The iconic department store chain described the handful of store closures as isolated, but the broader retail landscape is bracing for a tough year. It’s not been a good start to 2025 when it comes to major retailers shuttering locations.

JCPenney announced the closure of "a handful" of stores by mid-2025. Here's what's going to happen to the Valley River Center location in Eugene.

JCPenney is preparing to close multiple stores in eight different states. The company confirmed that stores will be shutting their doors this year in a statement shared with The Independent on Wednesday.