Catalyst Brands Portfolio to Hire More Than 13,000 Associates this Holiday Season

Catalyst Brands to host three‑day nationwide hiring events to fill more than 13,000 holiday roles across six brands, offering a cross‑brand employee discount and permanent role opportunities

PLANO, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Catalyst Brands, which operates a portfolio of six iconic retail banners that celebrate the essence of American style, today announced its annual nationwide holiday hiring push, with more than 13,000 seasonal team positions open across Aéropostale, Brooks Brothers, Eddie Bauer, Lucky Brand, Nautica and JCPenney.

The company will host two hiring events in stores and online across the U.S., first from Friday, Oct. 17 through Sunday, Oct. 19, followed by Friday, Nov. 7 through Sunday, Nov. 9. The brands are focused on hiring for sales and cashier roles.

As Catalyst Brands ramps up for the holidays, the company is investing in its people, hiring seasonal associates to deliver exceptional service and gain access to meaningful perks and career opportunities. Offerings for seasonal team members include:

• Flexible schedules:
  • Stores are closed on Christmas Day. Store hours vary by market.
  • Shift flexibility to support work-life balance.
• Career advancement opportunities:
  • Seasonal associates may have the opportunity for continued employment and advancement post-holiday.
• Great associate discount:
  • All associates will receive a generous employee discount across all six brands.

“We’re gearing up for another wonderful holiday season, and as we anticipate shoppers crossing their lists off across our six renowned brands, we’ll need thousands of new team members to accommodate that demand,” said Andre Joyner, EVP and chief human resources officer for Catalyst Brands. “Seasonal associates play a critical role in delivering the service and value our customers expect, and we offer great opportunities for them. We offer flexible scheduling, meaningful discounts across our brands and real pathways for seasonal employees to transition to permanent roles after the season.”

National Hiring Events Information:

• When: Friday, Oct. 17 – Sunday, Oct. 19, Friday, Nov. 7 – Sunday, Nov. 9
• Where: In stores and online

Interested candidates can visit www.catalystbrands.com to view each brand, learn more, and submit an application.

ABOUT CATALYST BRANDS

Catalyst Brands ignites America’s most beloved retail brands to make fashion accessible to all. Our portfolio features legendary department store JCPenney, as well as iconic specialty retail brands Aéropostale, Brooks Brothers, Eddie Bauer, Lucky Brand, and Nautica.

Established in 2025, when JCPenney and the former SPARC Group combined, Catalyst Brands today operates 1,800 retail stores, shop-in-shops, and eCommerce platforms throughout the U.S. and Canada. It also serves leading wholesale accounts in North America and beyond.

For more information, visit catalystbrands.com.