2020 has been the most unpredictable year in recent memory as the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic ushered in a host of change and innovation. Customer shopping behaviors have evolved, and JCPenney… [Continue Reading]
Category: Company Initiatives
JCPenney Recognizes Leadership of Merchandising VP, a 42-Year Company Veteran
In May, Working Mother magazine named JCPenney one of the 2020 Best Companies for Multicultural Women for the third time. We are always proud to be acknowledged for the strength and… [Continue Reading]
JCPenney Requires Customers to Wear Face Coverings in Stores, Effective July 24
As Coronavirus (COVID-19) cases continue to increase across the U.S., JCPenney will now require customers to wear face coverings while shopping in its stores, effective Friday, July 24. With a… [Continue Reading]
Jill Soltau Among CEOs Urging Governors to Require Masks in Stores
Last Friday, 21 retail CEOs – including our CEO, Jill Soltau – published an op-ed for CNN urging all U.S. governors to require masks in stores. Many of the CEOs… [Continue Reading]
JCPenney Provides Details on Zero Tolerance Prison Labor Policy
JCPenney is strongly committed to ethical business practices, and we employ a zero-tolerance policy against prison, indentured, bonded, slave, forced, or compulsory labor. Companies across the globe are being held accountable… [Continue Reading]
Juneteenth Now a Company Holiday at JCPenney
Today, JCPenney is thrilled to celebrate Juneteenth in support of our Black associates and customers. We announced earlier this week that today will be the first annual Juneteenth Company holiday… [Continue Reading]
Drive-Through Celebration Surprises Students Who Missed Signing Day at Barack Obama Male Leadership Academy
When 100 percent of your graduating class is admitted to college, senior signing day is one of the most momentous celebrations of the year. For students at the Barack Obama… [Continue Reading]