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July 11, 2012
Top 10 Stories of the First Half of 2012

Having past the calendar’s mid-point, we thought it would be interesting to take a look at the most viewed stories of the year to date on Chainstoreage.com.

Having past the calendar’s mid-point, we thought it would be interesting to take a look at the most viewed stories of the year to date on Chainstoreage.com. (Based on the results, it’s clear that J.C. Penney is shaping up as THE story of 2012.) Here are the Top 10 stories of the first six months:

January 25, 2012
J.C. Penney pins future on new, three-tiered pricing strategy and in-store shops

Ron Johnson, CEO of J.C. Penney, unveiled his ambitious vision for the chain’s future on Wednesday.

New York City -- Ron Johnson, CEO of J.C. Penney, unveiled his ambitious vision for the chain’s future on Wednesday. The chain is looking to transform itself with a three-pronged pricing structure, far less promotional clutter, and a revamped layout whereby the entire store will be merchandised into a series of 80 to 100 in-store brand shops. J.C. Penney’s entire fleet will be updated by 2015.