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JCPenney to Close Westminster Mall Store in November After WARN Filing

The retailer says it cannot continue the lease at the Orange County site and has not found a nearby replacement.

Overview

  • The Westminster Mall location will stay open to shoppers through November 16 and is slated to close on or about November 21, 2025, according to a WARN notice filed August 18.
  • Seventy-six employees are affected by the shutdown, with potential offers of roles at other JCPenney stores based on business needs and associate interest.
  • JCPenney cited the inability to extend its mall lease and the lack of an alternative location in the area as reasons for the decision.
  • The closure aligns with broader restructuring moves, including a July agreement to sell 119 stores to Onyx Partners for $947 million, with the deal expected to close by September 8.
  • A separate WARN filing indicates the Alliance Supply Chain facility in Haslet, Texas, is set to close around November 1, with as many as 296 employees potentially laid off in phases.