Progressive Footwear Acquires Lakhani Platinum Brand Rights in India
Progressive Footwear announced it has acquired the brand rights to Lakhani Platinum, a premium footwear line of the Lakhani Group. The deal gives Progressive Footwear control over distribution and go‑to‑market strategy across India, leveraging its network of over 900 distributors and 45,000 retailers. The partnership aims to drive 5× growth over the next 3–5 years.
Hardee’s Reopens 15 Locations After Acquiring ARC Burger Franchise Outlets
Hardee’s Restaurants announced it has reopened 15 former ARC Burger franchise locations in Georgia, Missouri and South Carolina, converting them to corporate‑owned restaurants. The move follows a legal dispute that led to the closure of 77 ARC Burger sites in December 2025, and...
Allbirds Sold to American Exchange Group for $39M
Allbirds, the sustainable footwear brand, was sold for $39 million to American Exchange Group, a steep drop from its $4 billion valuation at its 2021 IPO. The fire‑sale highlights the broader slowdown in the sneaker market as brands like On, Hoka, and...
Empire Company to Acquire Quebec Food Retailer Mayrand Group
Empire Company, the parent of Sobeys, announced it has signed an agreement to acquire Mayrand Group Inc., a Quebec food retailer operating four large-format stores in the Greater Montreal area. The acquisition provides Empire a strategic entry into the Quebec...
Intertoys Acquires 75% Stake in Wings Holding, Owner of Lobbes and Thimble Toys
Intertoys, part of the ToyChamp group, announced the acquisition of a 75% stake in Wings Holding, the parent of Dutch online toy retailer Lobbes and wholesaler Thimble Toys. The deal strengthens Intertoys' digital capabilities and expands its e‑commerce footprint in...
Maison Safqa Raises $620,000 Pre‑seed Round Backed by 500 Global and Sanabil MENA 500
Saudi e‑commerce platform Maison Safqa announced the closing of a $620,000 pre‑seed round. The round was led by 500 Global via the Sanabil MENA 500 Accelerator Fund, with participation from regional angels. The funding will support technology development, brand expansion,...
Zepto Secures SEBI Approval for $1.3B IPO
Indian quick‑commerce platform Zepto received SEBI approval for its upcoming initial public offering, targeting a raise of $1.2–1.3 billion (Rs 10,000–12,000 crore). The IPO, expected in the July‑September 2026 window, will include fresh issues and an offer‑for‑sale by early investors. Zepto was last valued...
Snowleader Acquires Paris Flagship Premises at 62 Rue Des Écoles
Snowleader completed the acquisition of a 100‑square‑metre premises at 62 rue des Écoles in Paris, turning it into an experiential flagship store. The deal, announced in early April 2026, underpins the retailer’s strategy to expand its European footprint and target...
Bed Bath & Beyond Agrees to Acquire The Container Store for $150M
Bed Bath & Beyond announced it will acquire The Container Store in a $150 million stock and convertible notes transaction, including the retailer’s Elfa and Closet Works businesses. The deal, detailed in Thursday’s financial filings, is expected to close in July.
Wacoal International Corp. Acquires Glamorise Foundations Inc.
Wacoal International Corp., parent of Wacoal America, completed the acquisition of Glamorise Foundations Inc., a New York‑based size‑inclusive innerwear e‑commerce brand. The deal closed on April 1, 2026, with an undisclosed purchase price. The acquisition aims to strengthen Wacoal’s U.S. operations, expand product‑development...
Mead Lumber Acquires OHC Supply and Guthrie’s Ace Hardware in Oklahoma
Mead Lumber announced the acquisition of OHC Supply and Guthrie’s Ace Hardware in Guthrie, Oklahoma, from owner Bill VanSant on April 1, 2026. The deal expands Mead Lumber’s footprint to 56 locations across nine states, adding its second and third...
CarniStore Raises $12.2M Strategic Minority Investment From Emirates Growth Fund
UAE‑based e‑commerce platform CarniStore announced a $12.2 million strategic minority investment from Emirates Growth Fund. The funding will be used to scale its premium protein operations, expand product verticals and accelerate regional expansion. EGF will also support the founders on governance...
BeastLife Raises $2.1M Pre-Series A Round From GVFL and Equentis
Indian D2C nutrition brand BeastLife announced it has closed a pre‑Series A funding round, raising ₹20 Cr (≈$2.1 M) from investors GVFL and Equentis at a ₹320 Cr (≈$34 M) post‑money valuation. The capital will fund team expansion, offline retail rollout and new product...
La Vie Claire Acquires Six Belgian Biocap Stores to Expand Internationally
French organic retailer La Vie Claire announced the acquisition of six Belgian stores that were previously part of the Biocap network, marking its first expansion abroad. The move positions Belgium as a springboard for further international growth amid rising organic...
Nopalera Secures $4M Funding Round Led by Morgan Stanley's Next Level Fund
San Antonio‑based beauty brand Nopalera raised $4 million in a funding round led by Morgan Stanley’s Next Level Fund and co‑led by L’Attitude Ventures, with participation from several other investors. The capital will accelerate retail expansion and product growth across its...
