Here's what you need to know today: The founder of the branding consulting firm that worked with JCPenney on its failed logo redesign says ... Mike Hopkins as its new CEO. AKQA has promoted ...

The parent company of fashion retailer Forever 21 has merged with JCPenney to form a brand new company called Catalyst Brands. Sparc Group, which is also over the brands Aéropostale, Brooks ...

In January, the companies agreed to combine to form a new organization, Catalyst Brands, where they plan to create a portfolio of six retail banners. A JCPenney department store at Fashion ...

In January 2025 JCPenney merged with SPARC Group — the owner of iconic brands Aéropostale, Eddie Bauer, Nautica and more to form a new retail conglomerate, Catalyst Brands. “Catalyst Brands ...