Holiday Gifts for Those On the Go; The 2002 JCPenney Christmas Catalog and Website Offers Countless Gift Ideas for Active People

Business Wire, Dec 3, 2002

Business Editors & Retail Writers

PLANO, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 3, 2002

On every consumer's holiday shopping list there are people with an "on the go" lifestyle. To satisfy the unique needs of these active individuals, JCPenney Catalog (1.800.322.1246) and www.JCPenney.com have put together a winning assortment of dynamic gift ideas for busy lives.

The Road Warrior

The daily strife of the commuter - traffic delays, crowded buses and trains, unpredictable weather - can be made a bit more bearable with the help of some handy new gadgets, created specifically for the harried commuter. For those who need that extra jolt and want it served up steaming hot throughout their morning drive, there is the Jeep Electric Mug at $19.99, which conveniently plugs into a cigarette lighter to keep beverages warm. The mass transportation travelers will appreciate the portable MP3/CD player at $49.99 and the short wave AM/FM travel radio at $99.99 to help tune out the world and relax. To battle the elements, all business commuters will be grateful for the flat folding umbrella at $24.99, which is compact enough to fit conveniently in a purse or briefcase. And for unexpected car trouble, the Easy Quick Jumper will get things started again for $29.99 -- a gift that's sure to be appreciated.

The Frequent Traveler

Frequent travelers agree: It gets lonely - and hectic, and frustrating, and tiring - on the road. Help them make those times away from home more manageable and comfortable with a practical, yet thoughtful, travel accessory. To stay on time and organized, every frequent traveler needs the scientific projection travel alarm clock, priced at $29.99, and the Protocol travel organizer at only $19.99, with a hook for easy hanging and extra removable pouch for smaller essentials. When the unexpected happens, the traveler will always be prepared for repairs on the go with the "Wrap It Up" Executive Tool Kit at $19.99, and for those long journeys, when a cozy bed seems far away, there is the comfortable travel pillow at only $10.00.

The Recreationist

The Recreationist has two things in mind - entertainment and adventure. A tailgate party or pre-concert jam session will never be the same with the Keg-A-Que, a small chrome grill with convenient carrying handle, value priced under $60.00. Other handy tools, for the stadium or the woods, include a multi-functional item that is both digital binoculars/digital camera at $99.00 and a two-way wrist communicator at $49.00, which ensures that no one gets lost among the crowd or the trees. A few more practical gadgets any fan - whether their passion is sports, music or the outdoors - will love are the handheld digital navigation system at $79.99 and the compact survival kit at only $19.99.

The 2002 JCPenney Christmas Catalog and website have an enormous selection of distinctive gifts for the busy people - The Commuter, The Traveler and The Fan - on everyone's list.

About JCPenney Direct

Since 1963, JCPenney has published America's favorite Christmas catalog. In 1995, the Company launched the JCPenney.com website to offer an even broader selection of merchandise, year-round. This year, we traveled the world in search of the most sought after gifts. Whether shopping for family or friends, associates or acquaintances, the JCPenney holiday catalogs and website (www.JCPenney.com) represent the ultimate in gift solutions, at value only JCPenney can offer, complemented by unparalleled customer service.

About JCPenney

There are more than 1,000 JCPenney department stores throughout the 50 United States. The Company is a contributor to the JCPenney Afterschool fund, a charitable organization that provides young people with high quality after school programs.