JCPenney proudly serves customers at more than 650+ stores across the United States and Puerto Rico, and at the Company's flagship store, jcp.com. JCPenney is one of the nation's largest retailers of apparel, home, jewelry, and beauty merchandise with a growing portfolio of private and national brands. Guided by the Golden Rule, JCPenney employs more than 50,000 associates worldwide and has served customers for over 120 years, playing a vital role in the communities it serves.
Company History
JCPenney was founded in Kemmerer, Wyoming, in 1902 by James Cash Penney. The first store, named The Golden Rule, set the standard by which we have operated for over a century – to treat others as we would like to be treated. Today, we operate more than 650+ locations across the United States and Puerto Rico – and while fashion and shopping patterns have evolved, our focus on putting customers at the heart of what we do remains unchanged.
Philanthropy
Connecting Company, Community, and Cause
At JCPenney, we’ve been committed to building strong, vibrant communities since James Cash Penney founded the Company on the Golden Rule in 1902. Today, we are passionate about helping underserved students build the confidence they need to stay engaged in school, attend college, and prepare for a rewarding career. We connect Company, community and cause by investing our time and resources in three primary impact areas: professional clothing needs, youth programming, and career readiness support. Through the volunteer spirit of our associates and strategic investment in the work of our non-profit partners, JCPenney is doing our part to improve the communities where we live and work.
Awards & Recognition:
- 2023 Best Companies for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI)
- 2023 Top 50 India’s Best Workplaces for Millennials - JCPenney India
- 2023 Energy Star Partner of the Year Sustained Excellence from the Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy (EPA)
- 2022 Excellence in Multicultural Beauty Retail Growth
- 2021 50 Best Companies for Latinas in the LATINA Style 50 Report
- 2021 Diversity MBA’s Top 50 Best Places to Work for Women and Diverse Managers
- 2021 Energy Star Partner of the Year – Sustained Excellence and Energy Management
- 2021 Corporate Equality Index Earning 90/100 from the Human Rights Campaign Foundation
- 2020 SmartWay Excellence Award for Environmental Performance in Freight Delivery
- 2020 50 Best Companies for Latinas in the LATINA Style 50 Report
- 2020 Diversity MBA’s Top 50 Best Places to Work for Women and Diverse Managers
- 2020 NAHA Team of the Year Award for Salon by InStyle
- 2020 Energy Star Partner of the Year – Sustained Excellence and Energy Management
- 2020 DiversityInc Top 50 Companies for Diversity
- 2020 Working Mother Best Company for Multicultural Women – Outstanding Leader Honoree
- 2019 DiversityInc Top 50 Companies for Diversity
- 2019 DiversityInc Top Companies for Diverse Leadership
- 2019 ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year in Sustained Excellence
- 2019 National Association of Female Executives Top Companies for Executive Women (NAFE)
- 2019 Military Friendly® Employer
