Better Buy: JC Penney vs. Kohl's

Better Buy: JC Penney vs. Kohl's

Department store chains JC Penney (NYSE: JCP) and Kohl's (NYSE: KSS) both face similar challenges -- slumping brick-and-mortar traffic, the rise of "fast fashion" apparel retailers, and tough competition from e-tailers and superstores.

JC Penney shares declined nearly 60% this year, while Kohl's shares fell roughly 25%. Despite the poor performance of both stocks, contrarian investors might notice that one of these department stores is a better value play than the other.

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