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Costco, Macy’s Lead General Merchandise Retailers in Customer Satisfaction Index

Costco, Macy’s Lead General Merchandise Retailers in Customer Satisfaction Index

by Mike Duff | Feb 23, 2024 | Retail Articles

Warehouse clubs dominated the American Customer Satisfaction Index among general merchandise retailers, but Macy’s and Target were also among the leaders. Costco and Macy’s led all others with a satisfaction score of 82 with Target and Sam’s Club just behind at...
Simon Reports Q4 Gains With JCPenney on Track for Improvement

Simon Reports Q4 Gains With JCPenney on Track for Improvement

by Mike Duff | Feb 6, 2024 | Retail Articles

Mall and outlet operator Simon Property Group made gains in the fourth quarter and noted in a conference call that JCPenney, which it helped buy out of bankruptcy, is trending toward operational improvement. For the fourth quarter, company net income was $747.5...
As Department Stores Go Smaller, Where Does Housewares Fit?

As Department Stores Go Smaller, Where Does Housewares Fit?

by Chandler Harvey | Jan 26, 2024 | Featured News, Retail Articles

Small-store strategies have proven popular with a number of major retailers. Macy’s, for one, has been particularly adamant about the importance of limited size and limited assortment in full-priced stores, seeing the opportunity to draw new customers to locations...
JCPenney Details $1B Plan To Enhance Customer Experience

JCPenney Details $1B Plan To Enhance Customer Experience

by Chandler Harvey | Nov 1, 2023 | Featured News, Retail Articles

JCPenney is putting $1 billion back into the business in an effort to boost the omnichannel customer experience — including technology and physical store upgrades— elevate merchandising and advance supply chain operations. Katie Mullen, JCPenney chief customer...
JCPenney Spotlighting Holiday Entertaining & Gifting Value

JCPenney Spotlighting Holiday Entertaining & Gifting Value

by Mike Duff | Oct 25, 2023 | Retail Articles

JCPenney reported it has been doing research ahead of the holidays and plans to provide an abundance of products with a focus on value in gift-giving and hosting. The company surveyed U.S. shoppers for its inaugural Make it Count Holiday Report, which indicated that...
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