J.C. Penney to close 130 to 140 stores

J.C. Penney said Friday that it will be closing anywhere from 130 to 140 stores as well as two distribution centers over the next several months as it aims to improve profitability in the era of online shopping. The closures represent about 13% to 14% of the department store operator’s current store count, and less than 5% of total annual sales.