Inside a PE-Backed Beauty Business With a Growth-Focused CEO
Fromm Beauty's Marty Okner, recipient of the 2025 Meritorious Service Award, shares his vision for growth
Consumer Products
Dealmaker Q&A: Blue Point’s Sean Ward on Crafting a Deal
Blue Point Capital Partners is growing a family of crafting products for loyal customers in the surprisingly resilient hobbyist space
In Fitness M&A, Investors Push Past Fads to Find Flexible, Enduring Operations
Gym memberships may be a discretionary expense for consumers, but even in tough times certain pockets of the fitness industry prove their staying power
2024 PE-Backed Holiday Gift Guide
From apparel to sports equipment to snacks, PE portfolio companies offer a range of gift options for the holiday season
A Recipe for Growth in Food Allergy Prevention
At the intersection of consumer and healthcare, food allergies have a massive addressable market—but plenty of complexities investors should consider
Consumer M&A Muddles Through Amid Mixed Spending Habits
Dealmakers take a wait-and-see approach to consumer M&A, even as inflation cools and interest rates drop
Discussing the Demand for Sustainable Fashion with Wearwell’s Erin Houston
Wearwell cofounder and CEO Erin Houston joins the podcast to discuss the investment opportunity in sustainable fashion
Coaxing Sustainable Fashion Investors This Side of the Atlantic
The U.K. and Europe are leaders in sustainable fashion investment. Can acquirers across the pond jump into the growing opportunity?
2023 PE-Backed Holiday Gift Guide
PE-backed personal care and home goods brands will surely find their way onto gift wish lists this year
Defining Acquisition Success with Ulta Beauty
Ulta Beauty's Yvanna Perez-Morel discusses the company's digital innovation fund