JCPenney Temporarily Closes Stores and Business Offices in Response to Coronavirus (COVID-19)
19 March 2020 - 4:00AM
Business Wire
J. C. Penney Company, Inc. (NYSE: JCP) today announced that in
response to the evolving global Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, it
will temporarily close its stores and business offices, starting
today at 7 p.m. local time. The stores and business offices are
scheduled to reopen April 2.
“With the effects of the outbreak being felt more each day, our
primary concern and area of focus is and has been on the health and
safety of our associates, our customers, and our communities,” said
Jill Soltau, chief executive officer of JCPenney. “We know this is
a critical, unprecedented time and our thoughts are with those who
have been impacted.”
The Company will continue to monitor the situation and follow
guidance from the CDC and local, state, and federal health
officials and will reassess or adjust its policies accordingly as
the situation unfolds.
Customers can continue to shop online at the Company’s flagship
store, jcp.com, or through its app.
About JCPenney
J.C. Penney Company, Inc. (NYSE: JCP), one of the nation’s
largest apparel and home retailers, combines an expansive footprint
of approximately 850 stores across the United States and Puerto
Rico with a powerful e-commerce site, jcp.com, to deliver style and
value for all hard-working American families. At every touchpoint,
customers will discover stylish merchandise at incredible value
from an extensive portfolio of private, exclusive, and national
brands. Reinforcing this shopping experience is the customer
service and warrior spirit of nearly 90,000 associates across the
globe, all driving toward the Company’s mission to help customers
find what they love for less time, money, and effort. For
additional information, please visit jcp.com.
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