Stonewall Kitchen Acquires Michel Design Works
November 1, 2021
Stonewall Kitchen, the York, Maine-based specialty food and home goods platform, has acquired Michel Design Works, a Katonah, New York lifestyle brand known for bath & body products, home fragrance and home décor. The acquisition expands Stonewall Kitchen's family of brands and strengthens its presence in the home goods and personal care gift channels.
- Buyers
- Stonewall Kitchen
- Targets
- Michel Design Works
- Sellers
- Deborah and Bruce Michel
- Industry
- Consumer Products
- Location
- New York, United States
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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