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Why J.C. Penney Will Never Be Great Again
6:30AM 2/02/2012
J.C. Penney's new CEO plans to remake the tired old department store chain a la the Apple Store and Target, and his fresh ideas are earning him applause. But as investors and industry watchers cheer Ron Johnson's turnaround concepts, they're ignoring some big potholes on the road ahead.
How J.C. Penney Could Transform the Way America Shops
5:15PM 1/26/2012
New CEO Ron Johnson's plan to revamp J.C. Penney is seriously ambitious. No more coupons, almost no more sales, and a complete rethink of the department store model. So why does he think he can pull it off -- and with a chain that has lagged its rivals? Because maybe he can. Here's why:
Apple Employees to Celebrate Jobs, Stores to Close
12:00PM 10/19/2011
Apple is holding a private memorial service for employees to celebrate the life of Steve Jobs. The service is scheduled for 10 a.m. Wednesday at company headquarters in Cupertino; it will also be webcast to employees worldwide. Apple plans to close its retail stores for several hours so employees can watch the service online.
Apple to Open Its First Store in Alaska
9:45AM 8/10/2011
Company News, Technology, Apple, AT&T, Amazon.com, Retail, Best Buy
It's a sign of just how far and wide demand for Apple products has grown: the consumer-electronics store is about to open a store in Anchorage, Alaska. The new retail outlet, along with another one in Murray, Utah, brings the total number of U.S. Apple stores to 240.
Can Apple's Ron Johnson Put a Shine Back on J.C. Penney?
6:30AM 6/23/2011
Company News, People, JC Penney, Apple, Target Corp, Retail, Market News
Ron Johnson, the man credited with the success of the Apple Store, is about to move downmarket to take over as CEO of J.C. Penney. The buzz from Wall Street has been nothing but positive, but can the executive live up to the hype and reinvent the retailer's dated brand?
Is Apple's Outlook Bright or Dark? Depends on How Long You Hold
6:00AM 4/06/2011
Since hitting an all-time high several weeks ago, Apple's stock has gone through a turbulent patch. Investors meanwhile, are considering several issues that could dramatically impact the tech giant's future direction.
Can Google's Android Market Undercut Apple's iTunes for News?
7:30PM 1/03/2011
Google is considering a plan to expand its Android newsstand -- and heat rivalry with Apple's iTunes -- by charging publishers a lower price to sell news to Android users than the 30% fee that Apple typically charges to sell apps on iTunes. Will that be enough to attract more news?
Get an iPhone 4 at Radio Shack for $25
5:30PM 12/06/2010
Radio Shack and the Apple Store may be at opposite ends of the spectrum when you think of buying an iPhone, but a deal this week at Radio Shack that reduces the cost of a 16GB iPhone 4 to $25 may move The Shack to the top of your list when buying electronic gadgets.
The one-week sale started...
Gap Test Drives Apple's iPhone Point-of-Sale System
8:57AM 12/02/2010
Technology, Microsoft, Apple, Wal-Mart Stores, Target Corp, Retail
The same system Apple Store employees use to run credit card transactions on iPhones or iPod Touches is about to spread. Apple is offering it to other retailers, a move that could create a multifaceted win for Apple's enterprise business.
Mystery Apple iTunes Announcement Won't Be Music to Investors' Ears
9:15PM 11/15/2010
The consumer technology giant brags that its iTunes announcement later today will be unforgettable. But the news likely won't be too memorable for investors, even if it turns out to be a Beatles deal, predicts one analyst.
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