I admit it, the commercials got to me first. I loved the look of them, the fun, the colors, the happiness in each commercial. The promise of making shopping easier for the family and yet not painful on the wallet. The promise of not getting a flyer from the store with a coupon twice a week declaring tomorrow was the best sale of the year.
Don’t get my wrong, I like deals, coupons and saving money like anyone but I don’t want to have to plan and search and clip coupons all dang day to prepare for a shopping trip.
But wait, I also don’t want to pay too much for an item and I do like ‘specials’. I would like to go to a store and know they are giving me a fair and square price for a quality product. So, would the ‘New JCPenney’ be able to fulfill all my wishes? Could I find what I want?
Watch the video to see what I scored:
Thoughts:
*I like the new pricing system and that there are still many ways to find specials and clearance items.
*There was a good sized clearance/best prices sections in all departments.
*Smaller stores have less selection of smaller sizing clothing and larger sized shoes which forces me to go to the larger stores which are further away.
*Large selection of items for the entire family
*Great new selection of athletic clothing.
*Differentiate the petite versus women’s sections better.
*Much cleaner look to the store.
Have you gone to the ‘New JCPenney’. Share your thoughts.
Disclosure: I was sent a $200 gift-card to facilitate this review.
Felicia says
Thanks for the great info! I haven’t shopped there in a while, but will definitely try it soon!
Rajean says
I really liked their ad campaign during the Oscars with Ellen, so I wondered too, it’s usually just holiday shopping for us. I love the easy red, white & blue tag system and you did score some great-looking, but great priced items. I’ve been doing more of what you did with the shoes. If I find something at a good price, and it feels good on, or if it is something I can give as a gift, I get one for me and one to gift. Or two in different colors! Thanks for the honest review!
Nescett @ bananaoats.wordpress.com says
I love love love the new JCP! I checked it out when visiting my mom a few weeks ago. Their kids stuff is some of the best I’ve seen. (It’s so hard to find clothes for tween girls that are appropriate!) I was just planning to take my daughter there for some shopping tomorrow night. I heard an add that they have the best prices on the 1st and 3rd Friday of the month.
Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers says
Love the clothes you bought! I love the 2nd pair of jeans. Now i want to go shopping!
Bridget Stump says
Great update about JC Penney! Sounds like they are trying to appeal to fans of Kohl’s. Always on the lookout for a fun place to buy a few ‘in style’ tops for the season at a bargain. Thanks!