Document and Entity Information
Document and Entity Information Document | Mar. 09, 2020 |
Entity Information [Line Items] | |
Document Type | 8-K |
Document Period End Date | Mar. 9, 2020 |
Entity Registrant Name | J. C. PENNEY COMPANY, INC. |
Entity Central Index Key | 0001166126 |
Amendment Flag | false |
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE |
Entity File Number | 1-15274 |
Entity Tax Identification Number | 26-0037077 |
Entity Address, Address Line One | 6501 Legacy Drive |
Entity Address, City or Town | Plano |
Entity Address, State or Province | TX |
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 75024-3698 |
City Area Code | 972 |
Local Phone Number | 431-1000 |
Written Communications | false |
Soliciting Material | false |
Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE, INC. [Member] | Common Stock of 50 cents par value [Member] | |
Entity Information [Line Items] | |
Title of 12(b) Security | Common Stock of 50 cents par value |
Trading Symbol | JCP |
Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE, INC. [Member] | Preferred Stock Purchase Rights [Member] | |
Entity Information [Line Items] | |
Title of 12(b) Security | Preferred Stock Purchase Rights |
Trading Symbol | JCP |
Security Exchange Name | NYSE |