J C Penney news and trends

Local Retailers, Surviving or Dying in Retail’s Evolution?
Retail // August 10, 2017

At the basic level of retail industry chatter online, much of the focus is on the battle between brick-and-mortar versus eCommerce. While the closing of several big box and department stores alongside online shopping’s reshaping the retail shopping are certainly discussions worth having, it doesn’t...

J.C. Penney Launches ‘Project Runway’ Clothing Line
Retail // August 01, 2017

J.C. Penney has had a rough couple of years, but it may be getting a reprieve with its latest news. The department store is taking on a new partnership with the  Lifetime reality show “Project Runway.” For this pairing, a “Project Runway” branded clothing line...

J.C. Penney Launches Apple Pay Nationwide
Retail // July 25, 2017

It’s no secret that department store J.C. Penney has been under immense pressure to turn its brick-and-mortar locations around. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe...

Retailers Raise Concerns Over Potential Border Tax
Retail // July 24, 2017

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Interviews & Exclusives
Direct To Consumer: Surviving The Digital Retail Revolution

June 20, 2017
There’s no question about it — today’s retail landscape is undergoing a digital revolution. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive marketing communications […]

Quick Reads
Kohl’s CEO Touts Store Performance on CNBC

July 19, 2017
In the midst of the retail revolution, Kohl’s CEO Kevin Mansell is more confident in his stores’ performances than ever before. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing […]

J.C. Penney Enhances Customer Benefits In Loyalty Program

July 11, 2017
J.C. Penney is launching a new loyalty program that allows points to roll over from month to month and gives cosmetics brand Sephora customers the chance to double-dip on rewards. Get the...

Zara Defies The Retail Downturn Odds

June 15, 2017
For the last few years, the retail industry has been in a whirlwind of change. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

J.C. Penney Succumbs, Closing Up To 140 Stores

February 27, 2017
J.C. Penney Company announced Friday (Feb. 24) that it’s gearing up to close 130 to 140 of its 1,000 stores over the next few months and will close two distribution...