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  • J.C. Penney Celina, Ohio: A Bold First in American Retail

    J.C. Penney Celina, Ohio: A Bold First in American Retail

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    The J.C. Penney Celina, Ohio store stood as a significant chapter in retail history, having been chosen as one of the first locations in the United States to test the company’s groundbreaking “one-stop shopping” model. Opened in October 1970, this 98,000-square-foot facility was designed to house a wide variety of services under one roof, redefining […]