JCPenney will air TV spots throughout the season, highlighting its gift assortment.
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A national marketing campaign will support the online Salvation Army Angel Giving Tree, available exclusively at www.jcp.com/angel.
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Check out this video, which walks viewers through JCPenney's holiday iAd experience.
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JCPenney America’s Shopping Destination This Christmas

Shoppers to Discover Elevated Gift Offering, Compelling Prices and Superior Shopping Experience -- Including Free Ship to Store Offer

Season Supported by “New list. New gifts. Who knew!” Marketing Campaign

J. C. Penney Company, Inc. (NYSE: JCP) today announced the launch of its Christmas gift program, inviting shoppers to discover the brand’s elevated gift assortment, while showcasing the great value in shopping with JCPenney. With its selection of innovative, high-quality gifts, along with convenient shopping options and outstanding customer service, JCPenney once again demonstrates its leadership as America’s shopping destination this Christmas.

“Customers will continue to be smart and savvy when shopping for friends and family this Christmas. That’s why we have made it our mission to bring our customers our most exciting assortment of affordable gifts yet -- all delivered with outstanding customer service and a convenient, easy shopping experience,” said Liz Sweney, JCPenney’s co-chief merchant. “Our gifting strategy this season will be supported by a strong promotional calendar and our integrated marketing campaign, ‘New list. New gifts. Who knew!,’ which includes a comprehensive digital platform to reach more mobile users and drive customer engagement.”

The Gifts Topping Everyone’s List:

JCPenney’s assortment takes gifting to a new level this season with exciting, must-have gifts at compelling prices including:


Christmas Shopping Made Easy:

New this year, JCPenney will be offering free ship-to-store and free home shipping on orders of $69 or more on jcp.com everyday into 2011. Additionally, with JCPenney’s multi-channel shopping optionsstores (mall and off-mall) and jcp.com – as well as its convenient services (portrait, salon, Santa gift registry, gift wrapping, monogramming, etc.), easy return and shipping options, extended store hours, in-store FindMore smart fixture, and “Know Before You Go” features on jcp.com, Christmas shopping at JCPenney has never been easier.

Customers shopping JCPenney this season will find associates committed to providing superior customer service. All associates are trained under the Company’s CustomerFIRST program, which focuses on empowering every JCPenney associate to make customers their No. 1 priority in order to deliver valuable customer service that exceed customers’ expectations every time they shop with JCPenney.

“New list. New gifts. Who knew!” Integrated Marketing Campaign:

JCPenney’s holiday promotions will be supported by its “New list. New gifts. Who knew!” integrated marketing campaign, showcasing JCPenney as the destination for the gifts topping everyone’s list this season. Featuring powerful merchandise images and fun, bright colors, the campaign incorporates national television spots, outdoor ads, print, digital and direct mail components as well as non-traditional media elements, such as mobile and social media marketing.

  • The campaign is anchored by two 30-second television spots – created by Saatchi & Saatchi – which will air on major television and cable networks throughout the season. Titled “Who’s on your list” the spots highlight various gift recipients enjoying their gift from JCPenney. Additionally, JCPenney will air a 30-second spot highlighting its Salvation Army Angel Giving Tree online initiative.
  • The Company has launched a mobile commerce site (m.jcp.com) allowing users to make purchases on jcp.com directly from their phone; added enhancements to its mobile apps available on iPhone, iPad and Android; and launched special offers to those who “check-in” to JCPenney from their smartphone using Foursquare™ or Facebook® Deals via Facebook Places. Along with mobile coupons sent via text, JCPenney will also connect with consumers through Apple®’s new iAd platform with the launch of a rich, interactive mobile ad reaching millions of iPhone and iPod touch users right in their favorite apps.
  • JCPenney has also created a Christmas marketing campaign specifically for the Manhattan market. Outdoor marketing will feature strong imagery and fun statements such as “Jingle all the way to 33rd & 6th,” and “Bright lights, merry savings.” All signage will have a call to action, encouraging customers to text JCPenney to receive a link to a mobile holiday site with gift ideas. In the weeks leading up to Christmas, the back of New York’s Metro Transit Authority cards – that every subway traveler purchases, swipes, and, most importantly, keeps all day long – will feature JCP NYC branding with a JCPCA$H special offer. JCPenney’s Manhattan Mall store will also be offering special branded shopping bags throughout the season.
  • A dedicated “gift hub” on jcp.com allows customers to easily view the great gift offerings available at JCPenney this season. Customers can search for gifts by price range (under $25, under $50, $50 and up), by person/category (for him, for her, for home, for Juniors, for guys, for kids, for baby, toys) and even view the “Top 10” gifts by person/category. Additionally, a special social commerce app on JCPenney’s Facebook page will allow customers to view and purchase items from JCPenney’s gift assortment.

About JCPenney

JCPenney, one of America's leading retailers, operates over 1,100 department stores throughout the United States and Puerto Rico, as well as one of the largest apparel and home furnishing sites on the Internet, jcp.com. Serving more than half of America’s families each year, JCPenney offers a wide array of private, exclusive and national brands which reflect the Company’s vision to be America’s shopping destination for discovering great styles at compelling prices. Traded as “JCP” on the New York Stock Exchange, the $17.6 billion retailer is transforming its organization to support its Long Range Plan strategies to build a sustainable, profitable enterprise that serves its customers, engages it associates and rewards its shareholders. For more information visit www.jcpenney.net.

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Contact Us

JCPenney Corporate Communications
(business and trade media relations):
April Dinwoodie or Kate Coultas, 972-431-3400
jcpcorpcomm@jcpenney.com
or
JCPenney Brand Publicity
(lifestyle media relations):
Merianne Roth, 972-431-2317
mroth4@jcpenney.com

More Multimedia

JCPenney will run national print ads in top consumer magazines this season.
JCPenney will run national print ads in top consumer magazines this season.
In the weeks leading up to Christmas, the back of New York's Metro Transit Authority cards will feature JCP NYC branding with a JCPCA$H special offer.
In the weeks leading up to Christmas, the back of New York's Metro Transit Authority cards will feature JCP NYC branding with a JCPCA$H special offer.
JCPenney's gift assortment includes a collection of fun and funky hats, scarves and gloves from the retailer's The Original Arizona Jean Company(R) brand. Find more gifts on jcp.com.
JCPenney's gift assortment includes a collection of fun and funky hats, scarves and gloves from the retailer's The Original Arizona Jean Company(R) brand. Find more gifts on jcp.com.
JCPenney's gift card selection has been enhanced this year with a collection of 'stocking stuffer' gift cards, packaged with unique 'extras' for the recipient such as this 'Seasoned Greetings' gift card packaged with spices and recipe cards for sharing.
JCPenney's gift card selection has been enhanced this year with a collection of "stocking stuffer" gift cards, packaged with unique "extras" for the recipient such as this "Seasoned Greetings" gift card packaged with spices and recipe cards for sharing.