San Francisco — Williams-Sonoma, Inc. has acquired Rejuvenation Inc., America’s leading manufacturer of authentic reproduction lighting and house parts, such as door and cabinet hardware.
Morristown, NJ — Schindler Elevator Corporation, a leading elevator and escalator manufacturer in North America, has acquired White Plains, N.Y.-based Midland Elevator Company, Inc.
Milan — Luxottica Group S.p.A., a global eyewear retailer, plans to acquire Erroca, the most important sunglass specialty retail chain in Israel, totaling more than 60 stores.
Ann Arbor, MI — Borders Group, Inc. has entered into an asset purchase agreement with Direct Brands. If the deal is reached, Borders would operate as a wholly owned subsidiary of Direct Brands.
Deerfield, IL — Walgreen Co. has completed its acquisition of drugstore.com. The $409 million transaction follows Walgreens’ acquisition last year of New York-based drugstore chain Duane Reade.
St. Louis and Aliso Viejo, CA—Brown Shoe Company, Inc. has acquired American Sporting Goods Corporation (ASG) for $145 million in cash plus assumed net debt.
