JD Sports Fashion plc Acquires Hibbett, Inc.

JD Sports Fashion Plc Acquires DTLR Villa LLC from BRS & Co.

February 1, 2021

Retail

JD Sports Fashion Plc agreed to acquire DTLR Villa LLC from private equity owner BRS & Co.; the deal completed on March 17, 2021 for $495 million. DTLR, a lifestyle footwear, apparel and accessories retailer operating 247 stores across 19 U.S. states (about $500M in sales), will continue to be run by co-CEOs Glenn Gaynor and Scott Collins under JD ownership.

Sunny Health & Fitness Acquires JLL Fitness

May 9, 2025

Consumer Products

Sunny Health & Fitness, a US-based maker and distributor of affordable, connected fitness equipment, has acquired UK-based JLL Fitness, a Birmingham supplier of home and commercial fitness equipment. The acquisition expands Sunny's international footprint and strengthens its connected-fitness product lineup for UK and European customers.

H.I.G. Capital Acquires Hibu Group (USA), Inc.

March 26, 2021

Marketing & Advertising

An affiliate of H.I.G. Capital has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Hibu Group (USA), Inc., a Cedar Rapids–based provider of integrated digital marketing services for small and medium-sized businesses. H.I.G. said the investment will support Hibu's next phase of growth and product innovation; the seller is Hibu Group Limited (UK).

H.I.G. Europe to Acquire Lagardère Sports from Lagardère Group

February 20, 2020

Marketing & Advertising

An affiliate of H.I.G. Capital (H.I.G. Europe) signed a definitive agreement to acquire Lagardère Sports from the Lagardère Group, which will retain a 24.9% minority stake. Lagardère Sports is a global sports-marketing firm with ~1,300 employees and more than €450 million in annual sales; H.I.G. plans to rebrand the company, install Stefan Felsing as CEO and pursue growth pending antitrust clearance.

Johnson Health Tech Retail Acquires BowFlex Assets for $37.5M

April 23, 2024

Consumer Products

Johnson Health Tech Retail, Inc., the U.S. retail subsidiary of Taiwan-based Johnson Health Tech Co., Ltd., purchased substantially all assets of BowFlex in a bankruptcy auction for $37.5 million. The asset purchase (approved by the bankruptcy court April 15, 2024, and closed April 22, 2024) includes the BowFlex, Schwinn and JRNY brands, finished goods and parts inventory, and will be integrated into Johnson Health Tech's North American sporting goods/ecommerce operations.

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.