J.C. Penney to close 130 to 140 stores and offer early retirement to 6,000 workers

J.C. Penney said Friday it will be closing 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 13% to 14% of the department store operator's current store count, and less than...