I got a question for you: James Cash "J.C." Penney Jr. (September 16, 1875 -- February 12, 1971) was an American businessman and entrepreneur who founded the J.C. Penney stores in 1902.

Based on this passage, what does jc stand for in jc pennys?
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To answer the question, consider the following: James Cash "J.C." Penney Jr. (September 16, 1875 -- February 12, 1971) was an American businessman and entrepreneur who founded the J.C. Penney stores in 1902.
Therefore, the answer is James Cash.