Retail Acquisitions in Maine

Nouria Energy Corp. acquired the assets of H.A. Mapes Inc., adding 13 owned series locations, nine former Harry’s convenience stores and additional dealer sites to its New England retail and dealer network. In a simultaneous, related transaction, Brown Bear Co. purchased H.A. Mapes' transportation business; Matrix Capital Markets advised H.A. Mapes on the sale.

EarthWise Pet has acquired six Loyal Biscuit pet supply stores across Maine from owner Heidi Neal. The deal expands EarthWise Pet's local footprint in Maine and aims to preserve Loyal Biscuit’s community-focused services while adding employee benefits and additional services like grooming and certified pet dietitian consultations.

Camping World Holdings, Inc. has signed an agreement to acquire Lee's Family Trailer in Windham, Maine, marking Camping World's first location in the state. The acquisition—expected to close in April 2021—advances Camping World's goal of operating a recreational dealer platform across all 48 contiguous U.S. states.

JackRabbit, an omnichannel specialty athletic retailer owned by CriticalPoint Capital, acquired certain assets and liabilities of Olympia Sports — including its online presence and the "Olympia Sports" brand. The deal is an add-on to JackRabbit’s business that expands its brick-and-mortar footprint and e-commerce capabilities in the U.S. Northeast; the consolidated company will operate roughly 135 stores following the transaction.