Retail

TA Associates sells Paula's Choice to Unilever

The direct-to-consumer beauty business was founded more than 25 years ago by one of the original beauty influencers, Paula Begoun.

Platinum Equity to acquire sewing machine company SVP Worldwide

Platinum Equity has agreed to acquire a controlling stake in SVP-Singer Holdings, a consumer sewing machine company.

Fruition Partners invests in The Track Family Fun Parks

The company will continue to be led by Craig Wescott and Mike Russell, who have been involved since The Track's inception 40 years ago.

New Harbor Capital invests in nutrition foods provider FoodPharma

New Harbor Capital has made a majority investment in Santa Fe Springs, California-based FoodPharma, a maker of nutrition foods.

Ex-Tapestry CEO Luis invests in Cathay-backed Moose Knuckles

Montreal-based Moose Knuckles, a luxury outerwear, sportswear and accessories brand, has raised an investment from ex-Tapestry CEO Victor Luis.

PE-backed HRB Brands buys personal care brands from Helen of Troy

HRB Brands, which is backed by Tengram Capital Partners, has acquired personal care brands from Helen of Troy.

Ronin Equity Partners acquires three specialty cheese companies

Ronin Equity Partners has made three acquisitions of specialty cheese businesses: Red Apple Cheese, Barron County Cheese and Cheese Brothers.

Cornell Capital-backed INW buys Capstone Nutrition from Brightstar

INW, which is backed by Cornell Capital, has acquired Ogden, Utah-based Capstone Nutrition, a maker of nutrition and wellness products.