Flash ReportBankruptcy Looms at JCPenney; Amazon and Kohl’s Could Benefit Coresight Research April 17, 2020 Reasons to ReadJCPenney is reported to be preparing to file for bankruptcy in the wake of coronavirus-driven store closures. We review recent developments, JCPenney’s scale (offline and online) and its product mix. Using Coresight Research consumer survey data, we discuss which apparel retailers could gain shoppers should the department-store chain close its doors for good. Please Login to read the full report. Not a member? To access this content for free, register for a free account. This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in: January 2026 US Retail Sales: Stable Growth Trajectory Consistent with ML ProjectionsFinancial Confidence Reaches Five-Month High: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 26, 2025—InfographicKey Festivals and Holidays for Promotional Campaigns in China in 2026: CalendarThe Sentiment Split: Optimism at the Top, Strain at the Bottom; Plus, Social Commerce Shopping in Focus—US Consumer Survey Insights
