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8 Major Brands That Are Slowly Dying and Don’t Want You to Know

In the fast-moving world of business, not all giants stand the test of time. Some brands that once felt invincible are now quietly fading into irrelevance, trying to rebrand, pivot, or digitize their way out of decline. Consumers may still see the commercials, the storefronts, or the logos, but behind…

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JCPenney to Close Seven US Stores Amid Ongoing Struggles and Retail Reshuffle

JCPenney will close seven US stores on 25 May as part of ongoing restructuring, following years of financial struggles and a merger forming Catalyst Brands.

International Business Times UK

Largest US restaurant chain is closing hundreds of stores at an alarming rate

Subway currently has 19,502 locations across the country

The Independent UK

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Fuller-figured women belong at the heart of fashion, says Ashley Graham

Runway star Ashley Graham wants women to feel "sexy and confident" in their own skin.

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I tried the new ChatGPT trend that gives you a glimpse into the past - here’s how you can too

This new ChatGPT trend lets you take a time machine back to the past, but I doubt 1955 was this generic.

TechRadar

JCPenney is closing stores in seven states before Memorial Day — see the full list of locations

A representative for JCPenney previously said a ‘handful’ of stores are expected to close by the middle of the year

The Independent UK

Texas Man Dead After Driving Pickup Truck Into Crowded JCPenney While Fleeing Police

A pickup truck driver was fatally shot by police after plowing through a JCPenney store and driving through a crowded mall in Killeen, Texas, injuring five people, officials said.

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Fleeing motorist is dead after driving into Texas shopping mall and injuring 5

Authorities in Texas say law enforcement has fatally shot a fleeing motorist who drove into a JCPenney at a busy shopping mall Saturday

The Independent UK

Black Friday: What time should you hit the stores?

Black Friday has become something of an anachronism in the e-commerce era

The Independent UK

JCPenney's CEO on what it takes to revive an 'iconic American brand'

Why JCPenney is reinvesting a billion dollars into its business.

Fortune

Celebrity Stylist Johnny Wujek Launches Debut Prom Collection

Discover Johnny Wujek's vibrant and budget-friendly prom collection at JCPenney, inspired by his Michigan roots and A-list styling experience.

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Awkward Holiday Photo Trend at JCPenney Is Going Viral Now And Pics Turn Out Hilarious (37 Pics)

These are actually hilarious -- bringing back this tradition doesn't sound too bad. The post Awkward Holiday Photo Trend at JCPenney Is Going Viral Now And Pics Turn Out Hilarious (37 Pics) first appeared on Bored Panda.

Bored Panda

People are taking hysterically awkward photoshoots at JCPenney for a TikTok trend (but they kind of work?)

These JCPenney photoshoots are completely out of hand.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Book Review: 'America Fantastica' entertaining journey that looks at consequences of lies

In “America Fantastica,” novelist Tim O'Brien explores the impact of deception and lies on the country with a satire that begins with a simple bank robbery

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JCPenney plans to spend over $1 billion on store and online upgrades to revive the flagship American retailer

Spending will be complete by 2025.

The Independent UK

From Walmart to Starbucks: What stores are open on 4 July

Non-essential government offices, banks, post offices and the US stock market will observe the Fourth of July

The Independent UK

From Starbucks to Walmart: What stores are open on July 4?

Non-essential government offices, banks, post offices and the US stock market will observe the Fourth of July

Tribune News Service

JCPenney goes back to department store roots to shake retail ‘road kill’ rap

Sometimes the relevance of a retailer is decided by people who don’t shop there. It’s a Wall Street vs. Main Street, high-income vs. mid-to-low-income kind of thing.

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Why JCPenney's CEO thinks he'll finally turnaround the struggling retailer

JCPenney is banking on serving shoppers of color to finally get back to growth.

Tribune News Service

The ‘Buy Black’ movement in Dallas-Fort Worth is gaining momentum but still falls short

Yolanda Bledsoe and Deidra Keener were deliberate about who they hired to build out their DeSoto bakery, 2 Sisters Sweet Creations. They signed on Black contractors for a majority of the shop’s needs, from flooring, to establishing their LLC, to their uniforms.

Kiplinger

Holiday Returns: Guidelines and Return Dates for Major Retailers

In a year where holiday shopping began unusually early, expect unusual return dates and policies, some of them quite generous. But know what you’re getting into.

Tribune News Service

JCPenney ready to replace Sephora in hundreds of stores

JCPenney Beauty, the retailer’s own beauty department created to replace departing Sephora in-store shops, is ready to be rolled out to hundreds of stores.

Orlando Sentinel

Mike Bianchi: Wowie-zowie, what a start for Billy Napier, Anthony Richardson and Gators

He is the one.

Axios

Inflation hits back-to-school shopping

It's not your imagination. School supplies cost more this year.

Los Angeles Times

Theft ring that stole $1 million in jewelry in California apprehended, state attorney general says

LOS ANGELES — A retail theft ring stole more than $1 million in jewelry from JCPenney and Sam's Club stores across California in 2020 and 2021, acting as a traveling crime wave, California's attorney general said Friday.

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