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Figure signs agreement with Catalyst Brands to scale humanoid operations
Figure agreed to deploy humanoids in the distribution network of Catalyst Brands, the operator of JCPenney, Aéropostale and Brooks Brothers, starting at a facility in Reno, Nevada. The focus is automating physically demanding supply-chain work, enabling workers to shift away from repetitive duties.
- Catalyst Brands operates JCPenney, Aéropostale, and Brooks Brothers; Brookfield is a shared investor in both companies.
- Deployment begins at Reno, Nevada Distribution Logistics Center, focusing on repetitive warehouse and distribution tasks.
- Goal is to automate physically demanding supply-chain work and free workers for more meaningful responsibilities.
- Commercial agreement marks expansion of Figure's humanoid deployments beyond manufacturing into retail distribution.