What Jcpenney Stores Are Closing In 2024. Jcpenney is set to close 136 stores as part of its bankruptcy plan. Near the end of may, jcpenney filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy, announcing that it would permanently close about 30 percent of its stores.
North carolina —weeks after filing for bankruptcy, jcpenney has announced it will close 154 locations nationwide, including five stores in north carolina. Three of these stores are expected to shut down by september 22,.