Grand Opening - Style and Quality for shoppers in a New Store in Little Rock

JCPenney an American leading retailer announce the opening for the new Little Rock JCPenney on 5 October 2007. Major brand like The Original Arizona Jean Company(R), Nike(R), Chris Madden (R), nicole by Nicole Miller(R), Liz & Co.(R), SouthPole(R), Worthington(R), Stafford(R), Carter's(R), CONCEPTS by Claiborne(R) and more would be easy founded in this new store. The experience in the work with custumers makes JCPenney a leader on the market.

J. C. Penney Company, Inc. Press Release:

J. C. Penney Company, Inc., one of the nation's largest department store retailers, is offering shoppers an easy and exciting way to experience style and quality at smart prices with the grand opening of the JCPenney at Shackleford Crossing, located at 2600 S. Shackleford Road in Little Rock, Ark.

The official grand opening for the new Little Rock JCPenney will take place on Friday, Oct. 5, marked by a ribbon cutting ceremony at the store's main entrance at 8:45 a.m. The store is among 22 JCPenney stores celebrating grand openings on the same day nationwide as the Company continues toward its goal to open 250 new stores through 2011.

"Little Rock is an important market for us, and we can't wait to share all that this new store has to offer," said Store Manager Theresa McGavran. "With the store's convenient design, great merchandise assortment, and exceptional team of Associates, we will provide an outstanding shopping experience for our customers. We're inviting everyone to come celebrate with us."

Store Highlights and Services

The new JCPenney store, covering 99,000 square feet, offers wide aisles and efficient, convenient customer service centers. The new store layout helps shoppers easily locate major brands such as The Original Arizona Jean Company(R), Chris Madden for JCPenney Home Collection(R), nicole by Nicole Miller(R), Liz & Co.(R), Ambrielle(R), SouthPole(R), Worthington(R), Stafford(R), Bisou-Bisou(R), Carter's(R), Nike(R), CONCEPTS by Claiborne(R) and more.
For added convenience, JCPenney at Shackleford Crossing provides an assortment of services under one roof, including an all-occasion portrait studio, optical center, expert in-home custom decorating services and a full-service salon offering an array of professional hair and beauty services, as well as products from leading salon brands. In addition, customers can place orders or pick up catalog and Internet purchases at the store's Solutions desk.

JCPenney Afterschool Fund Grants

As part of the Oct. 5 grand opening celebration, the JCPenney Afterschool Fund will contribute grants to the Westside YMCA Family Center that will allow three local children to participate in YMCA afterschool programs during the school year. Additionally, JCPenney will provide each child selected to receive a grant with a JCPenney gift card for school apparel. The contribution will be presented during the store's ribbon cutting ceremony.

The JCPenney Afterschool Fund is a charitable organization committed to providing children in need with access to life-enriching afterschool programs that foster their academic, physical and social development. The JCPenney Afterschool Fund also works to raise awareness of the benefits of afterschool programming, and is committed to ensuring that every child has access to the world of opportunities that awaits them after school.

Grand Opening Activities

Grand opening activities include product demonstrations and special discounts for the entire family. Throughout grand opening week, customers can register to win great prizes, including a $1,000 JCPenney gift card, as well as (50) $100 gift cards to be used toward any JCPenney purchase. The sweepstakes runs Sept. 30 through Oct. 13 in select states only, is open to those 18 years or older, and no purchase is necessary.

JCPenney, celebrating 105 years of serving America, has proudly served Little Rock shoppers since 1929. The new store will contribute approximately 175 jobs to the city's economy. JCPenney at Shackleford Crossing will operate Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Source: J. C. Penney Company, Inc.