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J.C. Penney to Close 13 Additional Stores as Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Continues

Plano, Texas — J.C. Penney Co. has revealed the locations of 13 additional stores it will permanently close, including seven in Michigan, as part of its Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing. The Plano-based retailer says the other six locations set to close include two in Washington state, two in New York, one in California and one in Maryland. J.C. Penney filed for Chapter 11 protection May 15 and unveiled a list of 154 stores in late May that were set to close. Multiple news outlets report that going-out-of-business sales at the 13 locations are expected to begin on or around July 3.

According to a report from Bloomberg, mall owner Simon Property Group is teaming up with shopping center owner Brookfield Property Partners and Authentic Brands Group LLC to explore the possibility of acquiring J.C. Penney Co. The trio acquired Forever 21 in February for $81 million.

According to Business Insider, the 13 stores closing are:

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