Established in 1902, J. C. Penney Company Inc. is one of the leading retail chains in the United States. Located in Thousand Oaks, Calif., the chain operates more than 1,100 department stores across the nation and Puerto Rico. It offers a range of apparel and accessories, including tops, jackets, jeans, shoes, handbags, watches and cosmetic, to name a few. Additionally, the company provides furniture, cushions, lightings, rugs and hammocks. It carries products from a selection of brands, including American Living, Allen B, Bisou Bisou, Call It Spring and Liz Claiborne.