Overview

• JCPenney notified the Texas Workforce Commission it will permanently close its Alliance Supply Chain warehouse in Tarrant County early November after two rounds of layoffs beginning August 1
• Approximately 296 workers will be laid off in two phases—August 1–16 and November 1–14—with severance pay, benefits and potential transfers offered to affected employees
• The closure aligns with Catalyst Brands’ broader restructuring following JCPenney’s merger with SPARC Group, which included corporate staff reductions of 5% in February and 9% in April
• In 2024 JCPenney’s net sales fell 8.6% to $6.3 billion and the company recorded a $177 million loss, intensifying its push for operational consolidation
• Chicago law firm Strauss Borrelli PLLC has indicated a possible class-action suit over alleged failure to provide the full 60-day WARN Act notice for upcoming layoffs