J.C. Penney is Done Apologizing; Now, It Wants to Thank You
Just weeks after launching an ad campaign apologizing for alienating its customers, J.C. Penney has stopped running its big apology commercial and pulled it from the Internet.
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Claire's Stores: All Dressed Up and Ready to IPO
Claire's Stores, beloved by tween mall shoppers everywhere, has filed an IPO with the goal of raising $100 million for the seller of costume jewelry and accessories.
Why J.C. Penney is Really Losing Customers (It's Not the Coupons)
While J.C. Penney's disastrous decline has been blamed on Ron Johnson no-coupons pricing strategy, our readers gave a different reason for ditching the retailer.
Market Minute: Nordstrom 4th-Quarter Net Income Rises
Luxury spending has rebounded since 2009, but Nordstrom is grappling with new demands from shoppers armed with smartphones and tablets. That's pushing the department store, considered the gold standard in customer service, to redefine the term for a new era.
Don't Wait Until Super Saturday: This Weekend's Best Deals
Next weekend brings Super Saturday -- the last Saturday before Christmas, and one of the busiest shopping days of the year. If you don't want to get stuck in the mob scene, you should finish your shopping sooner -- like now. To help, we've rounded up some of the best deals on offer this weekend.
Women Are Fleeing Coupon-Free J.C. Penney, New Poll Reveals
J.C. Penney lost more than 1.3 million of its loyal female fans in the last year, a new survey reveals, and the experts say its "fair and square" pricing strategy is probably to blame.
June's Weak Retail Sales Darken Outlook for Back-to-School
June's tepid retail sales numbers are already casting a pall over the industry's outlook for autumn -- and they may bode ill for the winter, too.
The 10 Fastest Dying Industries in America
The rise of cheap imports, technological advancements and the financial crisis have collectively delivered harsh blows to many U.S. industries. IBISWorld is out with a list of 10 American industries that have been hardest hit.
Surf and Turf Retailer Pacific Sunwear Wipes Out - Again
Teens can be fickle, and Pacific Sunwear of California knows that all too well. The retailer, which specializes in surf and skate apparel, saw its shares wipe out on Wednesday after it posted disappointing quarterly results. Is the sun setting on the chain?
Macy's to Martha: JC Penney Deal Is Not a Good Thing
Martha Stewart has a new legal problem to contend with: Macy's, which had an exclusive licensing deal with her namesake company, has filed a lawsuit against Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia for hooking up with J.C. Penney.
7 Shopping Dos and Don'ts for September
If August is all about scoring deals on backpacks and other back-to-school items, then what should you buy in September? The editors at DealNews took a look at historical data and came up with the best and worst things to buy this month.
Gap's Global Push Brings Retailer to Vietnam, Guam
Building on its ongoing mission to grab a bigger share of the $1.4 trillion global apparel market, Gap will open its first stores in Vietnam and Guam through its franchise channel in the next few months.
Refashioning Gap: CEO Sees Future in Outlets, Online
Gap (GPS) might be undergoing an extreme makeover, but the chain is no longer the key growth engine, CEO Glenn Murphy told investors Wednesday. Learn why the apparel giant is shifting its emphasis to its outlet businesses, newer divisions such as Piperlime and Athleta, and overseas growth.
Q&A: How Alyssa Milano Scores Big with Sports-Fan Clothing
Charmed actress Alyssa Milano can often be found in the stands, cheering on Los Angeles's Dodgers, Lakers and Kings. And in a down economy, she's racked up some key wins for Touch, her line of women's sports apparel. She recently discussed the business with DailyFinance.
Retailers Cut Corners to Avoid Apparel Price Hikes
Expect your T-shirts to get a little bit thinner next year -- and maybe a little more expensive. Apparel retailers are looking high and low for ways to keep from passing on too much of their own rising costs to consumers. The trick: Doing so without hurting quality.