Foot Locker Acquires Hispanic-Focused Retailer WSS from Riata Capital Group

S&S Activewear Acquires TSF Sportswear

April 5, 2022

Logistics & Distribution

S&S Activewear, a leading North American apparel wholesaler based in Bolingbrook, Illinois, has acquired TSF Sportswear, a multi-line wearables distributor with operations in Florida, Puerto Rico, Alabama and Texas. The deal expands S&S's footprint in the Southern U.S., adds TSF's warehouse locations and customer relationships, and gives TSF access to S&S's broader brand assortment and inventory network.

SureWerx Acquires Footwear Specialties International (FSI)

March 17, 2022

Manufacturing

SureWerx has acquired Footwear Specialties International (FSI), adding the Avenger and Nautilus safety footwear brands to its portfolio. The transaction was completed as an add-on to SureWerx's platform with support from its sponsor, The Riverside Company, to expand SureWerx’s safety footwear offering and distribution reach.

AURELIUS Acquires Footasylum from JD Sports

August 8, 2022

Retail

AURELIUS has completed the acquisition of UK streetwear retailer Footasylum from JD Sports Fashion Plc for an enterprise value of approximately EUR 45m (GBP 37.5m). Footasylum, headquartered in Rochdale and operating 63 UK stores plus multiple websites and warehouse facilities, will be supported by AURELIUS to enhance digital capabilities, develop own-brand opportunities and improve profitability.

J.F. Lehman & Company Acquires Majority Stake in Wrist (W.S.S. Holding A/S)

March 11, 2025

Logistics & Distribution

J.F. Lehman & Company (JFLCO) has acquired a majority shareholding in W.S.S. Holding A/S and its subsidiaries (Wrist), partnering with current sponsor Altor Equity Partners and Wrist’s management, who will remain significant shareholders. Headquartered in Aalborg, Denmark, Wrist is a global maritime supply and logistics provider with ~2,275 employees operating across 35+ locations and serving 750+ ports; JFLCO will support the company’s growth, digitalization and global supply network expansion.

Apax Funds Acquire WGSN from Ascential plc

February 1, 2024

Data & Analytics

Funds advised by Apax Partners LLP have completed the acquisition of WGSN, the leading global consumer trend forecasting and data business formerly held by Ascential plc. Apax plans to support WGSN’s growth by expanding its product design and consumer insight offerings and accelerating entry into new verticals and markets.

Volaris Group Acquires Worldwide Chain Stores (WCS)

October 16, 2019

Software

Volaris Group Inc. has acquired Worldwide Chain Stores (WCS), a UK-based provider of warehouse management and supply chain execution software. WCS will continue to operate under its existing brand and leadership while leveraging Volaris' resources to invest in product development, expand into new geographies and grow its solution portfolio.