DGS Retail (Agility Retail) Acquires SMS Display Group

Agility Retail Group Acquires The Marco Company

June 8, 2026

IT Services

Agility Retail Group acquired The Marco Company, a Fort Worth, Texas-based manufacturer of grocery store fixtures and displays. The deal closed May 28, 2026, and Marco’s management team will continue operating the business as it integrates into Agility Retail’s platform. San Francisco Equity Partners is Agility Retail Group’s private equity backer, and Financial terms were not disclosed.

Agility Retail Group Acquires Infinity Retail Services

August 14, 2025

Manufacturing

Agility Retail Group, a partner company of San Francisco Equity Partners (SFEP), has acquired Infinity Retail Services, a Turtle Lake, Wisconsin–based designer and manufacturer of retail fixtures and displays that serves the telecom channel. Infinity's founders Kevin and Wendy Jansen retain significant equity and the existing management team will continue to run the business; terms were not disclosed.

SFEP-backed DGS Retail Acquires RICH LTD.

July 20, 2023

Manufacturing

San Francisco Equity Partners (SFEP) portfolio company DGS Retail has acquired RICH LTD., a designer and manufacturer of customizable point-of-purchase displays, retail fixtures and full-store buildout solutions. The acquisition—terms undisclosed—positions DGS to expand its design, manufacturing and procurement capabilities and diversify geographically while Rich’s leadership, led by President Jim Hollen, will continue to operate the business in partnership with DGS.

San Francisco Equity Partners Acquires Majority Stake in DGS Retail

November 17, 2022

Manufacturing

San Francisco Equity Partners (SFEP) has acquired a majority stake in DGS Retail, a provider of décor, signage, fixtures, displays and related design, manufacturing and installation services for grocery, retail and foodservice customers. SFEP said the investment will provide DGS with additional operational resources and capital to drive growth across its multi-facility operations in the United States; terms were not disclosed.

Buffalo Groupe Acquires Sports Marketing Surveys USA (SMS)

October 12, 2022

Marketing & Advertising

Buffalo Groupe, LLC has acquired Sports Marketing Surveys USA (SMS), expanding Buffalo Groupe's research and insights capabilities across golf, outdoor recreation and related active-sport categories. SMS and its ActionWatch subsidiary will be integrated with Buffalo Groupe’s Longitudes Group to provide a broader suite of syndicated and custom sports market research and consumer insights.

Gemspring Capital Affiliate Acquires Majority Stake in Rapid Displays

July 11, 2019

Manufacturing

An affiliate of Gemspring Capital has acquired a majority interest in Rapid Displays, Inc., a Chicago-based provider of custom point-of-purchase displays, fixtures and related services. Rapid operates more than 1 million square feet of manufacturing and distribution space, employs over 500 people, and will partner with Gemspring to support growth and expand capabilities serving retailers and consumer brands.