US EditionAfter Closing Stores, JCPenney to Shut Down Warehouse, Lay Off Hundreds. Is Ohio Affected?
- JCPenney announced plans to shut down its distribution center located in Haslet, Texas, by approximately November 1, leading to the displacement of close to 300 employees.
- This closure follows a May decision to shut seven underperforming stores following a 2020 bankruptcy and years of financial difficulties.
- The layoffs will occur in two phases from August 1 to 14 and November 1 to 14, affecting various roles including mechanics, electricians, and supply chain managers.
- A JCPenney spokesperson acknowledged the challenges involved but emphasized that the move was essential to create a more resilient and competitive business, while also pledging continued support for affected employees through severance packages and benefits.
- The closure marks another step in JCPenney's ongoing efforts to reduce its footprint amid industry-wide store shutdowns and declining sales.
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After closing stores_ JCPenney to shut down warehouse_ lay off hundreds. Is Ohio affected?
Show Caption Hide Caption 2025 store closures: Joann and JCPenney join Macy's, Kohl's JCPenney and Joann will shutter stores this year. They are joining Macy’s and Kohl’s which have announced plans to close stores in recent months. After shutting down several underperforming stores in May, JCPenney is planning to close a warehouse and lay off nearly 300 workers this year, USA TODAY reports. "While this decision was difficult, it was necessary to…
The dismissal will be approximately 300 employees who will have the option to relocate
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JCPenney closing warehouse, laying off nearly 300 workers
JCPenney is set to close its Alliance Supply Chain facility in Haslet, Texas around Nov. 1, affecting 296 employees.
JCPenney prepares to lay off nearly 300 employees as it shuts down massive warehouse facility in Texas - TDPel Media
It’s becoming an all-too-familiar story across the American retail landscape—big-name brands pulling back, shuttering stores, and laying off workers. This time, it’s JCPenney once again The post JCPenney prepares to lay off nearly 300 employees as it shuts down massive warehouse facility in Texas appeared first on TDPel Media.
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