JCPenney, Catalyst and SPARC Group

JCPenney merges with Forever 21's parent company Sparc Group to create new entity
Sparc Group, the parent company of Forever 21 and Aéropostale, announced it merged with JCPenney to create a new company called Catalyst Brands.
SPARC Group Has Merged With JCPenney to Form Catalyst Brands
JCPenney and SPARC Group today announced that they have combined to form a new organization, Catalyst Brands, creating an unmatched portfolio of six iconic retail banners that celebrate the essence of American style.
JCPenney merges with SPARC Group, forms Plano-based Catalyst Brands
The transaction was announced Jan. 8 with the new company launching with $9 billion in revenue, 1,800 stores and 60,000 employees.
EXEC: JCPenney Merges with Sparc Group to Form Catalyst Brands
Catalyst Brands has its headquarters within JCPenney’s corporate headquarters in Plano, TX. It also has offices in New York, Los Angeles, and Seattle. JCPenney has 50,000 employees, with over 650 stores in the U.S. and Puerto Rico. In 2022, the retailer celebrated its 120th Anniversary.
JCPenney merging with Aeropostale, Nautica operator to form a new company based in Texas
JCPenney is merging with a retail company with household names to form a new one based in Plano, Texas. The longtime local retailer and Sparc Group announced they have combined to form Catalyst Brands and will cover several brands: Aéropostale,
JC Penny merges with Aéropostale, Nautica owner to form retail giant
Popular fashion retailer JC Penny has merged with SPARC Group — the owner of iconic brands Aéropostale, Eddie Bauer, Nautica and more — to form new retail conglomerate, Catalyst Brands. “Catalyst Brands brings together the rich heritage of six unique brands with modern energy and a new vision for success,
Department store JCPenney merges with Sparc Group
The department store chain is teaming up with the Sparc Group in an all-equity merger to form Catalyst Brands, the Wall ...
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JCPenney and SPARC Group Merge, Rebrand as Catalyst Brands
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JCPenney, SPARC Group Unite To Create Catalyst Brands
JCPenney is merging with a company that owns several other retailers that have also struggled as malls have declined in ...
JCPenney reveals mega-merger with parent of Brooks Brothers, Nautica
The joint venture brings together Sparc Group’s Aeropostale, Brooks Brothers, Eddie Bauer, Lucky Brand and Nautica with ...
Brooks Brothers, JCPenney, Forever 21 owner launch new venture in Texas
Known as Catalyst Brands, the new company includes Aéropostale, Brooks Brothers, Eddie Bauer, Lucky Brand, Nautica and ...
JCPenney Combines With Aéropostale Owner in Merger of Mall Darlings
JCPenney is combining with the owner of fellow shopping mall staples Aéropostale and Lucky Brand after a merger of two brand ...
JCPenney merges with parent of Seattle-based Eddie Bauer
Department store chain JCPenney has merged with Sparc Group LLC to create a new firm that includes Seattle-based Eddie Bauer ...
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JCPenney, SPARC Group unite to establish Catalyst Brands
Catalyst Brands combines SPARC Group's Aéropostale, Brooks Brothers, Eddie Bauer, Lucky Brand, and Nautica with JCPenney and ...