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Will JC Penney become AMERICA'S favorite store? Ron Johnson has been on a mission to re-establish JC Penney as America’s favorite store. In his attempt, they have introduced a new logo, which resembles the American flag as well as implementing a new fair and square pricing strategy. No longer is it necessary to cut and clip coupons to receive the fairest prices from their store. Everyday valueprices can now be expected when shopping at JCP.  You can also continue to expect racks of clearance...Read Full Story

J.C. Penney Company, Inc. (NYSE:JCP) may continue to see its struggles linger as analyst Michael Exstein of Credit Suisse Group AG (ADR) (NYSE:CS) cut his second quarter and full year forecasts.  Exstein doubled his loss estimate for the second quarter from $0.19 to $0.38 a share.  Additionally, full year estimates were cut to $1.07 a share from $1.16 a share.  According to Benzinga, Exstein had this to say about his estimate cuts: “A combination of poor messaging, tampering with the...Read Full Story

Congratulations beauty fanatics, the Beauty Insider program is now available at all Sephora inside jcpenney locations! Celebrate the launch of the Beauty Insider program at Sephora inside jcpenney at the premiere Beauty Insider members-only event featuring MAKE UP FOR EVER! Beauty Insider is a loyalty rewards program that is accessible to everyone and makes the shopping experience at Sephora inside jcpenney even more beautiful. As a Sephora Beauty Insider, you can add points to your beauty...Read Full Story

In early October of 2010 Bill Ackman decided to invest in JC Penney Company Inc. (NYSE:JCP). Since then the firm’s stock has wallowed and today remains lower than the price Ackman bought in at. The firm is edging closer to its 52 week low of 23.44 closing today at 24.27. Despite this Ackman remains positive on the stock. At the Ira Sohn conference Ackman spent a great deal of time defending the company and arguing that it had now hit its low and was about to go through a huge turnaround...Read Full Story

The Joe Fresh brand, providing fresh fashion at a fresh price, announced the opening of 683 dedicated Joe Fresh shops within the newly renovated Joe Fresh coming to JC Penney stores across the U.S. Currently JC Penney offers space for Sephora and MNG by Mango store-in-stores. Next month Levi’s and other denim brands will make their debut in dedicated shops. Rolling out in April 2013, the shops, designed by the Joe Fresh team, will range from approximately 1,000 to 2,500 sq. ft., and will...Read Full Story