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Ron Johnson: Business Lessons From Apple’s Success and JCPenney’s Nearly $1B Failure | Entrepreneurship | E417

Sep 21, 2026 · 1 hr 14 min

Ron Johnson built one of the most successful businesses in retail history, the Apple Store, at a time when many believed the internet would make brick-and-mortar obsolete. Alongside Steve Jobs, he pioneered a customer-centric retail experience built on service, trust, and bold ideas. However, after decades of groundbreaking success at Target and Apple, Ron's attempt to transform JCPenney ended in…