Tracked deals
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19 tracked deals across 2019-2026.
Consumer Products Buyers & Acquisitions in North Carolina
Buyer mix
Strategic-led
18 strategic · 8 pe
Top trend
Volume peaked in 2024
4 tracked deals announced in 2024.
Primary Insight
What Stands Out
- Authentic Brands Group appears repeatedly, including acquisitions involving apparel brands and downstream operating/management arrangements for collegiate/teamwear.
- Specialty beverages and consumer categories show up alongside apparel and personal care, including acquisitions tied to specialty coffee, hemp- and kratom-based consumer products, and functional beverage portfolios.
- Pet and lifestyle focus is common: deals include pet care/supplements and pet-accessory consolidation that preserves North Carolina manufacturing.
- Beauty and grooming acquisitions include both clinical skincare expansion and platform-style growth for consumer brands.
- North Carolina targets and operating presence recur, with several deals explicitly noting local locations (e.g., the Durham/Chapel Hill area for specialty coffee).
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Top Buyers
Illustrative buyers pulled from tracked transactions on this page. This table is capped and intentionally non-exhaustive.
| Buyer | # Deals | Focus | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Authentic Brands Group | 2 | Global brand development and licensing platform that acqu... | Strategic |
| 2 Hounds Design | 1 | Designer and manufacturer of pet accessories (harnesses, ... | Strategic |
| American Exchange Group | 1 | Fashion accessories and brand management company that des... | Strategic |
| American Industrial Partners | 1 | Operationally-oriented private equity firm focused on acq... | PE |
| Ames Watson | 1 | Privately held holding company that purchases and operate... | Strategic |
| Centre Partners | 1 | Middle-market private equity firm investing in consumer, ... | PE |
| Ceva Santé Animale, S.A. | 1 | Global animal‑health company developing, manufacturing an... | Strategic |
| Circle Graphics | 1 | Produces digital graphics across Online Wall Décor and Ou... | Strategic (PE-backed) |
| Comvest Partners | 1 | Private investment firm providing equity and debt capital... | PE |
| David Peyser Sportswear | 1 | Family-owned manufacturer and marketer of outerwear and s... | Strategic |
Acquisition Volume in Consumer Products in North Carolina by Year
Last 8 years
Actual
Full-year estimate
Supporting Data
Recent Transactions
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September 2, 2026
- Buyer
- cbdMD, Inc.
- Target
- Twinlab Brands, Twinlab, Reserveage, Metabolife, Alvita Tea
- Seller
- Twinlab (operating assets and brands sold via assignment for the benefit of creditors (ABC) proceeding)
- Industry
- Consumer Products
- Location
- North Carolina, United States
- Type
- Buyout
cbdMD, Inc. entered into a definitive asset purchase agreement to acquire the operating assets and brands of Twinlab through an assignment for the benefit of creditors (ABC) proceeding, subject to court approval. The acquired portfolio includes Twinlab, Reserveage, Metabolife, and Alvita Tea, expanding cbdMD’s multi-brand consumer wellness platform into legacy supplements, sports nutrition, women’s beauty, weight loss, and longevity.
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- Buyer
- Authentic Brands Group
- Target
- Lee
- Seller
- Kontoor Brands, Inc.
- Industry
- Consumer Products
- Location
- North Carolina, United States
- Type
- Divestiture
Authentic Brands Group signed a definitive agreement to acquire Lee, the denim and workwear brand, from Kontoor Brands for up to $1 billion. The deal includes an initial $750 million payment and up to $250 million of potential earn-out consideration, and is expected to close in the second half of 2026 subject to regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions.
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February 5, 2026
- Buyer
- FairWave Specialty Coffee Collective
- Target
- Joe Van Gogh
- Seller
- Robbie Roberts (founder)
- Industry
- Consumer Products
- Location
- North Carolina, United States
- Type
- Buyout
FairWave Specialty Coffee Collective, a Kansas City venture capital-backed specialty coffee conglomerate, acquired Joe Van Gogh, a North Carolina specialty coffee company with multiple locations in the Durham and Chapel Hill area. Founder Robbie Roberts said he will remain with Joe Van Gogh for the foreseeable future as the brand joins FairWave’s growing midwest and mid-Atlantic portfolio.
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April 25, 2025
- Buyer
- FoodScience, LLC, Morgan Stanley Capital Partners
- Target
- Natural Dog Company
- Industry
- Consumer Products
- Location
- North Carolina, United States
- Type
- Addon
FoodScience, LLC has acquired Natural Dog Company, a North Carolina–based maker of dog care products and supplements. The deal—terms not disclosed—is FoodScience's first acquisition since becoming a portfolio company of Morgan Stanley Capital Partners and expands FoodScience's presence in pet wellness and supplements.
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January 21, 2025
- Buyer
- American Exchange Group
- Target
- Urban Skin Rx
- Industry
- Consumer Products
- Location
- North Carolina, United States
- Type
- Buyout
American Exchange Group (AXNY Group) has acquired Urban Skin Rx, a clinical skincare brand focused on treatments for diverse skin tones. The acquisition expands AXNY's beauty and personal care portfolio and aims to grow Urban Skin Rx's direct-to-consumer business, product range, and global retail presence.
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September 30, 2024
- Buyer
- Authentic Brands Group, Ames Watson, Fanatics, GearCo
- Target
- Champion (global Champion business)
- Seller
- HanesBrands Inc.
- Industry
- Consumer Products
- Location
- North Carolina, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Authentic Brands Group has completed the acquisition of the Champion brand and certain operating assets from HanesBrands. As part of the deal, Authentic granted a license for Champion's U.S. collegiate apparel and teamwear business to GearCo, which will be managed by Ames Watson (with Fanatics as an investor), to drive growth in the collegiate and teamwear markets.
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September 26, 2024
- Buyer
- Renfro Brands
- Target
- MJ Soffe LLC (Soffe)
- Seller
- Delta Apparel, Inc.
- Industry
- Consumer Products
- Location
- North Carolina, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Renfro Brands has acquired MJ Soffe (Soffe), the iconic athletic and lifestyle apparel brand, as part of a strategic effort to broaden its product portfolio and deepen its presence in the retail activewear market. The deal transfers the Soffe brand from Delta Apparel to Renfro and will allow Renfro to expand into apparel categories beyond its core socks and legwear business.
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August 20, 2024
- Buyer
- Topspin Consumer Partners
- Target
- Carpe
- Industry
- Consumer Products
- Location
- North Carolina, United States
- Type
- Growth capital
Topspin Consumer Partners has made a minority growth investment in Carpe, a Durham, North Carolina–based digitally-native sweat control and personal care brand; financial terms were not disclosed. Carpe founders David Spratte and Kasper Kubica will remain in leadership as Topspin provides strategic support to scale the business and expand into retail channels.
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March 12, 2024
- Buyer
- Kona Gold Beverage, Inc.
- Target
- Covert LLC
- Industry
- Consumer Products
- Location
- North Carolina, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Kona Gold Beverage, Inc. (OTCPK: KGKG), a Florida-based holding company focused on better-for-you and functional beverages, has acquired Covert LLC, a consumer packaged goods maker of hemp-derived cannabinoid and kratom products. The acquisition makes Covert a wholly owned subsidiary and is intended to expand Kona Gold's product portfolio, geographic footprint (Covert operates facilities in North Carolina, South Carolina and Florida) and revenue channels.
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- Buyer
- Nexus Capital Management
- Target
- Dollar Shave Club
- Seller
- Unilever
- Industry
- Consumer Products
- Location
- North Carolina, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Nexus Capital Management will acquire a 65% majority stake in Dollar Shave Club from Unilever, with Unilever retaining a 35% minority holding. Financial terms were not disclosed; the transaction is expected to close this year subject to customary conditions. Nexus said it will invest in marketing, product innovation and use Dollar Shave Club as a platform for additional brands.
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August 1, 2023
- Buyer
- 2 Hounds Design
- Target
- Yellow Dog Design
- Seller
- Mike Dempsey, Don Dempsey
- Industry
- Consumer Products
- Location
- North Carolina, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Indian Trail, North Carolina-based 2 Hounds Design has acquired Greensboro-based Yellow Dog Design, combining two pet-accessory businesses and consolidating manufacturing operations in North Carolina. The deal preserves local manufacturing and brings Yellow Dog's pattern and production-art capabilities under 2 Hounds' product portfolio; Aramar Capital Group served as financial advisor to the transaction.
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March 29, 2022
- Buyer
- David Peyser Sportswear
- Target
- MagnaReady
- Industry
- Consumer Products
- Location
- North Carolina, United States
- Type
- Buyout
David Peyser Sportswear, a family-owned apparel company based in Bay Shore, New York, has purchased MagnaReady, the adaptive apparel brand founded by Maura Horton known for its patented magnetic-closure clothing. The acquisition gives David Peyser access to MagnaReady's patented technology and branded product line to expand into the adaptive/aging-consumer apparel market.
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March 24, 2022
- Buyer
- Tyson 2.0
- Target
- Ric Flair Drip, Inc.
- Seller
- Ric Flair
- Industry
- Consumer Products
- Location
- North Carolina, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Tyson 2.0 has acquired a majority stake in Ric Flair Drip, Inc., giving the Mike Tyson-led cannabis company control of Ric Flair’s trademarks and IP to launch cannabis flower and edible products under the Ric Flair brand. The deal expands Tyson 2.0’s celebrity-led “house of brands” strategy and positions the company to roll out Ric Flair–branded products through its existing retail and multi-state operator partnerships.
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November 8, 2021
- Buyer
- MacNeill Pride Group, Centre Partners
- Target
- Rightline Gear
- Industry
- Consumer Products
- Location
- North Carolina, United States
- Type
- Addon
MacNeill Pride Group (MPG), a portfolio company of Centre Partners, has acquired Rightline Gear, an Asheville, North Carolina-based designer and manufacturer of automotive and outdoor gear. The acquisition is an add-on to MPG's outdoor platform and will expand its camping and automotive product offerings; Rightline's founder and CEO Loran Evans will remain with the company.
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July 13, 2021
- Buyer
- Perch (Whele, Inc. dba Perch)
- Target
- Web Deals Direct LLC
- Seller
- Founders/owners of Web Deals Direct (including CEO Adam Feinberg; other founders referenced as Rich and Lisa)
- Industry
- Consumer Products
- Location
- North Carolina, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Perch, a Boston-based technology-driven commerce company, has acquired Web Deals Direct, one of the largest Amazon FBA sellers, which generated over $80 million in revenue. The deal includes a 230,000 sq. ft. warehouse in Corona, California, and expands Perch's portfolio and fulfillment capabilities for its growing D2C and Amazon brand platform.
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- Buyer
- American Industrial Partners
- Target
- Domtar Personal Care
- Seller
- Domtar Corporation
- Industry
- Consumer Products
- Location
- North Carolina, United States
- Type
- Divestiture
American Industrial Partners (AIP) completed the acquisition of Domtar Personal Care, the personal hygiene products division of Domtar Corporation, in a transaction valued at $920 million. Headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina, Domtar Personal Care (approximately 2,000 employees) manufactures adult incontinence, infant and related personal hygiene products across multiple North American and European facilities; AIP will provide operational resources to drive improvement and future growth.
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November 5, 2020
- Buyer
- Circle Graphics, H.I.G. Capital
- Target
- Graphik Dimensions, LLC
- Industry
- Consumer Products
- Location
- North Carolina, United States
- Type
- Addon
Circle Graphics, a portfolio company of H.I.G. Capital, has acquired Graphik Dimensions, a High Point, North Carolina-based provider of customized framed wall décor products. The add-on expands Circle's online wall décor and personalized products offering and aims to scale mass-customization capabilities across consumer and commercial channels.
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- Buyer
- Ceva Santé Animale, S.A.
- Target
- ThunderWorks (Thundershirt, LLC)
- Seller
- Encore Consumer Capital
- Industry
- Consumer Products
- Location
- North Carolina, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Ceva Santé Animale, a France-based animal health company, has acquired ThunderWorks (Thundershirt), a Durham, North Carolina maker of pet calming products, from private equity owner Encore Consumer Capital. Encore partnered with ThunderWorks for seven years to grow the brand and e‑commerce presence; Ceva said the brand is well positioned for continued growth as part of its companion‑animal portfolio.
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January 23, 2019
- Buyer
- Spinrite, Comvest Partners
- Target
- Coats & Clark Inc. (North America Crafts business)
- Seller
- Coats Group plc
- Industry
- Consumer Products
- Location
- North Carolina, United States
- Type
- Addon
Spinrite, a Listowel, Ontario-based craft company, will acquire the North American Crafts business of Coats Group plc, including the Red Heart, Coats & Clark, Aunt Lydia and Susan Bates brands (with Anchor, Dual Duty XP and J&P Coats licensed for varying terms). The deal, announced January 2019, expands Spinrite’s product assortment into sewing thread, embroidery thread and zippers; Spinrite is backed by Comvest Partners, which provided financial sponsorship for the transaction.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which acquirers are most active in North Carolina consumer products deals on this page?
Authentic Brands Group, FairWave Specialty Coffee Collective, Nexus Capital Management, and Renfro Brands are among the recurring acquirers across multiple transactions.
What types of consumer brands are being acquired in North Carolina?
Deals cover brand and product platforms across apparel (including athletic/collegiate/teamwear), personal care and clinical skincare, specialty coffee, pet wellness/supplements, grooming (subscription-style), and functional/better-for-you beverages.
Are these deals mostly full acquisitions or do they include minority/stake purchases?
Both appear: examples include full acquisitions (e.g., brand purchases) as well as stake and minority investment transactions (e.g., Nexus Capital Management acquiring a majority stake; Topspin Consumer Partners making a minority growth investment in Carpe).
Do any transactions reference North Carolina-based operations beyond the target being located in the state?
Yes. Some summaries note North Carolina locations in addition to the target’s base—for example, operating footprints/facilities or multi-location presence tied to the deal narrative.
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