Mergers and acquisitions

Asos Sells Majority Stake in Topshop, Topman as Turnaround Effort Continues

British online retailer Asos has agreed to sell a 75% stake in its Topshop and Topman brands to investment company Heartland for…

Trove Acquires Recurate to Bolster Recommerce Offering for Brands

Trove, a key player in the branded resale and customer trade-in space, has acquired full-service resale platform Recurate to solidify its position…

UPDATE: Hello Bello Acquired Out of Bankruptcy by Hildred Capital Management

Editor’s note 12/20/23: Hello Bello has officially been acquired by private equity firm Hildred Capital Management after it voluntarily filed for bankruptcy…

Blue Apron Acquired by Marc Lore’s Wonder Group for $103 Million

Meal kit provider Blue Apron has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by Wonder Group, the food delivery and takeout…

With Sights on Global Growth, Draper James Sells Majority Stake

Consortium Brand Partners (CBP), a consumer-focused investment manager, has acquired a majority ownership stake in Draper James, the fashion and lifestyle retail…

Coach Owner Tapestry Aims to Create ‘Powerful Global Luxury House’ with $8.5B Acquisition of Versace, Michael Kors Brands

Tapestry, the parent company of brands including Coach, Kate Spade and Stuart Weitzman, will acquire global fashion luxury group Capri Holdings, owner…

Vitamin Shoppe Parent Company to go Private Following Acquisition by Senior Management

The senior management team of Franchise Group, led by the company’s CEO Brian Kahn along with a consortium of financial partners that includes B. Riley…

WHP Looks Beyond Toys ‘R’ Us with $375M Investment from Ares

Brand management firm WHP Global has received a $375 million equity investment from funds managed by the private equity group of Ares…

Walgreens Boots Takes Full Ownership of Shields Health, Announces New U.S. Leadership Structure

As other retailers edge their way into healthcare, legacy retailers in the space also are looking to expand their business in new…

CVS Continues Medtail Expansion with $8B Acquisition of Signify Health

CVS Health has emerged victorious in what was reportedly a heated bidding war for Signify Health. The pharmacy chain beat out other…

ABG Adds Ted Baker to its Brand Roster

Brand management firm Authentic Brands Group (ABG) has added another major retailer to its portfolio with the acquisition of beleaguered British fashion…

Amazon Bolsters Smart Home Product Lineup with $1.7B iRobot Acquisition

Amazon has agreed to acquire robot manufacturer iRobot for approximately $1.7 billion. Best known for its automated Roomba vacuum, iRobot produces a…

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Mergers and acquisitions

Asos Sells Majority Stake in Topshop, Topman as Turnaround Effort Continues

Trove Acquires Recurate to Bolster Recommerce Offering for Brands

UPDATE: Hello Bello Acquired Out of Bankruptcy by Hildred Capital Management

Blue Apron Acquired by Marc Lore’s Wonder Group for $103 Million

With Sights on Global Growth, Draper James Sells Majority Stake

Coach Owner Tapestry Aims to Create ‘Powerful Global Luxury House’ with $8.5B Acquisition of Versace, Michael Kors Brands

Vitamin Shoppe Parent Company to go Private Following Acquisition by Senior Management

WHP Looks Beyond Toys ‘R’ Us with $375M Investment from Ares

Walgreens Boots Takes Full Ownership of Shields Health, Announces New U.S. Leadership Structure

CVS Continues Medtail Expansion with $8B Acquisition of Signify Health

ABG Adds Ted Baker to its Brand Roster

Amazon Bolsters Smart Home Product Lineup with $1.7B iRobot Acquisition

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