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Vitamin Shoppe parent company Franchise Group to go private following acquisition.

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…

News May 10
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Yehuda Shmidman's WHP Global receives $375 million investment from Ares.

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…

News March 8
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Walgreens announces executive changes following acquisition of Shields Health Solutions.

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…

News September 22
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CVS has acquired the healthcare platform Signify Health for $8 billion.

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…

News September 6
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Authentic Brands Group has acquired British fashion label Ted Baker.

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…

News August 16
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Amazon has acquired Roomba maker iRobot for $1.7 billion.

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…

News August 5
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Amazon has acquired healthcare company One Medical advancing its push into healthcare.

The ‘Medtail’ Movement: Amazon Pushes Further into Healthcare with Acquisition of One Medical

Amazon has agreed to acquire healthcare tech company One Medical for $3.9 billion as the race to lead…

News July 21
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Shopify Acquire Deliverr $2.1B Deal to Fortify Fulfillment Offerings

Shopify to Acquire Deliverr in $2.1B Deal to Fortify Fulfillment Offerings

Shopify will acquire fulfillment solution provider Deliverr for $2.1 billion, the largest acquisition in Shopify’s history, as the…

News May 6
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Pet Supplies Plus Expands Reach and Services Assortment via Wag N’ Wash Acquisition

Independent pet goods retailer Pet Supplies Plus has acquired emerging franchise retailer Wag N’ Wash. While the business…

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