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James Cash Penney Jr. (September 16, 1875 – February 12, 1971) was an American businessman and entrepreneur who founded the JCPenney stores in 1902. [ 1 ] Early life and education
The company opened its 500th store in 1924 in Hamilton, Missouri, James Cash Penney's hometown. By the opening of the 1,000th store in 1928, gross business had reached $190 million (equivalent to $3.37 billion in 2024). In 1940, Sam Walton began working at a J. C. Penney in Des Moines, Iowa. Walton subsequently founded retailer Walmart in 1962. [9]
James Cash Penney opened his first store, one of a chain known as "the Golden Rule," in Kemmerer, Wyo., on April 13, 1902. Penney originally operated the store in partnership with two J.C. Penney ...
The J. C. Penney Historic District is a historic district in Kemmerer, Wyoming, encompassing several properties associated with James Cash Penney (1875-1971). The district includes the Golden Rule Store, the first in what became the J. C. Penney department store chain, and Penney's home during the store's early years.
The stores were cash and carry. Collective buying by a national chain allowed JSPenney to avoid both overpriced goods and special sales. Ashland Memories: JCPenney comes to town, adhering to ...
J.C. Penney Founded in 1902 by James Cash Penney, J.C. Penney was originally named The Golden Rule, named after the concept that one should treat others as they wish to be treated.
The J. C. Penney House in Kemmerer, Wyoming, was the home of James Cash Penney, the founder of the J. C. Penney department stores, during the 1904-1909 period that he developed his formula for a successful dry goods store. Penney and wife moved to Kemmerer in 1902 and lived in the garret of a small house.
And then the fourth pillar of our brand is, really came from James Cash Penney, our founder, is really the golden rule, which is serving others like we want to be served. And so I think what was ...