someone said somthing about jcpenney needs to bring in new merchandise and brands well it's happening https://www.cnbc.com/2021/03/26/jc-penney-interim-ceo-sees-green-shoots-as-retailer-plots-turnaround.html

J.C. Penney has already shuttered 156 stores permanently after filing for bankruptcy last year. Eighteen more will close in the next two... — read more 

All I managed to find was a job in retail, in a company where the situation is not much better than here. I would love to get out of the world of retail, but unfortunately, I didn’t expand my skillset enough. I was thinking about some retraining... — read more 

I am aware that employees cannot do much to keep their jobs here and that everyone’s motivation is zero. However, this negative condition is literally contagious. I try my best to do what I can while I’m still here and not despair, but it’s very... — read more 

With Sephora moving to another location and leaving a lot of empty space, which brand do you think would best fill that space? Does someone have any idea what would be the right decision? Somebody already mentioned that vacant departments will be... — read more 

With one hour to get pricing and signing to do before store opens we are constantly moving out of their way and customers knowing we are changing prices.

Of course we are on a skeleton crew & with security rarely ever there, we have been having grab and run thefts literally almost every day. Sometimes more than once a day. It is frightening how brazen these criminals are. They have come to know... — read more 

can someone from district please let your employees know what's going on, stop keeping people who keeps the doors open and customers coming back to shop, people need positive reinforcement

The last wave of 18 closings was announced in December and the stores close in May. since hours are cut I assume more closings on the way

No, I’m not happy to simply have a job. This is no longer a job worthy of a human being. My store has only recently started new hours and this is driving me crazy. If this is a way to reduce or avoid layoffs, then they could have come up with... — read more 

What does swapping managers in texas means, new faces, new plans, new perspective. Maybe low pay these managers, so who's actually running the stores. Someone please share your thoughts

In my district, General Managers Jobs keep getting posted. Is it the same for other districts?

I can only imagine it is more tense than ever. Luckily, I managed to find another job and left, but I sympathize with the people who are still in the company. What is the atmosphere like in the remaining stores before the company goes out of... — read more 

Most of these locations were announced back in December but are expected to begin Liquidation sales by March 2021 as Hilco Merchants is wrapping up Liquidation sales at 19 Lord & Taylor Stores, 407 Christopher & Banks stores, 37 Bed Bath & Beyond... — read more 

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Now plus covid 19 we are in a historic winter event down south are we going to get compensated for not being able to go to work or dinged again for not putting some effort in going. Sign of the times companies worried about their businesses where... — read more 

My store just announced new hours for employees to limit on costs, and to potentially avoid layoffs. Anyone going through the same issue?

Does anyone know what the deal is with the pension? I am still an actively working employee. We are told PBGC is taking over pension. Then we get emails about taking a survey and some of us don’t get the survey. Then another email stating that we are... — read more 

Heard store closings will be announced tomorrow, anyone have any info?

Its strange alot of companies received government grant money and assistance but anything for retail, a friend of mine received a bonus plus a 3 dollar raise for being an essential worker, but we still out in the elements dealing with DISRESPECTFUL... — read more 

JCP is/was going to sublease part of the Fossil Headquarters Richardson headquarters office?

For jcp associates who qualify for the pension, has anyone hear whats going to happen with that?

This company is so poor at communicating, no wonder people are looking online for answers about their job status. I was a seasonal employee in the warehouse in Stead, NV, went in to work this morning (it’s a 5AM start time so I have to be up by 4AM... — read more 

Our fearless CEO will be leaving us on December 31.

There is a total of approximately 400 stores listed on the JCPenney asset docket. The upcoming 15 store closures all came from this list. This probably means no store is exempt/safe and has no guarantee of staying open. Alabama Enterprise... — read more 

C. Penney Co. will exit Chapter 11 in early- to mid-2021, after filing for bankruptcy protection in May, due to effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Plano-based retail giant announced Monday in a release it has completed its sale to Simon... — read more 

A closure announced in March would close in June or July

Although I was hoping for the best, I didn’t expect anything different. The list of JCPenney stores that will close in the coming months has been recently updated: https://companyblog.jcpnewsroom.com/storeclosings/#closingstores (+Massachusetts... — read more 

I am interested in knowing if the locations at woodfield mall owned by Simon is staying open. It is not on the document but no Chicago area malls were really on that lost and I do not think they would leave a big market.

Correct me if I’m wrong; however I don’t see JCP at the Freehold Raceway Mall listed on the asset document (it’s a macerich mall) . If true this would leave the Freehold Mall with the only acher being a Macy’s. As Nordstrom, Lord & Taylor & Sears all... — read more 

So this is a question for those who choose to remain from a former employee. I am actually curious on why you chose to stay with a company that doesn’t value you? Is it because of the pandemic and you fear not being able to find another job? Is it... — read more 

I want to know if I'm in danger

Received word today that we are not on the asset docket, which essentially guarantees we will be closing. We're a Macerich mall with two existing empty anchors.

Now that Sephora is getting a new contract with Kohl's it sounds like bad news for JCPenney. Sephora was a big part of the stores and that used to draw customers into our stores especially when there's no Sephora close by. Hopefully this doesn't... — read more