News JCPenney Commemorates Black History Month by Launching Another Collection With Hope & WonderDiamond JeuneJanuary 13, 2023January 24, 2023 by Diamond JeuneJanuary 13, 2023January 24, 2023868 It's good to see companies giving back to important causes.... Read more
Career Leadership Marvin Ellison, JCPenney CEO, Resigns For Top Job At Lowe’sAdedamola AgboolaMay 22, 2018May 22, 2018 by Adedamola AgboolaMay 22, 2018May 22, 20183669 Marvin Ellison, the former Chief Executive Officer of JCPenney and BE’s 2016 Corporate Executive of the Year, will take over as Lowe’s new president and... Read more
Entrepreneurship J.C. Penney, HBO Drop Russell Simmons Over Rape AllegationsSelena HillDecember 6, 2017 by Selena HillDecember 6, 2017723 In the wake of allegations of sexual assault, J.C. Penney and HBO have cut ties with Def Jam Recordings co-founder Russel Simmons.... Read more
Career Like a Boss: 3 Keys to Success From the CEO of JCPenneyAlisa GumbsDecember 12, 2016September 23, 2017 by Alisa GumbsDecember 12, 2016September 23, 20171287 Marvin R. Ellison, one of the few black CEOs in corporate America, talked to BE about the keys to success that helped him make it... Read more
Career Like a Boss: Why Family Values Matter in BusinessAlisa GumbsDecember 11, 2016September 23, 2017 by Alisa GumbsDecember 11, 2016September 23, 20174358 JCPenney CEO Marvin Ellison shares how the importance of his faith, family values, and his 25-year marriage helped him achieve success.... Read more
Career Like a Boss: JCPenney CEO’s Leadership LessonsAlisa GumbsDecember 10, 2016September 23, 2017 by Alisa GumbsDecember 10, 2016September 23, 20171237 Here are a few of the leadership lessons JCPenney Chairman and CEO Marvin R. Ellison shared exclusively with Black Enterprise.... Read more
Career Marvin Ellison Named President and CEO of JCPenneyCourtney ConnleyOctober 14, 2014September 28, 2017 by Courtney ConnleyOctober 14, 2014September 28, 20172075 JCPenney announces current executive vice president of Home Depot stores, Marvin Ellison, as its new President and CEO... Read more
Money JCPenney’s Effort to Go Big and Avoid BankruptcyAshley R. HarrisMarch 7, 2013March 9, 2013 by Ashley R. HarrisMarch 7, 2013March 9, 2013284 Is the future in jeopardy?... Read more