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Financial Markets

J.C. Penney Says Executive Inadvertently Disclosed Same-Store Sales

Department store chain J.C. Penney said a senior executive inadvertently disclosed information on its same-store sales in the first quarter so far to an analyst.

Financial Markets

J.C. Penney Says Executive Inadvertently Disclosed Same-Store Sales

Department store chain J.C. Penney said a senior executive inadvertently disclosed information on its same-store sales in the first quarter so far to an analyst.


News & Analysis

J.C. Penney Shares Rise After Piper Jaffray Predicts Sales Gain

J.C. Penney Co. shares jumped as much as 8.4 percent after Piper Jaffray Cos. predicted that sales will rebound this quarter, helped by warmer weather and an improved assortment of kids’ clothing.

News & Analysis

J.C. Penney Shares Rise After Piper Jaffray Predicts Sales Gain

J.C. Penney Co. shares jumped as much as 8.4 percent after Piper Jaffray Cos. predicted that sales will rebound this quarter, helped by warmer weather and an improved assortment of kids’ clothing.


Financial Markets

J.C. Penney Posts Quarterly Loss After Holiday Discounting

J.C. Penney Co., the department-store chain in the midst of a turnaround, swung to a loss in the fourth quarter, amid increased discounting during the holiday season. The shares fell.

Financial Markets

J.C. Penney Posts Quarterly Loss After Holiday Discounting

J.C. Penney Co., the department-store chain in the midst of a turnaround, swung to a loss in the fourth quarter, amid increased discounting during the holiday season. The shares fell.


Retail

Big Box Retailer Pounces on J.C. Penney’s Closed Stores

When J.C. Penney Co. announced this month that it would shut 40 US stores, At Home Group Inc. saw an opening. Executives at the retail chain called J.C. Penney within a few hours to express interest in buying some of them.

Retail

Big Box Retailer Pounces on J.C. Penney’s Closed Stores

When J.C. Penney Co. announced this month that it would shut 40 US stores, At Home Group Inc. saw an opening. Executives at the retail chain called J.C. Penney within a few hours to express interest in buying some of them.


Retail

J.C. Penney to Bring Back its 'Big Book' Catalog

Department-store operator J.C. Penney Co Inc is bringing back its hefty print catalog five years after ditching it to focus on the web.

Retail

J.C. Penney to Bring Back its 'Big Book' Catalog

Department-store operator J.C. Penney Co Inc is bringing back its hefty print catalog five years after ditching it to focus on the web.


Financial Markets

US Retailers’ December Sales Beat Estimates Amid Job Growth

U.S. retailers including L Brands Inc., Pier 1 Imports Inc. and Gap Inc. posted December same-store sales that topped analysts’ estimates as improving employment and falling gas prices encouraged shoppers to spend on gifts.

Financial Markets

US Retailers’ December Sales Beat Estimates Amid Job Growth

U.S. retailers including L Brands Inc., Pier 1 Imports Inc. and Gap Inc. posted December same-store sales that topped analysts’ estimates as improving employment and falling gas prices encouraged shoppers to spend on gifts.


Retail

It’s The Most Wonderful Time of Year for US Retail Hires

NEW YORK, United States — Wanda Tucker was hired on the spot for a part-time job with Gap Inc.'s Banana Republic chain earlier this month after

Retail

It’s The Most Wonderful Time of Year for US Retail Hires

NEW YORK, United States — Wanda Tucker was hired on the spot for a part-time job with Gap Inc.'s Banana Republic chain earlier this month after


Retail

Hot or Cold, Retailers Blame Weather for Sales Woes

After blaming the Polar Vortex’s chill for sluggish results last winter, U.S. retailers now say warm temperatures in October hurt sales of boots and sweaters. Some retail analysts aren’t buying it.

Retail

Hot or Cold, Retailers Blame Weather for Sales Woes

After blaming the Polar Vortex’s chill for sluggish results last winter, U.S. retailers now say warm temperatures in October hurt sales of boots and sweaters. Some retail analysts aren’t buying it.


Retail

Retailers Mull Whether To Open on Thanksgiving

NEW YORK, United States — As the holidays near, retailers face a dilemma: Open on Thanksgiving and stand accused of ruining a national holiday or

Retail

Retailers Mull Whether To Open on Thanksgiving

NEW YORK, United States — As the holidays near, retailers face a dilemma: Open on Thanksgiving and stand accused of ruining a national holiday or


Retail

Port Squeeze Threatens US Retailers' Holiday Plans

LOS ANGELES, United States — A shortage of transportation equipment and possible labor disruptions at ​the Los Angeles/Long Beach port complex, ​the

Retail

Port Squeeze Threatens US Retailers' Holiday Plans

LOS ANGELES, United States — A shortage of transportation equipment and possible labor disruptions at ​the Los Angeles/Long Beach port complex, ​the