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James Cash Penney was a renowned American businessman, known for founding the J.C. Penney department store chain. Born on September 16, 1875, he passed away on February 12, 1971. Penney is recognized for his innovative business ideas and contributions to the retail industry.

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Famous James Cash Penney Quotes

“Business is no longer a matter of profits alone. Profits must come through public confidence, and public confidence is given to any merchant in proportion to the service which he gives to the public.”

Giving Matter Given Profit Satisfaction Proportion Merchants

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“A merchant who approaches business with the idea of serving the public well has nothing to fear from the competition.”

Wells Ideas Approach Competition Serving Merchants Tough Competition

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“There's no better friend to any merchant than a fair competitor.”

Fairs Competitors Merchants

Book:View from the Ninth Decade: Jottings from a Merchant's Daybook

Source: View from the Ninth Decade: Jottings from a Merchant's Daybook

“The thought in my mind was that I must be a good merchant. If I were a good merchant, the rest would probably take care of itself.”

Ifs Mind Care Economy Take Care Merchants

Book:Fifty Years with the Golden Rule

Source: Fifty Years with the Golden Rule

About the Author

Born: September 16, 1875
Died: February 12, 1971
Known for: Businessman
Quotes: 68

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Fifty Years with the Golden RuleRelated source material

View from the Ninth Decade: Jottings from a Merchant's DaybookRelated source material

J.C. Penney: the Man with a Thousand Partners: An Autobiography of J.C. PenneyRelated source material

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