Document and Entity Information
Document and Entity Information Document | Mar. 20, 2020 | Mar. 18, 2020 |
Entity Information [Line Items] | ||
Document Type | 8-K | |
Document Period End Date | Mar. 18, 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 |