US: JC Penney revamp plans to overhaul pricing, layout
By Petah Marian | 25 January 2012
The new CEO of JC Penney today (25 January) revealed a series of initiatives to revamp the retailer, including a new pricing strategy, plans to re-invent the in-store experience, new brand identity, and a number of new brands.
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