- JCPenney merging with retail powerhouse to form a new company based in Plano The Dallas Morning News
- A zombie mall store king is born: JCPenney merges with Forever 21 owner CNN
- JCPenney Merges with Aéropostale Owner to Form Catalyst Brands The Wall Street Journal
- SPARC Group Has Merged With JCPenney to Form Catalyst Brands Business Wire
- J.C. Penney, Brooks Brothers operator join forces as ‘Catalyst Brands’ Retail Dive