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Founding of J. C. Penney

Founding of J. C. Penney
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JCPenney is an American department store chain founded in 1902 by James Cash Penney. It is owned by Catalyst Brands, a joint venture between Authentic Brands Group, Brookfield Corporation, Shein, and Simon Property Group, since 2025.

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  1. Founding of 3M1902
  2. Founding of Air Liquide1902
  3. Founding of De'Longhi1902
  4. Founding of Gibson Brands1902
  5. Founding of International Harvester1902
  6. Founding of J. C. Penney (this page)1902

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