Retail

Ames Watson to acquire North American business of jewelry retailer Claire's and its IP

Earlier this month, Claire's filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.

American Securities and CD&R sell FBM to Lowe’s for $8.8bn; Apollo bets on IT services with Trace3 deal

FTV Capital and Lead Edge Capital are also making a minority investment in Highway, a tech provider that aims to reduce fraud.

Tenex invests in Rick's Custom Fencing & Decking

Rick’s serves thousands of homeowners with a team of over 225 professionals.

Eden-backed Edcetera acquires online radiology school Pulse Radiology Institute

Headquartered in Waukesha, Wisconsin, Edcetera is a provider of career education programs.

Yellow Wood, Sojourner bank on brands like ChapStick and Yardley London; Cash flow is king, according to BDO survey

Yellow Wood-backed Suave has launched 34 new products across hair care, body care and men’s care categories in the last two and a half years.

MCR-led investor group to acquire membership platform Soho House in $2.7bn take-private deal

SHCO executive chairman Ron Burkle and the Yucaipa Companies LLC will roll their controlling equity interests in Soho House and retain majority control of the business.

Hidden Harbor invests in residential landscaping firm McHale

McHale founders Kevin and Steve McHale remain invested and active in the company.