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Is J.C. Penney Co at risk of being delisted?

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Is J.C. Penney Co at risk of being delisted?

Angela Gonzalez-RodriguezAugust 18, 2019

ANALYSISNew York – Despite J.C. Penney Co. (JCP) reported better-than-expected quarterly results, the department store operator might be running out of time

JCPenney and Macy’s enter resale market with ThredUp partnerships

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JCPenney and Macy’s enter resale market with ThredUp partnerships

Huw HughesAugust 16, 2019

Major US department store chains JCPenney and Macy’s have both announced they will debut selling used apparel through partnerships with San Francisco-based

JCPenney cuts Q2 loss, appoints general merchandise manager for home division

Management

JCPenney cuts Q2 loss, appoints general merchandise manager for home division

Prachi SinghAugust 15, 2019

J. C. Penney Company, Inc. has announced that net loss for the second quarter was 48 million dollars or 15 cents per share compared to 101 million dollars or

What to expect in fashion news from week 33, 2019

Fashion

What to expect in fashion news from week 33, 2019

FashionUnitedAugust 12, 2019

What’s going on in the world of fashion this week? FashionUnited takes a look ahead at the upcoming news and events for the 33rd week of the year. Below

Jim DePaul to join JCPenney as Executive Vice President of stores

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Jim DePaul to join JCPenney as Executive Vice President of stores

Prachi SinghJuly 31, 2019

J. C. Penney Company, Inc. has announced the appointment of James (Jim) DePaul, an executive with nearly 25 years of retail experience, as Executive Vice Pres

JCPenney appoints W. Paul Jones to its board of directors

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JCPenney appoints W. Paul Jones to its board of directors

Prachi SinghJuly 11, 2019

J. C. Penney Company, Inc. has announced the appointment of W. Paul Jones, a retail industry veteran with more than 30 years of department store and specialty

JCPenney appoints W. Paul Jones to its board of directors

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JCPenney appoints W. Paul Jones to its board of directors

Prachi SinghJuly 11, 2019

J. C. Penney Company, Inc. has announced the appointment of W. Paul Jones, a retail industry veteran with more than 30 years of department store and specialty

Victor Ejarque Lopez joins JCPenney as SVP, GMM women’s apparel

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Victor Ejarque Lopez joins JCPenney as SVP, GMM women’s apparel

Prachi SinghJune 10, 2019

J. C. Penney Company, Inc. has appointed Victor Ejarque Lopez, an executive with 25 years of experience in merchandising, product, supply chain and operations

These are the companies downsizing or filing for bankruptcy in 2019

Business

These are the companies downsizing or filing for bankruptcy in 2019

Marjorie van ElvenMay 24, 2019

These are hard times for brick and mortar retail. While consumers still like to shop in brick and mortar stores, many retailers have been struggling to stay af

JCPenney ropes in Shawn Gensch as chief customer officer

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JCPenney ropes in Shawn Gensch as chief customer officer

Prachi SinghMay 21, 2019

J. C. Penney Company, Inc. has announced that Shawn Gensch, an executive with 25 years of experience in marketing and finance, has been named executive vice p

JCPenney's Q1 net loss widens to 154 million dollars

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JCPenney's Q1 net loss widens to 154 million dollars

Prachi SinghMay 21, 2019

For its first quarter, J. C. Penney Company, Inc. reported net loss of 154 million dollars or 48 cents per share compared to a net loss of 78 million dollars

JCPenney appoints Bill Wafford as Chief Financial Officer

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JCPenney appoints Bill Wafford as Chief Financial Officer

Prachi SinghMarch 27, 2019

J. C. Penney Company, Inc. has announced that Bill Wafford, a retail executive with over 25 years of broad finance experience, has been named Executive Vice P

JCPenney appoints three senior executives to drive 'profitable growth'

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JCPenney appoints three senior executives to drive 'profitable growth'

Prachi SinghFebruary 28, 2019

J. C. Penney Company, Inc. has announced the appointment of three senior executives, who the company said, will play an instrumental role in JCPenney's pursui

JCPenney's Q4 and FY18 sales decline, announces plan to close 18 stores in 2019

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JCPenney's Q4 and FY18 sales decline, announces plan to close 18 stores in 2019

Prachi SinghFebruary 28, 2019

J. C. Penney Company, Inc. said in a statement that on a shifted basis, which compares the 13 weeks ended February 2, 2019 and February 3, 2018, comparable sa

JCPenney ditches furniture & home appliances to focus on apparel

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JCPenney ditches furniture & home appliances to focus on apparel

Marjorie van ElvenFebruary 7, 2019

JCPenney has announced it will no longer sell furniture and major home appliances in its stores, effective February 28. Furniture will only be available on th

JCPenney announces appointment of two senior executives

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JCPenney announces appointment of two senior executives

Prachi SinghJanuary 15, 2019

J. C. Penney Company, Inc. has announced a series of leadership actions taking place over the next few months that the company said, will assemble a cross-fun

JCPenney posts 5.4 percent drop in comparable holiday sales

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JCPenney posts 5.4 percent drop in comparable holiday sales

Prachi SinghJanuary 9, 2019

J. C. Penney Company, Inc. has said in a statement that its comparable store sales for the combined nine-week period ending January 5, 2019, decreased 3.5 per

JCPenney Q3 net loss widens to 151 million dollars

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JCPenney Q3 net loss widens to 151 million dollars

Prachi SinghNovember 15, 2018

For its fiscal third quarter, J. C. Penney Company, Inc. announced comparable sales decrease of 5.4 percent, while net loss for the quarter was 151 million do

JCPenney appoints Michael Fung as interim CFO

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JCPenney appoints Michael Fung as interim CFO

Prachi SinghOctober 30, 2018

J. C. Penney Company, Inc. has announced that Michael Fung is temporarily joining the company as interim chief financial officer effective October 30, succeed

Jill Soltau to join JCPenney as Chief Executive Officer

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Jill Soltau to join JCPenney as Chief Executive Officer

Prachi SinghOctober 3, 2018

The J. C. Penney Company, Inc. has appointed Jill Soltau as the company’s new Chief Executive Officer and a member of the board of directors, effective Octo

JCPenney launches new private brand - Peyton and Parker

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JCPenney launches new private brand - Peyton and Parker

Prachi SinghOctober 3, 2018

Ahead of the holiday shopping season, JCPenney has launched a new private brand called Peyton and Parker. The company said in a statement that designed to hel

JCPenney’s CFO Jeffrey Davis steps down

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JCPenney’s CFO Jeffrey Davis steps down

Prachi SinghSeptember 28, 2018

J. C. Penney Company, Inc. announced that Jeffrey Davis, executive vice president and chief financial officer has decided to leave the business effective Octo

JCPenney launches Artesia, a new boho-style brand for women

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JCPenney launches Artesia, a new boho-style brand for women

Prachi SinghSeptember 6, 2018

Focussing on driving its women's apparel business, JCPenney said that it is launching Artesia, a new boho style brand for women featuring relaxed silhouettes,

Shaquille O'Neal launches big & tall collection with JCPenney

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Shaquille O'Neal launches big & tall collection with JCPenney

Kristopher FraserAugust 24, 2018

Building on the company's partnership with NBA legend and TV personality Shaquille "Shaq" O'Neal, JCPenney has unveiled a new, exclusive big & tall brand, S

JCPenney’s Q2 net loss widens to 0.32 dollar per share

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JCPenney’s Q2 net loss widens to 0.32 dollar per share

Prachi SinghAugust 16, 2018

J. C. Penney Company, Inc. has said that for its fiscal second quarter ended August 4, 2018, comparable sales increased 0.3 percent and net loss for the quart

JCPenney Chairman and CEO Marvin Ellison resigns

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JCPenney Chairman and CEO Marvin Ellison resigns

Prachi SinghMay 22, 2018

J. C. Penney Company, Inc. has announced that Chairman and CEO Marvin R. Ellison has notified the company of his decision to resign from his role to pursue an

JCPenney net sales drop 4.3 percent in Q1

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JCPenney net sales drop 4.3 percent in Q1

Prachi SinghMay 17, 2018

For the first quarter ended May 5, 2018, total net sales at J. C. Penney Company, Inc. (JCPenney) decreased 4.3 percent to 2.58 billion dollars compared to 2.

JCPenney net sales drop 4.3 percent in Q1

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JCPenney net sales drop 4.3 percent in Q1

Prachi SinghMay 17, 2018

For the first quarter ended May 5, 2018, total net sales at J. C. Penney Company, Inc. (JCPenney) decreased 4.3 percent to 2.58 billion dollars compared to 2.

JCPenney FY17 comparable sales up 0.1 percent, announces 360 job cuts

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JCPenney FY17 comparable sales up 0.1 percent, announces 360 job cuts

Prachi SinghMarch 2, 2018

J. C. Penney Company, Inc. reported comparable sales increase of 2.6 percent for the fourth quarter and 0.1 percent for full year 2017. Fourth quarter earning

JCPenney: Comparable holiday sales rise 3.4 percent

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JCPenney: Comparable holiday sales rise 3.4 percent

Prachi SinghJanuary 4, 2018

J. C. Penney Company’s comparable store sales for the combined nine-week period ending December 30, 2017 increased 3.4 percent over the same period last yea

JCPenney Q3 comparable sales increase 1.7 percent

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JCPenney Q3 comparable sales increase 1.7 percent

Prachi SinghNovember 10, 2017

J. C. Penney Company said that for its fiscal third quarter ended October 28, 2017, total net sales decreased 1.8 percent to 2.81 billion dollars compared to

JCPenney's chief merchant John Tighe resigns

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JCPenney's chief merchant John Tighe resigns

Prachi SinghNovember 6, 2017

J. C. Penney Company has announced an organizational restructuring designed to streamline decision-making and promote greater agility within its merchandise b

JCPenney expects comparable sales to grow in Q3

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JCPenney expects comparable sales to grow in Q3

Prachi SinghOctober 27, 2017

Providing an update on its third quarter performance, J. C. Penney Company said that it expects comparable store sales will increase in the range of 0.6 perce

JCPenney elects Wonya Lucas to its board of directors

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JCPenney elects Wonya Lucas to its board of directors

Prachi SinghAugust 17, 2017

J. C. Penney Company has announced the election of Wonya Lucas, President and CEO of Public Broadcasting Atlanta, to its board of directors. The company sa

JCPenney’s Q2 net loss widens to 0.20 dollar per share

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JCPenney’s Q2 net loss widens to 0.20 dollar per share

Prachi SinghAugust 11, 2017

J. C. Penney Company’s total net sales for the second quarter increased 1.5 percent to 3 billion dollars, and comparable sales declined 1.3 percent, resulti

JCPenney names Jeffrey Davis as Chief Financial Officer

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JCPenney names Jeffrey Davis as Chief Financial Officer

Prachi SinghJuly 25, 2017

J. C. Penney Company has announced the appointment of Jeffrey Davis as the company’s Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. The company said,

JCPenney CFO Edward Record steps down

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JCPenney CFO Edward Record steps down

Prachi SinghJuly 11, 2017

J. C. Penney Company announced in a statement that Edward Record has informed the company of his intention to step down from his position as executive vice pr

Marci Grebstein to join JCPenney as Chief Marketing Officer

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Marci Grebstein to join JCPenney as Chief Marketing Officer

Prachi SinghMay 23, 2017

JCPenney has announced that Marci Grebstein will join the company's executive leadership team as Executive Vice President, Chief Marketing Officer in June. Th

JCPenney Q1 net sales and earnings fall

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JCPenney Q1 net sales and earnings fall

Prachi SinghMay 12, 2017

J. C. Penney Company’s first quarter net sales were 2.7 billion dollars compared to 2.8 billion dollars last year. Comparable store sales were down 3.5 perc

Debora Plunkett joins JCPenney board of directors

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Debora Plunkett joins JCPenney board of directors

Prachi SinghMarch 3, 2017

J. C. Penney Company has elected Debora Plunkett, former senior advisor to the director of the US National Security Agency (NSA), to its board of directors. T

JCPenney to shut 130-140 stores to drive profitability

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JCPenney to shut 130-140 stores to drive profitability

Prachi SinghFebruary 24, 2017

J. C. Penney Company said that comparable store sales were down 0.7 percent for the fourth quarter and flat for the full year. The company said, it managed to

JCPenney expects its three-year growth strategy to boost profit

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JCPenney expects its three-year growth strategy to boost profit

Prachi SinghAugust 18, 2016

J. C. Penney Company has announced a three-year growth plan and its financial expectations for improved performance beyond 2017. In light of these sales and

JCPenney expects its three-year growth strategy to boost profit

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JCPenney expects its three-year growth strategy to boost profit

Prachi SinghAugust 18, 2016

J. C. Penney Company has announced a three-year growth plan and its financial expectations for improved performance beyond 2017. In light of these sales and

JCPenney announces CEO Marvin Ellison as its new Chairman

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JCPenney announces CEO Marvin Ellison as its new Chairman

Prachi SinghJuly 22, 2016

The Board of Directors of J. C. Penney Company has appointed Chief Executive Officer Marvin R. Ellison to the additional position of Chairman, effective Augus

Despite lower sales, JCPenney’s Q1 EBITDA grows 63 percent

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Despite lower sales, JCPenney’s Q1 EBITDA grows 63 percent

Prachi SinghMay 13, 2016

REPORTJ. C. Penney Company’s comparable sales 0.4 percent for the first quarter. EBITDA improved 68 million dollars to 176 million dollars for the quarter,

Lisa Payne and J. Paul Raines join JCPenney Board

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Lisa Payne and J. Paul Raines join JCPenney Board

Prachi SinghMarch 1, 2016

J. C. Penney Company has elected Lisa A. Payne, Vice Chairman of Taubman Center, and J. Paul Raines, Chief Executive Officer of GameStop Corporation, to its b

JCPenney FY15 comparable store sales rise 4.5 percent

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JCPenney FY15 comparable store sales rise 4.5 percent

Prachi SinghFebruary 26, 2016

REPORTJ. C. Penney Company reported comparable store sales grew 4.1 percent for the fourth quarter and 4.5 percent for the full year. The company said that co

JCPenney to close 7 stores in U.S.

Retail

JCPenney to close 7 stores in U.S.

Sara EhlersJanuary 14, 2016

JCPenney to close 7 stores in U.S.

FTC fines JcPenney and Nordstrom for mislabeling products

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FTC fines JcPenney and Nordstrom for mislabeling products

Sara EhlersDecember 28, 2015

FTC fines JcPenney and Nordstrom for mislabeling products

JCPenney lays off 300 corporate employees

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JCPenney lays off 300 corporate employees

Kristopher FraserOctober 28, 2015

JCPenney lays off 300 corporate employees

John Tighe promoted as Ex VP and Chief Merchant at JCPenney

People

John Tighe promoted as Ex VP and Chief Merchant at JCPenney

Prachi SinghSeptember 23, 2015

John Tighe promoted as Ex VP and Chief Merchant at JCPenney

JCPenney same store sale witness 4.1 percent growth

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JCPenney same store sale witness 4.1 percent growth

Prachi SinghAugust 14, 2015

JCPenney same store sale witness 4.1 percent growth

JCPenney brings two senior executives to drive omnichannel effort

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JCPenney brings two senior executives to drive omnichannel effort

Prachi SinghAugust 4, 2015

JCPenney brings two senior executives to drive omnichannel effort

Mandy Ginsberg elected to JCPenney board of directors

People

Mandy Ginsberg elected to JCPenney board of directors

Prachi SinghJuly 22, 2015

Mandy Ginsberg elected to JCPenney board of directors

J.C.Penney’s weak Q1 nothing but raises its FY15 outlook

Business

J.C.Penney’s weak Q1 nothing but raises its FY15 outlook

Angela Gonzalez-RodriguezMay 14, 2015

J.C.Penney’s weak Q1 nothing but raises its FY15 outlook

Kent Foster to retire from JC Penney Board

People

Kent Foster to retire from JC Penney Board

Prachi SinghMarch 19, 2015

Kent Foster to retire from JCPenny Board

JC Penney names Marvin Ellison as CEO-Designee

Apparel

JC Penney names Marvin Ellison as CEO-Designee

October 13, 2014

JC Penney names Marvin Ellison as CEO-Designee

JC Penney launches Disney apparel

Apparel

JC Penney launches Disney apparel

October 7, 2013

JC Penney launches Disney apparel

JC Penney draws almost 46 percent of credit line

Apparel

JC Penney draws almost 46 percent of credit line

April 16, 2013

J.C. Penney draws almost 46 percent of credit line

J.C. Penney takes on Uniqlo, Zara with Joe Fresh

Fashion

J.C. Penney takes on Uniqlo, Zara with Joe Fresh

March 19, 2013

J.C. Penney takes on Uniqlo, Zara with Joe Fresh

Jcpenney adds new designers

Apparel

Jcpenney adds new designers

February 28, 2013

Jcpenney adds new designers

Safilo renews Liz Claiborne license

Apparel

Safilo renews Liz Claiborne license

January 15, 2013

Safilo renews Liz Claiborne license

Duro Olowu partnering with JCPenney

Apparel

Duro Olowu partnering with JCPenney

October 29, 2012

Duro Olowu partnering with JCPenney

Nanette Lepore launches teen-focused line

Fashion

Nanette Lepore launches teen-focused line

January 26, 2012

Nanette Lepore launches teen-focused line