Tracked deals
14
14 tracked deals across 2017-2026.
Retail Buyers & Acquisitions in Washington
Buyer mix
Strategic-led
15 strategic · 3 investor
Top trend
Volume peaked in 2023
3 tracked deals announced in 2023.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camping World Holdings, Inc. | 2 | Largest U.S. retailer of recreational vehicles (RVs) and ... | Strategic |
| GrowGeneration Corp. | 2 | Owner and operator of a national chain of specialty hydro... | Strategic |
| Authentic Brands Group | 1 | Global brand owner and licensing/marketing company that a... | Strategic |
| El Puerto de Liverpool, S.A.B. de C.V. (Liverpool) | 1 | Mexican omnichannel retailer operating department stores ... | Strategic |
| Erik Nordstrom | 1 | Nordstrom family leader taking Nordstrom private alongsid... | Investor |
| Fleet Feet | 1 | National specialty running retailer and franchisor operat... | Strategic |
| Gee Automotive Companies | 1 | Automotive retailer and dealership operator expanding mul... | Strategic |
| Good Vibrations | 1 | Operator of brick-and-mortar and e-commerce sexual wellne... | Strategic |
| Jamie Nordstrom | 1 | Nordstrom family member participating in the all-cash buy... | Investor |
| Pete Nordstrom | 1 | Nordstrom family leader taking Nordstrom private alongsid... | Investor |
Acquisition Volume in Retail in Washington by Year
Last 8 years
Actual
Full-year estimate
Supporting Data
Recent Transactions
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- Buyer
- Gee Automotive Companies
- Target
- 15 dealerships operated by Jim Click Automotive Team, 15 dealerships operated by Tuttle-Click Automotive Group
- Seller
- Jim Click Automotive Team, Tuttle-Click Automotive Group
- Industry
- Retail
- Location
- Washington, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Gee Automotive Companies has completed the acquisition of 15 dealerships from the Jim Click Automotive Team and Tuttle-Click Automotive Group, effective April 28, 2026. The deal adds nine dealerships in Southern Arizona and six dealerships in Southern California, with all stores continuing to operate under their existing names and brands.
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- Buyer
- Erik Nordstrom, Pete Nordstrom, Jamie Nordstrom, El Puerto de Liverpool, S.A.B. de C.V. (Liverpool)
- Target
- Nordstrom, Inc.
- Industry
- Retail
- Location
- Washington, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Nordstrom has completed an all-cash going-private acquisition valued at $24.25 per share, led by members of the Nordstrom family alongside El Puerto de Liverpool. The deal ended Nordstrom’s NYSE listing and resulted in a private company jointly owned 50.1% by the Nordstrom family and 49.9% by Liverpool.
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- Buyer
- Sur La Table
- Target
- Seattle Coffee Gear
- Industry
- Retail
- Location
- Washington, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Sur La Table has acquired Seattle Coffee Gear in an asset purchase to expand its specialty coffee retail offerings and reach the engaged coffee community with national retail distribution. Seattle Coffee Gear, founded in 2005/2006 and headquartered in Lynnwood, Washington, will continue to provide in-house equipment service and expert guidance now backed by Sur La Table's national presence.
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December 26, 2024
- Buyer
- Fleet Feet, Wade and Julie Pannell
- Target
- South Sound Running
- Seller
- Greg Klein, Joan Marchioro
- Industry
- Retail
- Location
- Washington, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Fleet Feet has acquired South Sound Running's two retail locations in Olympia and Puyallup, which will re-open as Fleet Feet Olympia and Fleet Feet Puyallup in early 2025. Local Fleet Feet franchisees Wade and Julie Pannell — who operate six other Washington stores — will operate the locations following the retirement sale by founders Greg Klein and Joan Marchioro.
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- Buyer
- Camping World Holdings, Inc.
- Target
- Halterman's RV
- Industry
- Retail
- Location
- Washington, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Camping World Holdings, Inc. announced it will acquire Halterman's RV in the greater Seattle/Tacoma market, with the transaction expected to close in the third quarter of 2023. The deal is intended to strengthen Camping World’s Tacoma parts and accessories presence and add an experienced RV sales team to bolster local sales of Keystone RV and other brands.
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- Buyer
- Camping World Holdings, Inc.
- Target
- Roy Robinson RV Center
- Industry
- Retail
- Location
- Washington, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Camping World Holdings, Inc. announced it will acquire Roy Robinson RV Center in Marysville, Washington, with the deal expected to close in Q3 2023. The acquisition expands Camping World's Washington footprint to seven locations and adds a large service operation with over 24 service bays and a collision center.
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May 24, 2023
- Buyer
- Regent
- Target
- Zulily
- Seller
- Qurate Retail, Inc.
- Industry
- Retail
- Location
- Washington, United States
- Type
- Divestiture
Regent, a Los Angeles-based investment firm, has acquired Zulily from Qurate Retail as part of Qurate's portfolio optimization under its Project Athens strategy. The divestiture allows Qurate Retail to focus on its core video-commerce assets and improve liquidity while Regent aims to reposition Zulily as an independent, growth-focused online retailer.
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January 24, 2022
- Buyer
- RV Retailer, LLC
- Target
- Appleway RV
- Industry
- Retail
- Location
- Washington, United States
- Type
- Addon
RV Retailer, LLC (RVR) has completed the acquisition of Appleway RV, adding two stores in Pasco and Spokane Valley/Liberty Lake, Washington. The deal expands RVR's presence in the Pacific Northwest and makes RVR the largest new RV dealer in Washington by new RV sales.
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August 23, 2021
- Buyer
- GrowGeneration Corp.
- Target
- Hoagtech Hydroponics
- Seller
- Dan Hoag
- Industry
- Retail
- Location
- Washington, United States
- Type
- Buyout
GrowGeneration Corp. announced the acquisition of Hoagtech Hydroponics, a hydroponic equipment and indoor gardening store in Bellingham, Washington. The deal expands GrowGeneration's Pacific Northwest footprint, adds a 25,000 sq. ft. warehouse and a commercial customer base, and brings Hoagtech founder Dan Hoag and his team of eight cultivation experts into GrowGen.
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- Buyer
- Authentic Brands Group, SPARC Group
- Target
- Eddie Bauer
- Seller
- PSEB Group, Golden Gate Capital
- Industry
- Retail
- Location
- Washington, United States
- Type
- Addon
Authentic Brands Group (ABG) and SPARC Group have agreed to purchase Eddie Bauer from PSEB Group, an operating company owned by Golden Gate Capital. ABG will own Eddie Bauer's intellectual property while the brand's core operating business will be integrated into SPARC's portfolio; Eddie Bauer will remain headquartered in the Seattle area under current President Damien Huang. The deal (expected to close by June 1, 2021) is intended to expand the brand's global reach and accelerate omnichannel and e‑commerce growth; no financial terms were disclosed.
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January 26, 2021
- Buyer
- GrowGeneration Corp.
- Target
- Indoor Garden & Lighting
- Seller
- Indoor Garden & Lighting, Mike Long
- Industry
- Retail
- Location
- Washington, United States
- Type
- Buyout
GrowGeneration Corp. (NASDAQ: GRWG) acquired Indoor Garden & Lighting, a two-store hydroponic equipment and indoor gardening supply chain serving the Seattle–Tacoma area. The deal expands GrowGen's Pacific Northwest footprint, consolidates its existing Seattle operation into the acquired stores, and brings the company closer to Tacoma's commercial growers.
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October 7, 2020
- Buyer
- Rite Aid Corporation
- Target
- Bartell Drugs
- Seller
- Bartell family
- Industry
- Retail
- Location
- Washington, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Rite Aid Corporation has agreed to acquire family-owned Bartell Drugs in a $95 million transaction. Bartell Drugs will continue to operate under its name across 67 Seattle-area stores, expanding Rite Aid's presence in the greater Seattle market and complementing its pharmacy and health services.
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August 9, 2017
- Buyer
- West Coast Tire Pro, Inc.
- Target
- Tires 2 You LLC
- Industry
- Retail
- Location
- Washington, United States
- Type
- Buyout
West Coast Tire Pro, Inc. acquired Tires 2 You LLC, a Renton, Washington-based operator of two Big O Tires franchise locations. The deal closed July 19, 2017; financial terms and the selling party were not disclosed. Generational Equity advised Tires 2 You on the sale.
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July 25, 2017
- Buyer
- Good Vibrations
- Target
- Babeland
- Seller
- Claire Cavanah, Rachel Venning
- Industry
- Retail
- Location
- Washington, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Good Vibrations, a long-standing sexual wellness retailer based in San Francisco, has entered into an agreement to acquire Babeland, the queer- and feminist-founded sex-positive retailer headquartered in Seattle. The acquisition, driven in part by the founders' decision to step away, will combine both brands' retail footprints and education programs while keeping both brand identities intact; closing is expected in early August subject to customary conditions.
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