All M&A articles
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News briefsGiant UK rescues Cycle Revolution
Giant UK has acquired the three-store Thomas’s Cycle Revolution chain out of administration, preserving jobs and expanding its retail footprint in eastern England.
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News briefsSafilo in talks to acquire Spy+ and Serengeti from Bollé Brands
Safilo is in exclusive negotiations to acquire Spy+ and Serengeti, a move that would strengthen its sport and premium eyewear positioning while accelerating its shift toward owned brands.
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ArticleChinese travel platform takes minority stake in Haglöfs
A new partnership links Haglöfs with one of China’s leading travel platforms to accelerate growth in a key outdoor market.
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ArticleBackcountry launches brand incubator with first acquisition
The US outdoor retailer has launched its Garage innovation platform and acquired Coalatree as its first partner brand to support emerging outdoor companies.
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ArticleNorwegian Sports Group expands with two acquisitions
Norwegian Sports Group strengthens its outdoor portfolio with two acquisitions focused on heritage brands and growth.
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News briefsIntersport Austria completes Slovenia acquisition
Intersport Austria completes takeover of the Slovenian group, expanding its reach across Southeast Europe.
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News briefsRetailer Sail acquired by leadership team
Canadian outdoor retailer Sail is acquired by three senior executives in a management-led buyout.
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ArticleBründl Sports acquires Strolz stores
The Austrian alpine sporting goods retailer is entering Austria’s Arlberg market through the acquisition of four Strolz stores in Lech and Zürs.
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News briefsCoDi to sell Sterno foodservice business
The parent of Boa, PrimaLoft, 5.11 and Velocity Outdoor has agreed to sell Sterno’s foodservice business to Archer Foodservice Partners for $292.5 million.
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ArticlePelican acquires KL Outdoor
Pelican Intl buys KL Outdoor to expand manufacturing, product range and North American footprint.
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News briefsWintersteiger acquires QBL to expand storage systems
Wintersteiger integrates QBL to expand storage systems and retail solutions portfolio.
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ArticleSoles4Souls acquires Erren Recondition
The US nonprofit focused on footwear and apparel reuse expands its circular solutions platform with the acquisition of a European reconditioning specialist.
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News briefsRudy Project acquires North American distributor
The Italian sports eyewear and helmet specialist takes direct control of its U.S. business with a strategic acquisition.
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ArticleKKR exits Accell amid refinancing
The Dutch bicycle group shifts into lender control as private equity owner KKR steps back following a debt overhaul.
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ArticleFrasers Group takes control of Maxi Sport
The British retail group strengthens its European sports footprint by taking control of a leading Italian outdoor and multi-sport specialist.
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ArticleLenzing takes majority in TreeToTextile
The Austrian fiber producer deepens its bet on next-generation cellulose by taking control of the Swedish materials innovator.
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ArticleSpar sells Hervis
The Austrian grocery group has divested its long-standing sports retail arm, transferring the chain to two private investors.
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ArticlePrimient to acquire full ownership of Primient Covation
The bio-based materials producer moves to full ownership of the joint venture supplying Bio-PDO to textile and chemical markets.
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News briefsDecathlon Pulse takes majority stake in Rebike
The French sports retail group’s investment arm expands its circular mobility platform by increasing its stake in a German e-bike recommerce specialist.
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News briefsWing Group acquires Kokatat
The US.-based marine and outdoor group expands its paddling portfolio with the acquisition of a long-established technical apparel specialist.
