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COVID-19: JCPenney Plans To Permanently Close More Than 240 Stores COVID-19: JCPenney Plans To Permanently Close More Than 240 Stores
Covid-19: JCPenney Plans To Permanently Close More Than 240 Stores JCPenney, which filed for bankruptcy last week, now says it plans to close nearly one-third of its stores amid the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. JCPenny will be left with about 600 stores after the planned 242 closures. Earlier report - COVID-19: JCPenney Files For Bankruptcy In Largest Retail Casualty Of Pandemic The retailer also says it is aiming to double its e-commerce business, which currently accounts for about 14 percent of its revenue. “The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has created unprecedented challenges for our families, our loved ones, our communitie…

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COVID-19: JCPenney Files For Bankruptcy In Largest Retail Casualty Of Pandemic COVID-19: JCPenney Files For Bankruptcy In Largest Retail Casualty Of Pandemic
Covid-19: JCPenney Files For Bankruptcy In Largest Retail Casualty Of Pandemic In the largest retail casualty of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, JCPenney has filed for bankruptcy. Founded in 1902, JCPenny has about 800 stores in the United States. “The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has created unprecedented challenges for our families, our loved ones, our communities, and our country," said Jill Soltau, chief executive officer of JCPenney, in a statement released on Friday, May 15. "As a result, the American retail industry has experienced a profoundly different new reality, requiring JCPenney to make difficult decisions in running our business to pr…

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by Joe Lombardi