Nationwide Shutdown: JCPenney's 24-Hour Closure Leaves Customers Searching for Options

In just a few days, JCPenney's well-known department store will close its doors for 24 hours. The temporary closure is for both employees and customers to observe a holiday.

JCPenney Closed for Easter, Offers Extended Hours

JCPenney, a popular department store chain, will not be open on Easter Sunday, March 31. This announcement means anyone planning to shop at JCPenney that day must make other plans.

However, there's good news for shoppers. JCPenney has confirmed to The U.S. Sun that it will extend its hours on March 29 and 30, the days leading up to the holiday. This gives customers extra time to shop before the store closes for the holiday.

Additionally, the stores will return to their regular hours on the day after Easter, known as Easter Monday.

Easter isn't the only holiday when JCPenney gives its staff a break. The store also remains closed on other significant holidays like Christmas Day and Thanksgiving Day, showing its commitment to allowing employees time with their families during these important occasions.

With over 660 stores nationwide as of March 2024, according to data from ScrapeHero, JCPenney is among several department stores that choose to close their doors on Easter Sunday, reflecting a trend of respecting holiday traditions and family time.

Major Stores Close Doors for Easter Sunday

Bloomingdale's and Macy's, two of the nation's leading department stores, have announced they will not be open this Sunday. This closure includes their famous flagship stores in New York City, which will shut their doors for the day.

Publix, a grocery store chain based in Florida, has a long-standing tradition of giving its employees Easter Sunday off. "From the beginning, we've closed our stores on three major holidays to celebrate the holiday and give our team time to spend with family and friends," states the company's website.

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A spokesperson for Publix shared with the TODAY website that, "In our 92 years of operation, we've always remained closed on Easter Sunday."

Following suit, Marshall's, another major retailer, announced its plans to close for Easter, emphasizing its commitment to being a workplace that respects its staff's holiday time needs.

"As a company that values our employees, we're happy to provide them with the opportunity to enjoy Easter with their loved ones," a representative told The U.S. Sun.

With over 1,000 Marshalls stores throughout the United States, customers can expect the doors to reopen on April 1, after the Easter holiday.

Theft at Hanford JCPenney Leads to Arrest

The Hanford Police Department reports that one person was caught while two others managed to flee after they allegedly stole over $1,500 worth of goods from a local JCPenney.

The incident unfolded on Sunday, March 24th, when police were alerted to a theft at the JCPenney store on W. Lacey Blvd. Three men were seen running away with a significant amount of stolen jeans.

Arriving at the scene, officers found the suspects hiding behind a nearby business and the stolen items. Attempting to escape, the three men ran, but police were able to apprehend one of them.

The individual caught was identified as 18-year-old Jorge Garcia from Visalia. Garcia was taken to Kings County Jail, facing charges that include grand theft auto and conspiracy to commit a felony.

The search continues for the other two men involved in the theft, as stated by Hanford Police.

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