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The drama-plagued retailer JCPenney has ended its public board squabble and the results are: CEO Mike Ullman in, board member William Ackman out. Just another PR hurdle for the company to overcome behind Hitler teapots, Macy's debates, the Ron Johnson formerly known as CEO, and awkward begging. [WWD]