JCPenney Closure Sparks New Beginning for Local Hair Stylists

JCPenney closure sparks new beginning for local hair stylists

Former JCPenney Salon stylists have a new workplace and welcome clients at Purdy in Pink. From left are stylists Amy Beal, Mindy Gilbert, Stephanie Jazbec, owner Britani Purdum, Brenda Welker, Kimberly Moyer, and Amanda Whitworth. | Lisa Lete, EastIdahoNews.com POCATELLO — As the Pine Ridge Mall prepares for demolition this June and anchor stores like JCPenney close their doors, many local businesses have been forced to relocate or shut down for…

JCPenney Will Shutter 7 More Locations By The End Of May

In January 2025, JCPenney announced a partnership with SPARC Group, the owner of Forever 21, Brooks Brothers, and multiple other brands, to create Catalyst Bands. The partnership seemed promising, but in the months since the merger, Forever 21 has shuttered all its stores. JCPenney will also close locations by the end of May. The former retail powerhouse confirmed to USA Today that the following locations are set to close. The Shops at Tanforan…