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Sycamore Partners Acquires Playa Bowls, the Nation’s Leading Superfruit Bowl Shop
September 03, 2024

NEW YORK – September 3, 2024 – Sycamore Partners, a private equity firm specializing in consumer, distribution and retail-related investments, today announced that it has acquired Playa Bowls, a rapidly expanding franchise restaurant concept, from Tamarix Equity Partners and other investors.

Knitwell Group Adds Chico's, White House Black Market And Soma
January 05, 2024

Company is now a $6 billion Powerhouse in the Women's Specialty Retail Apparel Space

NEW YORK, Jan. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- KnitWell Group ("KnitWell"), a company comprising industry-leading apparel brands Ann Taylor, LOFT, and Talbots, today announced it has added Chico's, White House Black Market and Soma to its portfolio. KnitWell also provides oversight and shared services to Lane Bryant, a leading plus-size women's apparel brand. This combination follows the sale of Chico's FAS to Sycamore Partners, a leading private equity firm specializing in consumer, distribution, and retail-related investments.