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.
JCPenney and SPARC Group Merge, Rebrand as Catalyst Brands
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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 Street Journal reported. The company will be led by Marc Rosen, who most recently served as the chief executive officer of JCPenney. It will be based in Plano, Texas, where JCPenney is headquartered.
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.
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 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.
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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, 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 ...
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 ...
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 ...