Authentic Brands Group to Acquire Lee Denim Brand From Kontoor for up to $1B
Authentic Brands Group has agreed to purchase the Lee denim brand from Kontoor Brands for up to $1 billion, comprising $750 million upfront and a $250 million earn‑out. The deal, approved by Kontoor’s board, is expected to close in the second half of 2026.
Shein Acquires Everlane in $100M Deal
Everlane, the direct‑to‑consumer basics brand, is being sold to fast‑fashion giant Shein by its majority owner L Catterton. The board approved the transaction on May 16, 2026, valuing Everlane at $100 million, though cash terms remain undisclosed.
Southeast Building Supply Interests (SBSI) Acquires Builders Supply Company
Southeast Building Supply Interests (SBSI) announced the acquisition of Builders Supply Company, adding three locations in Tennessee and expanding its footprint to 14 locations across the Carolinas, Georgia, Alabama and Tennessee. The deal brings the existing owners, Bubba Ingleburger and...
James Kennedy’s Kennedy Consolidated Acquires Alquemie Group’s 25 Lego Stores in Australia
Luxury retailer James Kennedy’s newly formed Kennedy Consolidated has agreed to purchase Alquemie Group’s 25‑store Lego Certified Stores portfolio in Australia. The transaction, valued at an undisclosed amount, marks the first acquisition for the investment platform.
Marks & Spencer Acquires Asos Warehouse for $86M
British retailer Marks & Spencer announced the acquisition of Asos's automated distribution centre in Lichfield for £67.5 million (≈$86 million). The 437,000‑sq‑ft facility will be operational for M&S from 2027 and is expected to help double its online fashion sales. The deal...
Rogue Raises $2.5M and Secures Launch in 2,800 Walmart Stores Nationwide
Los Angeles‑based snack brand Rogue announced a $2.5 million pre‑seed round led by Science Inc., with participation from Uncommon VC and Simple Food Ventures. The funding will support its national rollout in 2,800 Walmart stores and expand its creator‑driven digital commerce...
Aubuchon Company to Acquire Eight F.L. Davis Ace Stores in Arkansas
The Aubuchon Company announced it will acquire the assets and operations of eight F.L. Davis Ace hardware stores in Arkansas from owners Renae Estes and Caitlin Sartain. The stores will retain the F.L. Davis Ace brand, with Travis Sartain remaining...
Emami Acquires 60% Stake in IncNut Digital for $38.7M
Emami Ltd announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire a 60% stake in IncNut Digital, the parent of Vedix and SkinKraft, for Rs 321 crore (≈$38.7 million). The deal includes performance‑linked adjustments and an option to acquire the remaining stake over...
Instacart Acquires Instaleap to Boost International Fulfillment
Instacart announced the acquisition of Instaleap, a fulfillment‑technology provider operating in nearly 30 countries, as part of its international expansion strategy. The deal, disclosed in Instacart’s Q1 2026 earnings release, had no disclosed financial terms. The acquisition aims to strengthen...
Listen Ventures Invests in Smearcase to Fuel Expansion
Smearcase, the cottage‑cheese‑based ice‑cream brand FroCo, has secured an undisclosed investment from Chicago‑based venture firm Listen Ventures to accelerate its channel strategy and expand into about 1,000 retail doors by Q2 2026.
Sigma Healthcare to Acquire 75% Stake in GreenLight UK Pharmacy Stores
Australian wholesaler Sigma Healthcare announced a joint venture with UK-based GreenLight Healthcare, acquiring a 75% stake in its 22-store pharmacy network and licensing the Chemist Warehouse brand. The rollout will start with up to five rebranded locations, including a flagship...
EG On The Move Acquires MPK Garages Ltd, Expanding UK Petrol Forecourt Network
EG On The Move announced the acquisition of MPK Garages Ltd, a leading independent petrol forecourt operator ranked among the UK’s Top 50. The deal adds MPK’s network of forecourt sites to EG On The Move’s portfolio, strengthening its presence in...
Wegmans Acquires 13‑acre Cranberry Township Site for $14M to Build First Pittsburgh-Area Store
Wegmans paid just over $14 million for a 13‑acre plot in Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania, marking its first land acquisition for a store in the Pittsburgh area. The 115,000‑sq‑ft store is slated to open in 2027 and create 400‑500 jobs, expanding Wegmans'...
Reliance Retail Acquires Priyanka Chopra Jonas’s Anomaly to Scale Beauty Play
Reliance Retail announced it has acquired the hair‑care brand Anomaly from actress‑entrepreneur Priyanka Chopra Jonas, gaining its trademarks, brand assets and digital properties. The deal gives Reliance full ownership of Anomaly’s intellectual property and digital ecosystem, enabling the brand to be scaled...
Frasers Group Acquires Two UK Outlet Locations
Frasers Group announced the acquisition of two UK outlet locations – a 250,000 sq ft outlet in York and a 170,000 sq ft outlet in the East Midlands – on 29 April 2026. The purchases expand Frasers Group’s footprint, giving...