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JCPenney's chief merchant John Tighe resigns

J. C. Penney Company has announced an organizational restructuring designed to streamline decision-making and promote greater agility within its merchandise buying teams. The company said that the position of chief merchant has been eliminated and John Tighe will be leaving the company to pursue other opportunities. The company added that post...

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John Tighe promoted as Ex VP and Chief Merchant at JCPenney

J. C. Penney Company, has promoted John Tighe to the position of Executive Vice President, Chief Merchant effective October 1, 2015, reporting to the company's Chief Executive Officer Marvin Ellison. Tighe most recently served as senior vice president and senior general merchandise manager for the men's, children's, footwear, handbag and...