Makeovers

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Yesterday, JCPenney announced a major revamp. The new and improved model will feature lower prices, lots of shop-in-shops, a super-permissive returns policy, and lots of bright colors. Also, its ads will now include hipsters, kids, dogs, and Ellen Degeneres. [Racked National]