Another day. Another announcement regarding the store closure.
JCPenney announced Thursday it would close eight locations this year, adding it to its list of over 200 closures.
Earlier this week, Joann Fabrics and Crafts said it would close 500 of its 800 stores, including over 30 in Florida.
This is what we know.
jcpenney will close eight more stores in the US. See the list
The location of the Florida JCPenney was not one of the latest store closure lists.
A JCPenney spokesperson told USA Today that eight stores will close by mid-2025. The closure this year will be in stores in these cities.
San Bruno, California, Colorado Pocatello, Idahotopeka, Kansa San Napolis, Maryland, Nowinton, New Hamp Silly Cheville, North Carolina Charle Luston, West Virginia
Why does JCPenney close the store?
JCPenney filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in May 2020. At the time, the company said it would close more than 200 locations nationwide.
The chain was acquired in December 2020 by Simon Property Group and Brookfield Asset Management Inc. In January 2025, JCPenney said it had partnered with Forever 21 to establish a new company called Catalyst Brands.
The merger also includes Brooks Brothers, Eepostall, Lucky Brand, Nautica and Eddie Bauer. Catalyst Brands is expected to open 1,800 store locations and employ 60,000 employees.
A JCPenney spokesperson said that although details about the recent closures have not been provided, individual store closures could occur due to “expiration of lease agreements, market changes, or other factors.” I’ve said that.
Florida didn’t spare due to the closure of Joan store
Florida was hit hard earlier this week when Joan Fabric and Craft announced it would close 500 of its 800 US stores.
36 Florida stores in 32 Florida cities will be closed.
See the list of Joan stores closing in Florida
The following locations will be closed:
Yulee: 463877 State Road 200Altamonte Springs: 924 W State Road 436 Ste 1450Boynton Beach: 1632 S Federal HwyDaytona Beach: 2400 W International Spdwy BlvdDunedin: 2343 Curlew RoadEstero: 8072 Mediterranean DriveFort Myers: 4610 S Cleveland AveFort Walton Beach: 224B Eglin Pkwy NEHollywood: 4700 Hollywood Blvdjacksonville: 6001 Argyle Forest Blvd Ste 11kissimmee: 4801 W Irlo Bronson Hwylady Lake: 540 N US HWY 441LAKELAND: 4241 US Highway 98 NMARGATE: APLES: 6424 NAPLES BLVD Suite501OCOLA: 2405 SW 27th Aveorlando: 3562 E Colonial DR825 N Alafaya Trail 32828Pembroke Pines: 11251 Pines Blvdplantation: 801 South University Dr Suite 75pompano Beach: 1131 s Federal hwyport Richey: 10057 US Highway 19 highway 19 stersburg: 2500 RoadSarasota: 4934 S Tamiami TrlSpring Hill: 4387 Commercial WayTampa: 6234 Commerce Palms Blvd12635 Citrus Plaza DrVenice: 4143 Tamiami Trl S Bay 20Vero Beach: 5921 20th St. Unit BWellington: 1862 940 S State Road 7West Palm Beach: 3942 Northlake BlvdWinter Garden: 3379 Daniel’s Road
When will sales begin with the closure of the Joan Store?
“If the claim is approved by the court, sales will begin on Saturday, February 15th,” Joanne spokesman Amanda Hayes told TCPALM.com.
Timelines may change and may shift from store to store, Hayes added.
Contributions: USA Today, Greta Cross, CA Bridges and Gianna Montesano, USA Today Network-Florida
