Retail

Platinum Equity-backed Mad Engine to take controlling stake in Fifth Sun

Mad Engine, which is backed by Platinum Equity, has agreed to acquire a controlling stake in Northern California-based Fifth Sun, a maker of graphic apparel for the retail clothing industry.

Grupo Axo secures investment from BlackRock

Grupo Axo, a Latin American multi-brand retail platform, has secured an investment from BlackRock.

Advent International to acquire Perrigo Company's LatAm operations

Advent International has agreed to acquire the Latin American operations of Perrigo Company, a provider of over-the-counter self-care products.

Champlain-led investor group buys Dion Herbs & Spieces

A consortium led by Champlain Financial Corp has acquired Dion Herbs & Spices, a Saint-Jerome, Quebec-based retailer of herbs and spices.

Gulf Capital and NBK Capital exit Classic Fashion

Gulf Capital and NBK Capital Partners have exited their investment in Classic Fashion, a Jordanian fashion manufacturer.

Granite Creek and Clover Capital invest in Big Easy Blends

Granite Creek Capital Partners and Clover Capital Partners have invested in New Orleans-based Big Easy Blends LLC, a provider of branded, private label and licensed single-serve pouched beverages.

Snow Phipps sells DecoPac to Kohlberg

Kohlberg has acquired DecoPac from Snow Phipps.

American Securities buys Conair

American Securities has acquired Stamford, Connecticut-based Conair Corporation, a provider of kitchen electrics appliances, non-electric kitchenware, personal care, grooming, health and beauty products.

Wise Equity acquires stake in Selle Royal

Wise Equity has acquired a 33 percent stake in Selle Royal, a producer and distributor of accessories for cyclists.

Lenskart secures $95m from KKR

KKR has agreed to invest $95 million in Lenskart, an eyewear retailer in India.