J.C. Penney is an American chain of department stores. The company offers a broad selection of merchandise among them clothing for men, women, children and babies, lingerie, shoes, handbags, appliances, home furnishings and decoration. Additionally, J.C. Penney stores lease store space to other retailers such as Sephora, hair salons, optical centers and coffee shops. The company was launched in 1902 and currently operates 1,905 locations across the United States as well as an e-commerce site that ships products internationally.
Alternatives to J.C. Penney
Dillard’s
Company: Dillard's, Inc. | Founder: William T. Dillard | CEO: William T. Dillard II | Since: 1938
Dillard’s is an American chain of department stores. The company retails a broad assortment of products such as clothing for men and women, shoes, handbags, accessories, lingerie, beauty products, kids apparel as well as home furnishings and decorations. Dillard’s currently…
Macys
Company: Macy's, Inc. | Founder: Rowland Hussey Macy | CEO: Jeffrey Gennette | Since: 1858
Macy’s is an American chain of department stores that operates stores under two brands: Macy’s and Bloomingdale’s. The company operates more than 700 stores and an online store retailing a diverse array of products, among them clothing, accessories, furniture, jewelry,…
Target
Company: Target Corporation | Founder: George Dayton | CEO: Brian Cornell | Since: 1902
Target is an American general merchandise retailer, selling products at affordable prices through its brick and mortar and online stores. Target’s stores offer a huge assortment of products including dry groceries, perishables, frozen items, home goods and electronics. The company…
Nordstrom
Company: Nordstrom, Inc. | Founder: John W. Nordstrom | CEO: Geevy Thomas | Since: 1973
Nordstrom Rack is an American chain of department stores that merchandises discounted and off-price items. The company focuses on selling branded clothing, shoes, accessories and jewelry for both men and women. Nordstrom Rack operates more than a 100 brick and…
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