tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post5402215176232343962..comments2023-11-05T06:26:51.316-05:00Comments on Gannett Blog: Des Moines | As retail consolidates, Penney shrinksJim Hopkinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16712746705871119746noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-48995609941639902652011-01-24T21:46:08.672-05:002011-01-24T21:46:08.672-05:00A few weeks ago, I noted the impact of the bankrup...A few weeks ago, I noted the impact of the bankruptcy of the Boscov's store chain on New Jersey newspapers. Now J.C. Penney is reeling, and I suspect Sears is not far behind. The days of the department stores are over, and I find there is a better selection and variety online than any stores around me. I also read here some who contend print isn't dead yet, and there is a future for Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-63974381046318164982011-01-24T16:09:00.776-05:002011-01-24T16:09:00.776-05:00I never understood the logic behind the department...I never understood the logic behind the department store chains huge newspaper advertising spending. Talk about a waste of money. Money could be better spent elsewhere.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com