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 food spending in the region. Financial terms were not disclosed.
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...
Home Depot Acquires HVAC Distributor Mingledorff’s
Home Depot completed the acquisition of HVAC distributor Mingledorff’s on Tuesday, expanding its professional‑customer offerings. The purchase follows Home Depot’s earlier acquisitions of SRS Distribution, GMS, and other suppliers, bolstering its pro services.
Mobilezone to Acquire AK Group AG (Apfelkiste & MAREIN) for CHF 180M
Swiss telecom retailer mobilezone announced it will acquire AK Group AG, the owner of e‑commerce platform Apfelkiste and retail specialist MAREIN, for roughly CHF 180 million in cash. The deal, expected to close by the end of June 2026, aims to create...
Boba Bhai Raises Rs 40 Crore to Accelerate Store Expansion
Indian quick‑service restaurant brand Boba Bhai announced it has raised Rs 40 crore to fund rapid store expansion across tier‑1 cities and entry into tier‑II markets. The funding will support inventory scaling and new product offerings ahead of the early...
Harps Food Stores to Acquire 18 Stores From Dyer Foods in Tennessee and Kentucky
Harps Food Stores announced the acquisition of 18 stores from Dyer Foods, expanding its footprint into Tennessee and Kentucky. The deal includes 17 locations in western Tennessee and one in Kentucky, with terms undisclosed, and is expected to close this...
Eileen Inc. Closes $1M Pre‑Seed Funding Round Led by Top Shelf Ventures
Eileen Inc., a retail execution platform for CPG brands, announced the closing of a $1 million pre‑seed funding round led by Top Shelf Ventures. The capital will be used to scale AI infrastructure, expand the technical team, and accelerate go‑to‑market efforts....
Leyad Acquires Lloyd Mall in Lloydminster
Montreal‑based real estate firm Leyad completed the acquisition of Lloyd Mall in Lloydminster, expanding its portfolio of necessity‑anchored retail assets. The deal, announced in early March 2026, underscores continued interest in cross‑provincial retail properties and highlights Leyad’s growth strategy in...
Footasylum Secures Revolving Credit Facility From HSBC UK to Fund UK Expansion
Footasylum has secured an extended revolving credit facility from HSBC UK to fund its UK store expansion, including new openings in Leeds, Glasgow and Merthyr Tydfil and upgrades to existing sites and its warehouse. The financing will support the creation...
Saks Global Secures $1.75B Debt Financing as Part of Chapter 11 Restructuring
Saks Global, the owner of Saks Fifth Avenue and Neiman Marcus, announced it has secured a $1.75 billion debt financing package led by Pentwater Capital and Bracebridge Capital as part of its Chapter 11 restructuring. The company has already received $825 million and expects...
Reliance Retail Completes Acquisition of Pahadi Local
Reliance Retail has completed the acquisition of Pahadi Local, a Himalayan‑inspired skincare brand. The deal will allow Reliance Retail to expand the brand through its omni‑channel retail and digital commerce network while the founding team remains involved.
British Garden Centres Acquires Alton Garden Centre
British Garden Centres, the UK's largest family‑owned garden centre group, has completed the acquisition of Alton Garden Centre in Wickford, Essex, expanding its presence in the South East. The deal adds to five new centres added in 2026 and follows...
Morinaga & Co., Ltd. To Acquire My/Mochi Ice Cream
Morinaga & Co., Ltd., the parent of Morinaga America, announced a definitive agreement to acquire My/Mochi Ice Cream, the leading U.S. mochi ice cream brand. The acquisition will add the My/Mochi portfolio to Morinaga’s snack lineup and expand its presence...
AA Investments Group Acquires Beauty Bay in Pre‑pack Administration Sale
Beauty Bay, the UK‑based online beauty retailer, was sold to AA Investments Group in a pre‑pack administration completed on 6 March 2026. The deal, facilitated by Interpath administrators, transfers the business and its assets, with 62 employees moving to the new owner...
Frasers Group Acquires Near‑6% Stake in Puma
Frasers Group announced it has purchased a near‑6% stake in German sportswear company Puma, becoming the second‑largest shareholder after Anta Sports. The transaction value was not disclosed. The stake acquisition follows Anta Sports' recent €1.5 bn purchase of a 29% stake...
Edeka Boosts Stake in Picnic with €430M Financing Round
German supermarket group Edeka increased its ownership in Dutch online grocery service Picnic to over 32% after participating in a €430 million financing round. The round also included Dutch investors Hoyberg, NPM Capital and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, strengthening Edeka’s...
Rozana Raises Rs 290 Crore in Series B Round Led by Bertelsmann India Investments
Rozana, a rural-focused omnichannel retailer, has raised Rs 290 crore in a Series B funding round led by Bertelsmann India Investments (BII). The round also saw participation from Fireside Ventures, Spark Growth Ventures, Bikaji Family Office, FE Securities and other...
Schwarz Group Acquires Romanian Retailer La Cocos From EBRD, Morphosis Capital and CEECAT
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), Morphosis Capital and CEECAT Capital have exited their investment in La Cocos, selling the Romanian hypercash retailer to the Schwarz Group. The deal completes the investors' backing that began in August 2024,...
Amaar Jewels Acquires Australian Lab‑grown Diamond Retailer Secrets Shhh, Rebranding as Secrets by Amaar
Dubai‑based Amaar Jewels has acquired Australian lab‑grown diamond retailer Secrets Shhh, rebranding the business as Secrets by Amaar. The deal gives Amaar access to Secrets Shhh’s 16 Australian stores and e‑commerce platform and expands its retail network across the UAE,...
Monfort Companies Sells Convenience Store Portfolio to Multiple Buyers
Colorado-based Monfort Companies and its affiliates have agreed to sell their petroleum marketing and convenience retail assets, comprising around 80 stores across five states, to multiple buyers including Azan Petro, 7‑Eleven, Kent Kwik Convenience Stores and Diamond Jubilee Oil. Financial...
Colruyt Group Completes €230M Sale of French Stores and Gas Stations
Colruyt Group completed the sale of its 100 French stores and 45 DATS 24 gas stations on February 28, 2026, generating cash proceeds of about €230 million. The assets were acquired primarily by Groupement Mousquetaires, with other stores sold to E.Leclerc, Coopérative U and...
Hornby Sells Scalextric Brand to Purbeck Capital Partners for £20m
Hornby announced the sale of its iconic Scalextric slot‑car racing brand to Purbeck Capital Partners for £20 million. The transaction transfers the business and intellectual‑property rights, with proceeds earmarked for debt reduction and investment in Hornby’s other brands.
American Eagle Outfitters Sells Former Quiet Logistics Warehouse to Stord
American Eagle Outfitters (AEO) sold a former Quiet Logistics warehouse to e‑commerce fulfillment provider Stord as part of its Quiet Logistics wind‑down. The terms of the transaction were not disclosed. The sale follows AEO's recent layoffs and closure of regional...
SRS Distribution Acquires Sider Lumber & Supply Co., Inc.
SRS Distribution Inc. announced the acquisition of Sider Lumber & Supply Co., Inc., a family‑owned lumber distributor in Long Island. The terms of the deal were not disclosed. The acquisition will broaden SRS’s product offerings while the Sider family’s next...
Pieter Pot and Andy Merge to Create Benelux Eco‑supermarket Leader
Dutch packaging‑free online supermarket Pieter Pot and Belgian beverage delivery service Andy announced a merger, aiming to achieve economies of scale and promote deposit packaging as a new standard. The combined entity will focus on growth, operational efficiency, and attracting new...