Tracked deals
15
15 tracked deals across 2020-2026.
Retail Buyers & Acquisitions in New Jersey
Buyer mix
Mixed buyer set
13 strategic · 8 pe
Top trend
Volume peaked in 2025
4 tracked deals announced in 2025.
Primary Insight
What Stands Out
- Omnichannel and store expansion are recurring deal rationales, including efforts tied to e-commerce, digital marketing, and broader store fleets.
- Specialty retail shows up repeatedly (soccer, uniforms for public safety, and value fashion), often pairing local know-how with a wider platform.
- Continuity of operations appears in multiple deals, with buyers stating they plan to keep stores operating and retain key employees or management teams.
- Repeat buyer activity includes Shoppers World, GALLS, OneWater Marine Inc., TZP Group, and auto-retail operators like Keeler Motor Car Company in New Jersey.
| Buyer | Deal type shown in NJ examples | Examples in NJ facts |
|---|---|---|
| Shoppers World | Discount retail acquisition | Forman Mills |
| OneWater Marine Inc. | Specialty retail + marine services | Garden State Yacht Sales |
| Kinbow LLC (with RA Capital) | Value fashion retail control | Ashley Stewart |
| Sports Endeavors (with Seawall Capital) | Specialty sports retail integration | Ewing Sports |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| OneWater Marine Inc. | 2 | Publicly traded premium recreational boat retailer operat... | Strategic |
| Alex Morgan | 1 | Professional soccer player serving as investor, brand amb... | Investor |
| BradyPLUS | 1 | Distributor and solutions provider for JanSan, foodservic... | Strategic (PE-backed) |
| Camping World Holdings, Inc. | 1 | Nationwide retailer of recreational vehicles, RV accessor... | Strategic |
| Dufry AG Group | 1 | Global travel retailer operating duty-free, travel conven... | Strategic |
| GALLS | 1 | Leading distributor and retailer of uniforms, tactical ge... | Strategic (PE-backed) |
| Imperial Dade | 1 | North American distributor and solutions provider for Jan... | Strategic (PE-backed) |
| Keeler Motor Car Company | 1 | Automotive dealership operator building a multi-brand por... | Strategic |
| Kinbow LLC | 1 | Investment vehicle / affiliate of RA Capital (owned by Ra... | Family Office |
| Kingswood Capital Management, LP | 1 | Middle-market private equity firm that partners with comp... | PE |
Acquisition Volume in Retail in New Jersey by Year
Last 7 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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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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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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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
- Mid-Shore Meats
- Target
- Lasolas Market
- Seller
- Original family owners
- Industry
- Retail
- Location
- New Jersey, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Mid-Shore Meats of Toms River has purchased Lasolas Market & Deli in Normandy Beach, New Jersey from the long-time family owners. The buyer intends to operate the market in line with prior seasons while introducing specialty products; former owners and key staff will remain on site through the 2025 season to ensure a smooth transition. The acquisition expands Mid-Shore Meats' presence in Ocean County.
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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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- Buyer
- Sports Endeavors, LLC, Seawall Capital, LLC
- Target
- Ewing Sports
- Seller
- Ewing Sports (former owners Chris Goodrich and Les Korsos), Chris Goodrich, Les Korsos
- Industry
- Retail
- Location
- New Jersey, United States
- Type
- Addon
Sports Endeavors, the owner of Soccer.com and a portfolio company of Seawall Capital, has acquired Ewing Sports, a New Jersey–based regional soccer specialty retailer and custom apparel-package supplier. The deal expands Sports Endeavors' presence in the U.S. Northeast and Mid-Atlantic while integrating Ewing Sports' founders and local operations into the broader Soccer.com platform.
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April 11, 2024
- Buyer
- OneWater Marine Inc.
- Target
- Garden State Yacht Sales
- Industry
- Retail
- Location
- New Jersey, United States
- Type
- Buyout
OneWater Marine Inc. signed a definitive agreement to acquire the net assets of Garden State Yacht Sales, a full-service marina and boat dealer in Point Pleasant Beach, New Jersey. The acquisition — for minimal capital outlay — expands OneWater's presence in the Mid-Atlantic U.S. and bolsters its new and pre-owned boat sales, finance, parts and service capabilities; Garden State generated approximately $14.0 million in sales in 2023.
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- Buyer
- Kinbow LLC, RA Capital
- Target
- Ashley Stewart, Inc.
- Seller
- ASI Holdco, LLC
- Industry
- Retail
- Location
- New Jersey, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Kinbow LLC has acquired a majority stake in Ashley Stewart, Inc. from ASI Holdco, LLC. Kinbow — an affiliate of RA Capital owned by Ram Ajjarapu — plans to continue operating Ashley Stewart's brick-and-mortar stores and e-commerce business and retain the retailer's management team as it expands its position in the value fashion retail market.
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June 22, 2023
- Buyer
- Shoppers World
- Target
- Forman Mills
- Seller
- Goode Partners
- Industry
- Retail
- Location
- New Jersey, United States
- Type
- Buyout
New York City-based Shoppers World, owned by the Dushey family, has acquired discount retailer Forman Mills from its prior owner, helping the chain avoid an expected Chapter 11 filing and preserving store operations and jobs. The undisclosed-price deal will expand Shoppers World's retail footprint and keep all Forman Mills locations open, including Reopening a Philadelphia store previously slated to close.
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June 7, 2023
- Buyer
- Camping World Holdings, Inc.
- Target
- Hitch RV
- Industry
- Retail
- Location
- New Jersey, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Camping World Holdings announced it will acquire Hitch RV, a regional RV dealer with three locations in Delaware, Pennsylvania and New Jersey. The deal — expected to close in Q3 2023 — expands Camping World into Delaware (its 43rd state) and strengthens its market positions in Pennsylvania and New Jersey; Hitch RV management (including Tim Waters) will join Camping World’s team.
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November 21, 2022
- Buyer
- TZP Group, Alex Morgan
- Target
- Soccer Post
- Industry
- Retail
- Location
- New Jersey, United States
- Type
- Growth capital
TZP Group has made a growth investment in Soccer Post, the largest local-market-focused omni-channel soccer specialty retailer in the U.S., to support the company's national expansion across e-commerce, physical stores, and institutional channels. Soccer star Alex Morgan also joined as an investor and brand ambassador to support community engagement and future store ownership.
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June 15, 2021
- Buyer
- OneWater Marine Inc.
- Target
- Stone Harbor Marina
- Seller
- Tom Russell
- Industry
- Retail
- Location
- New Jersey, United States
- Type
- Addon
OneWater Marine Inc. agreed to acquire the assets of Stone Harbor Marina from owner Tom Russell to expand its presence in the northeastern United States. The acquisition adds new and pre-owned boat sales, service and repair, storage and marina operations — Stone Harbor generated approximately $35 million in trailing twelve-month sales — and is expected to close in OneWater’s fiscal fourth quarter of 2021.
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December 23, 2020
- Buyer
- Premium Apparel LLC (affiliate of Sycamore Partners), Sycamore Partners
- Target
- Ann Taylor, LOFT, Lou & Grey, Lane Bryant
- Seller
- ascena retail group, inc.
- Industry
- Retail
- Location
- New Jersey, United States
- Type
- Divestiture
Sycamore Partners, through affiliate Premium Apparel LLC, completed the purchase of the Ann Taylor, LOFT, Lou & Grey and Lane Bryant brands from ascena retail group as part of Ascena’s Chapter 11 restructuring. Premium Apparel committed to retaining a substantial portion of the brands’ retail stores, associates and corporate operations as Sycamore expands its retail portfolio.
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August 19, 2020
- Buyer
- Dufry AG Group
- Target
- Hudson
- Seller
- Public shareholders of Hudson
- Industry
- Retail
- Location
- New Jersey, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Dufry AG Group, Hudson’s controlling shareholder, agreed to acquire all outstanding Hudson shares it does not already own for $7.70 per Class A share, taking Hudson private and delisting it from the NYSE. The transaction (approved by Hudson’s independent special committee and Dufry’s board) aims to reintegrate Hudson into Dufry to facilitate execution of their travel retail strategy and is expected to close in Q4 2020 subject to customary approvals and financing conditions.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What kinds of retail businesses are being acquired in New Jersey?
The deals span value fashion (e.g., Ashley Stewart), discount retail (e.g., Forman Mills), specialty sports (e.g., Soccer Post, Ewing Sports), and specialty categories tied to retail operations such as marine dealership activities (Garden State Yacht Sales) and uniform distribution for public safety (Action Uniform Co.).
Do these acquisitions usually keep the acquired stores operating?
Many deals described here emphasize operational continuity—such as plans to keep store locations open (e.g., Forman Mills) or to retain management and key staff during a transition (e.g., Lasolas Market & Deli).
Which New Jersey deals involve majority stake acquisitions?
The provided facts include majority-stake activity such as Kinbow LLC acquiring a majority stake in Ashley Stewart, Inc. and Soccer Post management acquiring a majority stake in Soccer Post from TZP Group (with backing from York Private Equity).
Are the acquisitions limited to New Jersey-based buyers and targets?
No. Some buyers are headquartered or described outside New Jersey (for example, Shoppers World is described as New York City-based), while multiple transactions still target assets operating in New Jersey, United States.
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