Catalyst Brands LLC is a parent company formed in 2025 by the merger of SPARC Group and JCPenney. SPARC Group brands include Aéropostale, Brooks Brothers, Eddie Bauer, Forever 21, Lucky Brand Jeans, and Nautica. From Wikipedia
The closures, set to occur by mid-year, are attributed to expiring leases and market shifts, unrelated to the recent Catalyst Brands merger.
