Retailing chain J.C. Penney announced on Thursday that it would shut down 40 stores, or about 4 percent of its outlets, across the US this year in its bid to improve profitability.
It also said that about 2,250 employees will be affected by the decision and vowed to find suitable jobs for the affected employees in its other stores. Pennsylvania will be the hardest hit, with more than five stores closing down.
"We continually evaluate our store portfolio to determine whether there's a need to close or relocate under-performing stores. Reviews such as these are essential in meeting our long-term goals for future company growth," J.C. Penney said in a statement.
The decision to shut down the stores is a strategic one as the company works on improving sales and profitability.
Below is the list of stores and its locations that will be shut this year.
Georgia
- Walnut Square Mall in Dalton
- LaGrange Mall in LaGrange
- Gwinnett Place Mall in DuluthLagrange Mall in Lagrange
Iowa
- Southbridge Mall in Mason City
- Westland Mall in West Burlington
- Crossroads Shopping Center in Waterloo
Illinois
- Northland Plaza in DeKalb
- Quincy Mall in Quincy
Indiana
- Marquette Mall in Michigan City
Massachusetts
- Hanover Mall in Hanover
- Silver City Galleria in Taunton
Michigan
- Adrian South Mall in Adrian
New Jersey
- Cumberland Mall in Vineland
New York
- Hudson Valley Mall in Kingston
North Carolina
- Randolph Mall in Asheboro
- Southgate Mall in Elizabeth City
- Signal Hill Mall in Statesville
- Parkwood Mall in Wilson
Ohio
- Eastland Mall in Columbus
- North Towne Plaza in Greenville
- Upper Valley Mall in Springfield
Oregon
- Pony Village Mall in North Bend
Pennsylvania
- Chambersburg Mall in Chambersburg
- Susquehanna Valley Mall in Hummels Wharf
- Granite Run Mall in Media
- Nittany Mall in State College
- York Galleria in York
Rhode Island
- Providence Place Mall in Providence
South Carolina
- Aiken Mall in Aiken
- Inlet Square Mall in Murrells Inlet
South Dakota
- Lakewood Mall in Aberdeen
Texas
- Market Square Mall in Brenham
Virginia
- Manassas Mall in Manassas
- The Marquis in Williamsburg
Vermont
- Diamond Run Mall in Rutland
- St. Albans Shopping Center in St. Albans
Wisconsin
- Aviation Plaza in Oshkosh
- Regency Mall in Racine
- Shawano Plaza in Shawano
