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Document and Entity Information
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3 Months Ended | |
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Apr. 30, 2011
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Jun. 06, 2011
Common Stock [Member]
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| Document Type | 10-Q | Â |
| Amendment Flag | false | Â |
| Document Period End Date | Apr. 30, 2011 | |
| Document Fiscal Year Focus | 2011 | Â |
| Document Fiscal Period Focus | Q1 | Â |
| Entity Registrant Name | J C PENNEY CO INC | Â |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001166126 | Â |
| Current Fiscal Year End Date | --01-28 | Â |
| Entity Filer Category | Large Accelerated Filer | Â |
| Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding | Â | 213,209,237 |