Despite a disappointing first-quarter report, Penney’s ceo says the turnaround strategy is working.

The company has been aggressively reviewing its bricks-and-mortar portfolio.

The retailer liquidated slow-moving apparel in the third quarter, boosting sales, but hitting the bottom line.

The retailer liquidated slow moving apparel in the third quarter, boosting sales, but hitting the bottom line.

J.C. Penney says fine jewelry is a top-performing division.

A summer preview collection is now in 500 doors and online, with more options to follow.

The retailer sees Apple Pay as way to speed transactions and as a convenience for customers.

There’s been a string of CFO comings and goings at retail companies this season.

Dhillon leads the legal department at Burlington Stores Inc. and before that led the legal department at J.C. Penney.

Over time, the total number of salons that will receive a makeover is expected to be over 750 locations.

John Tighe, Michael Strahan and Judy Person receive honors at the gala.

Softness in apparel was offset by gains in appliances, Sephora and strong promoting.

J.C. Penney’s is building up “weatherproof” categories like appliances, window treatment and Sephora.

Rolling out Sephora, appliances and center core refreshes are key elements of the strategy.

An appraisal of 285 J.C. Penney stores found an average value of $5.5 million, sans retail business.