Corporate Information

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.

Philanthropy

Through our giving programs, JCPenney celebrates and serves America’s diverse, working families – by investing in our communities, celebrating diversity, and supporting our associates in times of need. 

From selecting national cause partners and identifying local charities for each store’s Round Up donation, to logging volunteer hours to earn grant money for nonprofits of their choice, JCPenney associates play an integral role in the Company’s giving mission. 

Awards & Recognition

Careers at JCPenney

People. Passion. Purpose.

We share a passion for serving customers, supporting our communities and making JCPenney the best retailer for all families. As a Company founded on the Golden Rule, our success is rooted in the belief that we treat everyone the way we would want to be treated. Working at JCPenney means joining a dedicated team of associates who are encouraged to be uniquely themselves in a collaborative and inclusive environment. After all, JCPenney is more than a destination for style and value, it’s a place where careers prosper, accomplishments are celebrated and diversity flourishes. It’s a place that’s meant for you.

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