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Kingswood Capital Management Acquires The Save Mart Companies

March 28, 2022

Retail

Los Angeles-based private equity firm Kingswood Capital Management has acquired The Save Mart Companies, a Modesto, California-based grocery operator that runs approximately 200 stores under the Save Mart, Lucky California and FoodMaxx banners. The Piccinini family will exit ownership and Kingswood said the acquisition expands its Northern California retail presence; terms were not disclosed.

SpartanNash Acquires Shop-N-Save Food Centers

June 14, 2022

Retail

SpartanNash has acquired Shop-N-Save Food Centers, a three-store grocery chain in northwestern Michigan, converting the Benzonia, Fremont and Ludington locations to its Family Fare banner and retaining employment for all associates. Shop-N-Save, founded by William "Bill" DeVries and a SpartanNash distribution customer for nearly 25 years, will expand SpartanNash's Family Fare footprint across the Midwest.

StorageMart Acquires 15 New York City Self-Storage Facilities from Carlyle Group

January 29, 2026

Real Estate

StorageMart has acquired a 15-property self-storage portfolio in New York City from the Carlyle Group in a transaction valued at about $1 billion. The portfolio comprises roughly 1.3 million square feet, 25,498 storage units and 121 parking spaces; StorageMart said the deal reinforces its long-term commitment to New York City and expands its local footprint.

Parkland Corporation Acquires M&M Food Market

January 18, 2022

Food & Beverage

Parkland Corporation has agreed to acquire M&M Food Market from Searchlight Capital Partners for approximately $322 million, strengthening Parkland’s proprietary food offering and expanding its convenience retail food capabilities. The deal includes more than 300 standalone stores, over 2,000 M&M Express locations and a loyalty program of ~2 million members; it is expected to close in Q1 2022 subject to customary approvals.

Bain Capital to Acquire York Holdings' Supermarket & Specialty Stores Business from Seven & i Holdings

March 6, 2025

Retail

Bain Capital has signed a definitive agreement to acquire York Holdings' headquarters and subsidiary management functions along with its supermarket and specialty store businesses (SST Business Group) from Seven & i Holdings. The SST group includes chains such as Ito-Yokado, York-Benimaru, Loft, Akachan Honpo, and Seven & i Food Systems (which operates Denny's). Bain said it will support operational growth, leverage its real estate expertise to enhance group-operated facilities, and may pursue an IPO of the business in the coming years.

Brady Industries Acquires Majority Interest in Maintenance Mart

April 23, 2020

Logistics & Distribution

Brady Industries, a portfolio company of A&M Capital Partners II (Alvarez & Marsal Capital), has acquired a majority interest in Maintenance Mart, a Phoenix-based regional distributor of janitorial supplies and equipment. The add-on expands Brady's Arizona footprint with two new facilities and brings regional end-market expertise to Brady's facility- and foodservice-distribution platform.