Blacktusk Outdoors Acquires Lucky Strike Bait Works

Bowlero Corp. Acquires Lucky Strike Entertainment (14 Centers)

May 31, 2023

Restaurants & Hospitality

Bowlero Corp. agreed to acquire substantially all assets of Lucky Strike Entertainment, LLC, adding 14 upscale Lucky Strike bowling centers across nine U.S. states in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $90 million. The acquisition expands Bowlero’s national footprint and launches the company into several major U.S. cities, increasing its portfolio of bowling and entertainment locations.

Catch Co. Acquires Recur Outdoors

September 3, 2021

E-Commerce

Catch Co., the subscription- and ecommerce-focused fishing brand operator behind Mystery Tackle Box and Karl's Bait & Tackle, has acquired Boston-based Recur Outdoors (including its Postfly brand). The terms were not disclosed; Catch Co. said the deal expands its fly-fishing offerings and complements its recently scaled retail distribution following a $38 million Series B.

Kent Outdoors (Seawall Capital) Acquires BOTE from Prairie Capital VI

January 20, 2022

Consumer Products

Kent Outdoors, the Seawall Capital-backed outdoor platform (formerly Kent Watersports), acquired BOTE from Prairie Capital VI as an add-on to expand its portfolio of outdoor consumer brands. The deal, announced alongside Kent's rebrand and the acquisition of Kona Bicycles, follows Prairie Capital's multi-year partnership that helped BOTE grow significantly during its hold period.

Blackford Capital Acquires LTD Online Stores, Inc.

December 5, 2023

Retail

Blackford Capital, a lower middle market private equity firm, acquired LTD Online Stores, Inc., a San Diego-based patio furniture e-commerce business, wholesale distributor and retail showroom operator. The deal is the third add-on to Blackford's Patio Portfolio (joining Artificial Turf Supply and Starfire Direct) and is intended to expand the platform's high-end furniture offerings and diversify distribution channels.

Gordon Brothers Acquires Substantially All Assets of Catch Co.

March 22, 2024

E-Commerce

Gordon Brothers has completed the acquisition of substantially all the assets of Catch Co., the owner of Mystery Tackle Box and a portfolio of fishing brands. The asset purchase preserves the business operations and jobs while positioning the brands for future growth under Gordon Brothers' ownership.

SPINS Acquires Lucky Labs

May 20, 2025

Data & Analytics

SPINS has acquired Lucky Labs, a product-locator and shopper experience platform used by beauty and wellness brands, to expand its omnichannel activation and product-level analytics capabilities. The deal combines SPINS' retail and consumer insights with Lucky Labs' first-party retail data and product-discovery technology to offer an integrated solution for brands and retailers across online and in-store channels.