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: US CPG Sales Tracker: Health and Beauty Lead Growth Amid E-Commerce SlowdownWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 14: Urban Outfitters Announces Expansion Plan2026 Retail Predictions: China—Five Pillars for Moderate Growth Amid a Tough EnvironmentUS Black Friday 2025: Early Read—Early-Morning Footfall Points to a Selective Return of the Black Friday Store Energy
