J.C. Penney's sales and profit fell in the second quarter, highlighting challenges facing the department store chain as it works through the fifth year of its turnaround effort.
J.C. Penney sales, profit fall as turnaround faces fresh challenges
Department store chain cites inventory issues even as back-to-school trends improve
By Linda Moss
CoStar NewsSeptember 21, 2026 | 8:05 P.M.
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