J. C. Penney Company Inc

J. C. Penney — Investor Day (April 2007)

154 slides from J. C. Penney's investor day presentation, Apr 18, 2007

  1. Slide 1: 2007 Analyst Meeting

    2007 Analyst Meeting Exhibit 99.1

  2. Slide 2: Michael Dastugue: Growth Leadership

    Michael Dastugue Senior Vice President Property Development Growth Leadership

  3. Slide 3: 2006-2007 Openings

    2006-2007 Openings 2007 Store Openings 2006 Store Openings (28) (50)

  4. Slide 4: 2003-2007 Openings

    2003-2007 Openings (6) (14) (18) (28) (50) 2007 Store Openings 2006 Store Openings 2005 Store Openings 2004 Store Openings 2003 Store Openings

  5. Slide 5: 2006-2007 Renovations

    2006-2007 Renovations 2007 Renovations 2006 Renovations (48) (65)

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  9. Slide 9: Best-in-Class Team

    Real Estate Area Research Store Environment Construction Services Best-in-Class Team Real Estate Area Research Store Environment Construction Services

  10. Slide 10: Best-in-Class Process

    Best-in-Class Process • Streamlined • Disciplined • Methodical • Consistent Delivery

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  12. Slide 12: Enhance our store portfolio

    • Enhance our store portfolio • Existing store renovations • Evolution of the off-mall format • Grow our store base • New store openings The Retail Growth Leader

  13. Slide 13: Enhance Store Portfolio Through Renovations

    Enhance Store Portfolio Through Renovations • Goal: New store “ look & feel ” • Lighting • Carpet & Tile • Paint • Restrooms & Fitting Rooms • Fixtures • Layout & Adjacencies

  14. Slide 14: SEPHORA

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  17. Slide 17: Renovation Plan

    Renovation Plan • Complete 300 (2007-2011) • 65 approved for 2007 • Improve store condition • Currently: 45% new/renovated • Goal: 80% by end of 2011 90% of sales/operating profit

  18. Slide 18: Renovation Performance

    Renovation Performance • Stores renovated 2003-2005 exceeded profit plan by 21% in 2006 • Components paying off & resonating with customers

  19. Slide 19: Prioritizing Capital Spending

    Prioritizing Capital Spending • jTest • Statistically valid testing model • Objective analysis of impact • Helps prioritize resources

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  21. Slide 21: The men's store / the home store

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  29. Slide 29: Enhance our store portfolio

    • Enhance our store portfolio • Existing store renovations • Evolution of the off-mall format • Grow our store base • New store openings The Retail Growth Leader

  30. Slide 30: Grow Store Base

    116 Grow Store Base 1200 2007 Existing Stores New Stores (cumulative total)

  31. Slide 31: Grow Store Base

    • 250 new stores (2007-2011) • 175 new / 75 relocations • 80%-90% off-mall • 18% square footage growth • 1,200 stores by 2011 Grow Store Base

  32. Slide 32: 2007 Store Openings

    2007 Store Openings

  33. Slide 33: Location Strategy

    Location Strategy • Large size markets • Multi-store • Trade area population 200-300k • Mid-size markets • Primarily single-store • Trade area population 100-300k

  34. Slide 34: Location Strategy: Top Market

    Location Strategy Top 20 Market

  35. Slide 35: Houston market store map

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  36. Slide 36: Chicago market store map

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  37. Slide 37: Location Strategy: Mall and Off-Mall

    Location Strategy Mall • Core strength • Opportunistic acquisitions • Weekend / Holiday Off-Mall • Future growth • New customers • Frequent visits • Weekday

  38. Slide 38: Opportunistic Acquisitions

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  39. Slide 39: Collin Creek Mall

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  40. Slide 40: New Store Success

    New Store Success • Strong financial performance • Attracting new customers • Creating more frequent trips • Capturing greater wallet share • Smaller trade areas required • Less transfer sales

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  42. Slide 42: Key Takeaways

    • 2007: • 50 new stores • 65 renovations • 2007-2011: • 250 new stores • 300 renovations • Off-mall format evolution Key Takeaways

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  45. Slide 45: Clarence Kelley: Improving Merchandise Relevancy

    Clarence Kelley Executive Vice President Planning & Allocation Improving Merchandise Relevancy

  46. Slide 46: JCPenney Merchandising Process

    JCPENNEY MERCHANDISING PROCESS

  47. Slide 47: JCPenney Merchandising Process

    JCPENNEY MERCHANDISING PROCESS

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  49. Slide 49: What A Difference A Year Makes

    What A Difference A Year Makes • Sales • Avg. Unit Inventory • Unit Turn • Gross Profit +6.5% -3.0% +8.0% +11.2%

  50. Slide 50: Merchandise planning timeline

    Store Trending Item Trending Initial Allocations Merchandise Flowback Pre-Season Financial Planning Pre-Season Merchandise Planning In-Season Execution Before Season Before Season Before Season 12+ Months 9 Months Item Planning Purchase Order Creation Conceptual Plan (Fabric Forecast) <9 Months 1 Mo

  51. Slide 51: Assortment Planning System Integration

    • Merchandise Planning • Store Planning • Store Grading • Purchase Orders • Basics Replenishment • Fashion Allocation Assortment Planning • Flow Planning • Size Profiling • Conceptual Planning Assortment Planning System Integration

  52. Slide 52: Assortment Planning System Integration: Store Grading

    • Merchandise Planning • Store Planning • Purchase Orders • Basics Replenishment • Fashion Allocation Assortment Planning • Flow Planning • Size Profiling • Conceptual Planning Assortment Planning System Integration Store Grading

  53. Slide 53: Volume Grouping

    Volume Grouping (Illustrative Department Grouping) # Stores 1,061 1,550 1,062 2,020 1,551 2,993 2,021 5,030 2,994 8,452 5,031 14,201 8,453 23,859 14,202 40,085 23,860 67,344 40,086 113,139 67,345 190,076 113,140 Max Sales $ Min Sales $ Grade

  54. Slide 54: Store Grading

    Store Grading • Assortments Adapted For Each Store Group • Floor Set Plan Development • Initial Allocation Structure • Balanced to Financial Plan

  55. Slide 55: Assortment Planning System Integration: Flow Planning

    • Merchandise Planning • Store Planning • Store Grading • Purchase Orders • Basics Replenishment • Fashion Allocation Assortment Planning • Size Profiling • Conceptual Planning Assortment Planning System Integration Flow Planning Flow Planning Flow Planning

  56. Slide 56: Flow Planning

    Flow Planning

  57. Slide 57: Flow Planning

    Flow Planning • Just In Time Store Receipts • Reduced Inventory Handling • Alleviates Stockroom Crowding • Supply Chain Efficiency • Ability to React to Sales • Increased Gross Margin • Improved Operating Profit

  58. Slide 58: Assortment Planning System Integration: Size Profiling

    • Merchandise Planning • Store Planning • Store Grading • Purchase Orders • Basics Replenishment • Fashion Allocation Assortment Planning • Flow Planning Planning Assortment Planning System Integration Size Profiling

  59. Slide 59: Size Profiling: Pack Optimization

    Size Profiling Pack Optimization Recommended Pack Configuration XL High L High M High S High XL Norm L Norm M Norm S Norm XL Low L Low M Low S Low Size Store Emphasis Size Range: S-XL Product Type: Tops Store: All Stores Pack Qty: 12 High Norm Low Number of Stores

  60. Slide 60: Size Profiling: Open Stock

    Size Profiling Open Stock 0.2 Norm 4.7 Norm 5.3 9 ½ Norm 10.5 Norm 15.0 8 ½ Norm 19.9 Norm 16.8 7 ½ Norm 11.5 Norm 8.8 6 ½ Norm 6.8 Norm 0.5 5 ½ Norm 0.2 Norm Sales Units Recommended Weight Size Store Emphasis Size Range: 5-10,11 Product Type: Shoes Store: 0899

  61. Slide 61: Assortment Planning System Integration: Basics Replenishment

    • Merchandise Planning • Store Planning • Store Grading • Purchase Orders • Fashion Allocation Assortment Planning • Size Profiling • Flow Planning • Conceptual Planning Assortment Planning System Integration Basics Replenishment Basics Replenishment

  62. Slide 62: Purchase Order Basics Replenishment

    Purchase Order Basics Replenishment

  63. Slide 63: Basics Replenishment

    Basics Replenishment • Reduced Warehouse Expenses • Improved Inventory Turn • Gross Margin Increase

  64. Slide 64: Basics Replenishment

    Basics Replenishment

  65. Slide 65: Assortment Planning System Integration: Fashion Allocation

    • Merchandise Planning • Store Planning • Store Grading • Purchase Orders • Basics Replenishment Assortment Planning • Size Profiling • Flow Planning • Conceptual Planning Assortment Planning System Integration Fashion Allocation Fashion Allocation

  66. Slide 66: Fashion Allocation

    Fashion Allocation

  67. Slide 67: Merchandise planning timeline: in-season

    Store Trending Item Trending Initial Allocations Merchandise Flowback Pre-Season Financial Planning Pre-Season Merchandise Planning In-Season Execution Before Season Before Season Before Season 12+ Months 9 Months Item Planning Purchase Order Creation Conceptual Plan (Fabric Forecast) <9 Months 1 Mo

  68. Slide 68: Flow Strategy Success

    Flow Strategy Success • Increased Sales • Customer Satisfaction • Shorter Product Cycle • Improved Sell Through Rate • Reduced Markdowns • Increased Inventory Productivity • Increased Profits

  69. Slide 69: JCPenney Every Day Matters

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  70. Slide 70: Peter McGrath: Improving Merchandise Relevancy

    Peter McGrath Executive Vice President Product Development & Sourcing Improving Merchandise Relevancy

  71. Slide 71: What is CTR?

    What is CTR? What is CTR? Concept Concept Customer Customer

  72. Slide 72: Sourcing process

    YISING PROCESS

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  75. Slide 75: Sourcing: supplier, mill, factory, execution options

    • Supplier • Mill • Factory • Execution Options • Buyer • Brand Manager • Product Development Manager • Sourcing Manager SOURCING

  76. Slide 76: Benefits of CTR

    Benefits of CTR • Fashion decisions made in quick response to customer demand • Ability to react in-season

  77. Slide 77: Benefits of CTR

    Benefits of CTR • Fashion decisions made in quick response to customer demand • Ability to react in-season • Improved flow of merchandise • Turnover improvement • Markdown improvement • Gross Profit improvement

  78. Slide 78: Product Development Calendar: Where we started

    Trend & color Design & sampling Buy Production 2005 Process Ship Month -6 -5 -4 -3 -1 -2 -7 -8 -9 -10 -12 -11 -13 On floor Domestic logistics Product Development Calendar Where we started . . .

  79. Slide 79: Product Development Calendar: Where we are today

    Where we are today . . . Core/ Essentials Calendar Fashion Targeted Spring 2008 Where we are today . . . Month -6 -5 -4 -3 -1 -2 -7 -8 -9 -10 -12 -11 -13 On floor Product Development Calendar

  80. Slide 80: CTR: Progress to Date

    • Established a full-time CTR team • Re-engineered business processes CTR: Progress to Date

  81. Slide 81: CTR: Progress to Date

    Quality Inspections Digital Color Approvals Product Performance Testing Fit Evaluations CTR: Progress to Date 4 Star Certification Quality Inspections Digital Color Approvals Product Performance Testing Fit Evaluations

  82. Slide 82: CTR: Progress to Date

    CTR: Progress to Date • Piloted 30-week calendar with a.n.a and Arizona kids • Implemented 40-week calendar for ALL private brands • Trained over 400 associates across the organization

  83. Slide 83: Key CTR Changes

    1. 60% reduction in color development time KEY CTR CHANGES

  84. Slide 84: Key CTR Changes

    1. 60% reduction in color development time 2. Shifted activities overseas closer to production KEY CTR CHANGES

  85. Slide 85: Key CTR Changes

    1. 60% reduction in color development time 2. Shifted activities overseas closer to production 3. Implemented pre-planning KEY CTR CHANGES

  86. Slide 86: Key CTR Changes

    1. 60% reduction in color development time 2. Shifted activities overseas closer to production 3. Implemented pre-planning 4. Executed raw material positions with key fabric mills KEY CTR CHANGES

  87. Slide 87: Okie Dokie Knit Product

    Okie Dokie Knit Product

  88. Slide 88: Key CTR Changes

    1. 60% reduction in color development time 2. Shifted activities overseas closer to production 3. Implemented pre-planning 4. Executed raw material positions with key fabric mills 5. Execute product flow programs with key suppliers for fashion items KEY CTR CHANGES

  89. Slide 89: Once & Done

    ONCE & DONE Factory ONCE & DONE ONCE & DONE STORE FASHION FASHION

  90. Slide 90: Once & Done Finished Goods

    ONCE & DONE FINISHED GOODS ONCE & DONE STAGE & FLOW STAGE & FLOW (Hold Back) (Hold Back) JCP Warehouse Supplier STORE FINISHED GOODS

  91. Slide 91: Once & Done React to Size

    ONCE & DONE REACT to SIZE Factory ONCE & DONE REACT to SIZE REACT to SIZE STAGE & FLOW STAGE & FLOW STORE FINISHED FINISHED FABRIC FABRIC

  92. Slide 92: Once & Done React to Size Greige Goods

    ONCE & DONE REACT to SIZE GREIGE GOODS SIZE & COLOR SIZE & COLOR ONCE & DONE ONCE & DONE STAGE & FLOW STAGE & FLOW REACT to SIZE REACT to SIZE Factory STORE GREIGE GOODS

  93. Slide 93: Warehouse Replenishment

    Warehouse Replenishment ONCE & DONE REACT to SIZE Factory STAGE & FLOW STAGE & FLOW SIZE & COLOR SIZE & COLOR Warehouse Replenishment ONCE & DONE ONCE & DONE REACT to SIZE REACT to SIZE Warehouse AUTOMATIC AUTOMATIC PULL PULL

  94. Slide 94: CTR Makes Strategic Flow a Reality

    ONCE & DONE REACT to SIZE WAREHOUSE REPLENISHMENT CTR CTR Makes Makes Strategic Strategic Flow Flow a a Reality Reality STAGE & FLOW STAGE & FLOW ONCE & DONE ONCE & DONE REACT to SIZE REACT to SIZE SIZE & COLOR SIZE & COLOR WAREHOUSE REPLENISHMENT WAREHOUSE REPLENISHMENT

  95. Slide 95: Where We are Going: Taking Speed To A New Level

    Where We are Going: Taking Speed To A New Level

  96. Slide 96: CTR: Product Lifecycle Management

    CTR Taking Speed To A New Level 1. Product Lifecycle Management • Increase speed • Create and cost product more efficiently • Further integrate our global suppliers

  97. Slide 97: CTR: Hub and Spoke Environment

    1. Product Lifecycle Management 2. Hub and Spoke Environment • Leverage vertical manufacturing • Reduce transport time and cost CTR Taking Speed To A New Level

  98. Slide 98: CTR: Continuous R&D and Training

    1. Product Lifecycle Management 2. Hub and Spoke Environment 3. Continuous R&D and Training • Product innovation • Process discipline CTR Taking Speed To A New Level

  99. Slide 99: CTR: Migrate Activities Overseas

    1. Product Lifecycle Management 2. Hub and Spoke Environment 3. Continuous R&D and Training 4. Migrate Activities Overseas • Certify additional suppliers • Further reduce downtime CTR Taking Speed To A New Level

  100. Slide 100: Speed / Efficiency

    SPEED Efficiency

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  102. Slide 102: CTR is a journey not a destination

    CTR is a journey not a destination

  103. Slide 103: JCPenney Merchandising Process: Supply Chain

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  104. Slide 104: JCPenney Every Day Matters

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  106. Slide 106: Mike Theilmann: Become the Preferred Choice for a Retail Career

    Mike Theilmann Executive Vice President Chief Human Resources & Administration Officer Become the Preferred Choice for a Retail Career

  107. Slide 107: Become the Preferred Choice for a Retail Career

    Become the Preferred Choice for a Retail Career

  108. Slide 108: Winning with

    • Associate Engagement • Talent Retention and Acquisition • Leadership Development • Corporate Social Responsibility WINNING with:

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  110. Slide 110: Winning with Associate Engagement

    WINNING with Associate Engagement

  111. Slide 111: Measuring Associate Engagement

    Measuring Associate Engagement

  112. Slide 112: Winning Together Survey Results

    WINNING TOGETHER Survey Results: Participation Engagement 2005 2006 20 pts 7 pts

  113. Slide 113: Benefits Plans Improvements

    Benefits Plans Improvements 2005 2006 11 pts WINNING TOGETHER Survey Results:

  114. Slide 114: Engaged Associates Grow the Business

    Engaged Associates Grow the Business

  115. Slide 115: Engaged Associates Build Customer Relationships

    Engaged Associates Build Customer Relationships

  116. Slide 116: Winning Together

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  117. Slide 117: Retail Industry Leader in Training

    Retail Industry Leader in Training

  118. Slide 118: jPOS

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  119. Slide 119: Inside JCPenney

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  120. Slide 120: jLearn

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  121. Slide 121: Science of Sephora

    “Science of Sephora”

  122. Slide 122: Science of Sephora

    “Science of Sephora”

  123. Slide 123: jcp.com

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  124. Slide 124: Bra Fit Certification Plaques

    Bra Fit Certification Plaques

  125. Slide 125: Shoes, Furniture, Fine Jewelry, Window Coverings, Men's Clothing

    Shoes Furniture Fine Jewelry Window Coverings Men’s Clothing

  126. Slide 126: Winning with Talent Retention & Acquisition

    WINNING with Talent Retention & Acquisition

  127. Slide 127: Winning with Talent Retention

    WINNING with Talent Retention

  128. Slide 128: Talent Retention: Turning jobs into careers

    WINNING with Talent Retention: Turning “jobs into careers”

  129. Slide 129: Winning with Talent Acquisition

    WINNING with Talent Acquisition

  130. Slide 130: Talent Acquisition: Hiring The Best Talent In The Industry

    WINNING with Talent Acquisition: Hiring The Best Talent In The Industry

  131. Slide 131: New Approach

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  132. Slide 132: Designers In Training

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  133. Slide 133: Designers In Training

    Designers In Training

  134. Slide 134: Inclusion & Diversity

    Inclusion & Diversity

  135. Slide 135: Winning with Leadership Development

    WINNING with Leadership Development

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  137. Slide 137: JCPenney Winning Together

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  138. Slide 138: Leading Together

    WINNING TOGETHER Leading Together

  139. Slide 139: JCPenney Winning Together Leading

    JCPenney WINNING TOGETHER LEADING

  140. Slide 140: Leading a Store

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  141. Slide 141: JCPenney Winning Together

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  142. Slide 142: Leading a District

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  143. Slide 143: Retail Academy

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  144. Slide 144: Queens, NY

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  145. Slide 145: Queens, NY

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  146. Slide 146: Winning through Corporate Social Responsibility

    WINNING through Corporate Social Responsibility

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  148. Slide 148: Powering their potential

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  150. Slide 150: JCPenney Every Day Matters

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  151. Slide 151: 2007 Analyst Meeting

    2007 Analyst Meeting

  152. Slide 152: Mike Ullman: 2007-2011 Long Range Plan

    Mike Ullman Chairman and Chief Executive Officer 2007 – 2011 Long Range Plan Accelerated Growth . . . Industry Leadership . . .

  153. Slide 153: Key Differentiators

    • Every Day Matters. . . Inspiring Customers • American Living • Sephora inside JCPenney • 8 JCP Power Brands • Merchandise Flow Strategy • jcp.com Leadership • New Store Growth . . . 250 New Stores • Investing in Existing Stores • Best Talent in Retail • 16% EPS CAGR Key Differentiators:

  154. Slide 154: JCPenney Merchandising Process

    2007 Analyst Meeting JCPENNEY MERCHANDISING PROCESS MERCHANDISE PLANNING PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT SOURCING SUPPLY CHAIN ALLOCATION SELLING • Consumer Research • Assortment Strategy • Brand • Trend • Sourcing • Planning Variables • Concept • Merchandise Mix • Item Planning • Assortment • Store Grading • P

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