Industry, Calif. — Sycamore Partners has reached a definitive agreement to acquire Hot Topic in a $600 million deal that will take the teen apparel retailer private.
North Bergen, N.J. — The Vitamin Shoppe has closed on its previously announced $50 million purchase of Seattle-based nutritional products retailer Super Supplements.
Framingham, MA — The TJX Companies, Inc. has acquired Sierra Trading Post, an off-price Internet retailer based in Cheyenne, Wyo., for approximately $200 million.
New York City — Kenneth D. Cole, chairman and chief creative officer and beneficial holder of approximately 46% of the company’s outstanding common stock, has acquired Kenneth Cole Productions, Inc.
New York City — Private equity firm Clayton, Dubilier & Rice plans to acquire David’s Bridal, Inc., for approximately $1.05 billion. The transaction is expected to close in the fourth quarter.
Union, NJ and Oakland, CA — Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. plans to acquire Cost Plus, Inc. in an all-cash transaction expected to close during Bed Bath & Beyond’s fiscal second quarter.
Houston — Over the last year, Mattress Firm Holding Corp. opened 41 stores and completed the acquisition of 55 stores from Mattress Giant. This year, Mattress Firm plans to acquire Mattress Giant.
New York City — Canadian retailer Hudson’s Bay Company has completed its acquisition of its affiliate, Lord & Taylor Holdings, LLC. The company plans two new Lord & Taylor stores this spring.
