Retail

Axum Capital invests in nutrition brand VitaHustle

VitaHustle was founded in 2022 by Kevin Hart and Ron Everline.

IFF to sell its food ingredients business to CVC

IFF expects to receive net cash proceeds of approximately $3.8 billion at closing.

CIG sells music school franchise Bach to Rock to Spark Harbor

Spark Harbor is an operator of franchised youth activity brands.

Wise Equity invests in snowboarding brand Capita-Union Group's holding company Core

CEO Martino Fumagalli will continue to lead Capita.

Avista and Damier to acquire vitamins company Sanotact

Based in Belgium, Damier Group is the family office of serial entrepreneur Yvan Vindevogel.

PE-backed Authentic Brands Group to acquire denim brand Lee

Authentic Brands Group is a global brand and entertainment platform.

Gryphon-backed Southern Home Services acquires Blazer Heating, Air & Plumbing

Southern Home Services is a consolidator of home service brands across the Southeast, Midwest, and Mid-Atlantic US markets.

How Carlyle grew iC Consult before pending sale to Bridgepoint; Arctos approved as LP of Cleveland Browns; PE investments in youth sports under scrutiny

Also featured are insights on the consumer and retail sector from Verlinvest's Alex Rosenthal.

Yellow Wood-backed Scholl's Wellness Company acquires athletic performance brand Vktry

Dr. Scholl’s is the parent company of Scholl’s Wellness Company.