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JCPenney Closing 242 Stores Permanently, Declares Bankruptcy

(CBS DETROIT) - There's more trouble for retailers during the pandemic.

According to a court filing, JCPenney's says it will permanently close about 242 stores.

This comes just two days after declaring bankruptcy.

No word on which locations will be closing

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