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The Motley Fool August 3, 2004 Rich Duprey	Penney Kicks Drugstore Habit The retailer has completed its sale of Eckerd Drugs to focus on selling clothes. While investors can and should enjoy Penney's current clear-eyed plans, they ought to keep a watchful eye out for any relapse.
The Motley Fool January 26, 2004 Jason Matthews	A Penney Saved Department store retailer J.C. Penney cuts jobs and restructures.
The Motley Fool February 26, 2004 Alyce Lomax	Pinching J.C. Penney Eckerd is still a pain, but will Penney fly when it's on its own? Penney's reported a net loss of $1.07 billion, or $3.42 per share, as compared to earnings of $202 million, or $0.68 per share, in the same quarter last year.
The Motley Fool April 5, 2004 Dave Marino-Nachison	Finally, Eckerd Sells J.C. Penney's drugstore operation will be split between CVS and Jean Coutu.
The Motley Fool June 10, 2004 Alyce Lomax	Summer Starts at CVS The drugstore company releases same-store sales results on the cusp of its Eckerd acquisition.
The Motley Fool February 12, 2004 Dave Marino-Nachison	CVS Bags Big 2003 A strong year for the drugstore giant has spilled into January.
The Motley Fool February 2, 2005 Alyce Lomax	CVS's Shot in the Arm Buying the Eckerd drugstore chain from J.C. Penney was apparently a good move for CVS. It continues to benefit from the purchase, reporting positive earnings and beating analysts' expectations by a penny.
The Motley Fool June 2, 2004 Alyce Lomax	Walgreen's Mellow May Will the drugstore chain get a taste of its own medicine?
The Motley Fool August 16, 2006 Ryan Fuhrmann	J.C. Penney Making Cents Is this 100-year-old retailer once again worth picking up? Investors, take note.
The Motley Fool November 10, 2004 Dave Marino-Nachison	Investors Adjusting to Larger CVS The drugstore company's chains have done nothing but rise since the Eckerd buy. Investors have pulled the company's shares steadily upward since the merger closed.
The Motley Fool May 17, 2005 Seth Jayson	Penney Adds Up J.C. Penney turns in another good quarter, but is it worth holding out for more?
The Motley Fool May 16, 2006 Ryan Fuhrmann	What's in Store for J.C. Penney? Can Penney's recent profits translate into future dollars? Things have improved, but not enough for wise investors to pass up a chance to invest in faster-growing competitors with better business models.
The Motley Fool May 9, 2005 Timothy M. Otte	Flu Means All's Well for CVS Strong comp sales and benefits from the Eckerd acquisition drive CVS to a solid first quarter. Investors, take note.
The Motley Fool August 4, 2004 Phil Wohl	CVS's Prescription for Competition The national drugstore chain is looking to take advantage of increased size.
The Motley Fool March 22, 2004 Alyce Lomax	Walgreen's Green Quarter Investors take an earnings miss to heart. But the future looks good.
The Motley Fool March 24, 2004 Dave Marino-Nachison	Eking Out an Eckerd Deal Investors are still waiting for a new leader to be crowned in the U.S. drugstore business.
The Motley Fool August 16, 2005 Rich Duprey	Penney Grows in Value Share repurchases fuel gains in J.C. Penney's latest respectable quarter.
The Motley Fool June 15, 2011 Sean Williams	J.C. Penney Lands an 800-Pound Gorilla Hiring ex- Apple exec Ron Johnson could mark the official turnaround of J.C. Penney.
The Motley Fool May 18, 2004 Seth Jayson	Perky Days for J.C. Penney This cornerstone of the American mall is outrunning its rivals.
The Motley Fool November 9, 2006 Ryan Fuhrmann	J.C. Penney Cashes In J.C. Penney's turnaround efforts continue to pay dividends. Investors may want to seriously consider placing some shares into their investment shopping bag.
The Motley Fool December 23, 2003 Dave Marino-Nachison	Duane Reade's NY Story The well-known New York drugstore chain is going private after just under six years.
The Motley Fool May 5, 2004 Mike Cianciolo	CVS Prescribes Growth The soon-to-be leader of the drugstore market had a spectacular first quarter as a result of improved sales and margins, and CVS doesn't appear to be showing any signs of slowing down either, as the company continues to expand its business in both traditional and creative ways.
The Motley Fool February 25, 2005 Rich Duprey	Penney Beats by a Nickel Retailer J.C. Penney reports rising profits as it begins the last year of a five-year turnaround plan.
The Motley Fool May 18, 2007 Ryan Fuhrmann	J.C. Penney Is a Shopping Fool Penney's has been performing well, and the best may be yet to come. Based on forward expectations, Penney's is trading at a reasonable 15 times earnings, which is among the lowest of the peer group.
The Motley Fool October 22, 2010 April Taylor	Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Co. Shares Popped: What You Need to Know The company, which owns the A&P supermarket chain, reported a big loss this quarter, yet shares are up 13% in morning trading.
The Motley Fool August 17, 2004 Nathan Slaughter	J.C. Penney on the Rise The retailer hits its stride after shedding Eckerd Drugstores.
The Motley Fool February 3, 2006 Nathan Parmelee	CVS Looks Healthy The drugstore chain handles acquisitions without faltering -- this stock may be worth considering.
The Motley Fool March 5, 2004 Dave Marino-Nachison	Longs Coming Up Short Investors who bid on a Longs buyout haven't been rewarded in recent months.
The Motley Fool July 6, 2004 Alyce Lomax	Not Ready for Rite Aid Can the drugstore chain hold a candle to the competition? Its shares are trading at 22 times forward earnings, making it a seemingly less-than-advantageous time to place a bet on them.
The Motley Fool August 13, 2007 Steven Mallas	How Hot Was July for J.C. Penney? J.C. Penney posts an impressive comps number in July, but it doesn't tell the whole tale. With the stock looking inexpensive, and with management recently hiking the dividend, investors might want to put this one on the watch list.
BusinessWeek May 7, 2007 Robert Berner	J.C. Penney Gets The Net Its quiet mastery of e-biz has helped turn J.C. Penney around.
The Motley Fool August 17, 2009 Chris Jones	For J.C. Penney, Just Breaking Even Looks Good J.C. Penney, with its more than 1,100 department stores, continues to stay above water through conservative business practices and savvy inventory management.
The Motley Fool July 6, 2004 Steven Mallas	Walgreen's Sunny Sales The retail pharmacy has a resplendently ruddy June, with comp sales increasing more than 10%.
The Motley Fool May 17, 2011 Chris Hill	Don't Let This Retailer Fool You We have things to say about J. C. Penney, Walt Disney, and the debt ceiling.
The Motley Fool May 15, 2008 Ryan Fuhrmann	J.C. Penney Waits It Out The retail chain posted decent quarterly numbers but will have to hunker down.
The Motley Fool April 4, 2008 Rich Duprey	Family Dollar Stretches Credulity Management believes that taxpayers will end up cashing in their stimulus check for discretionary items at Family Dollar's stores.
CFO December 1, 2004 Tim Reason	A Penney Saved J. C. Penney has revamped its stores and store brands to bring customers, including younger ones, back after years of company decline. But while a deft turnaround buys time, what's in store long-term for the venerable retailer?
The Motley Fool February 19, 2008 Timothy M. Otte	Foolish Forecast: J.C. Penney and the Icahn Factor In advance of its fourth-quarter reports, analysts expect department store operator J.C. Penney to show a drop in earnings.
HBS Working Knowledge March 5, 2012 Kim Girard	Is JC Penney's Makeover the Future of Retailing? Can J.C. Penney's new CEO Ron Johnson repeat his previous magic at Apple and Target?
The Motley Fool March 28, 2008 Timothy M. Otte	No Easter Eggs for J.C. Penney The retailer warns of sales and earnings well below expectations.
The Motley Fool October 20, 2010 Alyce Lomax	Run From This Stock! Despite its deceptive rise, investors should want nothing to do with the lurking danger that is J.C. Penney.
The Motley Fool October 18, 2010	JCPenney Adopts Shareholder Rights Plan The retailer also declared a dividend.
The Motley Fool February 27, 2007 Rich Duprey	Foolish Forecast: Kohl's Is a Diamond The mid-level retailer will report its fourth-quarter 2006 financial results shortly. Investors, here is what you can expect to see.
The Motley Fool November 17, 2008 James Brumley	J.C. Penney's Margins Pinched The retailer may look cheap, but a closer look suggests other problems.
The Motley Fool September 6, 2007 Lawrence A. Rothman	Slow and Steady at J.C. Penney A calendar glitch made the back-to-school season look worse than it really was. Investors, take note.
The Motley Fool July 8, 2004 Alyce Lomax	J.C. Penney Rules June J.C. Penney succeeds in a month when many lower-priced retailers did not.
The Motley Fool July 5, 2005 Alyce Lomax	Business As Usual at Walgreen Walgreen's same-store sales for June certainly don't disappoint. Investors might question whether the retail pharmacy can keep up the great work.
The Motley Fool February 23, 2007 Ryan Fuhrmann	J.C. Penney Takes a Breather The department store pauses its ascent -- but only briefly. Investors, take note.
InternetNews May 19, 2004 Christopher Saunders	Online Channel Key for Many Small Businesses Emerging companies are expanding to the Internet in record numbers -- and see the Web as the most important way to grow.
The Motley Fool February 21, 2008 Timothy M. Otte	J.C. Penney's Virtuous Vigilance The department-store operator takes a cautious view, giving investors a negative guidance announcement.