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Thursday, 19th August 2004 (5702 views)

JCPenney has revealed its jewellery departments have been performing well, as it announces its second quarter results.<BR/><BR/>Figures showed that operating profit nearly tripled to $156 million, with back-to-school sales being boosted by fine jewellery.<BR/><BR/>Allen Questrom, chairman and chief executive officer said: "I am pleased with second quarter operating results, and our recently announced capital structure repositioning.<BR/><BR/>"Our management team is focused on the customer and ensuring we are delivering fashionable, trend-right merchandise assortments that offer quality and value, with the added convenience of our three shopping channels."<BR/><BR/>The company is also confident that sales and profits in the third quarter will also continue to see improvements.<img src="http://directnews.dehavilland.co.uk/dn.gif?feedid=196&itemid=3255268"/>

 

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