James Cash Penney
James Cash Penney
James Cash "J.C." Penney, Jr.was an American businessman and entrepreneur who founded the J. C. Penney stores in 1902...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionEntrepreneur
Date of Birth16 September 1875
CountryUnited States of America
business practice entrepreneur
Theory is splendid but until put into practice, it is valueless.
self giving effort
They serve best who give most of themselves. Self is forgotten by the one who serves, for such a one rejoices to see success coming to others through his or her efforts.
life change improvement
Change is vital, improvement the logical form of change.
trust responsibility given
Responsibilities are given to him on whom trust rests. Responsibility is always a sign of trust.
ideas
Exchange ideas frequently.
saving littles expenses
The public is not greatly interested in saving a little money on a purchase at the expense of service.
integrity views plus
In retailing, the formula happens to be a basic liking for human beings, plus integrity, plus industry, plus the ability to see the other fellow's point of view.
would-be routine slave
Too many would-be executives are slaves of routine.
economy shelves merchandise
The best of merchandise will go back to the shelf unless handled by a conscientious, tactful salesman.
succeed degrees organized
No business can succeed in any great degree without being properly organized.
competitors merchants fairs
There's no better friend to any merchant than a fair competitor.
organization economy stores
A store's best advertisement is the service its goods render, for upon such service rest the future, the good-will, of an organization.
business men economy
Do not primarily train men to work. Train them to serve willingly and intelligently.
children practice consideration
It was always my practice to train salespeople under my direct supervision, and to treat children with the utmost consideration.