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: Penney lost much of his personal wealth in the 1929 stock market crash but kept the company afloat by borrowing against his own life insurance to meet payroll.

: Amidst this professional rise, Penney faced personal tragedy when his wife, Berta, died in 1910. Devastated, he later recounted finding spiritual solace at the Bowery Mission in New York City, an experience that deepened his religious and ethical business convictions. 3. The National Giant (1920s–1970s) By 1928, the company operated over 1,000 stores nationwide. jc penny

: By 1913, the chain had grown to 34 stores and was officially incorporated as the J.C. Penney Company . : Penney lost much of his personal wealth