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Latest for PE Hub, the potential exit environment has been difficult for PE firms. BC Partners first acquired PetSmart in 2015 and has been considering an exit of the pet retail chain but hasn't been able to find the right deal. Instead, the firm went an alternative route and brought in Apollo Global Management, Inc. as a minority investor in a deal announced in July. BC has been able to grow PetSmart as a business and hopes Apollo with its experience investing in several retail businesses over the year adds to the company. Thanks to Alexis Maskell and Andrew Jhawar for the insight on the deal as well as the evolving pet industry. #privateequity #pets #retail

Fressnapf Holding SE: From being a reference in Germany to becoming a European leader. How are the Arcaplanet acquisition and other strategic investments contributing to its goal of capturing more of the European market? Find out more: https://lnkd.in/eu6aTzRx #Germany #petretailer #petindustry #petnews #industrynews

With all the acquisitions happening in the industry, it's time to talk about your rebranding and rollout programs. Visit us at our booth #B5304 and discover what sets us apart from the rest! #NACSSHOW2023 #CSHudson #ConvenienceRetail #IndustryExperts #Gamechanger #Construction #Retail #NACS #facilitymanagement #Convenience

🍞 Subway, a staple in the fast-food industry, has been acquired by Roark Capital. This acquisition hints at potential transformations and new directions for the brand. Dive into the details and implications of this deal.  Click the link below to read more! ⬇️   https://lnkd.in/eWuSvwTJ  #Subway #RoarkCapital #BusinessAcquisition #FastFoodNews #SubwayUpdate #PrivateEquity #FoodIndustry #BusinessNews #BrandGrowth #SandwichShop

🚀 Exciting News Alert! 🚀 As we reflect on the ever-evolving landscape of the retail industry, 2024 has emerged as the year of acquisitions and mergers. While some may speculate on the demise of iconic brands and the "death of DTC," we at BOLD Swim are proud to share our journey of growth and resilience. Over the past two years, we've witnessed remarkable expansion, from establishing partnerships with household names like Madewell to joining forces with retail giants like Macy's. Our journey hasn't just been about growth in traditional retail; we've also forged formidable alliances in the entertainment and media sectors, alongside fostering relationships with powerful yet lesser known DTC partners. Today marks another significant milestone in our trajectory. In the last 60+ days alone, we've exponentially grown our distribution channels, laying the groundwork for further expansion with additional partners. It's a testament to our unwavering commitment to innovation and adaptability in a dynamic marketplace. From humble beginnings as a founder-funded venture to garnering support from friends, family, and angel investors, to achieving remarkable customer growth through sales, and another raise, today is a beautiful day for BOLD Swim. We extend our deepest gratitude from coast to coast, with international support and media partners propelling us forward. With this momentum behind us, there's no limit to what we can achieve. Welcome to our newest partner Wolf and Badger Here's to celebrating growth, resilience, and the bright future ahead! 🎉 #BOLDSwim #RetailEvolution #GrowthMilestone #Adaptability #Partnerships #RetailInnovation

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) is considering potential actions that could require Petstock, Australia's second largest specialty pet retailer, to divest several recently acquired pet retail businesses. This move is prompted by significant competition concerns raised during Woolworths' proposed acquisition of a 55% stake in Petstock. The ACCC highlights worries about the impact of these acquisitions on nationwide and statewide competition and competition within local areas. Petstock has offered to divest 41 specialty pet retail stores, veterinary hospitals, brands and online retail stores in response to these concerns. It's worth noting that the ACCC has the authority to seek court ordered divestitures or penalties for acquisitions that violate merger laws for a period of up to three and six years, respectively, after the completion of a transaction. The ACCC has initiated a public consultation on this issue. In the meantime, Woolworths remains dedicated to working with Petstock to obtain the necessary regulatory approvals for the acquisition. #lazaruslegal #sydneylawyer #lawyerslife #lawyersofinstagram #instalawyers #startuplawyers #startupadvisors #fmcglawyers #businesslawyers #advisorontap

COMPANY ANNOUNCEMENT In a strategic move that underlines their commitment to future growth, goplasticpallets.com and its sister company, All Pallets, have announced their acquisition by Rotom Europe. This acquisition cements both companies' position as UK market leaders, whilst allowing Rotom to expand its load carrier services in the UK and further strengthen its activities across Europe. This acquisition not only guarantees the next stage of growth for goplasticpallets.com and All Pallets, which includes increasing the number of services and solutions it can offer its clients in the future, but also offers a wealth of opportunities for staff development. Our Co-Founders - Jim Hardisty and Chris Adam will continue to oversee day-to-day operations within their existing roles, ensuring the companies' core values and vision remain intact. Full story and reaction here: https://lnkd.in/e4S7xXC8   #logisticsindustry #logisticsnews #supplychainmanagement

Roark Capital is rumored to be seeking to take Inspire Brands public. With a proposed valuation of $20 billion, an IPO for the parent company of Dunkin’, Sonic, Buffalo Wild Wings, Jimmy John’s, and Arby’s would be one of the biggest in the sector in over 20 years. While no public statement has yet been made, the possibility that Roark is considering an IPO indicates a shift in market conditions. For up-to-the-minute data on retail real estate cap rates, comparables, and consumer traffic, NNN Trends is an available resource for sellers and buyers of investment retail real estate. Knowing market conditions and trends will help maximize your investment dollars! Check it out here: https://bit.ly/49FU46I #cre #retailrealestatenews #restaurantnews #inspirebrands #commercialrealestate #retail

Happy to see some new activity in the Finnish commercial real property space 🏬 In property transactions appropriate attention to the tax aspects often has the potential to add significant value and/or avoid undue tax costs. To name a few, in the Finnish market international investors have to navigate local considerations such as transfer tax and the recently introduced non-resident capital gains tax on indirect real property interests - in addition to the numerous other issues and compliance requirements that must be met to succesfully and sustainably invest cross-border these days 🗺 #taxlaw #krogerusfinland #krogerustax

There are many methods to grow a company, but acquisition is a surefire way to get to scale quickly. As a business executive, how do you decide between acquisition and organic growth? Share your thoughts in the comments! #growthstrategy #newstores #conveniencestores #strategy Check out this recent acquisition in the convenience store industry: https://lnkd.in/evDvedqw