mergers and acquisitions

WP Strategic Holdings acquires Crane Stationery

WP Strategic Holdings, a boutique private consulting and investment firm, acquired Crane Stationery, a provider of stationery products. This follows reports of Crane's potential closure, which emerged in February. With this acquisition, WP Strategic Holdings expands... more »

Michael Barr acquires About Face Designs

Giftware company About Face Designs entered into an agreement to sell its intellectual property and other assets to Michael Barr — owner of Barrco Consumer Products, parent company of Funatic — in a transaction that... more »

Artisans acquired Tri-Five Holdings

Artisans, a supplier of custom decorated apparel, headwear and accessories to the destination resort, collegiate and conservation markets acquired Tri-Five Holdings of Lexington, Kentucky. Artisans was founded in 1963 and is proudly 100% employee owned.... more »

Rightside Design Studio joins C&F Enterprises

The C&F Enterprises family of brands acquired Rightside Design Studio. Rightside Design's line of coastal home décor complements C&F’s existing market presence in the coastal gift and décor market and will offer customers an additional... more »

The Gerson Companies acquires Park Hill Collection

The Gerson Companies, a seasonal and everyday home décor design and distribution company, acquired the assets of Park Hill Collection, a product design and import company of home décor, furnishings, candles and seasonal products based... more »

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