New company direction cost 7000 people their jobs... - Anonymous employee JCPenney Employee Review

3.0
Aug 3, 2012
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Im a little jaded now due to the companys new structure and direction, but I loved working for them.

Cons

Corporate is out of touch with todays customer... aka Ron Johnson

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