Consumer goods

Praesidian Capital acquires collectibles company Round 2

Praesidian Capital has acquired a controlling stake in South Bend, Indiana-based Round 2, a collectibles company that produces model kits.

Premium Brands closes acquisition of Clearwater Seafoods

Premium Brands Holdings Corp and a coalition of Mi'kmaq First Nations have closed their acquisition of Clearwater Seafoods, a Halifax, Nova Scotia-based seafood business.

CITIC Capital invests in Chinese perfume and home fragrance brand Reclassified

CITIC Capital has made an investment in Shanghai Xiangmiao Trade Co., Ltd., brand owner of Reclassified, a Chinese perfume and home fragrance brand.

PE-backed National Fitness Partners buys 16 Planet Fitness clubs

Planet Fitness franchisee National Fitness Partners has acquired 16 Planet Fitness clubs.

Vestar makes growth investment in Dr. Praeger's Sensible Foods

The company is led by second generation family members Larry Praeger, CEO, and Adam Somberg, president, who will continue in their current roles and remain significant investors in the business.

Swander Pace completes sale of Clarion Brands to Bridges Consumer

Swander Pace formed Clarion Brands in partnership with the former management team of Insight Pharmaceuticals following its sale to Prestige Brands Holdings in 2014.

Beans & Brews Coffeehouse grabs funding from Charger

Charger Investment Partners has made an investment in Sandy, Utah-based Beans & Brews Coffeehouse, an operator and franchisor of coffeehouses.

CD&R to invest in S&S Activewear

Clayton, Dubilier & Rice will invest in Illinois-based S&S Activewear, a distributor of imprintable apparel and accessories.

PE-backed GS Foods buys Fresno Produce

GS Foods, which is backed by Highview Capital and A&M Capital Partners, has acquired California-based Fresno Produce, a produce supplier.

Cohere Capital backs CCS

Cohere Capital has made an investment in Portland, Oregon-based CCS, a consumer digital brand and e-commerce retailer of streetwear and skateboard equipment.