Did you all hear about how many store locations J.C. Penney's is closing? Is there any way to find out the specific places that are affected, like the cities and states?

https://www.google.com/search?ei=cYV4XJiGEoTctQXui6D4BA&q=jcpenney+closing+2019&oq=Penney%27s+closing&gs_l=psy-ab.1.0.0i71l8.0.0..16313...0.0..0.0.0.......0......gws-wiz.vtWpYoppZyc

On a related note, as brick and mortar retail is on the decline, how would you suggest starting to increase business at malls again?

I wouldn't. The days of big malls are over. We don't have to like it -- but we can't fight "progress." Many people don't even go to the grocery store, but either have groceries delivered, or collected for pick up.

The big malls in some places are dwindling, but in others they are growing. I walk in the mall nearest me, and 3 laps (upstairs and/or downstairs) = about 2 miles. I see stores failing (mostly jewelers and glitzy paper goods) and stores coming in. The two newest stores being built right now are huge!

https://cottonon.com/US/
and
https://cottonon.com/US/cottononkids/

In my opinion, only stores that have an established brick-and-mortar presence will do well in a mall. Additionally, this also depends on where the mall is located. In a hot and/or humid climate, indoor malls are flourishing!
https://www.thewoodlandsmall.com/en.html
In a very cold climate (with or without hot humid summers), this indoor mall keeps going just fine!
https://www.mallofamerica.com/home

Yes, I can help you find out the specific locations of J.C. Penney stores that are closing. Here's what you can do:

1. Visit the J.C. Penney website: Go to the official J.C. Penney website at www.jcpenney.com.

2. Navigate to the store locator: Look for the "Find a Store" or "Store Locator" option on the website. This will usually be located in the top or bottom navigation menu.

3. Search for store closures: Once you're on the store locator page, there might be an option to filter or search for stores that are closing. Look for any information related to store closures or a specific announcement section.

4. Check for closure information: If there is information available about store closures, it might be listed on the website. Look for a store closure announcement or a list of affected locations. This might include the specific cities and states where the stores are located.

5. Contact customer support: If you can't find the information on the website, you can try reaching out to J.C. Penney's customer support. They should be able to provide you with details regarding store closures.

Remember that this information may change over time, so it's always a good idea to double-check with official sources like the J.C. Penney website or customer support for the most up-to-date information on store closures.