About JCPenney

About company

JCPenney is a chain of American mid-range department stores. It operates over 1,100 department stores in 49 states and Puerto Rico. The company’s business consists of selling merchandise and services to consumers through its department stores and website at jcpenney.com. J. C. Penney sells family apparel and footwear, accessories, fine and fashion jewelry, and beauty products as well as home furnishings. In addition, the company’s department stores provide its customers with services such as styling salon, optical, portrait photography, and custom decorating. JCPenney Company, Inc. was founded in 1902 by James Cash Penney.