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In 1913, the company was incorporated under the new name, J. C. Penney Company, with William Henry McManus as a co-founder. In 1914, the headquarters was moved to New York City to simplify buying, financing, and transportation of goods. By 1917, the company operated 175 stores in 22 states in the United States. J. C.
Mar 21, 2024 · JCPenney is an American department store chain founded by James Cash Penney and William Henry McManus in 1902. The company filed for bankruptcy in 2020 and after an acquisition, continues to operate in a limited capacity.
J.C. Penney had its origins in the store opened in 1902 by James Cash Penney (1876-1971) and William Henry McManus, who opened the Golden Rule dry goods store in the small mining town of Kemmerer, Wyoming. This store was so successful that the partners opened more stores.
May 15, 2020 · J.C. Penney is an iconic American company, founded by James Cash Penney. William Henry McManus in 1902. The company, whose locations dot shopping malls around the country, has weathered wars,...
Aug 16, 2013 · In 1913, the company was incorporated under the new name, J. C. Penney Company, with William Henry McManus as a co-founder. In 1914, the headquarters was moved to New York City to simplify buying, financing, and transportation of goods.
Dec 31, 2014 · Genealogy for William Henry McManus (deceased) family tree on Geni, with over 240 million profiles of ancestors and living relatives.
Jul 2, 2012 · In 1913, by consolidating all the stores the company got incorporated under the new name, J. C. Penney Company, with William Henry McManus as a co-founder. From 1915 to 1917 the company grew from 83 stores to 175.
