John W. Irvin has served as executive vice president and president of JCPenney Direct since 2001, responsible for the Company’s catalog and Internet business. Under his leadership, jcp.com continues to thrive as the Company’s fastest growing shopping channel and lead the industry as the largest online retailer of apparel and general merchandise with approximately $1.3 billion in sales in 2006. John joined JCPenney in 2001, and was previously the president and chief executive officer of Spiegel, Inc. With more than 30 years in the retail industry, his career includes senior positions at Mervyn’s, Maison Blanche Department Stores, the Dallas Market Center, Sanger-Harris and Foley’s. |