JC Penney has its old CEO, Mike Ullman, in charge of the company again. Abundant sales and coupons have returned, as have brands that disappeared for a spell. In many ways, the JC Penney of old is ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Pam Danziger reports on retail, focused on the luxury consumer market. JCPenney's "Yes, JCPenney" campaign, led by Marisa Thalberg ...

You can't blame declining foot traffic for pushing mall retailers to close stores. "After a relatively weak summer ...

According to a report by The Street, Dillard’s, the department store chain that operates approximately 300 stores across 29 states, has closed or is shutting down several locations, including its ...

JC Penney is kicking off its Black Friday deals on Saturday, Nov. 8 with special savings events planned over the holiday ...

After a successful stint at Target, when Ron Johnson led Apple's retail efforts from 2000 to 2011, it seemed that he could do no wrong. But the winning streak came to a well-publicized end during his ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I cover major developments in the retail industry. JC Penney celebrates its one-year anniversary of Hope and Wonder, its private ...

J.C. Penney says it will be closing anywhere from 130 to 140 stores as well as two distribution centers over the next several months as it aims to improve profitability in the era of online shopping.

A fire ripped through the former JCPenney section of the mall three years ago. The damage was estimated at more than $1 ...