Topics regarding layoffs at JCPenney

Topics regarding layoffs at JCPenney

JC Penney Home Store in Clive closing

Despite the closings, I think we are still doing better than a lot of retailers out there. The JC Penney Home Store in the Westridge Shopping Center, 10201 University Ave. in Clive, will close June 30, the company said... — read more 

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Worse Job Ever

I worked at a higher volume store for a year as a sales supervisor. It was the most frustrating, chaotic year of my life. Horrible scheduling for the associate and management. Unrealistically short staffing, and expecting 4 closing associates to... — read more 

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| 1950 views | | 5 replies (last March 18, 2019)
Post ID: @OP+TwEgFGy

Jcpenney new layoffs

JcPenney just laid off hundreds of their Custom Windows team including dispatchers and coordinators

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| 1872 views | | 2 replies (last June 8, 2018)
Post ID: @OP+TvVJPCN

Restructuring

I've read in several places now that JCPenney might be looking at another restructuring due to the major drop in price. I really hope this does not turn out to be the case, as we all know that restructuring means major layoffs. We already know some... — read more 

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Post ID: @OP+Tl36MbG

Good riddance

I know that our stock is down because of it, but I'm frankly glad to see Ellison gone. We can easily recover from this temporary slump in share price if the new CEO is somebody capable who is actually able to turn around JCPenney, unlike his or her... — read more 

Things not looking good

When everybody is predicting drop in sales and earnings for the quarterly results, you know things are not getting better at JCPenney. I predect more layoffs in very near future... — read more 

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Post ID: @OP+TbxhR0f

One more JCPenney store closing

And the dominoes keep falling. The latest one is JCPenney Home store in Peoria which is being consolidated into the JCPenney store at Arrowhead Towne Center. I hope the employees get a chance to move there as well, but I highly doubt it... — read more 

JCPenney incoming June layoffs

This is not a surprise as everybody knew what was coming after the sale of the building, but in case somebody missed it, here it is. J.C. Penney Co. Inc. has informed state of Wisconsin officials that layoffs of more than 520 employees at its massive... — read more 

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Post ID: @OP+Ssvh1jy

Major layoffs at home office

As part of ongoing efforts to manage expenses, simplify operations and streamline workload in support of the Company`s long-term growth and profitability, approximately 130 Home Office positions were eliminated across various departments... — read more 

List of JC Penney closing stores for 2018

As somebody predicted, more store closings were announced today. These are the stores that will be closed sometime this year (so far): South County Center in St. Louis, MO Garden State Plaza in Paramus, NJ Sandburg Mall in Galesburg, IL Viking Plaza... — read more 

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Post ID: @OP+RKbbFLb

JCPenney layoffs February 2018

This is really not good. It's not only that the stores are being closed, now JCPenney is closing its distribution and customer care center as well. Nearly 700 people in Wauwatosa will be out of a job by the end of summer. I think it's only a matter... — read more 

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| 1923 views | | 4 replies (last February 23, 2018)
Post ID: @OP+RJb53Fd

Another store closure

JCPenney to close its Galesburg, IL location. http://wqad.com/2018/01/19/galesburgs-sandburg-mall-braces-for-change-with-pending-jcpenney-closure/

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Post ID: @OP+RkNrpAe

So much for improving

I was hoping we were on the way to recovery, but I guess I was wrong. It looks like JCPenney is on the death watch for this year together with Sears and Toys R Us. Dust off your resumes, everybody... — read more 

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Post ID: @OP+R3eYDOl

Another day, another store gone

JCPenney is closing Hampton Village store in St. Louis. Sad end for a store that has stood there for nearly seven decades. I feel for 45 people who will be laid off as a result of this. This store is outside the already announced 138 stores, which... — read more 

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Post ID: @OP+QRfFi1j

Different company

I used to like working here. I truly did. But things have changed so much in the past several years that this became a completely different company. Scheduling s---s, plain and simple. Whether you are available or not, if the store thinks they need... — read more 

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Post ID: @OP+QwyjR7V

enough with credit card apps!

i'm sick and tired of being required to harass our customers into submitting credit card applications... not everybody wants it, we are antagonizing them into not returning if we continue on like this... i especially don't appreciate being threatened... — read more 

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Post ID: @OP+QtGEvag

Worst job ever

Got out after a year, but this was by far the worst job I ever had. Management's among the worse I've ever seen. Management at the store's completely unprofessional. The way they dress, bully employees, yell at staff with customers around... Those... — read more 

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| 1700 views | | 2 replies (last November 18, 2017)
Post ID: @OP+Qe78ePC

Chronically short staffed

Dear JCPenny management, since you obviously have no idea what you're doing, here's a little lesson from the front lines. To earn money we have to sell our products. To sell our products we need customers. To have customers, we need to make sure they... — read more 

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| 1730 views | | 3 replies (last May 17, 2018)
Post ID: @OP+Qb63bSL

Will JC Penney survive 2018?

What are your honest thoughts about the likelihood of us surviving 2018 and beyond. There is so much speculation about the BK that I am not even sure that we can make it through the year. I am no finance person, and I'd be curious to see if there... — read more 

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| 2421 views | | 2 replies (last December 3, 2018)
Post ID: @OP+Q8BmIU0

JC Penney Layoffs 2018

I spent last 10 years with our company and it'd be a real shame if they were to decide to lay people off from our offices in Plano.

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JCP Athens, TX Store Closed

Our store closed this month in Athens Texas! So sad! We were a great store with good employees!

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Post ID: @OP+PeEgBVS

Back to Basics

The company needs to get back to basics. Customer service employees that care about their jobs, customers and the stores they work in. I'm sure Mr JC Penney is rolling over and over seeing how his company has gotten so far away from the golden rule... — read more 

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| 1630 views | | 1 reply (September 12, 2017)
Post ID: @OP+PeAU57C

JCP should simplify things

The company needs to get back to basics. Customer service employees that care about their jobs, customers and the stores they work in. I'm sure Mr JC Penney is rolling over and over seeing how his company has gotten so far away from the golden rule -... — read more 

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Post ID: @OP+P1pOPoM

JCP Hires 500 People

http://www.mlive.com/news/grand-rapids/index.ssf/2017/06/jcpenney_to_hire_500_michigan.html

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Post ID: @OP+OZ9Bvgp

horrible work environment

working here's getting more frustrating every day. in addition to low pay, issues with scheduling, and absolutely no recognition for our hard work, the environment at my store has become increasingly more toxic day in day out. managers are... — read more 

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| 2140 views | | 2 replies (last August 28, 2017)
Post ID: @OP+OY86K30

JCP constantly has to battle to stay open. Retail is tough and especially if your as big as them. Internet focus and customer experience is #1

Employees make the difference. You must make the customers experience number one. Return customers is what you want. Employees need to focus on making it the best place to shop and JCP will grow and make it long term. If you don't want to help people... — read more 

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Post ID: @OP+OXV5Lk7

An the saga continues

You can whine all you want nothing changes here at JCP - I mean nothing - this are so rigid and people live in their little kingdoms, silos or fiefdoms - stone walls have been erected and you cannot change a thing here. Look at the management layer... — read more 

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| 1810 views | | 1 reply (August 25, 2017)
Post ID: @OP+OW45IxX

List of JC Penney Stores Closing in 2017

Does someone have this list of stores that JC Penney is planning to close in 2017. I heard the announcement today that they will be closing stores - this the list of things that I heard: Close 140 stores That represents 14% of the total number of... — read more 

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Post ID: @OP+M0I9bXz

140 stores to be closed - 2017

They've just announced, JC Penney is closing about 140 stores in next few months (from now till the end of June). This means 6000 less jobs soon. They will be offering voluntary early retirement to supply chain and store workers as well as corporate... — read more 

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| 2150 views | | 1 reply (February 25, 2017)
Post ID: @OP+M0Imhkf

JC Penney Layoffs 2017

Just focus on work, focus on work, work, work. I know that people are concerned but there is nothing you can do about it - yes, I did hear about layoffs in Plano.

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| 3010 views | | 1 reply (December 4, 2016)
Post ID: @OP+KuqCinO

List of JCPenney Stores Closing in 2016

Here is the listing of JCP stores that will be closing in 2016: Walnut Square Mall in Dalton (Georgia) LaGrange Mall in LaGrange (Georgia) Gwinnett Place Mall in DuluthLagrange Mall in Lagrange (Georgia) Southbridge Mall in Mason City (Iowa) Westland... — read more 

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JC Penney Layoffs 2016

What is the likelihood of JC Penney layoffs in Plano in 2016? Please let me know if you have any information.

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| 2630 views | | 2 replies (last March 6, 2016)
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