Nordstrom
One more department store that was affected by the pandemic was Nordstrom. The department store was known for its excellent customer service and live piano music in the past. Nordstrom had 16 different locations in the U.S. and Puerto Rico. However, the company decided “to strengthen its business for the long-term” by closing some of their stores. There would be 100 department stores that would still operate.
Nordstrom
J.C. Penney
Penney had been operating since 1902, but many competitors like Amazon, Walmart, Target, and other retailers had affected their sales. Penney had told the federal regulators that they would close 242 of their stores, and the brand also filed for bankruptcy protection. J.C. Penney decided to close 192 of its stores in 2020 and 50 in the following year. They also had a difficult time dealing with the pandemic.
J.C. Penney
