Consumer Products Acquisitions in Arkansas

Vida Shoes International, Inc. has completed the acquisition of Munro & Company, Inc., a Hot Springs, Arkansas–based footwear brand known for comfort-driven women's styles. The deal strengthens Vida's position in the comfort footwear category and brings Munro's legacy brand and retail relationships into Vida's portfolio; Munro's co-founder/CEO leadership will transition into a sales role at Vida.

Round 2, a collectibles platform backed by Praesidian Capital, has acquired Big Country Toys, an Arkansas-based designer, manufacturer and retailer of farm, ranch and rodeo toys and collectibles. The add-on expands Round 2's product offering into a new vertical and opens additional growth channels to mass merchants and hobby customers.