Retail Acquisitions in West Virginia

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.

Majors Management, LLC acquired the assets of Tri-State Petroleum Corporation, including 25 company-operated convenience stores and eight wholesale dealer accounts in the tri-state region of western Pennsylvania, northern West Virginia and eastern Ohio. The acquisition expands Majors' geographic footprint into Pennsylvania and West Virginia while bolstering its presence in Ohio.

Camping World Holdings, Inc. has agreed to acquire the Trailer City RV dealership in Fairmont, West Virginia, marking the company's first location in the state. The acquisition is expected to close in May 2021 and expands Camping World's national RV retail footprint and service offerings.