JCPenney, Catalyst and SPARC Group

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.
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 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.
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 be based in Plano and have $9 billion in revenue, 1,800 stores, and 60,000 employees.
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 shareholders Simon Property Group, Brookfield Corporation, Authentic Brands Group and Shein. JCPenney CEO Marc Rosen will lead the new Plano, Texas-based entity.
JCPenney, SPARC Group merge to create Catalyst Brands
JCPenney and SPARC Group announced their merger to form Catalyst Brands, combining six major retail brands under one portfolio.
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 and Nautica, have formed a joint venture in an all-equity transaction to create Catalyst Brands. The new company launches with more than $9 billion in revenue, 1,800 store locations and 60,000 employees.
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 new company
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 Sparc Group
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J.C. Penney, Brooks Brothers operator join forces as ‘Catalyst Brands’
The new entity features other labels owned by Authentic Brands Group and run by Sparc Group. Investors include Shein and mall ...
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, Sparc Group Merge To Form Catalyst Brands
Department store chain JCPenney announced that it has merged with SPARC Group, a full-service retail enterprise operating ...
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JCPenney, SPARC Merge to Form Catalyst Brands
JCPenney and SPARC Group have announced plans to merge, forming Catalyst Brands. Catalyst Brands launches with 1,800 store ...
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JCPenney merges with Sparc Group to Form Catalyst Brands
Catalyst Brands combines Sparc Group brands Aéropostale, Brooks Brothers, Eddie Bauer, Lucky Brand, and Nautica with JCPenney ...
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