James Cash Penney, Jr. (September 16, 1875 – February 12, 1971) was an American businessman and entrepreneur who, in 1902, founded the J. C. Penney stores. Read full biography of James Cash Penney →
It is always the start that requires the greatest effort.
There's no better friend to any merchant than a fair competitor.
The Golden Rule finds no limit of application in business.
No matter what his position or experience in life, there is in everyone more latent than developed ability; far more unused than used power.
The thought in my mind was that I must be a good merchant. If I were a good merchant, the rest would probably take care of itself.
Exchange ideas frequently.
No serious-minded man should have time for the mediocre in any phase of his living.
There has never been a time when a career in the Penney Company was not a challenge that brought out the best in a man.
No business can succeed in any great degree without being properly organized.
Success will always be measured by the extent to which we serve the buying public.
The best of merchandise will go back to the shelf unless handled by a conscientious, tactful salesman.
I believe a man is better anchored who has a belief in the Supreme Being.
My definition of an executive's job is brief and to the point. It is simply this: Getting things done through other people.
James Cash Penney, Jr. (September 16, 1875 – February 12, 1971) was an American businessman and entrepreneur who, in 1902, founded the J. C. Penney stores.