JCPenney, SPARC Group and Catalyst Brands

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.
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.
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 million.
JCPenney Merges with Aéropostale Owner to Form Catalyst Brands
The department store chain said that the all-equity merger brings its banner and various exclusive private brands under the same umbrella as Sparc’s portfolio, which includes Eddie Bauer, Lucky Brand and Nautica.
JCPenney merging with Aeropostale, Nautica operator to form a new company based in Plano
JCPenney is merging with a retail company with household names to form a new one based in Plano. 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,
JCPenney merges with owner of Aéropostale
JCPenney has merged with the owner of several retail brands to create a brand new company. On Jan. 8, JCPenney merged with SPARC Group, the owner of the following companies: Through the merger, JCPenney and SPARC Group created Catalyst Brands.
JCPenney, Aéropostale owner merge to form Catalyst Brands
JCPenney, a department store chain owned by Simon Property Group (NYSE:SPG) and Brookfield Asset Management (NYSE:BAM), has ...
JCPenney reveals mega-merger with parent co. of Brooks Brothers, Nautica
The joint venture brings together Sparc Group’s Aeropostale, Brooks Brothers, Eddie Bauer, Lucky Brand and Nautica with ...
Catalyst Brands: J.C. Penney merges with struggling clothing brands to form new company
J.C. Penney, the 123-year-old department store chain, is merging with SPARC Group, a company that owns several struggling clothing brands, including Aeropostale, Brooks Brothers, and Forever 21. This ...
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JCPenny merging with Forever 21
(CNN)– A few years after filing for bankruptcy, JCPenny is hoping to make lots of J.C. dollars. That’s why the 123-year-old department store chain is merging with “Sparc Group”, a company that owns ...
JCPenney merges with parent of Brooks Brothers, Eddie Bauer
The joint venture brings together Sparc Group’s Aeropostale, Brooks Brothers, Eddie Bauer, Lucky Brand and Nautica with ...
JCPenney Joins SPARC to Form Catalyst Brands
The new company, which is exploring its strategic options for Forever 21, is being led by Marc Rosen and expects to grow the ...
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North Texas’ JCPenney Merges with SPARC Group to Form a ‘Powerhouse’ New Company Called Catalyst Brands
The combination of JCPenney with entities including the parent of brands Aéropostale, Brooks Brothers, and Eddie Bauer will ...
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JCPenney and store operator merge to create apparel behemoth Catalyst
Zoom in: Catalyst was formed via an all-equity transaction between the department store chain JCPenney and Sparc Group's ...