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Zaelab Acquires Trellis to Expand B2B Digital Commerce Offerings

November 4, 2024

IT Services

Zaelab, a Westport-based digital transformation provider for B2B companies, has acquired Trellis, a Malden-based eCommerce and digital marketing agency. The acquisition adds Trellis’ expertise in D2C and marketplace channels plus UX and platform capabilities (Shopify, BigCommerce, Adobe Commerce), broadening Zaelab’s full-service digital commerce offerings.

Acuity Brands Acquires LocusLabs

November 25, 2019

Software

Acuity Brands, Inc. acquired LocusLabs, Inc., a provider of indoor mapping and location-platform software, to integrate LocusLabs' venue mapping and wayfinding capabilities with Acuity's Atrius IoT and building solutions. The acquisition is intended to enable rapid indoor positioning, wayfinding, asset tracking and analytics for airports, event centers and large multi-floor venues; terms were not disclosed and the deal was not expected to materially affect Acuity Brands' fiscal 2020 results.

Cresco Labs Acquires Cultivate in Massachusetts

September 3, 2021

Retail

Cresco Labs has closed its acquisition of Cultivate, a vertically integrated Massachusetts cannabis operator with three dispensaries and approximately 42,000 square feet of active cultivation canopy. The deal increases Cresco's in-state cultivation to ~64,000 square feet and expands its retail footprint in Massachusetts as part of a strategy to deepen presence in large, attractive state markets.

Ingka Investments (Ingka Group) Acquires Locus

October 7, 2025

Logistics & Distribution

Ingka Investments, the investment arm of Ingka Group (IKEA's largest retailer), has acquired Locus, an AI-powered logistics technology company headquartered in the United States. The purchase brings Locus's route-optimization, real-time tracking and TMS capabilities in-house to strengthen IKEA's home delivery, capacity management and last-mile execution while allowing Locus to remain operationally independent and continue serving other enterprise customers.

eLocal Acquires Bunker Hill Labs

May 16, 2024

Marketing & Advertising

eLocal has acquired Bunker Hill Labs, a marketing and sales organization specializing in multi-vertical lead generation technology. The acquisition expands eLocal’s owned-and-operated media and form-based lead-generation capabilities, strengthening its offerings for Legal, Home Services and other local-service verticals. Bunker Hill Labs’ team and technology will be integrated into eLocal to deepen advertiser relationships and scale qualified lead volume across the United States.

Thrive International Acquires LÍLLÉbaby

January 21, 2021

Consumer Products

Thrive International, Inc. has acquired LÍLLÉbaby, the award-winning maker of baby carriers, adding the brand to Thrive's portfolio of juvenile and lifestyle baby brands. Thrive said it will leverage its multi-channel retail and e-commerce capabilities to expand LÍLLÉbaby's domestic and international reach while LÍLLÉbaby's CEO will remain on as a consultant during integration.