Mergers & Acquisitions

Wonder Buys Media Company Tastemade for $90 Million

Wonder, which describes itself as a “new kind of food hall,” has purchased retail media company Tastemade for approximately $90 million, according…

UPDATE: Alimentation Couche-Tard Calls for ‘Full Engagement’ from 7&i in Merger Talks

[Update as of March 11, 2025] Canada-based Alimentation Couche-Tard (ACT) has responded to statements by Seven & i Holdings (7&i) regarding the…

Walgreens Agrees to $10B Sycamore Partners Acquisition

Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) has finalized a deal with private equity firm Sycamore Partners to take the company private after being in…

Steve Madden Buys Kurt Geiger for $364.1 Million

Steve Madden has entered a definitive agreement to purchase UK-based Kurt Geiger footwear and accessories brand for £289 million ($364.1 million) in…

Football Legend Tom Brady Takes Ownership Stake in Sports Collectibles Retailer

Seven-time Super Bowl champion Tom Brady has purchased an ownership stake in a leading sports card and memorabilia retailer that will now…

Investor Group Buys Back Southeastern Grocers Banners from Aldi

A consortium of private investors led by the current CEO and President of Southeastern Grocers Inc., along with C&S Wholesale Grocers, has…

UPDATE: Tempur Sealy Completes Mattress Firm Acquisition, Announces Name Change

[Update as of Feb. 6, 2025] Tempur Sealy International has completed its acquisition of Mattress Firm for a purchase price of approximately…

Walmart Buys Pittsburgh-Area Mall for $34 Million

In what is likely a first for a U.S. retailer, Walmart has purchased a shopping mall — the Monroeville Mall and Annex…

Walmart Makes Deal to Purchase Robotics Tech for 400 Pickup and Delivery Centers

Walmart will sell its Advanced Systems and Robotics business to Symbotic for $200 million. As part of the deal, the robotics solution…

True Religion Embarks on ‘Exciting New Chapter’ with New Owner

Acon Investments has purchased a controlling stake in the True Religion apparel brand for an undisclosed amount. The brand, which was founded…

Alibaba Focuses on Digital Commerce with Sale of Sun Art and New South Korea Joint Venture

Seeking to focus more on ecommerce and other digital businesses, Alibaba Group plans to sell its more than 70% stake in Sun…

Big Lots Strikes Deal with Gordon Brothers Retail Partners to Save Up to 400 Stores, Brand IP

[Update as of Dec. 30, 2024] Following the failure of a planned sale to private equity firm Nexus Capital Management earlier this…

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Mergers & Acquisitions

UPDATE: Alimentation Couche-Tard Calls for ‘Full Engagement’ from 7&i in Merger Talks

Walgreens Agrees to $10B Sycamore Partners Acquisition

Steve Madden Buys Kurt Geiger for $364.1 Million

Football Legend Tom Brady Takes Ownership Stake in Sports Collectibles Retailer

Investor Group Buys Back Southeastern Grocers Banners from Aldi

UPDATE: Tempur Sealy Completes Mattress Firm Acquisition, Announces Name Change

Walmart Buys Pittsburgh-Area Mall for $34 Million

Walmart Makes Deal to Purchase Robotics Tech for 400 Pickup and Delivery Centers

True Religion Embarks on ‘Exciting New Chapter’ with New Owner

Alibaba Focuses on Digital Commerce with Sale of Sun Art and New South Korea Joint Venture

Big Lots Strikes Deal with Gordon Brothers Retail Partners to Save Up to 400 Stores, Brand IP

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