Wed Feb 12 16:00:00 UTC 2025: ## JCPenney to Close Asheville Mall Location; Sears Redevelopment Remains Uncertain

**ASHEVILLE, NC** – Local shoppers will soon lose another retail anchor at the Asheville Mall. JCPenney announced it will close its only Asheville location at 3 S. Tunnel Rd. by May 25, 2025. The company cited the difficult decision in a statement, expressing gratitude to its employees and customers. This closure follows the 2018 shuttering of the Asheville Mall’s Sears location, which is slated for redevelopment. While plans for 200 residential units on the former Sears site are under discussion, details remain unclear for 2025. The Asheville Mall faces an uncertain future as it navigates these significant retail losses. Meanwhile, a weather warning is in effect until 1 PM today for slick spots from icy conditions across several western North Carolina counties, with up to 0.25 inches of ice possible in some areas. Heavy rain and possible flooding are also predicted for Wednesday.

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