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JCPenney

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JCPenney is a Department Store concept with 635 stores in 635 shopping centers across 49 states. As of September 27, 2026 they opened 0 and closed 6 locations in the last 12 months, a net change of −6. Typical site: 65,000–120,000 SF. Across their fleet, locations have a median 10-minute drive-time population of 37,383 with a median household income of $71,364 and a median age of 37.


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Tracking · 6 events in last 12 months

Recent activity

Dates shown here are when each event was detected. Actual event may have occurred up to 30 days earlier. Next digest sends Sunday.

Goodlettsville, TN · Closed ~Jun 2026 · Detected Jun 19

Chicago, IL · Closed ~Jun 2026 · Detected Jun 19

Sanford, FL · Closed ~Apr 2026 · Detected May 5

+3 more events · 0% openings — 6 closures.

About JCPenney

JCPenney serves as a high-traffic department store anchor providing a value-oriented apparel and home destination for regional malls and large-format lifestyle centers. As a cornerstone of the American retail landscape, JCPenney offers a strategic Site Selection opportunity for developers seeking a stable, multi-generational Anchor Tenant with high brand recognition. The retailer typically occupies large-scale footprints ranging from 65,000 to 120,000+ square feet, though current Leasing initiatives focus on "right-sizing" existing boxes to optimize sales per square foot while maintaining dominant visibility. Their co-tenancy profile often includes other national department stores like Macy’s or Dillard's, alongside high-volume grocery and service-based retailers in diversified power centers. Targeting middle-income families and value-conscious shoppers, JCPenney provides a resilient draw for Tenant Rep professionals looking to secure a destination that integrates apparel, jewelry, and the "JCPenney Beauty" shop-in-shop concept.

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