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JCPenney's "New look. New year. Who knew!" Back-to-School Campaign Features Cutting Edge, Creative Marketing Aimed at Teens Published: July 14, 2010 9:48 AM
- Campaign Encourages Teens to Take Control and Discover JCPenney’s Affordable Fashion Assortment PLANO, Texas (July 14, 2010) – J. C. Penney Company, Inc. (NYSE:JCP) today launched “New look. New year. Who knew!™,” an innovative, integrated...
JCPenney Reports June Sales Published: July 8, 2010 12:00 AM
- PLANO, Texas (July 8, 2010) -- J. C. Penney Company, Inc. (NYSE:JCP) comparable store sales increased 4.5 percent for the five-week period ended July 3, 2010. In last year’s June period, comparable store sales decreased 8.2 percent. Total Company sales...
JCPenney and ALDO USA INC. Team up to Bring Shop-Within-a-Shop Footwear and Accessories Concept to 600 Stores and jcp.com Published: June 30, 2010 9:44 AM
- ‘Call It Spring’ Brand to Provide Customers Extensive Assortment of On-Trend, Modern Styles at Compelling Prices Plano, Texas and Montreal, Quebec (June 30, 2010) – J. C. Penney Company, Inc. (NYSE:JCP) and ALDO USA, Inc. announced today plans for...
JCPenney Executives to Present at Goldman Sachs dotCommerce Day Published: June 16, 2010 6:19 PM
- PLANO, Texas (June 16, 2010) – J. C. Penney Company, Inc. (NYSE: JCP) announced that Tom Nealon, executive vice president and chief information officer and Mike Boylson, executive vice president and chief marketing officer will present at the Goldman...
JCPenney SVP to Present at Piper Jaffray Consumer Conference Published: June 4, 2010 5:32 PM
- PLANO, Texas (June 4, 2010) -- J. C. Penney Company, Inc. (NYSE: JCP) announced that James Kenney, Senior Vice President of Corporate Strategy and Investor Relations, will present at the Piper Jaffray 30th Annual Consumer Conference in New York on June...
JCPenney Reports May Sales Published: June 3, 2010 12:00 AM
- PLANO, Texas (June 3, 2010) -- J. C. Penney Company, Inc. (NYSE:JCP) comparable store sales decreased 1.8 percent for the four weeks ended May 29, 2010, while total sales decreased 2.1 percent. May sales results were generally in line with the Company’s...
JCPenney Closes Senior Note Offering Published: May 25, 2010 6:40 PM
- PLANO, Texas (May 25, 2010) – J. C. Penney Company, Inc. (NYSE: JCP) (the “Company”) and its wholly owned subsidiary, J. C. Penney Corporation, Inc. (“Corporation”) announced today the completion of two related transactions that will further strengthen...
JCPenney Announces Successful Completion of Debt Tender Offer Published: May 24, 2010 12:00 AM
- PLANO, Texas (May 24, 2010) – J. C. Penney Company, Inc. (NYSE: JCP) (the “Company”) announced today that it and its wholly owned subsidiary, J. C. Penney Corporation, Inc. (“Corporation”), have accepted for purchase $300,000,000 principal amount of...
JCPenney Board of Directors Declares Quarterly Dividend Published: May 21, 2010 2:24 PM
http://staging.jcpenney.netNewsWizard.aspx?WizardStep=2&ID=0&Mode=AE - Company Holds Annual Meeting of Stockholders PLANO, Texas (May 21, 2010) – J. C. Penney Company, Inc. (NYSE:JCP) announced that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend on the Company's common stock of $0.20 per share. The dividend is...
JCPenney Chairman and CEO to Present at Citi Investment Research 2010 Food and Drug Conference Published: May 19, 2010 3:31 PM
- PLANO, Texas (May 19, 2010) -- J. C. Penney Company, Inc. (NYSE:JCP) announced that Myron E. (Mike) Ullman III, chairman and chief executive officer of JCPenney will present at the Citi Investment Research 2010 Food and Drug Conference in New York, New...
JCPenney Reports First Quarter Results Published: May 14, 2010 12:00 AM
- Management Raises Earnings Guidance for Fiscal 2010 First Quarter Highlights • Earnings per share increased 127 percent to $0.25 • Comparable store sales increased 1.3% • Gross margin rate improved by 90 basis points &...
JCPenney Reports April Sales Published: May 6, 2010 12:00 AM
- Management Raises First Quarter Earnings Outlook PLANO, Texas (May 6, 2010) -- J. C. Penney Company, Inc. (NYSE:JCP) comparable store sales decreased 3.3 percent for the four weeks ended May 1, 2010, while total sales decreased 3.7 percent. For...
JCPenney Sets Goal to Reduce Energy Use 20 Percent by 2015 Published: May 3, 2010 2:16 PM
- Company’s Commitment to Energy Conservation Prevented 80 Million Pounds of Greenhouse Gas Emissions in 2009 PLANO, Texas (May 3, 2010) – J. C. Penney Company, Inc. (NYSE: JCP) today announced an environmental goal to reduce facility energy...
JCPenney Commences Tender Offer for Up to $300 Million of its Outstanding Debt Securities Published: April 26, 2010 5:42 PM
- PLANO, Texas (April 26, 2010) –– J. C. Penney Company, Inc. (NYSE:JCP) (the “Company”), as co-obligor on the Debt Securities (as defined below), and J. C. Penney Corporation, Inc. (a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, and together with the Company,...
JCPenney Announces Plan to Accelerate Company Transformation at 2010 Analyst/Investor Meeting Published: April 20, 2010 10:23 AM
- New Merchandising Initiatives Designed to Realize Vision to be America’s Favorite Shopping Destination Reflecting Renewed Focus On Top-Line Growth, Company Unveils New Financial Targets through 2014 PLANO, Texas (April 20, 2010) – At its 2010...
New JCPenney Brand Delivers Latest Tween Trends That Are Fashion Right and 'Mom-Approved' Published: April 20, 2010 12:00 AM
- Uproar’ to Launch at JCPenney for Back-to-School PLANO, Texas (April 20, 2010) –– Leveraging its leadership in creating powerful private brands, J. C. Penney Company, Inc. (NYSE: JCP) today announced the launch of Uproar™, a stylish,...
JCPenney Delivers Style Authority Through Unique Collaboration with People StyleWatch Published: April 19, 2010 12:00 AM
- Finding Hottest Fashions Easier Than Ever with Season’s ‘Must Haves’ Selected by People StyleWatch Editors Showcased In-store and Online Magazine Subscriptions to be Available at all JCPenney Stores Marking the Largest Partnership of its Kind ...
JCPenney Reports March Sales Results Published: April 8, 2010 12:00 AM
- Company Raises First Quarter Sales and Earnings Guidance PLANO, Texas (April 8, 2010) -- J. C. Penney Company, Inc. (NYSE:JCP) comparable store sales increased 5.4 percent for the five-week period ended April 3, 2010. In last year’s March period,...
JCPenney Named to DiversityInc's 2010 'Top 50 Companies for Diversity' List Published: April 1, 2010 10:34 AM
- Ranking Demonstrates Company’s Leading Inclusion and Diversity Efforts PLANO, Texas (April 1, 2010) – J. C. Penney Company, Inc. (NYSE: JCP) has been named to DiversityInc’s 2010 “Top 50 Companies for Diversity” list, which recognizes corporate...
JCPenney Board of Directors Declares Quarterly Dividend Published: March 25, 2010 12:00 AM
- PLANO, Texas (March 25, 2010) – J. C. Penney Company, Inc. (NYSE:JCP) announced that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend on the Company's common stock of $0.20 per share. The dividend is payable May 3, 2010, to Company stockholders of...
Warner Bros. Consumer Products and Olympic Gold Medalist Nastia Liukin Team Up for New Supergirl Line Available Exclusively at JCPenney Published: March 22, 2010 10:13 AM
- Supergirl by Nastia Celebrates Girl Empowerment and Individuality in a Fun, Affordable Lifestyle Collection LOS ANGELES, CA (March 22, 2010) – Warner Bros. Consumer Products (WBCP) proudly announced today it has partnered with five-time Olympic...
JCPenney Receives 2010 Energy Star Award for Sustained Excellence Published: March 18, 2010 12:00 AM
- EPA Recognizes JCPenney’s Leading Commitment to Energy Conservation PLANO, Texas (March 18, 2010) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded J. C. Penney Company, Inc. (NYSE: JCP) with a 2010 ENERGY STAR Sustained Excellence Award...
JCPenney Wins Big at Racie Awards Published: March 8, 2010 11:01 AM
- Retailer Takes Home Most Racie Awards for 2009 Marketing Initiatives PLANO, Texas (March 8, 2010) – J. C. Penney Company, Inc. (NYSE: JCP) is proud to announce that it is the recipient of 12 Racie Awards, recognizing the Company’s outstanding...
JCPenney Reports Increased February Comparable Sales Published: March 4, 2010 12:00 AM
- PLANO, Texas (March 4, 2010) -- J. C. Penney Company, Inc. (NYSE:JCP) comparable store sales increased 1.2 percent for the four-week period ended Feb. 27, 2010. In last year’s February period, comparable store sales decreased 8.8 percent. Total Company...
JCPenney Taps Most Promising Minority Students Published: March 3, 2010 10:51 AM
Plano, TX - JCPenney Taps Most Promising Minority Students Company Champions Diversity in Marketing by Sponsoring the Advertising Industry's Premier Multicultural Recruiting Program PLANO, Texas, Mar 03, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- As part of the Company's...
JCPenney Announces New Leadership For Its Home Business Published: March 1, 2010 12:47 PM
- PLANO, Texas (March 1, 2010) – J. C. Penney Company, Inc. (NYSE: JCP) today announced the promotion of John J. Tighe to senior vice president and general merchandise manager of its Home business. Mr. Tighe, who has nearly 20 years of merchandising...
Shoppers Will Discover a Whole New JCPenney: "New look. New day. Who knew" Spring Campaign Highlights Elevated Fashion Offerings Published: March 1, 2010 12:00 AM
- Marketing Designed to Show JCPenney as a Style Destination Kicks Off March 7 on Academy Awards PLANO, Texas (March 1, 2010) – J. C. Penney Company, Inc. (NYSE: JCP) today announced the launch of its 2010 spring marketing campaign, with the...
JCPenney Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2009 Financial Results; Company Exceeds Expectations and Objectives for the Year Published: February 18, 2010 7:00 PM
- Provides Initial Outlook for Fiscal 2010 Fourth Quarter and 2009 Highlights: • Fourth quarter earnings per share of $0.84 • Adjusted Q4 earnings per share increased 21 percent versus last year • Adjusted Q4 operating...
JCPenney Sponsors High School Robotics Teams Nationwide Published: February 18, 2010 1:06 PM
- JCPenney Partners with FIRST(R) to Enhance Educational Opportunities After School by Investing in America's Future Science and Technology LeadersCompany Commits to Bringing FIRST to Over 1,100 JCPenney Communities PLANO, Texas (Feb 18, 2010) -- As...
JCPenney Reports January Sales Published: February 4, 2010 8:38 AM
- JCPENNEY REPORTS JANUARY SALES       PLANO, Texas, Feb. 4, 2010 -- J. C. Penney Company, Inc. (NYSE:JCP) comparable store sales decreased 4.6 percent for the four-week period ended Jan. 30, 2010, which was better than the Company’s guidance for...
JCPenney Introduces 'One Kiss by Cindy Crawford' Published: February 4, 2010 12:00 AM
- New, Stylish Collection Marks Company’s First Exclusive Brand in Fine Jewelry Business PLANO, Texas (Feb. 4, 2010) –– J. C. Penney Company, Inc. (NYSE: JCP) today announced the launch of One Kiss™ by Cindy Crawford®, a new fine jewelry...
JCPenney Is Tops in Customer Service Published: January 15, 2010 12:00 AM
- Consumer Survey Reveals JCPenney’s CustomerFIRST Culture Delivers on Creating Highly Satisfied Customers PLANO, Texas (Jan. 15, 2010) – For the second year in a row, J. C. Penney Company, Inc. (NYSE: JCP) was recognized for its leading customer...
JCPenney Recognized for Supplier Diversity Published: January 12, 2010 11:18 AM
- Company Receives Multiple Honors for Forging Relationships with Minority and Women-Owned Businesses PLANO, Texas (Jan. 12, 2010) – J. C. Penney Company, Inc. (NYSE:JCP) was recently honored with several distinctions for the Company’s pioneering...
JCPenney Reports December Sales Published: January 7, 2010 9:26 AM
- PLANO, Texas (Jan. 7, 2010) -- J. C. Penney Company, Inc. (NYSE:JCP) comparable store sales decreased 3.8 percent for the five-week period ended Jan. 2, 2010, which was at the favorable end of the Company’s guidance for sales to decrease 3 to 6 percent....
JCPenney Ranks Among Best Companies for College Interns Published: January 6, 2010 11:05 AM
- Retailer Selected to BusinessWeek’s Annual List of Leading Employers PLANO, Texas (Jan. 6, 2009) – J. C. Penney Company, Inc. (NYSE:JCP) has been named to Bloomberg BusinessWeek’s 2009 list of the 40 “Best U.S. Companies for Undergraduate...
Small "Change" Adds Up to Make a Big Difference for Afterschool Published: January 4, 2010 10:11 AM
- JCPenney’s Round-up Campaign Raises $4.7 Million for Local Afterschool Programs PLANO, Texas (Jan. 4, 2010) – J. C. Penney Company, Inc. (NYSE: JCP) customers are helping provide children in their own communities with access to life-enriching...
JCPenney Top Shopping Destination the Day After Christmas Published: December 21, 2009 9:43 AM
- Company’s After Christmas Sale -- Starting at 5:00 a.m. – Features Irresistible “Doorbuster” Offers Special $0.99 per Item Shipping Cost on jcp.com PLANO, Texas (Dec. 21, 2009) – J. C. Penney Company, Inc. (NYSE:JCP) today announced its After...
JCPenney Board of Directors Declares Quarterly Dividend Published: December 9, 2009 3:24 PM
- PLANO, Texas (December 9, 2009) – J. C. Penney Company, Inc. (NYSE:JCP) announced that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend on the Company's common stock of $0.20 per share. The dividend is payable Feb. 1, 2010, to Company stockholders...
JCPenney Announces Leadership Plans for Next Phase of its Growth and Development Published: December 9, 2009 1:07 PM
- PLANO, Texas (Dec. 9, 2009) -- J. C. Penney Company, Inc. (NYSE: JCP) is promoting three highly experienced executives, giving them expanded duties in a new senior merchandising leadership structure, Myron E. (Mike) Ullman, III, chairman and chief...
Geraldine Laybourne Elected to JCPenney Board of Directors Published: December 8, 2009 1:21 PM
- Pioneering Force in the Media Industry Brings Experience in Capturing Audience Attention and Online Strategies Plano, Texas (Dec. 8, 2009) – J. C. Penney Company, Inc. (NYSE: JCP) today announced that Geraldine B. Laybourne, a highly respected...
Celebrate the Joy of Giving with JCPenney Gift Cards Published: December 7, 2009 11:05 AM
- Gift Cards Provide Convenient Shopping Option for Customers Recipients Can Choose a Meaningful Gift from Retailer’s Vast Assortment of Merchandise and In-Store Services PLANO, Texas (Dec. 7, 2009) – Gift cards from J. C. Penney Company, Inc. ...
JCPenney Reports November Sales Published: December 3, 2009 12:00 AM
- PLANO, Texas (Dec. 3, 2009) -- J. C. Penney Company, Inc. (NYSE:JCP) reported that comparable store sales for the four-week period ended Nov. 28, 2009, decreased 5.9 percent, in-line with the Company’s guidance for sales to decrease 4 to 7 percent. In...
JCPenney to Bring Mango's European Runway Fast Fashion at Affordable Prices to JCPenney Customers Published: December 1, 2009 9:44 AM
- Will Launch MNG By Mango in Fall 2010 in Up to 75 JCPenney Stores and on jcp.com, Increasing to 600 Stores by Fall 2011 MNG By Mango to be Centerpiece of JCPenney’s Contemporary Assortment; Arrangement Combines JCPenney’s Merchandising and Marketing...
JCPenney Extends "Cyber Monday" to Two-Day Online Sale Published: November 23, 2009 1:39 PM
- Biggest Cyber Sale in Company History Free Shipping Offers and Screenbusters – Highlighting Stylish, High-Quality Gifts at Sharp Price Points – Provide Outstanding Value PLANO, Texas (Nov. 30, 2009) – J. C. Penney Company, Inc. (NYSE:JCP) today...
JCPenney Announces Biggest Black Friday Sale Ever Published: November 19, 2009 2:22 PM
- Irresistible Black Friday Specials – Beginning at 4 a.m. – Make JCPenney Ultimate Black Friday Destination This Season Customers Can Preview Deals on jcp.com and Sign-Up for a Wake-up Call from Cindy Crawford, Kimora Lee Simmons or Rascal Flatts ...
JCPenney Warns Customers to "Beware of the Doghouse" Published: November 18, 2009 11:38 AM
- JCPenney Helps Gift-Givers Dodge the “Doghouse” Again This Season Successful Campaign Returns with New Features to Highlight Retailer’s Stylish and Affordable Selection of Fine Jewelry PLANO, Texas (Nov. 18, 2009) – J. C. Penney Company, Inc. ...
JCPenney Transforms Catalog Strategy to Better Serve Customer Preferences Published: November 18, 2009 9:39 AM
- Retailer Completes Migration from “Big Books” to Targeted Catalogs, Internet and Digital Marketing as Part of Integrated Approach Delivers Environmental Benefits from Substantial Paper Reduction PLANO, Texas (Nov. 18, 2009) – As part of its...
JCPenney Reports Third Quarter Results Published: November 13, 2009 2:16 PM
- Management Raises Sales and Earnings Guidance for Fiscal 2009 Third Quarter Highlights • Earnings per share of $0.11, significantly better than initial expectations • Gross margin rate improved 210 basis points • Bridge...
JCPenney Celebrates the Joy of Giving Published: November 5, 2009 12:02 PM
- Give Joy This Season with the Hottest – and Most Affordable – Gifts from JCPenney PLANO, Texas (Nov. 5, 2009) – JCPenney invites customers to celebrate the joy of giving this holiday season by indulging loved ones with the most desirable gifts at...
JCPenney Reports October Sales Published: November 5, 2009 10:13 AM
- PLANO, Texas (Nov. 5, 2009) -- J. C. Penney Company, Inc. (NYSE:JCP) reported that comparable store sales for the four-week period ended Oct. 31, 2009, decreased 4.5 percent, slightly better than the Company’s guidance for sales to decrease 5 to 8...
JCPenney Brings "Joy of Giving" to Life This Season Published: November 4, 2009 1:08 PM
- Celebrating Christmas Will Be More Fun, Festive and Affordable Than Ever with JCPenney’s Best Gift Assortment Yet PLANO, Texas (Nov. 4, 2009) – J. C. Penney Company, Inc. (NYSE: JCP) today announced the launch of its Christmas gift program, bringing...
JCPenney and The Salvation Army Launch Largest Online Angel Giving Tree Program Published: November 3, 2009 12:37 PM
- jcp.com/angel Launches Today to Help Children and Seniors in Need This Christmas PLANO, Texas (Nov. 3, 2009) – J. C. Penney Company, Inc. (NYSE: JCP) and The Salvation Army are joining forces this Christmas season to give joy to even more people in...
Olsenboye Brand to Launch Exclusively at JCPenney Published: October 26, 2009 8:31 AM
- Mary-Kate Olsen and Ashley Olsen’s Dualstar Entertainment Group to Offer New Juniors Brand at Retailer This Spring Preview Collection Available for a Limited Time at Select Stores and jcp.com in November Features Unique Marketing Campaign...
JCPenney Recognized for Sustainability Efforts Published: October 19, 2009 6:35 PM
- JCPENNEY RECOGNIZED FOR sustainability efforts  Retailer Selected to Dow Jones Sustainability Index and Also Makes Top 50in Newsweek’s “Greenest Big Companies in America” List  PLANO, Texas (Oct.  19, 2009) – J. C. Penney Company, Inc. (NYSE:JCP) has...
JCPenney to Webcast October 23 Analyst Meeting Published: October 16, 2009 6:29 PM
- PLANO, Texas (October 16, 2009) – J. C. Penney Company, Inc. (NYSE:JCP) will host a meeting for analysts and investors on Friday, October 23, 2009 in New York City. Beginning at 11:45 a.m. ET, select members of JCPenney’s senior management team will...
JCPenney Customers "Round-Up" to Support Afterschool Programs Nationwide Published: October 16, 2009 4:57 PM
- America After 3 PM Survey of 30,000 Households, Sponsored by the JCPenney Afterschool Fund, Shows Marked Increase in Demand for Afterschool PLANO, Texas (Oct. 16, 2009) – Coinciding with America After 3 PM, an extensive study demonstrating that...
JCPenney Reports September Sales Published: October 8, 2009 8:49 AM
- Company Raises Third Quarter Earnings Guidance PLANO, Texas (Oct. 8, 2009) -- J. C. Penney Company, Inc. (NYSE:JCP) reported comparable store sales for the five-week period ended Oct. 3, 2009, and raised its earnings guidance for the third quarter....
Liz Claiborne Inc. Unveils Major New Distribution Strategy for the Liz Claiborne Brand Franchise Published: October 8, 2009 12:00 AM
- JCPenney to become the exclusive department store destination for the Liz Claiborne and Claiborne brands in the United States and Puerto Rico Liz Claiborne New York, designed by Isaac Mizrahi, to exit the department store channel and move to QVC&...
JCPenney and Cellfire Launch U.S. Retail's First Mobile Coupon Scanning Program Published: September 24, 2009 11:03 AM
- Breakthrough Technology Allows Customers to Download JCPenney Coupons on Mobile Phones That Can Be Scanned In Stores SAN JOSE, Calif. (Sept. 24, 2009) – In a first-of-its-kind program for a U.S. retailer, J. C. Penney Company, Inc. (NYSE:JCP) and...
interTrend Communications, Inc. and JCPenney Recognized by AAF for Multicultural Marketing Intitiatives Published: September 24, 2009 12:00 AM
- LONG BEACH, CALIFORNIA (September 24, 2009) – interTrend communications, Inc., alongside its longtime client J. C. Penney Company, Inc. (NYSE: JCP) are proud to announce their recognition by the American Advertising Federation (AAF) for multiethnic...
Pro Football Hall of Fame, Van Heusen and JCPenney Call on Football Fans to Debate and Vote for Their Choice for the Class of 2010 Published: September 21, 2009 12:10 PM
- First and Only Dedicated Fan Forum & Ballot for Hall of Fame at jcp.com/fans New York (September 21, 2009) – Tapping into the passion and knowledge of pro football fans, Pro Football Hall of Fame Enterprises, Phillips-Van Heusen Corporation ...
JCPenney Board of Directors Declares Quarterly Dividend Published: September 18, 2009 3:12 PM
- PLANO, Texas (Sept. 18, 2009) – J. C. Penney Company, Inc. (NYSE:JCP) announced that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend on the Company's common stock of $0.20 per share. The dividend is payable Nov. 2, 2009, to Company stockholders of...
JCPenney Sponsors “Change the World, Start with ENERGY STAR” Exhibit at the 2009 Plano Balloon Festival Published: September 18, 2009 3:06 PM
- Model House Showcases Home Energy- and Cost-Saving Ideas PLANO, Texas (Sept. 18, 2009) – JCPenney, one of America’s leading retailers in implementing energy-saving technologies and managing energy consumption, is sponsoring the “Change the World,...
JCPenney Recognized as a Leader in Innovative Business Technology Published: September 15, 2009 3:22 PM
- JCPENNEY RECOGNIZED AS A LEADER IN INNOVATIVE BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY   Retailer Ranked No. 6 on the 2009 InformationWeek 500     PLANO, Texas (Sept. 15, 2009) – In recognition of its strategic, innovative technology, J. C. Penney Company, Inc. ...
JCPenney Launches She Said Published: September 11, 2009 12:00 AM
- JCPenney Launches she said™   New Brand Competitively Positions Company as it Grows its Assortment of Contemporary Brands   New In-store, Online and Catalog Shopping Experience Allows Customers to  Mix and Match Pieces from Retailer’s...
JCPenney Reports August Sales In Line With Management Guidance Published: September 3, 2009 12:00 AM
- JCPENNEY REPORTS AUGUST SALES IN LINE WITH MANAGEMENT GUIDANCE     PLANO, Texas, Sept. 3, 2009 -- J. C. Penney Company, Inc. (NYSE:JCP) reported comparable store sales for the four-week period ended Aug. 29, 2009.  Comparable store sales in August...
JCPenney's iPhone App Puts "Style. Quality. Price." At Your Fingertips Published: September 2, 2009 12:00 AM
- JCPenney's iPhone App Puts “Style. Quality. Price.” AT YOuR FINGERTIPS   Free App Advances Retailer’s “Know Before You Go” Initiative   PLANO, Texas (Sept. 2, 2009) – J. C. Penney Company, Inc. (NYSE:JCP) today launched a new app for Apple’s...
JCPenney Customers "Round-Up" for Kids Published: August 6, 2009 9:37 AM
- Customers Can Round-up to Help Local Afterschool Programs While Shopping at JCPenney this Back-to-School Season PLANO, Texas (Aug. 6, 2009) – In time for the Back-to-School season, customers can once again benefit local children in need by...
JCPenney Announces Voluntary Stock Contribution to Company's Pension Plan Published: May 18, 2009 5:23 PM
- Company’s Financial Flexibility Increases as Contribution Further Strengthens Plan’s Fully Funded Status PLANO, Texas (May 18, 2009) – J. C. Penney Company, Inc. (NYSE: JCP) announced today that it made a voluntary contribution of JCPenney common...
JCPenney Board of Directors Declares Quarterly Dividend Published: May 18, 2009 10:24 AM
- Company Holds Annual Meeting of Stockholders PLANO, Texas (May 15, 2009) – J. C. Penney Company, Inc. (NYSE:JCP) announced today that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.20 per share on the Company’s common stock. The...
JCPenney Reports First Quarter Results Published: May 15, 2009 9:54 AM
- Management Raises Sales and Earnings Guidance for Fiscal 2009 First Quarter Highlights • Earnings of $0.11 per share • Inventory positioning and better-than-expected sales provided 50 basis point lift to gross margin rate &...
JCPenney Launches "Rascal Flatts American Living Unstoppable Tour" Campaign Published: May 14, 2009 12:11 PM
- Campaign to Support Company’s Sponsorship of Nationwide Tour Promoting American Living, Further Elevating Awareness of the Powerful Lifestyle Brand PLANO, Texas (May 14, 2009) – J. C. Penney Company, Inc. (NYSE:JCP) today announced the launch of an...
JCPenney Announces Successful Completion of Debt Tender Offer Published: May 12, 2009 9:50 AM
- PLANO, Texas (May 12, 2009) – J. C. Penney Company, Inc. (NYSE: JCP) announced today that it and its wholly owned subsidiary, J. C. Penney Corporation, Inc., have accepted for purchase $104,440,000 principal amount of outstanding 8 percent Notes due...
JCPenney Reports April Sales Published: May 7, 2009 10:58 AM
- Better-than-Expected Performance Driven by Strength in Women’s and Children’s Apparel PLANO, Texas (May 7, 2009) J. C. Penney Company, Inc. (NYSE:JCP) comparable store sales decreased 6.6 percent for the four weeks ended May 2, 2009, better than...
Joe Joseph Abboud to Launch at JCPenney This Fall Published: April 16, 2009 10:07 AM
- Great American Designer Brand Brings its Sophisticated Menswear to one of America’s Leading Retailers NEW YORK (April 16, 2009) – JA Apparel Corp. and J. C. Penney Company, Inc. (NYSE: JCP) today announced the launch of JOE Joseph Abboud, a...
JCPenney to Webcast April 22 Analyst Meeting Published: April 15, 2009 4:02 PM
- PLANO, Texas (April 15, 2009) – J. C. Penney Company, Inc. (NYSE:JCP) will host a meeting for analysts and investors on Wednesday, April 22, 2009 in New York City. Beginning at 8:00 a.m. ET, select members of JCPenney’s senior management team will take...
JCPenney Commences Tender Offer for Eight Percent Notes Due March 1, 2010 Published: April 14, 2009 4:29 PM
- PLANO, Texas (April 14, 2009) J. C. Penney Company, Inc. (NYSE: JCP) (the “Company”), as co-obligor on the Notes (as defined below), and J. C. Penney Corporation, Inc. (a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, and together with the Company, “J. C....
JCPenney Reports Better Than Expected March Sales Results Published: April 9, 2009 10:03 AM
- Company Raises First Quarter Sales and Earnings Guidance PLANO, Texas (April 9, 2009) J. C. Penney Company, Inc. (NYSE:JCP) comparable store sales decreased 7.2 percent for the five-week period ended April 4, 2009, better than the Company’s...
JCPenney Bolsters Young Men's Department With New Stylish Brands Published: April 9, 2009 10:01 AM
- RS By Sheckler,’ ‘Rusty’ and ‘Third Rail a Zoo York Production’ Bring Authentic Action Sports Brands at Affordable Prices for Back-to-School New Partnerships Strengthen JCPenney’s Ability to Deliver Exceptional Brands to Consumers Nationwide ...
JCPenney Completes New $750 Millon Credit Facility Published: April 8, 2009 3:49 PM
- PLANO, Texas (April 8, 2009) J. C. Penney Company, Inc. (NYSE:JCP) announced today that its wholly-owned subsidiary, J. C. Penney Corporation, Inc., has completed a new three-year $750 million bank credit facility. The new facility replaces a $1.2...
JCPenney Recognized for Inclusion and Diversity Results Published: April 6, 2009 10:28 AM
- Company Receives Top Ratings from DiversityBusiness and DiversityInc PLANO, Texas (April 6, 2009) – J. C. Penney Company, Inc. (NYSE:JCP) was recently recognized as one of the “Top 50 Organizations for Multicultural Business Opportunities,” also...
JCPenney Introduces 'Cindy Crawford Style' Published: April 3, 2009 9:25 AM
- New, Exclusive Brand Builds on JCPenney’s Leadership in Home Brand Brings Cindy Crawford’s Style Expertise to JCPenney PLANO, Texas (April 3, 2009) –– Continuing to build its leading home business, J. C. Penney Company, Inc. (NYSE: JCP) today...
JCPenney, SunPower and Integrys Complete Solar Power Systems on Five New Jersey Stores Published: April 1, 2009 11:59 AM
- Four California Stores Included in 3.7-Megawatt Solar Commitment DEPTFORD, NJ (April 1, 2009) — In a ceremony attended by New Jersey State Assembly Speaker Joseph J. Roberts, J. C. Penney Company, Inc. (NYSE:JCP), Integrys Energy Services, Inc., and...
JCPenney Unveils Three Reusable Shopping Bags Designed by Top Design School Students Published: April 1, 2009 11:57 AM
- New Simply Green™ Shopping Bag Styles Arrive in Stores for Earth Day PLANO, Texas (April 1, 2009) – Blending its emphasis on style with its concern for the environment, JCPenney partnered with several major design schools to fashion its latest...
J. C. Penney Company, Inc. Declare Quarterly Dividend Published: March 26, 2009 7:05 PM
- PLANO, Texas, March 26, 2009 – J. C. Penney Company, Inc. (NYSE:JCP) announced that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend on the Company’s common stock of $0.20 per share. The dividend is payable May 1, 2009, to Company stockholders of...
JCPenney Partners with OurWeddingDay.com Published: March 26, 2009 10:09 AM
- New Partnership Provides “Recessionista” Brides Ultimate Value and Convenience PLANO, Texas (March 26, 2009) – J.C. Penney Company, Inc. (NYSE:JCP), which offers one of the nation’s leading wedding registries, and OurWeddingDay.com, providing the...
JCPenney Reports February Sales Results Published: March 5, 2009 9:59 AM
- Company Opens Nine New Stores, Including 100th Sephora inside JCPenney Location PLANO, Texas (Mar. 5, 2009) J. C. Penney Company, Inc. (NYSE:JCP) comparable store sales decreased 8.8 percent for the four-week period ended Feb. 28, 2009, better...
JCPenney Becomes First Retailer to Earn Energy Star(R) Award for Sustained Excellence in Energy Management Published: March 4, 2009 4:40 PM
- PLANO, Texas (March 3, 2009) – In recognition of its continued commitment to strategic energy management, JCPenney was honored by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) with the ENERGY STAR Award for...
JCPenney Launches Interactive 'Runway Show' Published: February 23, 2009 12:04 PM
- Highlights Beautiful and Affordable Exclusive Designs from Nicole Miller, Michele Bohbot, Allen B. Schwartz, and Charlotte Ronson – at Smart, Affordable Prices Online Experience Puts Customers Front and Center to View Collections From Today’s Top...
JCPenney Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year Financial Results Published: February 20, 2009 10:04 AM
- 2008 Highlights • Fourth quarter earnings from continuing operations of $0.94 per share • 2008 earnings per share of $2.54 • Finished 2008 with $2.4 billion of cash • 13.5 percent decrease in comparable store...
JCPenney Announces Sponsorship of Rascal Flatts Tour Published: February 19, 2009 11:05 AM
- “Rascal Flatts American Living Unstoppable Tour” Original “American Living” Song Available Exclusively on New Rascal Flatts ‘Unstoppable’ CD Sold at JCPenney PLANO, Texas (Feb. 19, 2009) – J. C. Penney Company, Inc. (NYSE:JCP) today announced...
JCPenney Conference Call and Webcast for Fourth Quarter and Year-end 2008 Financial Results Published: February 11, 2009 6:01 PM
- PLANO, Texas (Feb. 11, 2009) J. C. Penney Company, Inc. (NYSE:JCP) will report its fourth quarter and year-end 2008 financial results before the market opens on Friday, Feb. 20, 2009. Management will hold a conference call to discuss the results at 9...
JCPenney Showcases Beautiful and Affordable Designer Brands in New Spring Marketing Campaign Published: February 10, 2009 12:08 PM
- Highlights Exciting Designs by Nicole Miller, Michele Bohbot, Allen B. Schwartz, Kimora Lee Simmons and Charlotte Ronson – at Smart Prices Campaign Launches during Academy Awards on Feb. 22 PLANO, Texas (Feb. 10, 2009) – J. C. Penney Company,...
"Doghouse Prevention Week" Begins Today Published: February 6, 2009 12:25 PM
- This Valentine's Day JCPenney Helps Men Dodge the "Doghouse" PLANO, Texas (Feb. 6, 2009)) In an effort to further educate loved ones on how to stay out of the “Doghouse,” J. C. Penney Company, Inc. (NYSE: JCP) today declared the week leading up to...
JCPenney Reports January Sales Published: February 5, 2009 12:00 AM
- Company Provides Fourth Quarter Earnings Expectations and Initial 2009 Operating Outlook Ends Fiscal 2008 with Over $2.3 Billion of Cash Management to Hold Live Conference Call and Webcast at 11 a.m. ET Today PLANO, Texas (Feb. 5, 2009) J...
JCPenney Names Janet L. Dhillon General Counsel Published: January 27, 2009 1:07 PM
- PLANO, Texas (Jan. 27, 2009) J. C. Penney Company, Inc. (NYSE:JCP) today announced the appointment of Janet L. Dhillon, 46, as executive vice president, general counsel and secretary. She will report to Myron E. (Mike) Ullman, III, chairman and chief...
JCPenney Clarifies Unfounded Market Concerns Regarding its Revolving Credit Facility Published: January 20, 2009 4:12 PM
- PLANO, Texas (Jan. 20, 2009) – J. C. Penney Company, Inc. (NYSE:JCP) provided clarification regarding its revolving credit facility in order to mitigate unfounded concerns. The Company expects to have more than $2 billion of cash on its balance...
Customers Vote JCPenney Tops in Customer Service Published: January 16, 2009 1:20 PM
- JCPenney’s CustomerFIRST Initiative Delivers High Ranking in NRF Foundation/American Express 2008 Customer Service Survey PLANO, Texas (Jan. 16, 2009) – J. C. Penney Company, Inc. (NYSE: JCP) was recognized for its leading customer service by the...
JCPenney Reports December Sales Published: January 8, 2009 9:32 AM
- PLANO, Texas (Jan. 8, 2009) J. C. Penney Company, Inc. (NYSE:JCP) comparable store sales decreased 8.1 percent for the five-week period ended Jan. 3, 2009, better than the Company’s guidance for a low-double digit decrease. During the same period last...
JCPenney Announces Biggest After Christmas Sale Ever Published: December 22, 2008 4:37 PM
- “Doorbuster” Offers – at Irresistible Prices – Make JCPenney Top Shopping Destination the Day After Christmas After Christmas Sale Starts at 5:30 a.m. PLANO, Texas (Dec. 22, 2008) – J. C. Penney Company, Inc. (NYSE:JCP) today announced its...
J. C. Penney Company, Inc. Declare Dividend Published: December 10, 2008 5:46 PM
- PLANO, Texas (Dec. 10, 2008)  – J. C. Penney Company, Inc. (NYSE:JCP) announced that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend on the Company’s common stock of $0.20 per share. The dividend is payable Feb. 2, 2009, to Company stockholders of...
JCPenney, Pacer Take Delivery of Clean-Diesel Trucks Published: December 9, 2008 9:56 AM
- Companies Team Up to Support Air Quality Efforts at LA, Long Beach Ports PLANO, Texas & CONCORD, Calif. (Dec. 9, 2008) J. C. Penney Company, Inc. (NYSE:JCP) and PDS Trucking, Inc., a subsidiary of Pacer Distribution Services, Inc., have taken a...
JCPenney Reports November Sales Published: December 4, 2008 12:00 AM
- PLANO, Texas (Dec. 4, 2008) – J. C. Penney Company, Inc. (NYSE:JCP) comparable store sales decreased 11.9 percent for the four-week period ended Nov. 29, 2008, in line with the Company’s guidance for a low-double digit decrease and compared with a 5.4...
JCPenney Bolsters jcp.com with New Features Published: November 25, 2008 11:31 AM
- New Features Make Shopping Online Easier and More Convenient Than Ever – Just in Time for ‘Cyber Monday’ New Online ‘Screenbusters’ – Highlighting Stylish, High-Quality Gifts at Affordable Prices – Provide Outstanding Value PLANO, Texas (Nov. 25...
JCPenney Announces Biggest Black Friday Sale in Company History Published: November 24, 2008 11:45 AM
- 400+ Black Friday Specials – at Irresistible Prices – Make JCPenney Top Shopping Destination This Black Friday Black Friday Sale Starts at 4 a.m. PLANO, Texas (Nov. 24, 2008) – J. C. Penney Company, Inc. (NYSE:JCP) today announced that its Black...
Convenient JCPenney Gift Cards Make Christmas Shopping Easier Than Ever This Season Published: November 24, 2008 11:44 AM
- JCPenney Gifts Cards Have No Service Fees and Never Expire E-Gift Cards Also Available PLANO, Texas (Nov. 24, 2008) – Gift cards from J. C. Penney Company, Inc. (NYSE: JCP) make shopping easier than ever this Christmas. Easy to give and receive,...
JCPenney Warns "Beware of the Doghouse" This Holiday Season Published: November 21, 2008 6:51 PM
- Bewareofthedoghouse.com Helps Women Get Great, Affordable Diamond Gifts at JCPenney from their Loved Ones Facebook Connect Makes it Easy to Select “Doghouse” Candidates from Facebook Friends List PLANO, Texas (Nov. 21, 2008) – J. C. Penney...
Joy of Giving Made Easy at JCPenney This Year Published: November 18, 2008 11:22 AM
- America’s Families Can Give With Pride… JCPenney Gifts Offers Department Store Style and Quality at Affordable Prices Compelling Gift Assortment and Focus on Ease and Convenience Reinforce JCPenney’s Position as America’s “Gift Headquarters ...
JCPenney Reports Third Quarter Financial Results Published: November 14, 2008 10:21 AM
- Third Quarter Highlights • Earnings per share of $0.55 • Comparable inventories approximately 9 percent below last year • Effective expense control in difficult consumer environment • Announced I “Heart” RonsonTM and...
JCPenney Launches 2008 Christmas Campaign Published: November 13, 2008 10:59 AM
- “Style. Quality. Price Matter. Every Day Matters.” Affordable Prices Make Celebrating Joy of Giving Easy at JCPenney PLANO, Texas (Nov. 13, 2008) – J. C. Penney Company, Inc. (NYSE: JCP) today announced the launch of a powerful, integrated...
JCPenney Reports October Sales Published: November 6, 2008 12:00 AM
- PLANO, Texas (Nov. 6, 2008) J. C. Penney Company, Inc. (NYSE:JCP) comparable store sales decreased 13.0 percent for the four-week period ended Nov. 1, 2008. The Company’s guidance was for sales to decrease low-double digits. In last year’s October...
JCPenney Afterschool Fund Distributes More Than $9 Million in Grants to Afterschool Programs Published: November 3, 2008 5:04 PM
- Grants Includes Donations Contributed by JCPenney and JCPenney Customers, Associates and Suppliers PLANO, Texas (Nov. 3, 2008) – This school year, more than 20,000 children across the nation are participating in safe, life-enriching afterschool...
JCPenney Enhances Highly Successful Stafford and Worthington Career Brands With New Categories and Fits Published: October 28, 2008 10:25 AM
- Market-Leading Affordable Career Wear for Men and Women Offers Greater Versatility and Easy Transition from Office to After-Work PLANO, Texas (Oct. 28, 2008) – J. C. Penney Company, Inc. (NYSE: JCP) today announced that it has significantly enhanced...
JCPenney Breaks Ground on Future LEED Store in Fairview Published: October 24, 2008 11:26 AM
- Efficient Store Also Among First Approved as “Designed to Earn the ENERGY STAR” PLANO, Texas (Oct. 24, 2008) – J. C. Penney Company, Inc. (NYSE:JCP) broke ground Oct. 23 in Fairview, Texas, on its first store registered and expected to obtain LEED...
The Joy of Christmas Giving Starts at JCPenney Published: October 23, 2008 10:27 AM
- Give Joy This Season with the Hottest – and Most Affordable – Gifts from JCPenney! PLANO, Texas (October 23, 2008) — The most cherished time of year is fast-approaching – friends and family gather, parties swirl with excitement and evening attire...
'Master of Trend' Allen B. Schwartz to Introduce ALLEN B. Exclusively at JCPenney Published: October 14, 2008 12:00 AM
- New Brand from Coveted Industry Designer Delivers Casual Chic and California Cool Style to Trendy Customers PLANO, Texas (Oct. 14, 2008) – J. C. Penney Company, Inc. (NYSE: JCP) today announced the launch of ALLEN B.®, a complete women’s...
JCPenney Reports September Sales Published: October 8, 2008 12:00 AM
- Updates Third Quarter Sales and Earnings Expectations in View of Economic Conditions PLANO, Texas (Oct. 8, 2008) J. C. Penney Company, Inc. (NYSE:JCP) comparable store sales decreased 12.4 percent for the five-week period ended Oct. 4, 2008,...
New Brand I "Heart" Ronson to Launch for Women Exclusively at JCPenney Published: October 8, 2008 12:00 AM
- Combines Designer Charlotte Ronson’s Signature Feminine Touch With a Vintage Aesthetic; Offers Customers Chic, Downtown Style Shop Inside Ronson’s Closet, Starting in Spring 2009 PLANO, Texas (Oct. 8, 2008) – J. C. Penney Company, Inc. (NYSE:...
Walgreens Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Jeffrey Rein Joins JCPenney Board of Directors Published: October 6, 2008 11:08 AM
- Rein Brings Extensive Retail Leadership Experience to JCPenney Board PLANO, Texas (Oct. 6, 2008) - J. C. Penney Company, Inc. (NYSE: JCP) today announced that Jeffrey A. Rein, chairman and chief executive officer of Walgreen Co. (NYSE, NASDAQ: WAG),...
JCPenney Teams with U.S. Department of Energy to Adopt Energy-Efficient Building Technologies Published: October 2, 2008 9:30 AM
- PLANO, Texas (Oct 02, 2008) Recognizing J. C. Penney Company, Inc. (NYSE:JCP) for its long-term commitment to energy efficiency, the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) National Energy Technology Laboratory has selected the Company to join in its effort...
J. C. Penney Company, Inc. Declares Dividend Published: September 19, 2008 2:39 PM
- PLANO, Texas (Sept. 19, 2008) J. C. Penney Company, Inc. (NYSE:JCP) announced that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend on the Company’s common stock of $0.20 per share. The dividend is payable Nov. 1, 2008, to Company stockholders of...
JCPenney Invites Customers to Participate in "Day of Giving Back" Published: September 12, 2008 12:00 AM
- Proceeds to Benefit Local Afterschool Programs PLANO, Texas (Sept. 12, 2008) From Sept. 14 thru Sept. 28, customers visiting JCPenney stores across the nation will have an opportunity to assist at-risk children in their local community by purchasing...
JCPenney Launches Solar and Wind Power Projects Published: August 13, 2008 12:00 AM
- Use of Renewable Power Sources Complements Ongoing Energy Managemet Efforts ENERGY STAR® Certification Planned for 200 Stores PLANO, Texas (Aug. 13, 2008) Demonstrating its commitment to adopting renewable power sources that deliver both...