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J.C. Penney Sets New Course With Major Markdowns

Stu Allen — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 02:56:01 +0000

Retail icon J.C. Penney is revamping its strategy and retooling stores. Instead of having literally hundreds of sales throughout the year, the retail giant will mark down merchandise dramatically and simplify promotions. J.C. Penney Chief Executive Ron Johnson said that Penney’s previous strategy of rampant promotions created confusion among shoppers, who then took a wait-and-see [...]

J.C. Penney Pulls TV Ad Some Consider Sexist [VIDEO]

George McIntyre — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 15:29:21 +0000

Harmless and creative? Sexist and offensive? You decide!

J.C. Penney has pulled a TV commercial after conservative watchdogs One Million Moms called the ad "blatantly disrespectful to all women," and urged readers to call the retailer.

The commercial titled, "It is seriously hot in here," features the iconic scene from "Fast Times At Ridgemont High" in which Phoebe Cates climbs out of the swimming pool in a red bikini.

Take a look at the ad, and weigh in with your opinion.

J.C. Penney Pulls "I'm Too Pretty for Homework" Shirt, Apologizes

George McIntyre — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 23:44:02 +0000

J.C. Penney has pulled a long sleeve shirt from its website, and issued an apology for selling clothing with an inappropriate message. The shirt read, “I’m too pretty to do homework, so my brother has to do it for me.” The ad copy that accompanied the shirt on the retailer’s website stated, “Who has time [...]