JCPenney, Catalyst Brands

JCPenney and Sparc Group Merge to Launch $9 Billion Catalyst Brands, Anchoring Operations in Plano, Texas
JCPenney merges with Sparc Group to form Catalyst Brands, combining six brands and boasting $9 billion in revenue.
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 and SPARC Group Merge, Rebrand as Catalyst Brands
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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 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 brands: Aéropostale, Brooks Brothers, Eddie Bauer, Lucky Brand and Nautica with JCPenney and its exclusive private brands, including Stafford, Arizona and Liz Claiborne.
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.
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 Combines With Aéropostale Owner in Merger of Mall Darlings
Key Takeaways JCPenney has agreed to merge with SPARC Group, which owns brands including Aéropostale, Brooks Brothers, and Lucky Brand.The combined company, Catalyst Brands, has a combined $9 billion in annual revenue and 1,
JCPenney and store operator merge to create apparel behemoth Catalyst
JCPenney and retail store operator Sparc are merging to form a U.S. retailing behemoth called Catalyst Brands. Why it matters: The new company's owners comprise a consortium of so
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 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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...