LG H&H Acquires Majority Stake in The Crème Shop

Regent to Acquire Avon North America from LG H&H

August 24, 2026

Consumer Products

Regent agreed to acquire Avon North America from LG Household & Health Care (LG H&H), reuniting Avon’s North American and international businesses under common ownership for the first time since 2016. The transaction is expected to close on September 1, with Lisa Siders set to become CEO of the combined Avon business upon closing.

Horizon Family Brands Acquires Maple Hill Creamery

December 1, 2025

Food & Beverage

Horizon Family Brands has acquired Maple Hill Creamery, bringing the 100% grass-fed organic dairy maker into Horizon’s portfolio to expand its organic dairy offerings and strengthen retail distribution across the U.S. The deal aims to combine Maple Hill’s grass‑fed expertise and farmer network with Horizon’s scale to accelerate innovation, supply‑chain resilience, and nationwide reach.

LG Electronics Acquires 80% Stake in Athom (Homey)

July 3, 2024

Consumer Products

LG Electronics has acquired an 80% stake in Dutch smart-home company Athom, maker of the Homey smart home hub, with plans to buy the remaining 20% within three years. LG will integrate Athom's Homey platform into its ThinQ ecosystem to expand third-party connectivity and AI-enabled home capabilities; Athom will continue to operate independently and its founders will remain as executives. Financial terms were not disclosed.

LVMH Acquires Chrome Hearts

April 7, 2024

Consumer Products

LVMH has acquired Chrome Hearts, the U.S.-based luxury lifestyle and apparel brand known for its edgy, street-inspired designs. The deal expands LVMH’s portfolio into a younger, streetwear-oriented luxury segment while leveraging Chrome Hearts’ U.S. manufacturing and retail footprint.

KinderCare Learning Companies Acquires Crème de la Crème

September 7, 2022

Education

KinderCare Learning Companies announced it will acquire Crème de la Crème, a national premium early childhood education and child care provider with 47 centers across 14 states. The acquisition expands KinderCare's portfolio by adding a higher-end early learning offering and enables the combined company to serve more families across the U.S.

HLD Acquires Majority Stake in ba&sh from L Catterton

March 8, 2022

Retail

HLD (Groupe HLD) has agreed to acquire the majority stake in French womenswear brand ba&sh from private equity firm L Catterton; terms were not disclosed. The deal transfers control to HLD, which said it will partner with ba&sh's founders and management to support further geographic expansion, new product categories and continued omnichannel growth following a period of rapid scale under L Catterton.