J.C. PENNEY TO EXPAND BABY SHOPS IN 500 STORES

J.C. Penney is expanding the baby products it sells at stores beyond clothing as the department store joins the many other chains trying to claim some of the Babies R Us sales up for grabs. The Texas-based chain is opening baby shops in 500 stores, starting Aug. 30. J.C. Penney will sell in-store items such as cribs, high chairs, strollers and car seats that it had formerly sold on its website only.