Tracked deals
216
216 tracked deals across 2013-2026.
Top Private Equity-Backed Retail Acquirers
Buyer mix
PE-led
238 pe · 89 strategic
Top trend
Volume peaked in 2021
41 tracked deals announced in 2021.
Buyer Snapshot
Top Buyers
Illustrative buyers pulled from tracked transactions on this page. This table is capped and intentionally non-exhaustive.
| Buyer | # Deals | Focus | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingswood Capital Management, LP | 5 | Private investment firm focused on investing in businesse... | PE |
| AURELIUS Equity Opportunities SE & Co. KGaA | 4 | European alternative investor / private equity group focu... | PE |
| GALLS | 4 | National distributor of uniforms, safety equipment and re... | Strategic (PE-backed) |
| Main Street Capital Corporation | 4 | Public investment firm providing long‑term debt and equit... | PE |
| TZP Group | 4 | Multi‑strategy private equity firm focused on control, gr... | PE |
| MKH Capital Partners | 3 | Family-backed private equity firm that invests in and sca... | PE |
| Quadrivio Group | 3 | Italian private equity group that promotes and manages Li... | PE |
| Regent, L.P. | 3 | Global private equity firm focused on acquiring and opera... | PE |
| Sycamore Partners | 3 | Private equity firm specializing in retail, consumer, and... | PE |
| Wax Center Partners | 3 | Platform/franchise operator of European Wax Center locati... | Strategic (PE-backed) |
Acquisition Volume in Private Equity-Backed Retail by Year
Last 10 years
Actual
Full-year estimate
Supporting Data
Recent Transactions
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September 9, 2026
- Buyer
- Keeler Motor Car Company, Open Road Capital
- Target
- BMW of Tenafly
- Seller
- Penske Automotive Group
- Industry
- Retail
- Location
- New Jersey, United States
- Type
- Addon
Keeler Motor Car Company and Open Road Capital acquired BMW of Tenafly from Penske Automotive Group. The dealership will continue operating under the BMW of Tenafly name at its Tenafly, New Jersey location, with the transaction closing in Q2 2026.
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- Buyer
- Verdant Capital Partners
- Target
- Native Roots (15 retail dispensary locations in Colorado), Native Roots retail dispensaries
- Industry
- Retail
- Location
- Colorado, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Verdant Capital Partners acquired 15 Native Roots retail dispensaries in Colorado, with ownership and operating control assumed effective July 31 after receipt of required regulatory approvals. The stores will continue operating under the Native Roots brand while benefiting from Verdant’s operational expertise and investment, as Verdant builds a cannabis retail operating platform for further acquisitions.
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July 4, 2026
- Buyer
- Platinum Equity, R&B Wholesale Distributors
- Target
- Grand Appliance, R&B Wholesale Distributors
- Seller
- Founders of Grand Appliance
- Industry
- Retail
- Location
- United States
- Type
- Buyout
Platinum Equity signed a definitive agreement to invest in Grand Appliance, a Midwest retailer and distributor of appliances and consumer electronics. In connection with the investment, Grand Appliance partnered with California-based R&B Wholesale Distributors to combine distribution businesses under their existing brands and leadership teams, with Grand President Anish Gauri becoming CEO of both entities.
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- Buyer
- Gemspring Capital Management, LP
- Target
- Comoto Holdings, LLC
- Seller
- Prospect Hill Growth Partners
- Industry
- Retail
- Location
- Pennsylvania, United States
- Type
- Growth capital
Gemspring Capital Management made a strategic minority investment in Comoto Holdings, an omnichannel motorcycle aftermarket platform operating brands including Cycle Gear, RevZilla, and J&P Cycles. Existing majority shareholder Prospect Hill Growth Partners retains its ownership position, and the deal terms were not disclosed.
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- Buyer
- Gemspring Capital
- Target
- Comoto Holdings
- Seller
- Comoto's previous backers and management team (not named)
- Industry
- Retail
- Location
- Connecticut, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Gemspring Capital acquired Comoto Holdings, the parent company of RevZilla, Cycle Gear, and J&P Cycles, in a transaction valued north of $400 million. The deal closed in early January and positions Gemspring to pursue a buy-and-build roll-up strategy in the fragmented powersports aftermarket.
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- Buyer
- Spark Dealer Group
- Target
- Landscape Supply
- Seller
- Travis and Jana Yoder
- Industry
- Retail
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Type
- Addon
Spark Dealer Group acquired Landscape Supply, an outdoor power equipment and landscape supply business serving Waco and the broader Central Texas market. Curtis Goolsby, co-founder and general manager, will continue to lead day-to-day operations, while Spark will provide centralized resources such as marketing support and operational systems.
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- Buyer
- Invesco Senior Secured Management, Inc., Fortress Investment Group (affiliates)
- Target
- Empire Today, LLC
- Industry
- Retail
- Location
- Illinois, United States
- Type
- Recapitalization
Empire Today, LLC has received a new equity investment from an investment group led by funds managed by Invesco Senior Secured Management and funds managed by affiliates of Fortress Investment Group. The equity infusion is part of a broader transaction aimed at solidifying Empire’s balance sheet, and Invesco and Fortress now own the majority of the company’s equity.
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February 13, 2026
- Buyer
- Skyline Investors, Standard Communities
- Target
- Buddy's Home Furnishings
- Industry
- Retail
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Los Angeles-based private equity firm Skyline Investors has acquired Buddy's Home Furnishings, the third-largest rent-to-own franchisor in the U.S., which operates more than 220 locations across 18 states and Guam. The deal was structured alongside Standard Communities principals Jeffrey Jaeger and Scott Alter to provide flexible capital and operational support to strengthen franchise health, drive growth, and invest in long-term value creation.
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- Buyer
- Graycliff Partners LP
- Target
- Palmetto Moon, LLC
- Industry
- Retail
- Location
- South Carolina, United States
- Type
- Recapitalization
Graycliff Partners LP completed a subordinated debt investment and minority equity investment in Palmetto Moon, LLC, a Charleston-based specialty retailer operating 51 stores across the Southeastern United States. Proceeds will fund a distribution to shareholders and general corporate purposes; Palmetto Moon remains a portfolio company of Topspin Consumer Partners.
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January 6, 2026
- Buyer
- GALLS
- Target
- DesignLab, Inc.
- Industry
- Retail
- Location
- South Carolina, United States
- Type
- Addon
GALLS, the national distributor of uniforms and equipment for public safety professionals, has acquired DesignLab, Inc., a regional supplier of public safety uniforms and gear. The acquisition adds six retail locations across South Carolina and Florida, strengthening GALLS' footprint in the Southeast and consolidating market share in those states.
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January 5, 2026
- Buyer
- GALLS
- Target
- Action Uniform Co.
- Industry
- Retail
- Location
- New Jersey, United States
- Type
- Addon
GALLS, a leading distributor of uniforms and equipment for public safety professionals, has acquired Action Uniform Co., a regional distributor headquartered in Pleasantville, New Jersey. The deal expands GALLS' New Jersey footprint by adding four retail locations and a distribution center, retaining Action Uniform's ~40 employees and strengthening rapid deployment and service capabilities for law enforcement, fire, EMS and other public-safety customers.
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- Buyer
- Oakley Capital Fund VI (Oakley Capital)
- Target
- Low Tides Holdings LLC, James Perse
- Industry
- Retail
- Location
- California, United States
- Type
- Growth capital
Oakley Capital Fund VI has made an investment in Low Tides Holdings LLC, a partnership entity formed with luxury apparel and lifestyle brand James Perse. The capital will support James Perse's global expansion and marketing initiatives while backing its retail and direct-to-consumer growth.
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October 13, 2025
- Buyer
- Inwave, DSG (Danish fund)
- Target
- Gateway (Gateway-Security Sweden AB)
- Industry
- Retail
- Location
- Östergötland County, Sweden
- Type
- Buyout
Brazilian retail tech company Inwave has acquired Swedish Gateway, a provider of electronic article surveillance (EAS) solutions, to accelerate its expansion into Europe and integrate Gateway's technology with Inwave's AIoT Darwin platform. The deal preserves Gateway's local Swedish team and includes participation from Danish fund DSG to support the group's international growth.
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September 23, 2025
- Buyer
- Ames Watson
- Target
- Claire's Holdings LLC, Claire's (North America business operations and intellectual property), Claire's/Icing stores in North America
- Seller
- Claire's Holdings LLC
- Industry
- Retail
- Location
- Maryland, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Ames Watson, a privately held investment firm, completed its $140 million acquisition of Claire’s business operations and intellectual property in North America from Claire’s bankruptcy proceedings. The deal preserves a significant portion of Claire’s mall footprint by acquiring at least 795 of its approximately 1,500 North American stores, with the remainder expected to close.
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September 11, 2025
Platinum Equity has signed a definitive agreement to acquire XD Connects, a Netherlands-based designer and value-added supplier of corporate gifts and custom-branded merchandise. The company’s acquisition is expected to create scale and expand product portfolio and geographic reach through an envisioned combination with Platinum Equity’s recently announced acquisition of Solo; financial terms were not disclosed and closing is subject to customary conditions and regulatory approvals.
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September 10, 2025
- Buyer
- Omegro, Volaris
- Target
- ClarityRFID
- Industry
- Retail
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Type
- Addon
Omegro, a portfolio within Volaris (Constellation Software), has acquired ClarityRFID (formerly SML IIS), a provider of item-level RFID inventory solutions and services for the retail sector. ClarityRFID will continue to operate independently under Omegro leadership, with the deal intended to expand Omegro's retail capabilities and support ClarityRFID's international growth and customer relationships.
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August 26, 2025
- Buyer
- Brigade Capital Management, Arbour Lane Capital Management, Anchorage Capital Group
- Target
- Gabe's (Gabriel Brothers)
- Seller
- Existing term lenders / existing investors
- Industry
- Retail
- Location
- West Virginia, United States
- Type
- Recapitalization
Gabe's, a Morgantown-based off-price retailer, closed a recapitalization where existing term lenders converted over 75% of outstanding term loans into equity and a group of existing investors (led by Brigade Capital Management, Arbour Lane Capital Management and Anchorage Capital) assumed majority ownership. The transaction provides new capital, reduces debt, and is supported by continued ABL financing from Second Avenue Capital Partners and Ares Credit funds while Gabe’s finalizes vendor and landlord agreements to strengthen its store portfolio and operations.
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August 12, 2025
- Buyer
- Yasser Elshair, Elshair Cos.
- Target
- Freebird
- Seller
- Ampleo (court-appointed receiver), Freebird (sale executed under receivership)
- Industry
- Retail
- Location
- Colorado, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Denver-based bootseller Freebird was sold out of receivership to Yasser Elshair of Arizona’s Elshair Cos. Judge Jill Dorancy approved the $500,000 sale after a court-appointed receiver closed most stores; Elshair plans to reopen select Freebird retail locations and revive the e-commerce business. The company had been run by receiver Ampleo amid heavy debts and a planned liquidation.
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August 12, 2025
- Buyer
- Work World, Gart Capital Partners
- Target
- Shoeteria, Inc.
- Industry
- Retail
- Location
- California, United States
- Type
- Addon
Work World, a Gart Capital Partners portfolio company, has acquired Shoeteria, a Southern California specialty workwear retailer, expanding its retail and B2B footprint in the region. The company also named Shawn Sweeney as CEO to lead omnichannel growth across retail, eCommerce and industrial accounts.
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August 11, 2025
- Buyer
- Imperial Dade, BradyPLUS
- Target
- Imperial Dade, BradyPLUS
- Industry
- Retail
- Location
- New Jersey, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Imperial Dade and BradyPLUS announced they have successfully closed their previously announced merger. The transaction creates a leading North American distribution platform for janitorial and sanitation (JanSan), foodservice, and industrial packaging, expanding scale, product offerings, geographic reach, and customer solutions.
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- Buyer
- TriWest Capital Partners
- Target
- Spence Diamonds Ltd.
- Industry
- Retail
- Location
- British Columbia, Canada
- Type
- Buyout
TriWest Capital Partners completed a majority equity investment in Spence Diamonds, partnering with the company's existing management to support growth and operational initiatives. Spence Diamonds is a Vancouver-based, vertically integrated bridal jewelry retailer operating eight Canadian showrooms and offering made-to-order engagement rings with both mined and Artisan Created (lab-grown) diamonds.
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- Buyer
- Hollyport Capital, Pantheon, Portfolio Advisors, Brentwood Associates
- Target
- Watermill Express
- Seller
- Existing Brentwood limited partners
- Industry
- Retail
- Location
- Colorado, United States
- Type
- Recapitalization
Brentwood Associates closed an oversubscribed $410 million single-asset continuation fund to support the growth of Watermill Express. The continuation fund is primarily backed by **Hollyport Capital**, with **Pantheon** and **Portfolio Advisors** co-leading; Brentwood remains invested and is also investing through its Fund VII to support Watermill's next phase of expansion.
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July 10, 2025
- Buyer
- Secret Sales
- Target
- V&D (Vroom & Dreesmann), To Be Dressed
- Industry
- Retail
- Location
- Netherlands
- Type
- Addon
Secret Sales, a Perwyn-backed international off-price fashion marketplace, has acquired Dutch retail brand V&D (Vroom & Dreesmann) and online fashion platform To Be Dressed as part of its European expansion. The acquisitions will relaunch V&D as a digital-first offering leveraging Secret Sales' technology, inventory access and marketplace scale to deepen its presence in the Benelux market.
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July 8, 2025
- Buyer
- Artivo Surfaces, Transom Capital
- Target
- Walker Zanger, Anthology Brands
- Seller
- Mosaic Companies
- Industry
- Retail
- Location
- United States
- Type
- Buyout
Mosaic Companies entered into an agreement to sell its Walker Zanger and Anthology businesses to Artivo Surfaces, the parent company of Virginia Tile and Galleher Duffy, backed by Transom Capital. The deal will be facilitated through Mosaic’s Chapter 11 bankruptcy process and remains subject to court approval before closing.
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July 2, 2025
- Buyer
- Cascata Capital
- Target
- Ladco, Inc. (Ladco Design Center)
- Seller
- Phillip Ladin, Ronnie Ladin, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) / selling shareholders
- Industry
- Retail
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Dallas-based independent sponsor Cascata Capital acquired Ladco, Inc. (Ladco Design Center), the largest luxury to-the-trade home furnishings showroom in Houston, Texas. The transaction provides an ownership transition for co-founders Phillip and Ronnie Ladin (both in their mid-70s) and is expected to support growth through Cascata’s strategic investor network of luxury real estate developers and builders.
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- Buyer
- Jadwa Investment, Jadwa GCC Diversified Private Equity Fund
- Target
- Makhazen Alenaya
- Industry
- Retail
- Location
- Saudi Arabia
- Type
- Buyout
Jadwa Investment, via its Jadwa GCC Diversified Private Equity Fund, has acquired a majority stake in Saudi beauty and personal care retailer Makhazen Alenaya. Founded in 2019 with 15 branches across Saudi Arabia, Makhazen will leverage Jadwa's capital and expertise to expand its footprint, strengthen operations and governance, and pursue a potential listing on the Saudi Exchange.
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June 17, 2025
- Buyer
- GALLS
- Target
- Pittsburgh Public Safety Supply, Inc.
- Seller
- Matt Fowkes
- Industry
- Retail
- Location
- Pennsylvania, United States
- Type
- Addon
GALLS, a national supplier of public safety uniforms and equipment, acquired Pittsburgh Public Safety Supply, Inc., a regional provider serving the greater Pittsburgh area. The acquisition expands GALLS' retail and distribution footprint in western Pennsylvania and aims to provide enhanced product availability and operational continuity to local public safety agencies.
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- Buyer
- Nakani Capital Partners
- Target
- Bingo Pro, Inc., Berri Books, Inc.
- Industry
- Retail
- Location
- Ontario, Canada
- Type
- Buyout
Nakani Capital Partners, a Toronto-based private investment firm, has acquired Bingo Pro, Inc. and Berri Books, Inc., two Sudbury, Ontario-based distributors of professional bingo equipment and discounted paperback books. The acquisition, which closed on June 13, 2025, is intended to support ownership transition and preserve the businesses’ legacies while Nakani scales and grows the niche distribution operations.
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- Buyer
- TPG NewQuest, A91 Partners
- Target
- Citykart
- Seller
- Investcorp
- Industry
- Retail
- Location
- Haryana, India
- Type
- Buyout
TPG NewQuest and A91 Partners have acquired Investcorp's entire stake in Citykart, a rapidly growing value-fashion retailer focused on Tier-2 and Tier-3 Indian towns. Citykart has expanded its store base from 37 to 137 stores and is projected to generate approximately INR 8.8 billion (about US$102 million) revenue for FY2025 as the new owners aim to accelerate the company's next phase of growth.
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May 20, 2025
- Buyer
- Kingswood Capital Management, LP, Performance Investment Partners, LLC
- Target
- The Vitamin Shoppe
- Seller
- Franchise Group, Inc.
- Industry
- Retail
- Location
- New Jersey, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Kingswood Capital Management, LP and Performance Investment Partners (PIP) completed their acquisition of The Vitamin Shoppe from Franchise Group, Inc. The deal positions the company for a new expansion era across omnichannel retail, including investments in digital marketing, e-commerce, private brands, and store fleet upgrades.
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- Buyer
- AEA Investors (AEA Small Business Private Equity)
- Target
- Splash Car Wash
- Seller
- Palladin Consumer Retail Partners, LLC
- Industry
- Retail
- Location
- Connecticut, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Funds affiliated with AEA Investors' Small Business Private Equity strategy acquired a majority stake in Splash Car Wash from Palladin Consumer Retail Partners. Splash, a Milford, Connecticut–based car wash operator with more than 65 locations across the Northeast, will be led by newly appointed CEO Dan Petrelle as it pursues accelerated growth through strategic acquisitions and new site openings; terms were not disclosed.
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April 17, 2025
- Buyer
- Sports Endeavors, LLC
- Target
- Soccer Master
- Seller
- David Brcic, Brcic family
- Industry
- Retail
- Location
- Missouri, United States
- Type
- Addon
Sports Endeavors, the parent company of Soccer.com and WorldSoccerShop (and a portfolio company of Seawall Capital), has acquired Soccer Master, a St. Louis–area soccer specialty retailer with six stores and online operations. The acquisition will keep Soccer Master retail locations operating under their name while transitioning Soccer Master’s online businesses to Soccer.com to expand Soccer.com’s fulfillment and Midwest presence.
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- Buyer
- Blue Point Capital Partners, Local Crafts Group
- Target
- Jimmy Beans Wool
- Industry
- Retail
- Location
- Nevada, United States
- Type
- Addon
Blue Point Capital Partners, together with its portfolio company Local Crafts Group, has acquired Jimmy Beans Wool, a Reno-based retailer and distributor of yarn, knitting patterns, tools and accessories. The deal brings Jimmy Beans' boutique yarn lines and acquired brands into Local Crafts' platform, strengthening distribution, manufacturing capabilities and support for independent yarn stores across the U.S. and Canada.
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April 7, 2025
- Buyer
- S5 Equity
- Target
- Howard's Appliances
- Industry
- Retail
- Location
- California, United States
- Type
- Buyout
S5 Equity, a Southern California private investment firm, has acquired Howard's Appliances, a nearly 80-year-old Southern California retailer of appliances and mattresses. The firm said it will work with Howard's management to enhance operations, expand offerings and drive growth; financial terms were not disclosed.
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March 26, 2025
- Buyer
- Brigade Capital Management, LP, Macellum Capital Management, LLC
- Target
- Family Dollar
- Seller
- Dollar Tree, Inc.
- Industry
- Retail
- Location
- Virginia, United States
- Type
- Divestiture
Dollar Tree has reached an agreement to divest its Family Dollar business segment to Brigade Capital Management and Macellum Capital Management. The purchase price is $1,007.0 million, subject to customary closing adjustments, with the transaction anticipated to close in the second quarter of 2025 subject to regulatory approvals and other standard conditions.
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March 6, 2025
- Buyer
- Bain Capital
- Target
- York Holdings, Ito-Yokado, York-Benimaru, Loft, Akachan Honpo, Seven & i Food Systems (Denny's)
- Seller
- Seven & i Holdings
- Industry
- Retail
- Location
- Tokyo, Japan
- Type
- Divestiture
Bain Capital has signed a definitive agreement to acquire York Holdings' headquarters and subsidiary management functions along with its supermarket and specialty store businesses (SST Business Group) from Seven & i Holdings. The SST group includes chains such as Ito-Yokado, York-Benimaru, Loft, Akachan Honpo, and Seven & i Food Systems (which operates Denny's). Bain said it will support operational growth, leverage its real estate expertise to enhance group-operated facilities, and may pursue an IPO of the business in the coming years.
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February 19, 2025
- Buyer
- Soccer Post management, York Private Equity (York Capital Management), Soccer-specific strategic investors
- Target
- Soccer Post
- Seller
- TZP Group
- Industry
- Retail
- Location
- New Jersey, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Soccer Post management, led by CEO Blake Sonnek-Schmelz, acquired a majority stake in Soccer Post from TZP Group with financial backing from York Private Equity and unnamed soccer-specific strategic investors. The deal gives management control while York Private Equity will support the Company's continued growth across its 60+ U.S. store footprint and e-commerce channel; financial terms were not disclosed.
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January 22, 2025
- Buyer
- P180
- Target
- Vince Holding Corp.
- Seller
- Affiliates of Sun Capital Partners, Inc.
- Industry
- Retail
- Location
- New York, United States
- Type
- Buyout
P180, a venture co-founded by Christine Hunsicker and Brendan Hoffman, acquired a majority (approximately 65%) stake in Vince Holding Corp. from affiliates of Sun Capital Partners. The transaction includes debt-restructuring actions (a $15M ABL-funded paydown and P180 assumption/forgiveness of $7M of subordinated loans), and Brendan Hoffman is expected to become CEO as P180 deploys digital and inventory-monetization capabilities to improve profitability.
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- Buyer
- ACON Investments, SB360 Capital Partners
- Target
- True Religion
- Industry
- Retail
- Location
- California, United States
- Type
- Buyout
ACON Investments, with strategic partner SB360 Capital Partners, acquired a controlling stake in True Religion, the iconic denim and lifestyle apparel brand. The transaction (financial terms undisclosed) will keep True Religion headquartered in Gardena, California and is supported by financing from Second Avenue Capital Partners, Alpha Wave Global and Sagard Credit Partners to accelerate digital and retail capabilities and international growth.
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January 3, 2025
- Buyer
- DCP Capital
- Target
- Sun Art Retail Group Ltd
- Seller
- Alibaba Group
- Industry
- Retail
- Location
- Hong Kong
- Type
- Divestiture
Alibaba Group agreed to sell its majority stake in Sun Art Retail Group to private equity firm DCP Capital for about HK$12.3 billion (roughly $1.6 billion). The sale is a strategic divestiture as Alibaba refocuses on its core online and AI-driven businesses; Sun Art operates large hypermarkets (RT‑Mart) and grocery distribution in Greater China.
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- Buyer
- Gordon Brothers Retail Partners, LLC, Variety Wholesalers, Inc.
- Target
- Big Lots, Inc. (store portfolio / 219 locations)
- Seller
- Big Lots, Inc.
- Industry
- Retail
- Location
- Ohio, United States
- Type
- Divestiture
Big Lots, Inc. closed a sale agreement enabling Gordon Brothers Retail Partners to facilitate the transfer of between 200 and 400 Big Lots stores to Variety Wholesalers, with Variety acquiring 219 store locations out of bankruptcy. The transaction preserves jobs, maintains the Big Lots brand at many locations, and expands Variety Wholesalers' discount retail footprint across multiple eastern U.S. states.
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December 9, 2024
- Buyer
- Canadian Shield Capital, Midland management
- Target
- Midland Appliance Ltd.
- Seller
- Ironbridge Equity Partners
- Industry
- Retail
- Location
- British Columbia, Canada
- Type
- Buyout
Canadian Shield Capital, together with Midland's management team, has acquired Midland Appliance Ltd. from Ironbridge Equity Partners. Ironbridge supported Midland's growth during its hold period, including expansion of the sales force and two new BC locations; the transaction completes an ownership transition intended to support the company's next growth phase.
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November 1, 2024
- Buyer
- TDR Capital
- Target
- Asda
- Seller
- Zuber Issa
- Industry
- Retail
- Location
- West Yorkshire, United Kingdom
- Type
- Buyout
TDR Capital has acquired Zuber Issa's shares in Asda and become the majority shareholder with 67.5% ownership, while Mohsin Issa and Walmart remain co-shareholders. TDR said it will continue to work with Asda management to drive long-term growth, focusing on low prices, expanding convenience retail and investing in stores and online.
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- Buyer
- Municipal Emergency Services, Inc., Platte River Equity
- Target
- Frontline Outfitters
- Industry
- Retail
- Location
- Nova Scotia, Canada
- Type
- Addon
Platte River Equity–backed Municipal Emergency Services, Inc. (MES) has acquired Frontline Outfitters, marking MES’s first international expansion into Canada. The add-on strengthens MES’s distribution network and capabilities in public-safety uniforms and outerwear for law enforcement, fire, EMS and corrections across Canada.
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October 10, 2024
- Buyer
- Go Global Retail, Janie and Jack Holdings, Inc.
- Target
- HATCH Collection
- Industry
- Retail
- Location
- New York, United States
- Type
- Addon
Go Global Retail has completed the acquisition of HATCH Collection through its Janie and Jack Holdings, Inc. platform. The deal brings the premium maternity brand HATCH into the Janie and Jack family to expand the group's reach into early parenthood and accelerate omnichannel growth, financed in part by a senior secured credit facility from MidCap Financial.
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October 1, 2024
- Buyer
- F9 Investments
- Target
- LL Flooring Holdings, Inc.
- Seller
- LL Flooring Holdings, Inc. (bankruptcy estate)
- Industry
- Retail
- Location
- Virginia, United States
- Type
- Buyout
F9 Investments, the private equity firm controlled by LL Flooring founder Tom Sullivan, completed a going-concern purchase of LL Flooring’s assets, acquiring 219 stores, inventory, the Sandston, Virginia distribution center, intellectual property and other assets. The transaction—completed through the court-supervised Chapter 11 process—preserves the business and keeps the acquired stores open while remaining locations continue closing sales.
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September 16, 2024
- Buyer
- Alliance Mobile Inc., Centre Partners Management
- Target
- Master Wireless Holdings, LLC
- Seller
- Master Wireless Holdings, LLC
- Industry
- Retail
- Location
- Michigan, United States
- Type
- Addon
Alliance Mobile Inc., a portfolio company of Centre Partners Management, acquired 33 Master Wireless retail stores located in Michigan and Wisconsin. Greenwich Capital Group advised Master Wireless on the sale — the deal expands Alliance Mobile's AT&T-authorized retail footprint in the Midwest.
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September 12, 2024
- Buyer
- Brightmore Brands, Beach Point Capital Management LP
- Target
- Texas Thrift
- Seller
- Brook Valley Management
- Industry
- Retail
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Type
- Addon
Brightmore Brands, a portfolio company of Beach Point Capital Management, has acquired Texas Thrift, a portfolio of 17 thrift stores, from Brook Valley Management. The add-on expands Brightmore's footprint into Texas and makes the combined company the largest privately held, for-profit thrift chain in North America.
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September 10, 2024
- Buyer
- Lifestyle Fund II (Quadrivio & Pambianco), Quadrivio Group
- Target
- Sessùn
- Seller
- Experienced Capital
- Industry
- Retail
- Location
- Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France
- Type
- Buyout
Lifestyle Fund II, the private equity vehicle promoted and managed by Quadrivio & Pambianco, has acquired a majority stake in French womenswear brand Sessùn. The fund bought the minority stake held by Experienced Capital while founder Emma François-Grasset retains a minority stake and remains CEO; the investment will support international expansion, store growth and e-commerce development to double revenue.
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September 9, 2024
- Buyer
- CSC Generation Enterprise
- Target
- Backcountry
- Industry
- Retail
- Location
- Utah, United States
- Type
- Addon
CSC Generation Enterprise acquired Backcountry and its family of brands (MotoSport, Competitive Cyclist, Steep & Cheap), adding the specialty outdoor retailer to CSC’s multi-brand, digital-first platform. The deal is supported by a $112.0 million senior secured credit facility provided by Second Avenue Capital Partners, SB360 Capital Partners, and Ares Commercial Finance to refinance prior debt and support the acquisition.
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