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J.C. Penney Joins Fellow Department Stores in Retail Malaise

Same-store sales at J.C. Penney fell by 3.5 percent last quarter, and follow the disappointing results from its rivals Macy’s Inc. and Kohl’s Corp., as well as upscale players like Nordstrom Inc.
J.C. Penney Store | Source: Shutterstock
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