I've been working here for two years and still don't understand how they keep the lights on. The people running this place make decisions that hurt the business constantly. They ignore what customers want, run off good staff, and act surprised when... — read more 

There've been some rumors, but I'm hoping it's just talk.

They think they can run the whole store on skeleton crew indefinitely. It's just a matter of time before all of us just stop showing up.

Last April was the first major closing of the year, what about this year?

Rumor has it that with the merger, Catalyst will be reevaluating how they determine Mto. I can say for myself if they pull a stunt like they did two years ago (which they reversed after the uproar), I am leaving. After more than twenty years, the... — read more 

J.C.Penney property sale falls thru, according to Retail Dive, now what?

This thread is for info about potential JC Penney layoffs? Any chatter, news or rumors?

Any word on the Fallen Timbers JCP being on the store closing list? My mother works there and is a rumor going around that they will be closing soon. Just wanted to see if she should start looking for work. She really does not want to transfer to the... — read more 

Customers keep asking me “when is this mall closing?” And “when will the sales start?” My coworker said that my store (Turtle Crossing in Columbus) is a top performing store but I get asked 10+ times if my store is closing. I have 5 children and 2... — read more 

The 119 stores that were announced last week is really happening. I live in San Diego and we already have one set to close in the Fall. Now 2 additional stores are on the list. North County Fair and Plaza Bonita locations. Already walked by the PB... — read more 

Take a ride on Intermodal Parkway in the Tarrant County city of Haslet and you'll come across warehouses and distribution centers for all kinds of big retailers and companies. There's a Michaels Distribution Center, an SC Johnson warehouse, a... — read more 

Beaver Valley Mall in Monaca PA closing in Sept 2025.

Our store's become a revolving door of underqualified new hires while seasoned staff flee for better opportunities. Management's solution is to pile more work on those of us still here while simultaneously cutting hours. Because that's going to work... — read more 

JCPenney told USA Today that it's also planning to close several stores on or before May 25. This includes: The Shops at Tanforan in San Bruno, California The Shops At Northfield in Denver Pine Ridge Mall in Pocatello, Idaho West... — read more 

Been trying to on board as a new vendor. Is anyone home. Haven’t received a reply from anyone in weeks. Is it a bad idea to get onboard? How many weeks are left for JCP. Blink twice if you can answer this.

JCPenney acts like customers walk on water while employees get treated like dirt. The scheduling is a joke, I'm lucky if I get 20 hours these days. And good luck trying to move up in that place, they’d rather hire outside than promote anyone who... — read more 

Against all odds, customers are actually showing up again and - brace yourself - buying things. Don't worry, I'm sure corporate will find a way to ruin this temporary miracle in a month or two.

Unless I want to work at Walmart, this is basically my best option. Really, my only option. I can’t afford to move right now for personal reasons, so I’m stuck and I’m scared out of my mind that I’ll be laid off or that the whole place will shut... — read more 

It’s getting to the point where coming to work feels almost pointless. Anyone else in the same boat?

Just making cuts won’t cut it. This feels like a rapidly sinking ship, and no one seems to have a clue how to stop it.

I want to work anywhere but here. That's it. That's the post.

Everyone’s already struggling, both in stores and at the corporate level. Once they make more cuts, it’s only going to get worse, bad enough that even they will have to admit we need more staff. But who are they going to hire? The way they treat... — read more 

Where & when?

JCPenney’s fledgling parent company, Catalyst Brands, is undergoing the second round of layoffs of its corporate employees as part of an ongoing review of the newly formed business. Catalyst said in a statement on Wednesday that it’s in the “early... — read more 

Alliance will permanently close around Nov 1, 2025 consolidated into Forest Park Georgia.

I was cut today, close to 10 yrs with the company cut off in a 10 minute meeting. This merger was absolute painful for everyone. Great people I worked with, nonetheless, this SU-KS!

Layoffs happening today. Talked to one person I knew personally. Said they offered to pay through the beginning of May. Severance was also given

https://www.tapinto.net/towns/east-brunswick/sections/development/articles/brunswick-square-mall-first-steps-to-a-new-vision-for-property

Hear any talk out there if jcp will offer a buyout in 2025? Usually happens every five or ten years. I was eligible last time it was offered in 2020 after the bankruptcy but decided to stay.

The Annapolis Mall JC Penney, which has had going out of business sale signs posted for weeks, will officially close May 12, according to a filing made with Maryland Department of Labor... — read more 

5% of corporate staff being cut TODAY! Across all 6 brands within Catalyst

Seems to me that most brick and mortar surviving the past decade have been outlet and off price stores. JCPenney had this niche market but then pulled out when Outlet pricing made sense.

Link to the article: https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/jcpenney-closure-tanforan-san-bruno/3770089/ Link to the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sxyu4MiNREA

With the recent annoucement of Macys Closing their Store, there. Is Penneys far behind?

Remember when working here actually felt good? When the schedule didn’t make you lose your mind, and getting time off wasn’t a battle? When you weren’t expected to clone yourself just to get through a shift? Part of me keeps hoping we’ll get those... — read more 

Layoffs coming we think?

So come January 2025 the real estate of 120 stores goes on the market by Newmark as part of the bankruptcy terms. How does this work since Simon and Brookfield own the operation side of JCP. Do the investor/buyer just purchase the real estate and the... — read more 

It’s been awfully quiet. I just can’t decide if it's a good or bad thing that I’m not hearing anything. Even not in the wake of a not exactly great earnings report. If you hear anything, please share. And I wish you all a happy new year. I hope it... — read more 

Just saying, not a peep - good luck all!