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REPORTED · NEWSPublished Dec 24, 2025

JC Penney Announces Layoffs of Hundreds Amid Store Closures

EMPLOYEES AFFECTED
300
EFFECTIVE DATE
Jun 26, 2025

What we know

Location: Texas, USA.

Based on news reporting.

Summary

JC Penney has announced that hundreds of staff members will lose their jobs as part of the company's latest round of store closures. This decision comes amid ongoing challenges faced by the retailer, which has been restructuring its operations to adapt to changing market conditions. The layoffs are part of a broader strategy to streamline the workforce and reduce costs. Specific details regarding the exact locations or departments affected have not been disclosed, but the impact is significant as the company continues to navigate a difficult retail environment.

JC Penney cut 300 jobs as of June 26, 2025.

LayoffTalk has tracked 6 layoff events at JC Penney since June 2025, affecting a combined 1,196 employees.

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EVENTS TRACKED
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AFFECTED SINCE 2025
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CREATED DEC 24, 2025LAST UPDATED JUL 3, 2026