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J. C. Penney Company, Inc. Overview

Address

6501 Legacy Dr. Plano, 
TX 75024 United States
Phone: 972-431-1000
Fax:972-431-9140

J. C. Penney Company, Inc. Rankings

#146 in FORTUNE 500 (May 2011) 
#S&P 500 
#146 in FORTUNE 1000 (May 2011)

Company Description

J. C. Penney Company is a holding company for department store operator J. C. Penney Corporation, one of the largest department store, catalog, and e-commerce retailers in the US with more than 1,100 JCPenney department stores in 49 states and Puerto Rico. J. C. Penney Corp., its only subsidiary, was founded in 1902 by James Cash Penney. The company sold its Eckerd drugstore chain to The Jean Coutu Group and CVS for $4.5 billion in cash in 2004. Penney is exiting its legacy mail-order business and expanding its online presence. The department store chain welcomed a new CEO, former Apple stores chief Ron Johnson, in late 2011. J. C. Penney Company was formed in 2002 and is the publicly traded entity.

J. C. Penney Company, Inc. Company Profile Report

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Hoover's industry experts provide proprietary editorial analysis supplemented with content from multiple data sources to bring you the Company Profile Report. The depth of each report varies, so be sure to view the sample and review the report contents listed next.

 

Sections Included in Report

  • Company Overview
  • People
  • Biographies
  • Historical Events
  • Industry Information
  • Financial Summary
  • Annual Income Statement
  • Quarterly Cash Flow
  • Annual Balance Sheet
  • Quarterly Balance Sheet
  • Annual Cash Flow
  • Quarterly Income Statement
  • Earning Estimates
  • Financial Market Data
  • Historical Financials
  • Competitors List
  • Competitive Landscape

Company Profile Report Highlights

  • Company Description

    Quickly grasp how a company operates and understand its current business environment.

  • Industry Information

    Identify the often times disparate industries a company does business in, and find the corresponding SIC and NAICS codes.

  • Biographies

    Learn the background and technology interests of the company's executives, to better understand possible growth directions.

  • Company History

    When you want to know where a company is going, you'll be helped by first knowing where it's been. Use this to get up to speed on a company's history.

  • Key People

    Uncover the roles and responsibilities of the management team and identify the correct decision maker, so you are sure to talk to the right contact.

  • Company Financials

    Review key financial information to gauge health and growth potential.

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Internet & Mail-Order Retail Industry Report

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Overview

The Internet and mail-order retail industry in the US includes about 20,000 companies with combined annual revenue of about $270 billion. Major companies include Lands’ End, LL Bean, Amazon, Overstock, and Hanover Direct. The industry is concentrated: the top 50 companies account for about 70 percent of industry revenue. Over the past five years, the bulk of the industry's revenue has shifted from catalog to Internet sales. While most brick-and-mortar retailers have an online presence and many also offer catalog sales, this profile focuses on retailers who use the Internet or catalogs as their sole or primary sales channel.

SIC: 5961

NAICS: 454111, 454113

 

Sample Questions & Answers

How does the current economic environment affect the company's sales outlook?

Catalog and Internet retailers sell primarily discretionary goods and services, so demand varies with changes in personal income. Consumers delay or cut back on computers, new clothing, home furnishings, and other discretionary items when the economy...

 

How does the company compete with online sales by traditional retailers?

Traditional retailers are becoming the dominant online retailers by leveraging high consumer awareness. Consumers are moving to large brands that have online capability and that they're familiar with. Internet retailing has been growing rapidly.

 

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General Report Description

Save valuable research time, increase confidence on sales calls, and get the competitive edge to win more business with Hoover's Industry Report. Proprietary editorial analysis synthesizes hundreds of sources into an easy-to-digest format so that you can quickly understand a client's business challenges. Insight into critical business issues, industry trends and opportunities, and financial benchmarks is an integral part of each report.

 

Sections Included in Report

  • Industry Overview
  • Quarterly Industry Update
  • Business Challenges
  • Trends and Opportunities
  • Call Preparation Questions
  • Financial Information
  • Industry Forecast
  • Website and Media Links
  • Glossary of Acronyms

    Industry Report Highlights:

    • Recent Developments

      Stay up to date on crucial industry news that may affect your strategy.

    • Trends & Opportunities

      Identify avenues for expansion and get prospects thinking about growth opportunities that justify investing in your product.

    • Call Preparation Questions

      Gain instant rapport with prospects during your sales calls using done-for-you call preparation questions.

    • Industry Forecast

      Identify growth and integrate projections in your own business planning.

    • Business Challenges

      Engage your prospects with solution selling that makes their life easier by first understanding their pain points.

    • Executive Insight

      Identify the correct decision maker and tailor your presentation to his or her needs, and maximize the effectiveness of your pitch.

    • Financial Information

      Increase your credibility and support your presentations by adding verifiable industry metrics.

    • Web Links & Acronyms

      Speak the Prospect's language by demonstrating an understanding of industry trade associations and jargon.

    Internet & Mail-Order Retail Industry Report

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    Department Stores Industry Report

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    Overview

    The US department store industry includes about 20 companies that operate about 3,500 stores with a combined annual revenue of about $60 billion. Major companies include Sears, JCPenney, Macy's (which owns Bloomingdale's), and Dillard's. The industry is highly concentrated: the top eight companies generate about 95 percent of industry revenue.

    SIC: 5311

    NAICS: 452111

     

    Sample Questions & Answers

    What is the company's biggest competitive threat?

    Companies face intense competition from a wide variety of retailers, including discount department stores, warehouse clubs, and specialty stores. Discount department stores, such as Target, have upgraded apparel selection and offer quality...

     

    How do changes in consumer spending affect the company?

    Consumer spending drives department store sales. Many products sold in department stores, particularly apparel and cosmetics, are considered discretionary. During tough economic periods, consumers may cut back or shop at less expensive retailers,...

     

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    General Report Description

    Save valuable research time, increase confidence on sales calls, and get the competitive edge to win more business with Hoover's Industry Report. Proprietary editorial analysis synthesizes hundreds of sources into an easy-to-digest format so that you can quickly understand a client's business challenges. Insight into critical business issues, industry trends and opportunities, and financial benchmarks is an integral part of each report.

     

    Sections Included in Report

    • Industry Overview
    • Quarterly Industry Update
    • Business Challenges
    • Trends and Opportunities
    • Call Preparation Questions
    • Financial Information
    • Industry Forecast
    • Website and Media Links
    • Glossary of Acronyms

      Industry Report Highlights:

      • Recent Developments

        Stay up to date on crucial industry news that may affect your strategy.

      • Trends & Opportunities

        Identify avenues for expansion and get prospects thinking about growth opportunities that justify investing in your product.

      • Call Preparation Questions

        Gain instant rapport with prospects during your sales calls using done-for-you call preparation questions.

      • Industry Forecast

        Identify growth and integrate projections in your own business planning.

      • Business Challenges

        Engage your prospects with solution selling that makes their life easier by first understanding their pain points.

      • Executive Insight

        Identify the correct decision maker and tailor your presentation to his or her needs, and maximize the effectiveness of your pitch.

      • Financial Information

        Increase your credibility and support your presentations by adding verifiable industry metrics.

      • Web Links & Acronyms

        Speak the Prospect's language by demonstrating an understanding of industry trade associations and jargon.

      Department Stores Industry Report

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      Clothing Stores Industry Report

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      Overview

      The US clothing stores industry includes about 100,000 stores with combined annual revenue of about $150 billion. Large companies include TJX Companies (TJ Maxx, Marshalls); Gap; Limited Brands; Ross; and Abercrombie & Fitch. The industry is concentrated: the 50 largest companies account for about 65 percent of industry revenue.

      SIC: 5611, 5621, 5661, 5641, 5651, 5632

      NAICS: 448110, 448120, 448130, 448210, 448150, 448190, 448140

       

      Sample Questions & Answers

      How does the company protect itself from drops in consumer spending?

      Consumers buy more clothing when they have more disposable income and the economy is healthy. Under recessionary conditions, clothing stores sales can slow significantly. Economic factors that drive consumer spending, including personal income,...

       

      How does the company address competition from mass merchants, such as Target and Wal-Mart?

      The rapid expansion of mass merchants like Wal-Mart and Target has pressured clothing retailers at the lower and middle segments of the market. By selling stylish clothes and accessories at low prices, mass merchants attract consumers looking for...

       

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      General Report Description

      Save valuable research time, increase confidence on sales calls, and get the competitive edge to win more business with Hoover's Industry Report. Proprietary editorial analysis synthesizes hundreds of sources into an easy-to-digest format so that you can quickly understand a client's business challenges. Insight into critical business issues, industry trends and opportunities, and financial benchmarks is an integral part of each report.

       

      Sections Included in Report

      • Industry Overview
      • Quarterly Industry Update
      • Business Challenges
      • Trends and Opportunities
      • Call Preparation Questions
      • Financial Information
      • Industry Forecast
      • Website and Media Links
      • Glossary of Acronyms

        Industry Report Highlights:

        • Recent Developments

          Stay up to date on crucial industry news that may affect your strategy.

        • Trends & Opportunities

          Identify avenues for expansion and get prospects thinking about growth opportunities that justify investing in your product.

        • Call Preparation Questions

          Gain instant rapport with prospects during your sales calls using done-for-you call preparation questions.

        • Industry Forecast

          Identify growth and integrate projections in your own business planning.

        • Business Challenges

          Engage your prospects with solution selling that makes their life easier by first understanding their pain points.

        • Executive Insight

          Identify the correct decision maker and tailor your presentation to his or her needs, and maximize the effectiveness of your pitch.

        • Financial Information

          Increase your credibility and support your presentations by adding verifiable industry metrics.

        • Web Links & Acronyms

          Speak the Prospect's language by demonstrating an understanding of industry trade associations and jargon.

        Clothing Stores Industry Report

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        Retail Sector Industry Report

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        Overview

        The US retail industry includes about 1 million outlets with combined annual revenue of about $4 trillion. Major companies include Wal-Mart, Home Depot, Kroger, Costco, and Target. While large companies dominate some retail sectors (such as mass merchandisers and grocery stores), other sectors (such as auto dealers and convenience stores) are fragmented. Many specialty retailers are single-store operations.

        SIC: 5983, 5984, 5989, 5992, 5993, 5994, 5995, 5999, 7389, 5211, 5231, 5251, 5261, 5271, 5311, 5331, 5399, 5411, 5421, 5431, 5441, 5451, 5461, 5499, 5511, 5521, 5531, 5541, 5551, 5561, 5571, 5599, 5611, 5621, 5632, 5641, 5651, 5661, 5712, 5713, 5714, 5722, 5731, 5734, 5735, 5736, 5912, 5921, 5932, 5941, 5942, 5943, 5944, 5945, 5946, 5947, 5948, 5961, 5962

        NAICS: 445299, 445310, 446110, 446120, 446130, 446191, 446199, 447110, 447190, 448110, 448120, 448130, 448140, 448150, 448190, 448210, 448310, 454319, 454390, 448320, 451110, 451120, 451130, 451140, 451211, 451212, 451220, 452111, 452112, 452910, 452990, 453110, 453210, 453220, 453310, 453910, 453920, 453930, 453991, 453998, 454111, 454112, 454113, 454210, 454311, 454312, 441110, 441120, 441210, 441221, 441222, 441229, 441310, 441320, 442110, 442210, 442291, 442299, 443111, 443112, 443120, 443130, 444110, 444120, 444130, 444190, 444210, 444220, 445110, 445120, 445210, 445220, 445230, 445291, 445292

         

        Sample Questions & Answers

        How sensitive is the company's business to the economy?

        Economic factors, including personal income, consumer confidence, job growth, and interest rates, can greatly affect consumer spending and the retail sector. During recessionary periods, retail sales growth can slow drastically and even decline.

         

        How does the company compete with large retailers?

        In many retail segments, large companies dominate and hold the majority of the market. Even specialty retailers in fragmented markets must compete with mass merchandisers and warehouse clubs that offer a smaller selection of comparable merchandise at...

         

        To read this full Call Prep Question and others, purchase the full report.

         

        General Report Description

        Save valuable research time, increase confidence on sales calls, and get the competitive edge to win more business with Hoover's Industry Report. Proprietary editorial analysis synthesizes hundreds of sources into an easy-to-digest format so that you can quickly understand a client's business challenges. Insight into critical business issues, industry trends and opportunities, and financial benchmarks is an integral part of each report.

         

        Sections Included in Report

        • Industry Overview
        • Quarterly Industry Update
        • Business Challenges
        • Trends and Opportunities
        • Call Preparation Questions
        • Financial Information
        • Industry Forecast
        • Website and Media Links
        • Glossary of Acronyms

          Industry Report Highlights:

          • Recent Developments

            Stay up to date on crucial industry news that may affect your strategy.

          • Trends & Opportunities

            Identify avenues for expansion and get prospects thinking about growth opportunities that justify investing in your product.

          • Call Preparation Questions

            Gain instant rapport with prospects during your sales calls using done-for-you call preparation questions.

          • Industry Forecast

            Identify growth and integrate projections in your own business planning.

          • Business Challenges

            Engage your prospects with solution selling that makes their life easier by first understanding their pain points.

          • Executive Insight

            Identify the correct decision maker and tailor your presentation to his or her needs, and maximize the effectiveness of your pitch.

          • Financial Information

            Increase your credibility and support your presentations by adding verifiable industry metrics.

          • Web Links & Acronyms

            Speak the Prospect's language by demonstrating an understanding of industry trade associations and jargon.

          Retail Sector Industry Report

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          Shoe Stores Industry Report

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          Overview

          The US shoe store industry includes about 28,000 stores with combined annual revenue of about $27 billion. Major companies include Payless ShoeSource, Brown Shoe Company (which owns Famous Footwear and Naturalizer), Foot Locker, and DSW. Shoe manufacturers, such as Nike, also have retail operations. The industry is concentrated: the top 50 companies have about 75 percent of industry revenue.

          SIC: 5661

          NAICS: 448210

           

          Sample Questions & Answers

          What is the company’s biggest competitive threat?

          Shoe stores compete with a wide range of retailers, including department stores, mass merchandisers, shoe manufacturers, and Internet retailers. Department stores and mass merchandisers can use the apparel business to drive shoe sales and offer...

           

          How have retail pricing trends affected the company’s profitability?

          Shoe stores face a major challenge in growing profitability due to limited flexibility in retail pricing. In the last 10 years, retail prices for footwear have stayed fairly stable. In general, flat retail pricing requires shoe stores to rely on...

           

          To read this full Call Prep Question and others, purchase the full report.

           

          General Report Description

          Save valuable research time, increase confidence on sales calls, and get the competitive edge to win more business with Hoover's Industry Report. Proprietary editorial analysis synthesizes hundreds of sources into an easy-to-digest format so that you can quickly understand a client's business challenges. Insight into critical business issues, industry trends and opportunities, and financial benchmarks is an integral part of each report.

           

          Sections Included in Report

          • Industry Overview
          • Quarterly Industry Update
          • Business Challenges
          • Trends and Opportunities
          • Call Preparation Questions
          • Financial Information
          • Industry Forecast
          • Website and Media Links
          • Glossary of Acronyms

            Industry Report Highlights:

            • Recent Developments

              Stay up to date on crucial industry news that may affect your strategy.

            • Trends & Opportunities

              Identify avenues for expansion and get prospects thinking about growth opportunities that justify investing in your product.

            • Call Preparation Questions

              Gain instant rapport with prospects during your sales calls using done-for-you call preparation questions.

            • Industry Forecast

              Identify growth and integrate projections in your own business planning.

            • Business Challenges

              Engage your prospects with solution selling that makes their life easier by first understanding their pain points.

            • Executive Insight

              Identify the correct decision maker and tailor your presentation to his or her needs, and maximize the effectiveness of your pitch.

            • Financial Information

              Increase your credibility and support your presentations by adding verifiable industry metrics.

            • Web Links & Acronyms

              Speak the Prospect's language by demonstrating an understanding of industry trade associations and jargon.

            Shoe Stores Industry Report

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            J. C. Penney Company, Inc. Overview

            Top 3 Competitors

            Company: Ascena Retail Group, Inc.
            Location: Suffern, NY

            Company: Bed Bath & Beyond Inc.
            Location: Union, NJ

            Company: Belk, Inc.
            Location: Charlotte, NC

            Industries where J. C. Penney Company, Inc. Competes

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            Competitive Landscape Brief

            Consumer spending and fashion trends drive demand. The profitability of individual companies depends on effective merchandising and marketing. Large companies have advantages in purchasing, distribution, and marketing. Small companies can compete effectively by offering unique merchandise, providing superior customer service, or delivering a distinctive store experience. The industry is labor-intensive: average annual revenue per worker is about $110,000. Department stores compete with discount department stores and mass merchandisers, specialty stores, off-price and outlet stores, Internet and mail-order retailers, and home shopping networks. As a result of increased competition, department store sales declined between 2000 and 2010, both in dollar terms and as a proportion of total retail sales has fallen.

            J. C. Penney Company, Inc. Competitive Landscape

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            Providing a complete view of how this company and its competitors stack up against one another, the Competitive Landscape report includes benchmarks on over 30 parameters related to sales, employees, market cap, profitability, and growth. Exclusive to Hoover's, this landscape can be used to conduct competitive analysis, inform corporate strategy, and identify trends.

             

            Sections Included in Report

            • Key Numbers
            • Profitability
            • Valuation
            • Operations
            • Financial Ratios
            • Per Share Data ($)
            • Growth Statistics
            • *Data provided for 3 to 30 competitors

              Company Landscape Report Highlights

              • Competitors List

                Identify specific primary and secondary competitors, allowing you evaluate the chances of successfully introducing new products.

              • Competitive Landscape

                Access detailed financial metrics on a company's top competitors, so you can quickly determine their relative health and add credibility-boosting quantitative data to your presentations.

              Competitive Landscape Report

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              J. C. Penney Company, Inc. Overview

              Address

              6501 Legacy Dr. Plano, 
              TX 75024 United States
              Phone: 972-431-1000
              Fax:972-431-9140

              J. C. Penney Company, Inc. Rankings

              #146 in FORTUNE 500 (May 2011) 
              #S&P 500 
              #146 in FORTUNE 1000 (May 2011)

              Company Description

              J. C. Penney Company is a holding company for department store operator J. C. Penney Corporation, one of the largest department store, catalog, and e-commerce retailers in the US with more than 1,100 JCPenney department stores in 49 states and Puerto Rico. J. C. Penney Corp., its only subsidiary, was founded in 1902 by James Cash Penney. The company sold its Eckerd drugstore chain to The Jean Coutu Group and CVS for $4.5 billion in cash in 2004. Penney is exiting its legacy mail-order business and expanding its online presence. The department store chain welcomed a new CEO, former Apple stores chief Ron Johnson, in late 2011. J. C. Penney Company was formed in 2002 and is the publicly traded entity.

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              Sections Included in Report

              • Company Overview
              • IT Strategy
              • IT Highlights
              • IT Executives
              • IT Contacts
              • Recent News and Activity
              • Conversation Starters
              • Industry Data
              • Major Subsidiaries and Locations

                Information Technology Report Highlights

                • Company Overview

                  Quickly grasp how company operates and understand their current business environment, ensuring you make the right first impression with minimal time invested.

                • IT Highlights

                  Be in the know about a company's current infrastructure before you make contact with the list of applications, software, and hardware presently in use.

                • IT Contacts

                  Uncover the roles and responsibilities of the management team and identify the correct decision maker, so you don't waste time talking to the wrong contact.

                • Conversation Starters

                  Gain instant rapport by engaging you sales prospect as a fellow industry "insider," thanks to these carefully-designed call preparation question (with answers).

                • Major Subsidiaries & Locations

                  Uncover new cross-sell and up-sell opportunities by exploring the company's corporate relationships.

                • Business Challenges

                  Engage your prospects with solution selling that makes their life easier by first understanding their pain points.

                • IT Strategy

                  Identify industry trends, opportunities, and challenges that a company is facing right now - often directly from the mouths of its own executives.

                • IT Executives

                  Learn the background and technology interests of the company's IT executives, allowing you to strategically position your product in a way that's compatible with their vision.

                • Recent News & Activity

                  Stay connected to your prospects and customers by communicating with them about recent developments that affect their business.

                • Industry Data

                  Find the SIC and NAICS codes for the oftentimes disparate industries a company does business in to ensure your sales presentation delivers a wide-reaching and compelling value proposition.
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