JCPenney, Catalyst and SPARC Group

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 popularity across the U.S. The 123-year-old department store chain and SPARC Group have combined to form 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.
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.
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 brands in its portfolio while producing cost savings.
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.
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.
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 portfolios in an all-equity transaction Wednesday.
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 reveals mega-merger with parent co. of Brooks Brothers, Nautica
Michelle Wlazlo, formerly JCPenney’s chief merchandising and supply chain officer, will serve as that brand’s CEO. Natalie ...
JCPenney merging with Aeropostale, Nautica operator to form a new company based in Plano
The longtime local retailer and Sparc Group announced they have combined to form Catalyst Brands and will cover several ...
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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 ...
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JCPenney Joins SPARC Group to Form Catalyst Brands
JCPenney and SPARC Group, which holds a portfolio of brands including Aéropostale, Brooks Brothers, Eddie Bauer, Lucky Brand ...