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Will JCPenney go bankrupt?

JCPenney got final approval on its plans to emerge from bankruptcy just last week on the eve of the all-crucial holiday shopping season, thanks to a rescue by mall owners Simon Property Group (SPG) and Brookfield Asset Management, who will now own and operate the company.

Why did JC Penney file for bankruptcy?

J.C. Penney filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in May after temporary store closures due to the COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the company's troubles, which have been compounding for years. Save better, spend better: Money tips and advice delivered right to your inbox. Sign up here

What happens if JC Penney decides a bankruptcy bid?

If J.C. Penney determines that this bid is the best option, it will present that proposal to Bankruptcy Judge David Jones, who has pressed J.C. Penney to do its best to avoid liquidation and save jobs. Jones must sign off for the deal to become finalized.

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