JCPenney plans to close its store at 60 Elm Plaza in Waterville on Sept. 22, and R.H. Reny Inc. owner John Reny confirmed Monday his company's 19th store will open there next year.

Alfred Dunner, a market brand sold at Penney's, also offers petites. Penney's next month will issue a "power list" of eight petite women who are influential in business, including the fashion ...