After closing eight stores last month, department store chain JCPenney has announced plans for more closures across the country, which will result in the layoff of hundreds of employees. If you’re a customer, here’s what you need to know about which locations will be shutting down soon.
How many JCPenney stores will close?
According to the company, so far, the permanent closure of the JCPenney Regional Logistics Center located in Haslet, Texas has been confirmed.
When will the JCPenney Regional Logistics Center in Texas close?
The warehouse is scheduled to cease operations around November 1, 2025.
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Why is JCPenney closing its Regional Logistics Center in Texas?
The company stated that this closure—like the others—is part of a broader strategy to adapt and optimize its operations, with the goal of providing a better customer experience. While acknowledging that the decision was difficult, the company emphasized that it was necessary to build a stronger and more competitive company.
JCPenney announces layoffs
The department store chain confirmed that following the closure of its Texas logistics center, approximately 300 employees will be laid off. The layoffs will take place in two phases: the first between August 1 and 14, and the second between November 1 and 14.
The company has committed to supporting affected workers with transition resources, including severance packages and benefits.
Which JCPenney stores have closed this year?
In May, the company closed locations in eight U.S. states:
California
- Tanforan store, 1122 El Camino Real, San Bruno
Colorado
- Northfield store, 8568 E 49th Avenue, Denver
Idaho
- Pine Ridge Mall store, 4201 Yellowstone Avenue, Pocatello
Kansas
- West Ridge Mall store, 1821 SW Wanamaker Road, Topeka
Maryland
- Annapolis Mall store
North Carolina
- Asheville Mall store, 3 S Tunnel Road, Asheville
New Hampshire
- Fox Run Mall store, 50 Fox Run Road, Newington
West Virginia
- Charleston Town Center store, 401 Lee Street E, Charleston
Why is JCPenney closing its stores?
The closures come amid a period of major transformation in the retail industry, which continues to grapple with the long-term impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, the rapid rise of e-commerce, and shifting consumer habits.
Despite management’s efforts to revitalize the business, progress has been limited. Since filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in May 2020, JCPenney has downsized its footprint from about 850 stores to approximately 650. The company clarified that these closures are not related to its recent merger with Sparc Group, a retail operating consortium. The merger aims to stabilize and grow the business.
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JCPenney’s History
JCPenney is a well-known American department store chain with a long-standing presence in shopping malls across the country. The company was founded on April 14, 1902, when James Cash Penney and his partners opened the Golden Rule store in Kemmerer, Wyoming. Within a few years, Penney bought out his partners and led the company’s expansion across the western U.S.
The company was officially incorporated as the JC Penney Stores Company in 1913, already operating 34 stores. In 1914, it moved its headquarters to New York City and went public in 1927. By 1929, JCPenney had over 1,300 locations.
Over the decades, JCPenney diversified its offerings—introducing credit sales in 1958, launching its catalog in 1963, and entering the pharmacy sector by acquiring Thrift Drug and later Eckerd Drug Corp., at one point operating thousands of pharmacies. The company also ventured internationally, opening stores in Belgium, Italy, Mexico, and Chile, though it shut down its international division in 2003. In 1988, the company relocated its headquarters to Plano, Texas.
In the 2000s, JCPenney faced growing challenges from discount retailers and the 2008 financial crisis. The 2020 pandemic delivered a major blow, forcing store closures and leading to its bankruptcy filing. Later that year, it was acquired by Simon Property Group and Brookfield Asset Management for $800 million, beginning a new chapter for the iconic retailer.
How many stores does JCPenney have in the United States?
Currently, the department store chain has more than 650 locations across the country.
