Fanatics Acquires Topps Trading Cards and Collectibles Business

eBay Acquires TCGplayer

August 22, 2022

E-Commerce

eBay Inc. agreed to acquire TCGplayer, a leading online marketplace and technology provider for collectible trading card enthusiasts, for up to approximately $295 million. TCGplayer will continue to operate autonomously while the deal expands eBay's trading-cards category and adds omnichannel capabilities such as order fulfillment, cart optimization and seller tools.

Fanatics Acquires Italian Sports Merchandiser EPI from Quadrivio Group

April 5, 2023

E-Commerce

Fanatics has agreed to acquire EPI s.r.l., an Italian "brick-and-click" sports merchandise and e-commerce specialist, from Quadrivio Group's Industry 4.0 Fund. The deal expands Fanatics' European footprint and gives it direct access to Italian Serie A club partnerships and an established e-commerce and retail hub based in Milan.

Iconic Brands Acquires TopPop LLC

August 23, 2021

Food & Beverage

Iconic Brands, Inc. (OTCQB: ICNB) has acquired TopPop LLC, a U.S.-based contract manufacturer of ready-to-freeze alcoholic ice pops and flexible pouch-packaged products. The acquisition expands Iconic's manufacturing capacity, licensing and packaging capabilities and gives the company a platform to launch adult alcohol ice pop products and serve large beverage customers.

Ziff Davis Acquires TDS Gift Cards from Tornante and Madison Dearborn

April 3, 2024

Payments & Fintech

Ziff Davis, Inc. acquired TDS Gift Cards, a global provider of gift card products, services and processing technology, from The Tornante Company and funds affiliated with Madison Dearborn Partners. The acquisition (reported at approximately $48 million) expands Ziff Davis's shopping and payments capabilities, broadens its product lineup and extends its global customer reach; terms were not material to Ziff Davis's financials.

StarPics Acquires BAM! Brand

December 9, 2024

Consumer Products

StarPics, the trading-card company founded by Gareb Shamus, has completed its acquisition of the BAM! brand from founder Adam McArthur. The deal brings BAM!'s community of collectors and curated autographed-product expertise into StarPics as it launches its CGC Signature Series card drops and expands its footprint in the autographed collectibles market.

Pinnacle Textile Industries Acquires Topps Safety Apparel

January 16, 2020

Manufacturing

Pinnacle Textile Industries, a King of Prussia, Pennsylvania-based manufacturer of service apparel, has acquired the majority of the assets of Topps Safety Apparel, a Rochester, Indiana-based maker of flame-resistant and public safety garments. The acquisition brings Topps' fire-resistant safety brand into Pinnacle's product portfolio and expands Pinnacle's distribution into oil & gas, utility and wildland firefighting end markets; terms were not disclosed.