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Friday, November 7, 2025

People in the News

Friday, November 7, 2025

JCPenney to Host DFW Hiring Day

jcp_Flag_4c_AJCPenney stores across DFW will be hosting a local hiring day on Tuesday, Oct. 18 from 2-8 p.m., seeking 1,400 seasonal, permanent and salon stylist associates.
Approximately 1,000 local associates are needed throughout the metroplex for a variety of customer service and support positions, including cashier, replenishment specialist, merchandise support specialist and more.  JCPenney associates enjoy competitive pay, an associate discount up to 25%, flexible scheduling and opportunities for advancement.
Additionally, DFW JCPenney salons seek 375 local stylists to be part of a unique salon program.  An all-new premier commission plan enables incoming stylists with robust client books to set their own prices.  Highly experienced stylists can also take advantage of flexible scheduling, simulating a booth rental environment, but with no overhead costs.  As always, JCPenney salon stylists enjoy perks such as paid professional training, health benefits for full-time stylists, paid time off and 401K eligibility.
Participating DFW hiring day locations includes:
Golden Triangle Mall, Denton; Collin Creek Mall, Plano; Vista Ridge Mall, Lewisville; Stonebriar Centre, Frisco; Village at Fairview, Fairview; Town East Mall, Mesquite; Robertson’s Creek, Flower Mound; Timber Creek Crossing, Dallas; Plaza at Rockwall, Rockwall; Ridgmar Mall, Fort Worth; Alliance Town Center, Fort Worth; North East Mall, Hurst; Cedar Hill Village, Cedar Hill; The Parks Mall, Arlington; and Burleson Town Center, Burleson.
Interested locals are encouraged to visit their nearby JCPenney store on Oct. 18 from 2-8 p.m., where management will be holding in-person interviews and hiring candidates on-the-spot.  All skill levels are welcome, and candidates with previous retail experience are preferred.  Those unable to attend can also apply by visiting jcpcareers.com