Penney tries to come up with Hail Mary plan
January 21, 2019
J.C. Penney saw its same-store sales fall 3.5 percent during one of the strongest holiday seasons in recent years. The department store chain is looking to fill key positions, close underperforming stores and come up with a strategy that will make it relevant to modern consumers.
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