Bioworld Merchandising Acquires Character World Brands

Bioworld Merchandising Acquires Packed Party

July 23, 2024

Consumer Products

Bioworld Merchandising Inc. has acquired Packed Party, a Texas-based lifestyle and partyware brand founded in 2013. The acquisition will expand Bioworld's product portfolio and distribution reach—leveraging Bioworld's global manufacturing and merchandising platform to scale Packed Party's product categories across retail and e-commerce channels.

Tile and Carpet World, Inc. Sold to Individual Buyers

July 10, 2025

Building Products

Tile and Carpet World, Inc., a family-owned flooring retailer based in Port Charlotte, Florida, was sold to unidentified individual buyers in a transaction that closed July 10, 2025. Generational Group advised the sellers on the transaction.

Highbourne Group (H.I.G.) Acquires Plumbworld Limited

April 8, 2022

E-Commerce

Highbourne Group Limited, an affiliated portfolio company of H.I.G. Capital, has completed the acquisition of Plumbworld Limited, a leading UK e-commerce retailer of bathroom, kitchen, plumbing and heating products. The add-on deal strengthens Highbourne's omni-channel capabilities and expands its footprint across the UK and Ireland to serve both trade and retail customers.

WHP Global Acquires VERA WANG Brand IP

January 16, 2025

Consumer Products

WHP Global has completed the acquisition of the intellectual property of the Vera Wang fashion brand. Designer Vera Wang will remain Founder & Chief Creative Officer and will be a shareholder in WHP Global as the firm looks to grow the brand through its global distribution, e-commerce and licensing capabilities.

Worldly Acquires GoBlu

October 9, 2025

Data & Analytics

Worldly, a sustainability data and analytics platform, has acquired GoBlu, the creator of The BHive chemical inventory and compliance platform. The acquisition brings GoBlu's technology and team into Worldly to connect chemical compliance data with environmental performance across consumer goods supply chains, improving traceability and reducing supplier reporting burdens.

Crown Capital Investments Acquires Ameriworld Enterprises, Inc.

June 29, 2021

Logistics & Distribution

Crown Capital Investments, an Atlanta-based direct investment platform, has acquired Ameriworld Enterprises, Inc., a Miami-based order fulfillment and distribution solutions provider serving B2B, B2C, retailers and e-commerce. The acquisition positions Crown Capital to capture continued e-commerce growth by adding fulfillment, packaging and brand-building capabilities to its portfolio.