Consumer goods

Sycamore Partners takes fashion company Chico's FAS private

The deal is valued at about $1 billion.

Bridges’ Evergreen fund bags 3.4x return on AgilityEco sale

The home energy efficiency company’s turnover grew threefold under Bridges’ ownership.

RedBird IMI invests in TV studio and film production company Media Res

The capital infusion will be used by Media Res for growth and to form new strategic partnerships.

AUA Private Equity snaps up Weaver Popcorn Manufacturing

Grant Thornton and Boston Consulting Group served as commercial and financial advisors for AUA Private Equity while Ernst & Young Capital Advisors, LLC served as financial advisor to Weaver Popcorn Manufacturing.

HCI scoops up lawn care companies Delaware Valley Turf and Brookside Lawn Service

The acquisitions represent HCI’s third and fourth investments in the lawn care space.

Entrepreneurial Equity Partners sells sausage and hot dogs maker Salm Partners

Johnsonville is a manufacturer of sausage and other food products.

Bluegem exits Dr Vranjes Firenze to L'Occitane

Dr Vranjes Firenze is an Italian perfumery brand.

Golden Gate recaps lawn care provider Virginia Green

Virginia Green CEO Gil Grattan will continue to lead the company as CEO and remain a significant shareholder.