Plano, Texas-based Catalyst Brands, formed by the merger of retail giants JCPenney and the SPARC Group, has announced a cost-cutting initiative and a 5% reduction in its workforce to streamline operations and enhance competitiveness following the merger earlier this year.
The reduction will impact 250 corporate employees across all of the venture's brands.
According to a company spokesperson, the decision is “essential for building a stronger, more competitive company.”
The company’s Forever 21 subsidiary has already announced its plans to shut down its Los Angeles headquarters and lay off 358 corporate employees starting April 21, 2025. It will also close 200 stores nationwide. Its parent company, Catalyst Brands, is seeking a sale to avoid filing for another bankruptcy. If no qualified buyer can be
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