The consumer discretionary sector has become the most favoured sector in private equity investing while IT has lost its grip among managers, new research shows. The post GPs believe consumer discretionary sector has highest potential
NielsenIQ and GfK SE (“GfK”), two leaders in global information services, today announced a definitive agreement through which the companies plan to combine, creating new capabilities in the consumer and retail measurement industry. Powered by
Consumer-focused private equity major L Catterton has launched a new private credit platform, bringing in industry veteran Shahab Rashid to jointly lead the unit. The post L Catterton launches private credit platform, Adams Street’s Rashid
Consumer and technology investor Mayfair Equity Partners has agreed to fully exit portfolio company Talon Outdoor to Equistone; the company’s management will retain a meaningful stake.
NEW YORK, June 13, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Apollo (NYSE: APO) today announced that funds managed by its affiliates (the “Apollo Funds”) have agreed to acquire Cardenas Markets (“Cardenas”), a leading grocery retailer focused on
European early-stage investor 360 Capital has hit a close for its latest fund targeting pre-seed and seed tech businesses. The post Europe’s 360 Capital hits close for new deeptech, B2B software, consumer tech fund first
Apollo Global Management is said to be in talks to provide up to $2bn in debt financing to retail store operator Franchise Group for the potential acquisition of department store chain Kohl's Corp. The post
A string of fashion retail majors including Lululemon and H&M have been revealed as lead funders in a $250m fashion climate fund. The post Fashion fund to tackle industry’s supply chain emissions hits $250m thanks
Polo Motorrad's retail footprint and the seasonality associated with the motorbike accessory player's sales peaks may dampen enthusiasm among potential buyers, two sources familiar with the situation said.
Israel's Titan Capital Partners has launched a $100m investment fund targeting internet, software, consumer and financial technology companies. The post Israel-based Titan Capital Partners raises $100m for debut software, internet-focused fund first appeared on AltAssets
TDR Capital and Mohsin and Zuber Issa – the founders and co-CEOs of petrol station forecourt retailer business EG Group – are considering to walk away from its proposed Boots buyout after being asked to
Private equity house Sycamore Partners has dropped out of the running to buy UK clothing retailer Ted Baker after having a string of bids rejected by the business. The post Sycamore scraps Ted Baker pursuit after
A host of sponsors, strategic players and a family office are circling French natural consumer healthcare manufacturer Havea ahead of non-binding bids next month, according to six sources familiar with the situation.
Turkish sponsor Re-Pie is fundraising for a single-asset vehicle to invest in Modanisa, a Turkey-headquartered modest fashion retailer, vice-chair Mehmet Ali Ergin said.
Global growth equity firm General Atlantic has hired former Inditex Executive Chairman Pablo Isla to support its consumer and technology investments.
Tikehau Capital, consumer conglomerate Unilever and insurance company Axa have announced the launch of a regenerative agricultural fund with a EUR 1bn target.
Global buyout major Apollo has agreed to sell 67% stake in specialty grocer The Fresh Market to South American retailer Cencosud at a 8x adjusted EBITDA multiple. The post Apollo to exit majority stake in
Mayfair Equity Partners, the UK-based private equity firm focused on tech and consumer, has promoted two new partners.
Retail and consumer-focused private equity giant Leonard Green & Partners has reportedly pulled in $18.3bn for a pair of funds as it nears a final close for the vehicles. The firm has picked up $14.7bn of
Latour Capital has sold French menswear retailer Atlas For Men to Motion Equity Partners just three years after acquiring the asset.
