Attention JCPenney shoppers: Which locations will shut down next month in the U.S?
JCPenney has announced the closure of eight more locations by mid-2025 as part of its ongoing restructuring plan after filing bankruptcy.
JCPenney, the well-known department store company, is contributing to roll out its plan to downsize the number of its locations across the country with the closure of a few more stores. After filing Chapter 11 in 2020, JCPenney has had difficulty competing with a landscape that changed so dramatically toward online shopping.
As of now, eight JCPenney stores will close in the U.S. over the next few years, finishing by the middle of 2025 and marking just another chapter in the brand's evolution. These closures coincide with JCPenney's shift to a brand-new direction, partnering with other major clothing brands, in an attempt to recover in a damaged retail market.
Which JCPenney stores across the U.S. will close next month?
As part of its restructuring plan, JCPenney revealed it would shutter over 200 locations. According to USA Today, the following eight stores are scheduled to permanently close by mid-2025:
- San Bruno, California (The Shops at Tanforan)
- Denver, Colorado (The Shops At Northfield)
- Pocatello, Idaho (Pine Ridge Mall)
- Topeka, Kansas (West Ridge Mall)
- Annapolis, Maryland (Westfield Annapolis Mall)
- Newington, New Hampshire (Fox Run Mall)
- Asheville, North Carolina (Asheville Mall)
- Charleston, West Virginia (Charleston Town Center)
These closures place JCPenney alongside other major retailers such as Macy's, Walgreens, and Rite Aid, which have also downsized in many of these same markets by 2025.
New business strategy with catalyst brands
In January, JCPenney announced a strategic partnership with the SPARC Group, the parent company of brands like Aeropostale, Brooks Brothers, Eddie Bauer, Lucky Brand, and Nautica. Together, they will operate under a new umbrella: Catalyst Brands.
Company leaders say this alliance creates an unmatched lineup of six iconic retail labels. Despite financial setbacks faced by some of the brands in recent years, executive remain optimistic. They believe each brand adds value through a combined network of physical stores, e-commerce platforms, and wholesale channels—laying the groundwork for a stronger future in retail.