Tracked deals
40
40 tracked deals across 2020-2026.
Who's Buying Retail Companies in Canada
Buyer mix
Mixed buyer set
29 strategic · 15 pe
Top trend
Volume peaked in 2021
11 tracked deals announced in 2021.
Primary Insight
What Stands Out
- High Tide Inc. expands its cannabis retail footprint via the acquisition of J. Supply Holdings Inc. (Northern Helm) in Ontario.
- Empire Company Limited (Sobeys) and Sobeys Inc. entered an agreement to acquire Mayrand Food Group Inc. in Québec.
- Management-led or leadership-supported ownership changes show up in deals like SAIL Outdoors Inc. and acquisitions partnered with management teams.
- Specialty investors and retail operators pursue category or channel depth, including GALLS moving into Canada through Uniform Works.
- Geographic coverage is broad across Canada, with frequent activity noted in Ontario, Québec, and Western provinces.
| Buyer / investor type | What the deals emphasize |
|---|---|
| Public retailers & subsidiaries (e.g., Empire/Sobeys) | Formal agreements and court/regulatory processes for acquisition completion |
| Private equity & investment firms (e.g., TriWest Capital Partners, Nakani Capital Partners) | Majority equity or ownership transition to support growth initiatives |
| Management-led buyers / leadership teams (e.g., SAIL leadership) | Continuity of company vision and planned growth in key provinces |
| Specialty operators (e.g., High Tide, GALLS) | Footprint expansion and capability/product additions |
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Top Buyers
Illustrative buyers pulled from tracked transactions on this page. This table is capped and intentionally non-exhaustive.
| Buyer | # Deals | Focus | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| High Tide Inc. | 5 | Canada-focused cannabis retailer operating brick-and-mort... | Strategic |
| Lynx Equity Limited | 2 | Diversified Toronto-based private equity firm focused on ... | PE |
| 16133258 Canada Inc. | 1 | Newly formed wholly-owned subsidiary of Fairfax Financial... | Mixed |
| Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. | 1 | Global convenience and fuel retailer operating the Couche... | Strategic |
| Authentic Brands Group | 1 | Global brand and entertainment platform that owns and inv... | Strategic |
| Birks Group Inc. | 1 | Designer and operator of luxury jewellery, timepiece and ... | Strategic |
| Blackstreet Capital Holdings, LLC | 1 | Privately held diversified holding company investing in a... | PE |
| Blo Blow Dry Bar | 1 | Franchised blow dry bar operator and franchisor offering ... | Strategic |
| Canadian Shield Capital | 1 | Canadian private equity firm investing in Canadian middle... | PE |
| Catherine Venne, MBA | 1 | SAIL Vice President, Marketing, part of the executive tea... | Investor |
Acquisition Volume in Retail in Canada by Year
Last 7 years
Actual
Full-year estimate
Supporting Data
Recent Transactions
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- Buyer
- Vince Holding Corp., Authentic Brands Group
- Target
- October's Very Own (OVO)
- Industry
- Retail
- Location
- Ontario, Canada
- Type
- Buyout
Vince Holding Corp. completed the acquisition of the operating business of October’s Very Own (OVO), adding the streetwear lifestyle brand to its multi-brand retail platform. Authentic Brands Group previously acquired a majority stake in OVO’s intellectual property (OVO IP) via a newly formed subsidiary structure, with proceeds used to strengthen OVO’s operating business balance sheet.
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- Buyer
- Gordon Brothers
- Target
- Birks Group Inc.
- Industry
- Retail
- Location
- Canada
- Type
- Growth capital
Gordon Brothers provided strategic financing to Birks Group Inc., a Canadian luxury retailer/designer of fine jewelry, watches, and gifts. The financing is intended to support Birks’ growth strategy by improving liquidity and flexibility, including investments in store renovations, omni-channel capabilities, digital commerce initiatives, and working capital.
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- Buyer
- Empire Company Limited, Sobeys Inc.
- Target
- Mayrand Food Group Inc.
- Industry
- Retail
- Location
- Quebec, Canada
- Type
- Buyout
Empire Company Limited, via its wholly owned subsidiary Sobeys Inc., has entered into an agreement to acquire Mayrand Food Group Inc., a Québec-based food retailer with four large-format stores across the Greater Montréal area. The transaction will be completed through a court-approved process and is expected to close in the first quarter of fiscal 2027, subject to customary court and regulatory approvals.
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March 31, 2026
- Buyer
- Isabelle Lemay, CPA, Stefania Cella, CPA, Catherine Venne, MBA
- Target
- SAIL Outdoors Inc.
- Seller
- Two principal founding shareholders
- Industry
- Retail
- Location
- Quebec, Canada
- Type
- Buyout
Canadian outdoor retailer SAIL announced the transfer of ownership to three members of its leadership team: Isabelle Lemay, Stefania Cella, and Catherine Venne, in a management-led buyout. The deal is supported by Fonds de solidarité FTQ and is intended to ensure continuity of the company’s vision and support further growth in Quebec and Ontario.
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January 16, 2026
- Buyer
- Western RV Country
- Target
- Coyote Creek Golf and RV Resort
- Industry
- Retail
- Location
- Alberta, Canada
- Type
- Buyout
Western RV Country, an Airdrie, Alberta–based RV dealer chain, acquired Coyote Creek Golf and RV Resort in central Alberta. The purchase marks Western RV Country’s first acquisition of an RV park and campground, with plans to enhance the property while keeping the longstanding Coyote Creek RV Resort name (and rebranding the golf course as Coyote Golf Club).
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September 9, 2025
GALLS has acquired Uniform Works, a Canadian uniform and equipment supplier, marking GALLS' first expansion into Canada. The deal will keep Will Melnyk and the Uniform Works team in place to lead GALLS Canada and bring GALLS' eQuip platform and broader product assortment to Canadian public safety customers.
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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
- Birks Group Inc.
- Target
- European Boutique (watch and jewellery business)
- Seller
- Sutkiewicz family (Eric Sutkiewicz, Lynn Sutkiewicz, Jordan Sutkiewicz, Michelle Ceresney)
- Industry
- Retail
- Location
- Ontario, Canada
- Type
- Buyout
Birks Group Inc. completed the acquisition of the luxury watch and jewellery business of European Boutique (headquartered in Toronto) from the Sutkiewicz family for C$9,000,000, subject to customary adjustments. The deal includes a licensing agreement to operate the Canadian Diamonds Direct brand; Birks also amended debt facilities including a C$13.5 million incremental term loan from SLR Credit Solutions and a C$3.75 million loan from controlling shareholder Mangrove Holding S.A.
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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
- Stephan Tetrault
- Target
- Electronics Boutique Canada Inc. (GameStop Canada)
- Seller
- GameStop Global Holdings S.A.R.L.
- Industry
- Retail
- Location
- Ontario, Canada
- Type
- Divestiture
Stephan Tetrault has acquired Electronics Boutique Canada Inc. (operating as GameStop Canada) from GameStop Global Holdings S.A.R.L. The Canadian retailer — with over 185 stores and roughly 435 employees headquartered in Brampton, Ontario — will be rebranded and relaunched as EB Games Canada focusing on enhanced in-store events, expanded product lines, and renewed engagement with Canadian gamers.
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April 4, 2025
- Buyer
- Yellowknife Co-op
- Target
- Super A Foods
- Seller
- John Hill, Tracy Hill
- Industry
- Retail
- Location
- Northwest Territories, Canada
- Type
- Buyout
Yellowknife Co-op is acquiring Super A Foods, a family-owned grocery in Hay River, with ownership expected to become official on May 15. The Co-op plans to expand its trading area and seek member approval to rename to Lakeshore Co-op as it grows into the South Slave region; Super A's owners John and Tracy Hill are selling the business to the Co-op.
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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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- 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 1, 2024
- Buyer
- Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited, 16133258 Canada Inc.
- Target
- Sleep Country Canada Holdings Inc.
- Seller
- Shareholders of Sleep Country Canada
- Industry
- Retail
- Location
- Ontario, Canada
- Type
- Buyout
Fairfax Financial Holdings, through a newly formed wholly-owned subsidiary 16133258 Canada Inc., completed a cash takeover of Sleep Country Canada Holdings Inc. under a court-approved plan of arrangement, paying C$35.00 per common share. Sleep Country will be delisted from the TSX and cease reporting as Fairfax takes the specialty mattress retailer private.
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January 23, 2024
- Buyer
- KV Capital, Mountain Sports Distribution (MSD, Inc.)
- Target
- UTV Canada
- Seller
- UTV Canada owners / management (Stacy Nehring)
- Industry
- Retail
- Location
- Alberta, Canada
- Type
- Addon
KV Capital’s private equity team has acquired UTV Canada Inc. and merged it with Mountain Sports Distribution (MSD), the KV-backed powersports platform company. UTV Canada’s CEO Stacy Nehring retains equity and will join MSD as the combined business aims to expand product access, dealer reach and operational efficiencies across the Canadian powersports market; financial terms were not disclosed.
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November 20, 2023
- Buyer
- Stern Partners Inc.
- Target
- Grafton Apparel Ltd.
- Seller
- Grafton Apparel shareholders
- Industry
- Retail
- Location
- Ontario, Canada
- Type
- Buyout
Grafton Apparel Ltd.'s shareholders have entered into a definitive sale agreement with an affiliate of Stern Partners Inc., a Canadian private investment firm controlled by Ronald N. Stern. Stern Partners said it will support Grafton as the company continues to independently operate and expand its 127 retail stores and three e-commerce sites (Tip Top, George Richards and Mr. Big & Tall) across Canada.
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- Buyer
- Lynx Equity Limited
- Target
- Henry's
- Seller
- Stein family (Andrew and Gaye Stein)
- Industry
- Retail
- Location
- Ontario, Canada
- Type
- Buyout
Toronto-based private equity firm Lynx Equity Limited has acquired Henry's, a four-generation, specialty digital-imaging retailer headquartered in the Greater Toronto Area with 20 stores across Canada and a national e-commerce and B2B business. The deal transfers ownership from the Stein family, with Henry's CEO Gillian Stein remaining in place as the company pursues growth, ecommerce investment, and continuity for employees.
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- Buyer
- Sycamore Partners
- Target
- RONA inc. (Lowe's Canadian retail business)
- Seller
- Lowe's Companies, Inc.
- Industry
- Retail
- Location
- Quebec, Canada
- Type
- Buyout
Sycamore Partners has completed the acquisition of Lowe's Canadian retail business, which will operate as RONA inc., headquartered in Boucherville, Quebec. The business operates or services approximately 450 corporate and affiliated stores under banners including RONA, Lowe's, Réno-Dépôt and Dick's Lumber and employs roughly 26,000 people across Canada.
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January 17, 2023
- Buyer
- Golden Opportunities Fund, Mega Group Inc., Mega Investment & Development Corporation
- Target
- Mega Retail Consolidation LP
- Industry
- Retail
- Location
- Saskatchewan, Canada
- Type
- Growth capital
Golden Opportunities Fund has made a strategic investment in Mega Retail Consolidation LP in syndication with Mega Group Inc. (via its subsidiary Mega Investment & Development Corporation). The partnership will create a roll-up platform to consolidate independent Canadian home goods, furniture and appliance retailers and provide succession and exit solutions for member stores across the Mega Group network.
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October 12, 2022
Blo Blow Dry Bar, a Toronto-based blow dry bar franchisor, has acquired Canadian brow and lash specialist MYNC Beauty Inc., which operates six locations across the Greater Toronto Area. The acquisition will allow Blo to roll out a MYNC franchise system across Canada and accelerate MYNC's multi-location growth under Blo's franchising expertise.
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September 20, 2022
- Buyer
- Fulcrum Capital Partners, Co-investors (Fund VI limited partners)
- Target
- VODA Backyard Leisure Group
- Industry
- Retail
- Location
- Ontario, Canada
- Type
- Buyout
Fulcrum Capital Partners has made an investment in VODA Backyard Leisure Group, creating a platform that combines Aquiform Distributors, Club Piscine and Pool Supplies Canada. The investment (made alongside multiple co-investors from Fund VI) is intended to support growth across the group's distribution, retail and online businesses in the Canadian backyard leisure market.
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- Buyer
- High Tide Inc.
- Target
- Boreal Cannabis Company (2080791 Alberta Ltd.)
- Industry
- Retail
- Location
- Alberta, Canada
- Type
- Buyout
High Tide Inc. agreed to acquire 100% of 2080791 Alberta Ltd. (operating as Boreal Cannabis Company) for CAD$2.2 million plus inventory and cash, adding two retail cannabis stores in Slave Lake and St. Paul, Alberta. The acquisition expands High Tide’s brick-and-mortar footprint in northern Alberta and is expected to be accretive to its retail network.
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March 30, 2022
- Buyer
- High Tide Inc.
- Target
- Livonit Foods Inc. (operating as Bud Heaven)
- Seller
- Livonit Foods Inc. (Bud Heaven), J. Stevens (President & Founder)
- Industry
- Retail
- Location
- Ontario, Canada
- Type
- Buyout
High Tide Inc. agreed to acquire 100% of Livonit Foods Inc., which operates two Bud Heaven retail cannabis stores in Bracebridge, Ontario, for CAD$2.8 million paid in High Tide common shares. The acquisition expands High Tide's Canna Cabana footprint into Muskoka (cottage country), adding stores that generated CAD$4.7 million (annualized) and CAD$0.8 million adjusted EBITDA (annualized) for the three months ended Oct. 31, 2021; the deal is subject to customary regulatory approvals.
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- Buyer
- High Tide Inc.
- Target
- Crossroads Cannabis
- Seller
- Robert Rowe (Sole Proprietor of Crossroads)
- Industry
- Retail
- Location
- Ontario, Canada
- Type
- Buyout
High Tide Inc. agreed to acquire four operating Crossroads Cannabis retail stores in Ontario (Stratford, Woodstock, Hanover and Markdale) for CAD$2.5 million, paid in common shares. The stores generated CAD$7.6 million (annualized) and CAD$0.7 million annualized Adjusted EBITDA for the three months ended December 31, 2021; the purchase price represents ~3.5x annualized Adjusted EBITDA and expands High Tide's Ontario footprint.
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February 25, 2022
- Buyer
- Pet Valu Holdings Ltd.
- Target
- Les Franchises Chico Inc. (Chico)
- Industry
- Retail
- Location
- Quebec, Canada
- Type
- Buyout
Pet Valu Holdings Ltd. acquired Les Franchises Chico Inc. (Chico), Québec’s largest pet specialty franchisor, expanding Pet Valu’s presence into Québec. Chico operates 66 franchised locations across the province (2021 system-wide sales ~ $79M; revenue ~ $7M); Pet Valu will operate Chico as a separate Montréal-led subsidiary with the founders remaining active, and the acquisition was funded with cash on hand.
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February 24, 2022
- Buyer
- Krystal Growth Partners
- Target
- Whistler Contemporary Gallery
- Seller
- Kyle Nordman, Steve Wallace
- Industry
- Retail
- Location
- British Columbia, Canada
- Type
- Buyout
Krystal Growth Partners acquired a majority interest in Whistler Contemporary Gallery, partnering with shareholders Kyle Nordman and Steve Wallace. Krystal said it will support growth and explore expanding the WCG portfolio through acquisitions of other resort galleries while leveraging WCG's two Whistler gallery locations and online sales capability.
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January 5, 2022
High Tide Inc. entered into a definitive agreement to acquire 100% of the equity of Bud Room Inc. for CAD$3.6 million, including assignments of Bud Room’s shareholder loans. The deal also transfers ownership of Fastendr’s customized automated retail kiosk and smart locker technology and Bud Room’s Ottawa cannabis store location.
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November 25, 2021
- Buyer
- FYidoctors, FYihealth
- Target
- BonLook
- Seller
- Walter Capital Partners
- Industry
- Retail
- Location
- Quebec, Canada
- Type
- Addon
FYidoctors (part of the FYihealth group) has acquired BonLook, a Montreal-based eyewear retailer, from Walter Capital Partners, which is transferring its holdings while remaining a minority shareholder. The deal expands FYidoctors' national brand portfolio and retail footprint, bringing BonLook's stores and DTC capabilities into FYihealth's network.
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November 1, 2021
- Buyer
- MacEwen Petroleum Inc.
- Target
- Quickie Convenience Stores Corporation
- Seller
- Arnold Kimmel, Larry Hartman
- Industry
- Retail
- Location
- Ontario, Canada
- Type
- Buyout
MacEwen Petroleum Inc. acquired the business assets of Quickie Convenience Stores Corporation, adding 51 convenience stores (including 22 gas stations) in Eastern Ontario and Gatineau, Quebec to its network. The Quickie chain was sold by long-time co-owners Arnold Kimmel and Larry Hartman; MacEwen said it will invest in modernizing the stores and expanding the Quickie brand across its footprint.
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October 21, 2021
- Buyer
- Lynx Equity Limited
- Target
- Sorrento's Lighthouse Market
- Seller
- Ilsan Kim (Sam) (former owner)
- Industry
- Retail
- Location
- British Columbia, Canada
- Type
- Addon
Toronto-based private equity firm Lynx Equity Limited has acquired Sorrento's Lighthouse Market, a family-owned grocery, liquor and deli in Sorrento, British Columbia. The acquisition is being integrated with Lynx's existing Blind Bay Village Grocer business to capture purchasing and back-office synergies and expand the firm's grocery footprint in the Shuswap region.
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October 7, 2021
- Buyer
- Sundial Growers Inc.
- Target
- Alcanna Inc.
- Seller
- Alcanna shareholders
- Industry
- Retail
- Location
- Alberta, Canada
- Type
- Buyout
Sundial Growers Inc. agreed to acquire all outstanding shares of Alcanna Inc. in an all-stock plan of arrangement valued at approximately C$346 million, giving Alcanna shareholders Sundial common shares. The deal expands Sundial's retail footprint into liquor (Alcanna operates 171 store locations) and increases its exposure to cannabis retail through Alcanna's interest in Nova Cannabis, with expected synergies and improved cash generation.
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September 30, 2021
Krispy Kreme signed a definitive agreement to take majority control of franchisee and operator Krispy K Canada. Current operating partners Christopher Lindsay and Kelcey Hamaker will remain as co-CEOs and continue running day-to-day operations after closing, with the deal expected in Q4 2021.
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- Buyer
- High Tide Inc.
- Target
- 102105699 Saskatchewan Ltd.
- Seller
- 102105699 Saskatchewan Ltd.'s shareholders
- Industry
- Retail
- Location
- Saskatchewan, Canada
- Type
- Buyout
High Tide Inc. completed its acquisition of 102105699 Saskatchewan Ltd., which owns retail cannabis locations in Regina, Saskatchewan. The deal was completed via a share purchase agreement, with High Tide acquiring all issued and outstanding shares in exchange for High Tide shares valued at C$2.002 million and C$698,000 in cash (announced earlier as a C$2.9 million total).
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August 3, 2021
Legault Group, the Quebec-based owner of Mondou stores, has acquired 100% of the shares of Ren's Pets, a Guelph, Ontario–based pet supply retailer with 35 stores and a distribution centre. The acquisition is Legault Group's first outside Quebec and aims to accelerate national growth through combined store networks and multi-channel distribution.
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- Buyer
- United Raw Pet Foods Inc., Dane Creek Capital Corp.
- Target
- Lucky Paws Enterprises Inc., A Pet's Life Ventures Inc.
- Seller
- Shannon Wetselaar, Chad McMillan
- Industry
- Retail
- Location
- British Columbia, Canada
- Type
- Addon
United Raw Pet Foods Inc., a majority-owned subsidiary of Dane Creek Capital Corp., has acquired Lucky Paws Enterprises Inc. (two locations in Mill Bay and South Duncan, BC) and A Pet's Life Ventures Inc. (Oak Bay/Victoria, BC). The deals expand United Raw's Vancouver Island retail footprint to six specialty stores focused on frozen raw pet food; combined purchase prices represent roughly 40% of the acquired businesses' expected 2021 revenues.
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- Buyer
- Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc.
- Target
- Wilsons Gas Stops and Go! Stores (operated by Cape D'Or Holdings Limited, Barrington Terminals Limited and related holding entities)
- Seller
- Cape D'Or Holdings Limited, Barrington Terminals Limited, Other related holding entities
- Industry
- Retail
- Location
- Nova Scotia, Canada
- Type
- Buyout
Alimentation Couche-Tard entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Cape D'Or Holdings Limited, Barrington Terminals Limited and related holding entities that operate the Wilsons Gas Stops and Go! Stores network in Atlantic Canada. The network includes 79 corporate-owned convenience and fuel locations, 147 dealer locations and a marine fuel terminal in Halifax; the transaction is expected to close in the first half of 2022 subject to regulatory approvals and will be financed from Couche-Tard's cash and/or credit facilities.
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- Buyer
- Kiaro Holdings Corp.
- Target
- Sculthorp SEO Inc. (Cozy Cannabis)
- Seller
- Shareholders of Sculthorp SEO Inc.
- Industry
- Retail
- Location
- Ontario, Canada
- Type
- Buyout
Kiaro Holdings Corp. agreed to acquire all issued and outstanding shares of Sculthorp SEO Inc. (operating as Cozy Cannabis), including its Toronto retail location and eCommerce platforms Vaped.ca, Vaped.com and VaporizersDirect.com.au, for a total purchase price of $1,350,000 (paid $850,000 in common shares and $500,000 in cash, subject to a $50,000 holdback). The acquisition gives Kiaro immediate entry into the Ontario retail cannabis market and expands its digital/eCommerce footprint into Canada, the United States and Australia.
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- Buyer
- Blackstreet Capital Holdings, LLC (affiliate)
- Target
- Red Apple Stores Inc. (Red Apple Stores ULC)
- Industry
- Retail
- Location
- Ontario, Canada
- Type
- Buyout
An affiliate of Blackstreet Capital Holdings, LLC has acquired Red Apple Stores Inc., the operator of 142 small‑town general merchandise stores under the Red Apple and The Bargain! Shop banners. Blackstreet said it will partner with Red Apple management to support growth, open new stores, and provide operational support through key hires.
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October 30, 2020
- Buyer
- Kingswood Capital Management, LP
- Target
- MEC
- Industry
- Retail
- Location
- British Columbia, Canada
- Type
- Buyout
Kingswood Capital Management, LP completed the acquisition of substantially all assets of MEC (Mountain Equipment Co-op) through Canada’s Companies' Creditors Arrangement Act. Kingswood said it will preserve most stores and staff, invest in MEC's retail and online experiences, and lead the business from a Vancouver headquarters under CEO Eric Claus.
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- Buyer
- Coast Appliances
- Target
- Colony Appliances
- Industry
- Retail
- Location
- British Columbia, Canada
- Type
- Buyout
Coast Appliances has acquired Colony Appliances, a long-standing appliance store in North Vancouver, adding the 6,700 sq. ft. Colony location to its network and bringing Coast’s total Canadian locations to 17. The acquisition expands Coast’s presence on the North Shore and preserves the Colony name and product assortment for local customers.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which Canadian provinces appear most in these retail acquisition examples?
The page highlights deals across multiple regions, including Ontario, Québec, Alberta, British Columbia, Nova Scotia, and the Northwest Territories.
Do these retail acquisitions include management-led buyouts?
Yes. For example, ownership of SAIL Outdoors Inc. was transferred to members of its leadership team in a management-led buyout.
Are there acquisitions focused on specific retail categories (like cannabis or luxury)?
Yes. Examples include cannabis retail expansion by High Tide Inc., and luxury watch and jewelry activity involving Birks Group Inc.
What kinds of buyer groups show up in Canadian retail M&A here?
You’ll see public retailers and subsidiaries (e.g., Empire Company Limited / Sobeys), private investment firms (e.g., TriWest Capital Partners), specialty operators (e.g., GALLS, High Tide), and management teams (including leadership-supported transactions).