JCPenney launches search for a new Chief Executive Officer

PLANO: JCPenney’s new ownership group, consisting of Simon Property Group and Brookfield Asset Management, along with strategic partner Authentic Brands Group, have launched a search for a Chief Executive Officer to replace Jill Soltau, who will be exiting the company effective December 31, 2020. The search will seek to identify a leader that is focused…

Brookfield Property and Simon Property to acquire JCPenney retail and operating assets

PLANO: J.C. Penney Company Inc. has reached an agreement in principle to sell JCPenney through a court-supervised sale process. The Company plans to seek approval of a disclosure statement and, ultimately, confirmation of a plan of reorganization in parallel with the sale process. Related to the sale process, JCPenney expects to execute a “stalking horse”…

JCPenney undergoes organizational restructuring as 152 stores closed

PLANO, TEXAS: J. C. Penney Company announced that it is aligning its workforce with its store optimization strategy and reduced store footprint. JCPenney has identified 152 store closures following a comprehensive evaluation of store performance and strategic fit for the Company and is having ongoing productive negotiations with landlords. The announcement follows a lengthy, structured,…

JCPenney enters financial restructuring agreement with lenders

PLANO, TEXAS: J.C. Penney Company, one of the nation’s largest apparel and home retailers, has entered into a restructuring support agreement (RSA) with lenders holding approximately 70% of JCPenney’s first lien debt to reduce the Company’s outstanding indebtedness and strengthen its financial position. The RSA contemplates agreed-upon terms for a pre-arranged financial restructuring plan that…