JCPenney is closing stores in eight states — see the full list of locations

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in eight different states.

which formed Catalyst Brands, a coalition of six major retailers.

A spokesperson for JCPenney stated that while the company doesn't plan to significantly reduce its number of stores, it does anticipate closing a small number of locations by mid-year.

The decision to close a store is never an easy one, but it does occur occasionally due to lease agreements expiring, changes in the market, or other factors," the representative went on. "We appreciate the hardworking associates and the loyal customers who have shopped at these locations. We're committed to making every dollar count for working families across America and invite them to shop at our other JCPenney stores in the area or online at JCPenney.com.

The company has listed the eight JCPenney stores -- each located in different states -- that will be closed. Here's the list of department stores being shut down and where they are:

At JCPenney located within The Shops at Tanforan in San Bruno, California.

JCPenney located at The Shops at Northfield in Denver, Colorado.

JCPenney at Pine Ridge Mall in Pocatello, Idaho.

JCPenney at West Ridge Mall in Topeka, Kansas.

JCPenney located at the Annapolis Mall in Annapolis, Maryland.

JCPenney at Asheville Mall in Asheville, North Carolina.

JCPenney located at the Mall at Fox Run in Newington, New Hampshire.

JCPenney at Charleston Town Center in Charleston, West Virginia.

In January, JCPenney confirmed its merger with SPARC Group, which owns Aéropostale, Brooks Brothers, Eddie Bauer, Lucky Brand, and Nautica, to create a new company called Catalyst Brands. Marc Rosen, who was previously the chief executive officer of JCPenney and is now CEO of Catalyst Brands, stated that his "business combines the rich history of six distinct brands with modern energy and a new vision for success."

We're teaming up to bring scale, expertise, and broad appeal to customers across America," Rosen said in a statement at the time. "At our core, our customers are what matter most to us. We firmly believe that customers deserve high-quality fashion and style for every moment in their lives. We'll use our resources and the best talent in the industry to expand our brands.

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"We're looking forward to emerging from both our Chapter 11 plan and this pandemic as a more robust retailer, continuing to put our Plan for Renewal into action, and developing capabilities that focus on meeting our customers' needs and wants," Jill Soltau, the former CEO of JCPenney, said in a statement at the time.

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Retail store closures are expected to keep increasing in 2025, with a report from Coresight Research predicting a rise to around 15,000 closures. In 2024, US store closures reached a record high of 7,325, exceeding the 2020 total of nearly 10,000 closures.

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