Thousands of Idahoans have core memories tied to some of the most well known department stores in the country. Unfortunately, those memories are starting to fade as brands part ways with their locations in Idaho.
JCPenney was a MAJOR part of my childhood. My sister and I couldn’t wait until their Christmas catalog arrived so we could look through the entire thing. We’d flip through things like linens, jewelry and home goods just to get to the giant toy section. That’s when we’d pig-ear all the toys and games we hoped that Santa would bring us.
As we got older, it’s where our grandma would take us back-to-school shopping when Arizona was one of the coolest brands for pre-teens and teens.
Unfortunately, the brand has had a rough ride since we were little. The iconic brand filed for bankruptcy in 2020. Idaho lost locations in Lewiston and Ponderay during the initial round of closures, with a third location in Coeur d’Alene closing later that year…