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Affiliates of Cerberus Capital Management Acquire Outform Group

August 22, 2024

Marketing & Advertising

Affiliates of Cerberus Capital Management have acquired Outform Group, a global retail marketing and visual merchandising company, providing a new ownership structure and increased capital commitment. Outform will remain led by CEO Ariel Haroush and will use the investment to expand its capabilities, reach, and global retail innovation offerings.

Outdoor Living Supply Acquires LandCare Associates, Inc.

November 7, 2022

Building Products

Outdoor Living Supply (OLS), a hardscape-focused distribution platform backed by Trilantic North America, has acquired LandCare Associates, Inc., an independent distributor of natural stone, hardscapes and landscape supplies based in Madbury, New Hampshire. The deal expands OLS' footprint in northern New England and will keep Daniel Gordon in place to continue leading LandCare.

Outdoor Living Supply Acquires Back Yard Living

April 25, 2022

Building Products

Outdoor Living Supply (OLS), a Trilantic North America–backed distribution platform for outdoor living products, has acquired Back Yard Living, an independent distributor and showroom of hardscape and outdoor living products based in Abington, Massachusetts. The deal expands OLS’s Northeast footprint and strengthens its outdoor appliance, accessories, and hardscape product categories as an add-on to its platform.

Outside Acquires Cairn to Add Subscription Commerce to Membership

April 15, 2021

E-Commerce

Outside (formerly Pocket Outdoor Media) has acquired Cairn, a Bend, Oregon-based subscription box and commerce platform that curates outdoor gear and products. The acquisition brings Cairn’s subscription, discovery, and commerce capabilities into Outside’s membership ecosystem (Outside+), expanding Outside’s consumer commerce services and benefits for partners and members.

OvareVentures Acquires BE Outfitter

October 27, 2020

E-Commerce

OvareVentures, the growth initiative of OvareGroup, has acquired BE Outfitter, a San Diego–based direct-to-consumer outdoor gear brand. The acquisition brings BE Outfitter into OvareVentures' DTC portfolio and will provide marketing, strategy and distribution support across the OvareGroup platform.

Kooc Media Acquires BeActiveOutdoors.com

March 19, 2020

Media & Entertainment

Kooc Media has acquired sole ownership of BeActiveOutdoors.com and rebranded the site, launching a new logo and website design. The Manchester-based online publisher plans to apply its existing publishing methods and portfolio experience to grow the outdoor-focused site and expand coverage of outdoor pursuits and equipment reviews.