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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:Businessman
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gptkbp:alma_mater
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gptkb:University_of_Missouri
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gptkbp:awards
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gptkb:National_Retail_Federation_Hall_of_Fame
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gptkbp:belief
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Believed in hard work and perseverance
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gptkbp:birth_date
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1875-09-16
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gptkbp:born
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September 16, 1875
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gptkbp:business_model
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gptkb:Retail
Customer service focus
Emphasized value and service.
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gptkbp:career_start
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dry goods store clerk
Grew up in Hamilton, Missouri
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gptkbp:children
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gptkb:3
three
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gptkbp:community_impact
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Contributed to the development of shopping centers
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gptkbp:community_involvement
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Supported local charities
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gptkbp:conflict
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Bankruptcy in 1971
Competed with larger retailers
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gptkbp:cultural_impact
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Influenced American shopping culture
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gptkbp:death_date
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1971-02-12
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gptkbp:died
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February 12, 1971
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gptkbp:economic_development
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Expanded during the Great Depression
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gptkbp:economic_impact
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Expanded to over 1,600 stores
Opened stores in rural areas
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gptkbp:education
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gptkb:University_of_Missouri
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gptkbp:famous_for
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Discount department stores
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gptkbp:founded
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gptkb:J._C._Penney_Company
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gptkbp:has_store_in
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gptkb:Kinsley,_Kansas
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gptkbp:headquarters
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gptkb:Plano,_Texas
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James Cash Penney
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gptkbp:image
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James Cash Penney.jpg
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gptkbp:influence
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retail industry
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gptkbp:influence_on
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Modern retail practices
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gptkbp:influence_on_retail
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Pioneered the department store model
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gptkbp:influenced
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Retail industry
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gptkbp:influenced_by
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gptkb:John_Wanamaker
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gptkbp:inspired_by
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gptkb:W._R._Grace
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gptkbp:involvement
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Retail associations
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gptkbp:known_for
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Founder of J. C. Penney
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gptkbp:legacy
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customer-centric approach
philanthropic efforts
retail innovation
Continues to influence retail today
J. C. Penney stores across the U. S.
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gptkbp:market_position
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Grew to national prominence
Focus on middle-class consumers
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gptkbp:merchandise
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Introduced new retail strategies
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gptkbp:motto
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The Golden Rule
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gptkbp:nationality
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gptkb:American
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gptkbp:notable_work
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gptkb:J._C._Penney_stores
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gptkbp:occupation
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Retail entrepreneur
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gptkbp:philanthropy
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gptkb:Penney_Foundation
established the J. C. Penney Foundation
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gptkbp:philosophy_of_business
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Integrity and fairness
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gptkbp:political_position
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Supported various political causes
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gptkbp:production_company
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gptkb:public_company
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gptkbp:religion
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gptkb:Christianity
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gptkbp:residence
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gptkb:New_York_City
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gptkbp:resting_place
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Cremated, ashes scattered in the Pacific Ocean
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gptkbp:retail_concept
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One-price policy
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gptkbp:signature
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James Cash Penney's signature
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gptkbp:spouse
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gptkb:Mary_Frances_Penney
gptkb:Mary_Harris
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gptkbp:strategic_goals
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To serve customers with quality goods
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gptkbp:struggles_with
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Faced personal and financial challenges
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gptkbp:works_at
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Founded in 1902
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:JCPenney
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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