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Published by Aroq Ltd.Tue, 21 May 2013 14:28:20 GMTTue, 21 May 2013 14:28:20 GMTjust-style.com - RSS feedjust-style.comhttp://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss20Weak sales, clearance deals and promotions have led struggling US department store retailer JC Penney Company to more than double its losses in the first quarter.http://www.just-style.com/news/jc-penney-q1-losses-more-than-double_id117874.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=jc-penney-company-incFri, 17 May 2013 12:49:00 GMTMike Ullman, the man who has returned to turn around department store retailer JC Penney following the departure of Ron Johnson last month, has outlined the first of his plans to improve the ailing business.http://www.just-style.com/analysis/first-plans-emerge-from-new-jc-penney-ceo_id117882.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=jc-penney-company-incFri, 17 May 2013 16:26:00 GMTNGOs are increasing pressure on international clothing brands and retailers that source from Bangladesh to sign the Accord on Fire and Building Safety following another fatal incident in a garment factory.http://www.just-style.com/news/ngos-increase-pressure-on-retailers-to-sign-fire-safety-agreement_id117800.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=jc-penney-company-incFri, 10 May 2013 12:04:00 GMTBeleaguered department store retailer JC Penney expects first quarter sales to slump by a further 16.4% as the company continues to under-perform.http://www.just-style.com/news/jc-penney-q1-sales-likely-to-fall-16_id117779.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=jc-penney-company-incWed, 08 May 2013 12:51:00 GMTOmni-channel services may be delivering, but they can be complex. The goal is delivering a seamless omni-channel experience for apparel buying consumers and if the tech doesn't work, the sales aren't made.http://www.just-style.com/management-briefing/technology-and-logistics_id117707.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=jc-penney-company-incWed, 01 May 2013 17:29:00 GMTRepresentatives from more than 40 apparel brands and retailers have called for a credible action plan to address workplace safety in the Bangladesh clothing sector as the death toll from last week's Rana Plaza building collapse climbs to 386.http://www.just-style.com/news/buyers-call-for-action-on-factory-safety_id117702.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=jc-penney-company-incTue, 30 Apr 2013 15:02:00 GMTAiling retailer JC Penney has secured a US$1.75bn loan commitment from Goldman Sachs, two weeks after it drew $850m from its revolving credit facility.http://www.just-style.com/news/jc-penney-secures-175bn-loan_id117685.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=jc-penney-company-incMon, 29 Apr 2013 15:07:00 GMTTroubled department store retailer JC Penney has seen yet more executives depart the business this week, with Benjamin Fay, executive vice president of real estate, store design and development, becoming the latest to exit. http://www.just-style.com/news/more-executives-exit-jc-penney_id117675.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=jc-penney-company-incMon, 29 Apr 2013 09:59:00 GMTMore executives have departed JC Penney after CEO Ron Johnson was ousted just over a week ago. http://www.just-style.com/news/jc-penney-coo-kramer-departs_id117591.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=jc-penney-company-incFri, 19 Apr 2013 12:23:00 GMTJC Penney has said it will draw US$850m of its $1.85bn revolving credit facility, and will look to raise more capital. http://www.just-style.com/news/jc-penney-draws-us850m-from-revolving-credit-line_id117531.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=jc-penney-company-incMon, 15 Apr 2013 14:47:00 GMTThe most read stories on just-style this week include a report on efforts by retailers, brands and suppliers to solve sustainability issues, Ron Johnson stepping down as CEO of JC Penney, and the apparel industry being urged to collaborate when managing chemicals in the supply chain.http://www.just-style.com/news/just-styles-most-read-stories-this-week_id117507.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=jc-penney-company-incFri, 12 Apr 2013 11:07:00 GMTRon Johnson, the man tasked with turning around struggling department store retailer JC Penney, has left the business after less than two years in the post, and will be replaced by the company's former boss Mike Ullman III.http://www.just-style.com/news/jc-penney-ceo-johnson-replaced-by-predecessor_id117475.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=jc-penney-company-incTue, 09 Apr 2013 11:43:00 GMTRon Johnson, the man hired just 18 months ago to transform US retailer JC Penney, has been unceremoniously ousted after his radical revamp plans failed to gain traction.http://www.just-style.com/comment/jc-penney-turns-around-its-turnaround-plan_id117482.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=jc-penney-company-incTue, 09 Apr 2013 17:28:00 GMTSince Ron Johnson was appointed chief executive officer of department store retailer JC Penney just 18 months ago, the company has suffered a string of losses and has been forced to make a number of U-turns as it tried to make headway on its turnaround plans.http://www.just-style.com/analysis/spotlight-onron-johnsons-tenure-at-jc-penney_id117483.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=jc-penney-company-incTue, 09 Apr 2013 17:36:00 GMTThe most read stories on just-style this week include Sainsbury's revealing its general merchanside and clothing business is growing faster than its food division, Lululemon Athletica warning it may lose $20m worth of sales, and PVH planning to cut up to 1,000 jobs after its acquisition of Warnaco.http://www.just-style.com/news/just-styles-most-read-stories-this-week_id117351.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=jc-penney-company-incFri, 22 Mar 2013 10:33:00 GMTThe CFO of JC Penney, Ken Hannah, has denied rumours that he and CEO Ron Johnson may leave the company after coming up against mounting pressure to turn the struggling department store retailer around.http://www.just-style.com/news/jc-penney-cfo-squashes-resignation-rumours_id117310.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=jc-penney-company-incTue, 19 Mar 2013 12:02:00 GMTVietnam's leading textile and garment manufacturer, Thanh Cong textile Garment Investment Trading JSC (TCM), has begun construction of new knitting plant in a bid to supply material for its own production.http://www.just-style.com/news/tcm-builds-16m-knitting-plant_id117277.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=jc-penney-company-incFri, 15 Mar 2013 11:15:00 GMTUS department store operator JC Penney has been forced to abandon a central part of its turnaround plans after the strategy failed to gain traction with consumers. http://www.just-style.com/analysis/jc-penney-in-promotions-u-turn_id117129.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=jc-penney-company-incFri, 01 Mar 2013 11:26:00 GMTUS department store operator JC Penney saw fourth quarter net losses widen as the company said sales and traffic fell below expectations amid efforts to turn around the business.http://www.just-style.com/news/jc-penney-losses-widen-on-falling-sales_id117112.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=jc-penney-company-incThu, 28 Feb 2013 10:35:00 GMTUS department-store retailer JC Penney Company is hoping to ramp up its fashion credentials with a number of new designer collaborations being launched this spring.http://www.just-style.com/news/jc-penney-rolling-out-new-designer-collaborations_id117066.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=jc-penney-company-incFri, 22 Feb 2013 15:51:00 GMT