores across the United States, as part of an accelerated expansion strategy. This move could triple...

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JCPenney’s $1 Billion Retail Revamp Focuses on Consumer Rewards and Inclusivity 
JCPenney’s $1 Billion Retail Revamp Focuses on Consumer Rewards and Inclusivity 
September 06, 2023  |  Retail

The JCPenney Co. has announced an investment exceeding $1 billion to enhance customer experience and operations.  This signifies the latest step in the ongoing efforts to revive...

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Report: Malls Trapped in ‘Awful Cycle’ as Values Plummet
Report: Malls Trapped in ‘Awful Cycle’ as Values Plummet
July 31, 2023  |  Retail

Seven years after their valuations peaked, America’s malls are on the ropes. As The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported Monday (July 31), the country’s older and lower-end...

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