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Appeals Court Rules J.C. Penney Can Sell Unbranded Martha Stewart Line
May 1, 2013

J.C. Penney can continue to sell a line of Martha Stewart home goods it introduced last week under its "JCP Everyday" brand pending the outcome of a trial with Macy's, a New York appeals court ruled on Tuesday. The court denied Macy's request for a preliminary injunction blocking sale of the goods while a court battle continues over rights to the products.  

JCPenney ad admits mistakes, begs for business
May 1, 2013

Tags: Customer Experience, Department Stores May 1, 2013 JCPenney is hoping that shoppers are willing to forgive and forget โ€” and return to its hallowed aisles. In a new video ad, the company admits to "mistakes" and begs former loyal shoppers to...

J.C. Penney Increases Retail Prices
April 30, 2013

In its simplest form, J.C. Penney's new sales plan is to raise prices on select items and mark them down periodically with sales and coupons. While there's nothing inherently wrong with this model, consumers should be aware that prices have spiked significantly on collaboration lines, and we've yet to see any sales to bring them back down to previous levels. 

Retailer expansion into Asia slows - Stores
April 30, 2013

The worldโ€™s largest retailers have been scaling back their global expansion activities, particularly in Asia, and turning their attention inward by integrating operations and strengthening their store, internet and mobile sales channels, new analysis by...

Who What Wear launches e-commerce site
April 30, 2013

Los Angeles โ€“ Online fashion magazine Who What Wear is launching a new home dรฉcor e-commerce site, DomaineHome.com. The site functions as an online magazine focused on home dรฉcor and decorating with shoppable content.

TJX's Meyrowitz Sees Big Pay Bump
April 30, 2013

Carol Meyrowitz, CEO of the Framingham-based TJX Cos., saw her compensation nearly double in the clothing and home goods retail company's most recent fiscal year, according to public filings. The increase brought Meyrowitz's compensation back up toward...

Under Armour, Steele Fitness to open first co-branded store
April 30, 2013

Under Armour and a Minneapolis-based upscale fitness club chain will open their first co-branded store in May, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reported. Steele Fitness currently operates six personal training, fitness equipment and apparel locations in the...

Dollar General Seeks to Hire 10,000 New Employees in May
April 30, 2013

GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn. -- To support its strong growth and fill current vacancies, Dollar General (NYSE: DG) is planning to hire 10,000 new employees in May for its store and distribution center locations. Career fairs to recruit candidates will be held...

eBay Launches Seller Protection Hub
April 30, 2013

In 2010, eBay took the unusual step of publishing a letter from CEO John Donahoe on the eBay home page during the holiday shopping season. In the letter, Donahoe explained how eBay Buyer Protection worked in order to increase buyer trust in the site. As...