JCPenney to Shutter Denver Store as Part of Nationwide Closures
It’s a bittersweet moment for longtime shoppers and employees alike — JCPenney has announced that it will be closing its only remaining Denver location by May 25, 2025. The news comes as part of a broader move by the retailer to shut down seven of its stores across the United States this month.
The Denver store, located at The Shops at Northfield on East 49th Avenue, has been a familiar name for many in the community. But soon, those doors will be closed for good. For those who’ve shopped there for years — from back-to-school sales to Black Friday events — it feels like the end of an era. After this closure, JCPenney will still operate 11 stores in other parts of Colorado, including Pueblo, Lone Tree, Westminster, and Colorado Springs. But the absence in the Denver metro will certainly be felt.
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Nationwide, the other affected stores are located in California, Idaho, Kansas, New Hampshire, North Carolina, and West Virginia. No specific reasons were given for the closures, though past statements from the company suggest it could be due to expiring leases, shifting markets, or other internal factors.
This isn’t entirely unexpected. JCPenney has been restructuring since it filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy back in 2020. At that time, it closed more than 200 stores as part of a massive overhaul. Since emerging from bankruptcy, the company has operated under new ownership and most recently merged with other well-known retail brands under the umbrella of Catalyst Brands. That group includes names like Aéropostale, Brooks Brothers, and Lucky Brand.
Despite reassurances that the closures aren’t connected to the recent merger, they still mark another chapter in JCPenney’s long battle to remain relevant and profitable in today’s retail landscape. It’s a tough time for brick-and-mortar stores in general, especially with the growing dominance of e-commerce and changing shopping habits.
The closure at Northfield also follows similar moves from other retailers in the same shopping center — Macy’s and Del Taco have both exited the area within the past year. It raises questions about what the future holds for that retail hub.
For now, if you’re in Denver and want one last visit to your local JCPenney, you’ve got until May 25. Whether it’s for a final purchase or just to take a walk down memory lane, now’s the time. And while the store may be closing, the memories — and the brand — aren’t disappearing just yet. JCPenney continues to serve customers through its remaining stores and online platform, striving to evolve while holding on to its rich history.
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