Are J C Penney Stores Closing?

J.C. Penney, which filed for bankruptcy last year, plans to close 18 U.S. stores on May 16. ... The retailer announced in May 2020 it planned to close almost 30% of its 846 stores as part of a restructuring under bankruptcy protection. Since then, 156 stores have permanently closed.

Is JCPenney going out of business in 2021?

In May 2020, JCPenney began a store optimization strategy to better position the Company for sustainable, profitable growth. Following a comprehensive review of our retail footprint, we announced several phases of store closures in 2020 and 2021, resulting in the liquidation of 175 JCPenney locations.

What JCPenney stores will be closing in 2020?

California J.C. Penney store closings
  • Chino: Rancho Del Chino Shopping Center, 14659 Ramona Ave.
  • Delano: 1228 Main St.
  • Los Banos: San Luis Plaza, 951 W Pacheco Blvd.
  • Paso Robles: Woodland Plaza, 120 Niblick Road.
  • San Bernardino: Inland Center, 300 Inland Center.
  • Tracy: West Valley Mall, 3100 Naglee Road.
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