JCPenney goes big for Cyber Monday

PLANO, Texas JCPenney announced that it will hold its biggest-ever Cyber Monday sale this year with discounts on more than 40,000 items. The company announced that its Cyber Monday specials will be available beginning on Sunday, Nov. 28 running through Monday, Nov. 29.

"As one of the largest apparel and home furnishing sites on the Internet, jcp.com offers a vast assortment of merchandise including styles, sizes and colors not available in stores," said Tom Nealon, group executive vice president for JCPenney. "We know customers are increasingly shopping online, which is why we're confident that jcp.com will be the shopping destination this Cyber Monday as customers discover our exciting promotions and great merchandise selection along with convenient features that make their online shopping experience easier than ever."

On Cyber Monday, shoppers will find a dedicated "gift hub" on jcp.com, allowing them to easily search for gifts by price range, by person or category and also choose from a unique selection of novelty gift cards and e-gift card options, according to the company. JCPenney said it is also offering free shipping on online purchases of $25 or more from Nov. 24 through Nov. 30.