Catalyst Brands
American retail holding company formed in January 2025 through the merger of SPARC Group and JCPenney, operating a portfolio of fashion and department store brands including Aéropostale, Brooks Brothers, Eddie Bauer, Lucky Brand, Nautica, and JCPenney.
Company Type
private
Founded
2025
Headquarters
New York City, New York, USA
Revenue
Undisclosed (private)
Employees
~60,000
Primary Market
United States
About Catalyst Brands
American retail holding company formed in January 2025 through the merger of SPARC Group and JCPenney, operating a portfolio of fashion and department store brands including Aéropostale, Brooks Brothers, Eddie Bauer, Lucky Brand, Nautica, and JCPenney.
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Catalyst Brands owns 2 brands in our database.
Brooks Brothers
Owned by Catalyst Brands
American heritage clothing retailer founded in 1818, known for classic American menswear including the button-down collar shirt, sack suit, and preppy style. The oldest men's clothier in the United States.
Nautica
Owned by Catalyst Brands
American apparel brand specializing in nautical-inspired clothing, outerwear, and lifestyle products for men, women, and children.
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