Destination XL Group and FullBeauty Brands Agree to Merger of Equals to Create Inclusive Apparel Retailer

FullBeauty Brands Acquires ELOQUII from Walmart

April 23, 2023

E-Commerce

FullBeauty Brands has agreed to acquire plus-size fashion brand ELOQUII Inc. from Walmart; terms were not disclosed. The deal will position ELOQUII as the anchor tenant in FullBeauty's new digital mall and help FullBeauty expand its presence in the fast-growing U.S. women's plus-size apparel market.

FULLBEAUTY Brands Acquires Dia & Co.

April 3, 2024

Retail

FULLBEAUTY Brands has acquired Dia & Co., an online size-inclusive fashion marketplace and personal styling service, integrating Dia’s marketplace into FULLBEAUTY’s new digital mall while retaining Dia’s styling experience and team leadership. As part of the deal, Dia co-founder Lydia Gilbert and key marketplace staff will join FULLBEAUTY to oversee the Dia styling business and expand the company’s offerings in the plus-size apparel market.

FULLBEAUTY Brands Acquires CUUP

July 20, 2023

E-Commerce

FULLBEAUTY Brands has acquired CUUP, a U.S.-based digitally native, size-inclusive intimates brand focused on underserved large-cup customers. FULLBEAUTY plans to add CUUP to its digital mall alongside brands like ELOQUII to expand its reach into younger and more diverse demographics and deepen its presence in the intimates and plus-size apparel market.

H.I.G. Capital Invests to Merge 360 Destination Group and CSI DMC

March 13, 2025

Restaurants & Hospitality

An affiliate of H.I.G. Capital completed a strategic investment in 360 Destination Group and CSI DMC to facilitate a merger of the two destination management companies. The combined business will expand geographic reach and capabilities across approximately 46 destinations to better serve enterprise clients with end-to-end event, incentive travel and conference services.

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.

Beauty Industry Group Acquires BELLAMI Hair

May 17, 2022

Consumer Products

Beauty Industry Group (BIG) acquired BELLAMI Hair, the premium DTC and direct-to-stylist hair extensions and haircare brand, in a deal announced May 17, 2022. The acquisition is an add-on to BIG's portfolio (supported by existing investors L Catterton and HGGC) and will keep BELLAMI headquartered in Chatsworth, California with its leadership remaining engaged.