The Midtown Manhattan JCPenney department store in New York

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The Midtown Manhattan JCPenney department store in New York is seen on Thursday, January 24, 2013. The New York Post is reporting that JCPenney is asking suppliers to inflate their MSRP so that the retailer can mark them down appearing as if they are giving a big discount. (© Richard B. Levine)

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Size: 3407px × 3808px
Location: new york ny usa north america
Photo credit: © Richard Levine / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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