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JCPenney

🌎 jcpenney.com

JCPenney is one of the nation's largest retailers, specializing in apparel, home decor, jewelry, and beauty merchandise. The company is committed to inclusivity and diversity, aiming to provide a shopping experience that meets the everyday needs of America's working families. With a focus on quality and value, JCPenney offers a wide range of products and services, including private and national brands.

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Updates as of Oct 03, 2024

• JCPenney, in collaboration with Rare Beauty, Black Girl Ventures, and Black Beauty Collective, has shortlisted finalists for the fourth annual LIFT Beauty Accelerator Program.
• JCPenney has appointed Marisa Thalberg as consulting chief marketing officer to support its $1 billion turnaround plan.
• JCPenney reported an 8.9% drop in Q2 retail sales, resulting in a net loss.
• JCPenney launched a new adaptive clothing line for women who use wheelchairs, featuring items like blazers and cocktail dresses, in collaboration with Jamey Perry, a paraplegic TV writer and athlete.
• Gina Perkins has joined JCPenney as General Manager in the United States, previously holding a position at another company.

• JCPenney is currently hiring a General Manager in the United States.
• JCPenney returned to its former headquarters site in Plano in 2023, occupying around 300,000 square feet of the existing building.
• JCPenney has hired Khristene Son as senior vice president for trend, brand, and design to enhance its house brands and brand marketing.
• Kaushik Das, VP & MD of JCPenney India, emphasized the importance of skills relevance and adaptability in hiring at TechSparks 2024.

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