DALLAS — Plano-based JCPenney is closing several stores across the U.S. this year, a spokesperson for the retailer confirmed.
JCPenney announced it was closing more than 240 stores after filing for bankruptcy in 2020 amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The chain was later acquired by mall companies Simon Property Group Inc. and Brookfield Property Partners.
Last month, JCPenney announced it had merged with Forever 21 parent company Sparc Group to form Catalyst Brands. The merger included Sparc Group’s Aeropostale, Brooks Brothers, Eddie Bauer, Lucky Brand and Nautica…