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Rinse Acquires Chicago-Based Dryv

November 17, 2020

Retail

Rinse, the San Francisco-based on-demand laundry and dry-cleaning service, has acquired Dryv, a Chicago-based dry cleaning and laundry provider, to accelerate its expansion in the Chicago market. The acquisition gives former Dryv customers access to Rinse’s broader service set — including subscription offerings and corporate laundry benefits — and strengthens Rinse’s national footprint.

Phoenix Brands Acquires Colgate-Palmolive's North American Laundry Detergent Brands

December 29, 2017

Consumer Products

Phoenix Brands LLC acquired Colgate-Palmolive Co.'s North American heavy‑duty laundry detergent brands (including Fab, Dynamo, Arctic Power, ABC, Cold Power and Fresh Start) and the U.S./Canada/Puerto Rico license for Ajax laundry detergents. The sale closed in 2006 and was part of Colgate‑Palmolive's decision to deemphasize detergents and focus on higher‑margin oral, personal and pet care businesses.

Trive Capital-Backed Thriving Brands Acquires Right Guard and Dry Idea from Henkel

August 24, 2021

Consumer Products

Trive Capital has formed Thriving Brands LLC, a Cincinnati-based consumer products platform led by Craig Cappozzo and Rolando Collado, and completed the acquisition of the Right Guard and Dry Idea antiperspirant/deodorant brands from Henkel. The deal establishes Thriving Brands as a PE-backed platform focused on buying and rejuvenating personal care brands with a plan to pursue additional strategic acquisitions in adjacent categories and geographies.

Authority Brands Acquires DRYmedic Restoration Services

November 14, 2022

Environmental Services

Authority Brands has acquired DRYmedic Restoration Services; terms were not disclosed. DRYmedic, founded in 2014 and serving the Detroit region with over 40 trucks, will join Authority Brands' portfolio to support national growth and expand the franchisor's restoration service offerings; Greenwich Capital Group served as DRYmedic's exclusive financial advisor.

Helen of Troy Completes Acquisition of Drybar Products

January 23, 2020

Consumer Products

Helen of Troy Limited completed the acquisition of Drybar Products LLC for approximately $255 million in cash. The transaction transfers the Drybar consumer products business to Helen of Troy while the Drybar salon business (Drybar Holdings LLC) retains a worldwide license to continue operating salons and selling the products in those locations.

Lincolnshire Management Acquires Phoenix Brands LLC

May 20, 2016

Consumer Products

Lincolnshire Management purchased Phoenix Brands LLC, a Stamford, Connecticut-based maker of laundry detergents (brands including Ajax, Dynamo and Fab), from Trilantic Capital Partners for about $145 million in late 2010. The deal included Phoenix’s brands, manufacturing and logistics assets; Phoenix had roughly $130 million in revenue and product distribution in about 40 countries at the time.