JCPenney recently announced a permanent markdown of at least 40 percent on all it’s merchandise – a preemptive move to introduce a tiered strategy of ongoing promotions to offer consumers more value. Wouldn’t it be nice if all department stores followed suit? Since it’s likely they won’t, now is a good time to brush up on your department-store shopping skills with these…
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