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JCPenney has just days left as beloved Maryland mall shuts for good on August 31 after nearly 70 years, leaving generations of shoppers saying goodbye

Eastpoint Mall in Dundalk, Maryland, will permanently close its doors on August 31. The beloved shopping center has served the community since 1956 and will lose its anchor store. Longtime shoppers and business owners express sadness and uncertainty about the future. Tenants were reportedly informed of the closure in June…

The Economic Times

Families feel the pinch of higher children's shoe prices as kids head back to school

As summer fades and kids head back to school, the pressure to stand out or fit in with the right footwear is colliding with higher prices

The Independent UK

This Former Tesla Scientist Is Developing a Rival to Elon Musk's Optimus as Humanoid Robot Race Heats Up

A new competitor has emerged for Elon Musk and Tesla Inc.’s (NASDAQ:TSLA) humanoid-robot goals after a former Optimus team member announced a new company competing in the robotics space.

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Amazon and JCPenney offer customers relief with gas deals for holiday weekend

Gas prices fell in most states last week, bringing the national average down nearly 7 cents to $3.78 per gallon, the lowest since March, according to GasBuddy

The Independent UK

Florida woman pays $2K for wedding photographer. Then she gets her photos back—and people are urging her to sue: ‘Did you get married in a JCPenney?’

A bride’s wedding day took a frustrating turn when her photographer arrived two hours late and left early. After she received the photos three months later, the entire ordeal had her questioning whether the photographer was just unprofessional or an outright scammer. The bride, Emily Lytton (@emily.lytton7), who is from…

The Mary Sue

Ashley Graham gives herself 'kudos' for inclusive and trendy new range

Ashley Graham wants "kudos" for bringing trendy outfits to "curvy girls" at the perfect time.

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Best Presidents’ Day Deals to Score This Year

If you love saving money, Presidents’ Day deals are some of the best opportunities of the entire year—and they’re happening right now. Retailers use this...

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4 Best $5 Deals To Grab During JCPenney’s Pink Ticket Sale

Score top $5 deals during JCPenney’s Pink Ticket Sale, including apparel, home items and beauty picks marked down online and in stores.

GOBankingRates

Black Friday 2025: What time Costco, Walmart, Home Depot, Target and more stores open

Kohl's and JCPenney open at 5am Black Friday with Target, Walmart and Best Buy opening at 6am.

Axios

Investors Are Debating Which Companies Won't Survive The Next 10 Years. 'Every Time I Go, There's Almost Nobody In The Store'

Reddit investors are once again throwing predictions into the ring, this time debating which companies won't make it through the next decade.

Benzinga

Department stores' new playbook: How Macy's, Dillard's, and Nordstrom are getting their groove back

Department stores have a new playbook to win back shoppers from discount stores and Amazon.

Fortune

Woman gets eyebrow tint at JCPenney salon. What the worker uses to remove the dye from her face is a genuine health hazard

The dye stayed on for 40 minutes, and then it got so much worse.

We Got This Covered

5 Items To Avoid at Old Navy This October

Love Old Navy? You might save more on certain items elsewhere. See which fall fashion staples can be found for less at retailers like H&M and JCPenney.

GOBankingRates

Princess Diana Was Such an "Americanophile" That She "Shopped at JCPenney"

Even royals love a good bargain.

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Grocery Coupon Guide

8 Times the Sale Price Was More Expensive Than the Regular Tag

A bright red sale sign is supposed to be a clear indicator of a discount. However, a number of major retailers have been caught in a deceptive and sometimes illegal pricing scheme. They have been accused of advertising a “sale” price that is actually higher than the product’s regular, everyday…

Benzinga

Deal Dispatch: MEG Bidding War Heats Up, L Catterton Takes Bite Out Of Kisshokichi, Sunnova's Still Shining

MEG Energy is officially on the auction block, and the oil sands drama is heating up like a rig in August.

Kiplinger

119 JCPenney Stores Just Sold — Here’s What Shoppers Should Know

The $947 million JCPenney deal hints at bigger retail and real estate shifts.

The Independent UK

What the sale of over 100 JCPenney stores means for the company

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JCPenney Stores Sold to Private Equity For $947 Million: How Will It Impact The 119 Stores Included in the Deal?

The firm had mentioned that the transaction is scheduled to close on or before September 8 this year, subject to customary real estate closing conditions.

The Independent UK

JCPenney sold 119 stores as part of $1 billion deal — see the full list of locations

Affected stores are all currently operating as usual

The Independent UK

As Trump's tariff deadline looms, a clothing factory in the tiny African nation of Lesotho goes dark

Officials and workers in the textile industry of the small African nation of Lesotho are holding their breath as a key deadline for U.S.-imposed tariffs approaches

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7 Department Store Chains That Went Online and Never Came Back

Not long ago, department stores were the backbone of American shopping—one-stop destinations where you could grab clothes, furniture, cosmetics, and even a slice of pizza at the food court. But as online shopping exploded and foot traffic declined, many iconic chains struggled to stay relevant. Some attempted to pivot by…

Budget and the Bees

8 Brands Seniors Swear By—But Younger Generations Won’t Touch

Some brands feel like old friends. They’ve been around for decades, and for many seniors, they’re a part of daily life. But walk into a room of younger people, and you’ll see blank stares if you mention some of these names. Why does this happen? Brand loyalty often comes from…

Everybody Loves Your Money

9 Famous Companies That Are Restructuring to Avoid Collapse

Across the globe, big-name companies are quietly fighting for survival. Beneath the polished marketing campaigns and glossy annual reports, some of the most recognizable brands are battling declining profits, changing markets, and mounting debt.

The Independent UK

Store closures lead to massive 274% spike in retail layoffs in first half of 2025

Macy’s, Joann and CVS are among the major retailers announcing widespread store closures and job losses as the U.S. economy struggles

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