JCPenney Sales Associate here- Ask Me Anything!

I haven't been inside a JCP since I worked there a decade ago. Do they still judge your performance on how many credit card apps are filled out? Do the men still wear a button down and tie?

Yes yes, the credit applications are still EVERYTHING. And no, we just wear polos now

Do you actually have that size in the back or not?

Nope, all our items are actually out on the floor 😂

I didn't know that JCPenney was still around. How busy are the stores?

Not too busy now because of all our social distancing measures, but yeah, we have limited locations still open

JCP seems like it’s just… not doing well. What’s the attitude of you and other associates about this? Do you feel concerned for your jobs or does the company tell you everything is fine?

*former corporate retail employee for other brands who always felt under pressure because of how the company talks about sales=jobs

Our store is doing well individually of the whole corporation, so no, we're not too concerned :)

You think JC Penney will go under soon like Sears?

Hopefully not lol

There's gotta be something more interesting in your life you'd rather do an AMA about. What'd you eat for breakfast this morning?

Reece's Puffs

What’s it like working in an industry that was already suffering pre-pandemic?

It's rough- we're ridiculously understaffed and management is always stressed out

May we talk about RAMPART?

No clue what that is

When's the best time of year to buy different things? I remember when I worked at Macy's, we hiked the price of jeans after Christmas.

Back to School Tax-Free weekend- all the sales of Black Friday without the traffic

How does it feel to be an endangered species?

HERE I COME SEARS /j

How many customers should retail workers get to punch a month?

At least 28, 29 on leap years

What is your biggest behind the scenes secret you'd like to share with us?

The clearance section is messy and gross on purpose. I'll let you decide why :)

Ever killed a man?

I wish /j

Do you get in trouble if they catch you wearing a Macy's or Kohl's store brand item at work?

Nah, they just judge you silently and take note when choosing who gets promotions 😂

Liam, I gotta say...JCP sales are killer. Is there any tricks to save even more?

We always have coupons on the JCP website or mobile app, and if you find a slightly defective item, the cashiers are allowed to give you an extra 10% off. Also the rewards program and JCPenney Credit Cards, but those are advertised like hell lmao

Do you carry men's 40x30 slacks?

Yes

Level with us: head-to-toe St. John's Bay?

That's what I'd do. Hashtag gangsta shit

Literally my work uniform

Is it true that JCPenny Department Store was the first to mark up their items just before a "Storewide Sale" so they could sell them at the actual regular cost?

Not sure if we were the first, but we DEFINITELY do that, yes

Every catch a couple having sex on the changing room?

Not yet, dreading the day 😩

What sort of shop is JCPenny, is that like our UK Debenhams?

It's a retail department store, comparable to Macy's

What is the one thing you absolutely hate about customers?

People don't realize that we too are humans, and we make mistakes just like anyone else

Liam Castellano, with that combination of names was Italia 90 a contentious time in your family?

(Reference to soccer match between Ireland and Italy)

Oh no, that's not even my legal name lmao

Where do you work?

JCPenney

Why are y'all JCPenney workers so pretentious. You peddle Macy's priced clothes while providing forever 21 quality?

Money