JCPenney says it plans to spend more than $1 billion by the end of 2025 in a bid to revive the storied but troubled 121-year-old department store chain.

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Justin Sullivan/Getty ImagesJACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Getting ready for the holidays, JCPenney is preparing for an influx of shoppers and plans to hire 160 seasonal associates throughout the Jacksonville area. To fill the seasonal positions, the company is hosting a hiring event on Tuesday from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. Management will be holding in-person interviews and making on-the-spot offers to qualified candidates. Available positions include cashiers, replenishment specialists and beauty consultants. All skill levels are welcome and encouraged to apply online. Copyright 2019 by WJXT News4Jax - All rights reserved.

Sales at Target stores open at least a year increased 3.4% during the summer quarter and profit rose, Target said Wednesday. Target beat Wall Street's predictions for the recent quarter and raised its profit forecast for the rest of the year. Macy's last week said that sales at stores open at least a year inched up but profit fell 48% during its most recent quarter. Target, Walmart and discount clothing chains such as TJMaxx are gaining market share against these retailers. Target and Walmart operate stores away from malls, an advantage because foot traffic is slowing at malls around the country.

Justin Sullivan/Getty Images(CNN) - JCPenney is in danger of its stock getting booted off the New York Stock Exchange because its share price is too low. In a reverse stock split, companies cut the number of shares on the market, boosting the stock price. If JCPenney can't comply, the exchange would delist its stock. JCPenney said it is considering seeking a reverse stock split. Fears of a bankruptcy can hurt a company beyond a depressed stock price.