JC Penney: How the American Department Store Fell From Grace
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JCPenney Has Had a Dramatic Decline: History in Photos
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J.C. Penney gains after chain names its first female CEO
Macy's and Home Depot flag slowing sales growth in 2019
Macy's to close 150 stores; no word if locations in Fort Myers, Naples, and Sarasota are on list
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JCPenney files for bankruptcy as the coronavirus hammers retail
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JCPenney is closing six more stores
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First, this town lost its Macy's. Then Sears. Now, all eyes were on J.C. Penney. - The Washington Post
J.C. Penney Skips Bond Payment, Starting Bankruptcy Clock - WSJ
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Whatever Happened to These Iconic Stores?
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A lasting legacy of the coronavirus pandemic: Fewer department stores
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Hear Eyes Penney's
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J.C. Penney filed for bankruptcy
J.C. Penney store closings: Retailer files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
JCPenney Has Had a Dramatic Decline: History in Photos
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JCPenney Beauty Open in 600+ Stores Nationwide – Penney IP LLC