JC Penny Puts in Greeters, Another Dumb Idea.
JC Penny Puts in Greeters. Another Dumb Idea. In a recent article in the New York post, JC Penney announced they are implementing greeters as a test in the Northwest Region. And…? Why? Another completely misguided idea from the company that thought the switch to everyday low pricing was a good move. (See Strategic mistake that haunts JC Penny) We all assume that greeting people helps to deter theft. When customers are looked at and greeted when they arrive they are less likely to steal. [...]