Analysts optimistic on J C Penney holiday sales signs
Analysts visiting J C Penney stores in New York New Jersey say promotions show evidence of success. Oppenheimer notes plan shift toward price promotions may lift traffic and cash flow, with stronger clearance selling and lighter home inventory as new brands prepare for 2013. Johnson’s pricing tweaks visible in stores, Dallas market busier, holiday decor and toys moving fast. Former CEO Ullman warned of appointment shopping patterns tied to key shopping periods.
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J.C. Penney
Oppenheimer & Co
Plano
Texas
Erica Eiler
Penney
New York
New Jersey
Ron Johnson
JCP
Johnson
Dallas
Christopher Radko
Fisher Price
Melissa and
Doug
Godiva Chocolates
Myron
Mike” Ullman
PTSD in veterans reshapes workplace accommodations at Atlanta VA
At an Atlanta VA Medical Center staff meeting veteran Corey McGee explained he sits against the wall for safety as PTSD challenges persist post deployment. HR manager Zetta Ferguson notes employers can help by flexible schedules, reminders, and checklists while avoiding singling out veterans. Georgia officials stress ADA protections and rising disability claims as more veterans return home and rejoin the workforce.
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Atlanta
Zetta Ferguson
Corey Michael McGee
McGee
Fallujah
Iraq
Afghanistan
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Ferguson
Atlanta Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Decatur
Jennifer Sandberg
Fisher & Phillips
ADA
U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
Department of Labor
National Institute of Mental Health
America’s
Heroes At Work
Georgia Labor
Mark Butler
Leander Hines
Delta Air Lines
Hines
Delta’s
Dallas-Fort Worth
Vet PTSD in workplace risks and guidance from VA experts
Beth Bradley urges avoiding stigma as veterans with PTSD may not be present and should not be suspected just for being veterans. Experts Stress employers should learn about PTSD, avoid unfounded violence fears, preserve privacy, and rely on business reasons before sharing concerns with staff.
Firearms and gaming forge marketing ties in Medal of Honor Warfighter
Electronic Arts linked the Medal of Honor Warfighter marketing site to partner gun makers like McMillan and Magpul, creating a virtual showroom for firearms. After criticism, EA disabled the links. The piece notes industry links between video games and gun brands amid national gun violence debates.
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Electronic Arts
McMillan Group
Magpul
Ryan Smith
Gameological Society
Smith
National Rifle Association
Stacy Jones
Hollywood Branded
Bushmaster Firearms
Activision
Connecticut
Adam Lanza
Bushmaster
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Cory Michael McGee
Atlanta VA Medical Center
Human Resources Department
Beth Bradley
VA Medical Center
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Sandberg
Newtown
Conn
Electronic Arts Inc
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