Last mentioned: Jun 19, 2026
Spring Campaign Launch
The 'Exactly What You Are (and Aren’t) Looking For' campaign debuts in Paris, Texas.
Campaign Launch
The 'Make It Yours' global brand refresh is officially unveiled.
Leadership Change
Marisa Thalberg joins Catalyst Brands as Chief Customer and Marketing Officer.
Acquisition Completion
The retailer was acquired by Simon Property Group and Brookfield Asset Management.
Acquisition
SPARC Group acquires Brooks Brothers for $325 million.
Bankruptcy
The company files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection due to the pandemic and shifting retail trends.
Chapter 11 Filing
JCPenney filed for bankruptcy protection amid the global pandemic.
The breach at JCPenney and Catalyst Brands, revealed on June 12, 2026, allegedly compromised W-2s, payroll records, and government IDs, threatening the identities of an untold number of employees and shoppers. The incident underscores the growing cyber vulnerability in the department store sector.
JCPenney has launched its new spring campaign, 'Exactly What You Are (and Aren’t) Looking For,' headlined by a subversive fashion show in Paris, Texas. Led by Catalyst Brands’ Marisa Thalberg, the initiative aims to reposition the legacy retailer as an accessible style destination for everyday Americans.
Brooks Brothers is pivoting its 200-year-old identity through the 'Make It Yours' campaign, led by Catalyst Brands CMO Marisa Thalberg. The initiative aims to transition the brand from a symbol of rigid tradition to a platform for personalized, modern style.
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