JCPenney, Brooks Brothers and Catalyst Brands

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. The joint venture was formed in an all-equity transaction between JCPenney and Sparc Group, with shareholders Simon Property Group, Brookfield Corporation, Authentic Brands and fast fashion company Shein.
Mall Brand Merger: JCPenney Unites With Forever 21, Aeropostale, Brooks Brothers Operator
JCPenney is merging with a company that owns several other retailers that have also struggled as malls have declined in popularity across the U.S.The 123-year-old department store chain and SPARC Group have combined to form Catalyst
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, Forever 21 owner launch new venture in Texas
Retailers are banding together for a massive operation based out of Texas that will see JCPenney merge with the parent company of Forever 21. Known as Catalyst Brands, the new company includes Aéropostale,
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.
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,
JCPenney merges with parent company of Forever 21, Aéropostale
JCPenney announced Thursday the company merged with SPARC Group, to form a larger retail organization called Catalyst Brands.
Lucky, Forever 21 operator merges with JCPenney
JCPenney filed for bankruptcy protection in 2020 and was acquired by Simon Property and Brookfield Asset Management for $800 ...
A zombie mall store king is born: JCPenney merges with Forever 21 owner
JCPenney is merging with a company that owns a number of other once-bankrupt clothing stores, including Forever 21 and Brooks ...
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 ...
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JCPenney and SPARC Group Merge, Rebrand as Catalyst Brands
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JCPenney Merges With Brooks Brothers, Aeropostale Owner To Create 1,800-Store Giant
Sparc was formed in 2016 by Simon, Brookfield and Authentic Brands Group, and fast fashion retailer Shein was brought in as a ...
Seattle-based Eddie Bauer’s parent company merges with JCPenney
Eddie Bauer and a handful of other brands are under the same umbrella as JCPenney after a merger between retail groups.
Lucky, Eddie Bauer, Forever 21 Operator Merges With JCPenney
Sparc Group, the operator of fashion brands including Lucky, Eddie Bauer, Aeropostale, Forever 21 and Brooks Brothers, has ...