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Goliath Acquires Crazy Aaron's

January 14, 2026

Consumer Products

Goliath, the family-owned global games and toy manufacturer, has acquired Crazy Aaron's, maker of Thinking Putty and related sensory play products. Crazy Aaron's will operate as a distinct division headquartered in Pennsylvania as Goliath looks to scale the brand globally and collaborate on R&D, innovation, and international distribution.

Crown Crafts Acquires Manhattan Toy

March 28, 2023

Consumer Products

Crown Crafts, Inc. (Nasdaq: CRWS) has acquired Manhattan Toy, a Minneapolis-based maker of developmental toys and early-childhood products. D.A. Davidson served as exclusive financial advisor to Manhattan Toy and its parent H Enterprises International in the sale to Crown Crafts, which expands Crown Crafts' juvenile product portfolio.

Digital Artistry Acquires Croton Watches

November 21, 2024

Consumer Products

Digital Artistry, a New Jersey-based marketing and e-commerce agency, has acquired Croton Watches, a legacy timepiece brand founded in 1878. The deal brings Croton's e-commerce-first retail operation (over $40 million in annual revenue) under Digital Artistry's ownership with founder David Mermelstein remaining as Chairman to guide product design.

Lakeland Industries Acquires Jolly Scarpe Footwear (Italy & Romania)

February 7, 2024

Manufacturing

Lakeland Industries acquired Italy-based Jolly Scarpe S.p.A. and Jolly Scarpe Romania S.R.L. in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $9.3 million, subject to adjustments and customary holdbacks. Jolly, a designer and manufacturer of professional footwear for firefighters, military, police and rescue markets, is based in Montebelluna, Italy with manufacturing operations in Bucharest, Romania, and has about 150 employees; Lakeland said the deal expands its fire product offerings and European footprint.

Atelier Expressions Acquires JL Coquet

October 9, 2025

Manufacturing

Atelier Expressions, a company created by TVS Venu International Holdings Pte Ltd and based in Singapore, has acquired JL Coquet, the historic Limoges porcelain manufacturer founded in 1824. The deal aims to support international development and preserve the company's heritage craftsmanship while retaining existing management and staff.

Hygloss Products Acquires Color Fantasy Company

April 1, 2023

Consumer Products

Hygloss Products, Inc. has acquired the Color Fantasy Company, adding Color Fantasy’s arts-and-crafts and educational activity product line to Hygloss’s portfolio. Hygloss said it will lower prices on the Color Fantasy products and introduce group economy packs to make the items more affordable and suitable for schools, camps and other group activities.