D2C

Generational Equity Advises IcyBreeze Cooling in its Acquisition by Solo Brands

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Monday, August 7, 2023
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Generational Equity , a leading mergers and acquisitions advisor for privately held businesses, is pleased to announce that its client IcyBreeze Cooling (IcyBreeze) has been acquired by Solo Brands (Solo - NYSE: DTC).

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  • Generational Equity , a leading mergers and acquisitions advisor for privately held businesses, is pleased to announce that its client IcyBreeze Cooling (IcyBreeze) has been acquired by Solo Brands (Solo - NYSE: DTC).
  • IcyBreeze is the industry leader in manufacturing and Direct-to-Consumer (D2C) distribution of personal air conditioning and heat relief solutions.
  • Solo believes in empowering these brands with best-in-class fulfillment and operations, best-in-class digital & technical expertise, and best-in-class customer service to drive the best experience for its customers.
  • Generational Equity Executive Managing Director of M&A – Central Region, Michael Goss with the support of Vice President, M&A, Lance Thomasson , successfully worked to close the transaction.

FounderMade Announces October 2023 Direct-to-Consumer Summit Innovation Show West x Hawkefest

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Thursday, August 3, 2023
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On Thursday, October 19, 2023, Innovation Show West x Hawkefest, in partnership with Hawke Media, will take place at The Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, California.

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  • On Thursday, October 19, 2023, Innovation Show West x Hawkefest, in partnership with Hawke Media, will take place at The Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, California.
  • Innovation Show West x Hawkefest will bring together 1200+ disruptive industry leaders in the CPG & D2C space for unparalleled networking opportunities, innovative product and solution discovery, and world-class education.
  • FounderMade's D2C Executive Summit and Innovation Show West x Hawkefest offer unparalleled opportunities for brand discovery, networking, and strategic partnerships.
  • To register for Innovation Show West x Hawkefest, click here:

Emma Selects Metapack for Shipping Services in Europe

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Thursday, August 3, 2023
Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Retail, Transport, Delivery Services, Maintenance, Partnership, D2C, Dhrumil Matkar, Emma, Delivery, Growth, Online shopping, Warehouse, DACH

Metapack , a leader in ecommerce delivery technology, today announces that it has been chosen by Emma , the world's leading D2C sleep brand, to streamline its delivery operations in Europe.

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  • Metapack , a leader in ecommerce delivery technology, today announces that it has been chosen by Emma , the world's leading D2C sleep brand, to streamline its delivery operations in Europe.
  • The partnership will see Metapack’s Delivery Manager solution implemented across DACH, UK and Italy, as Emma looks to automate its selection of delivery services and increase carrier coverage across key markets.
  • Delivery Manager gives Emma the ability to quickly generate the right labels and custom documents for shipping.
  • Find out more about how Metapack’s Delivery Manager can help your business manage its shipping needs: https://www.metapack.com/software/shipping/

Logicbroker Appoints Matt Ramsbottom As Chief Financial Officer Continuing High-Growth Initiative

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Monday, July 31, 2023
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SHELTON, Conn., July 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Logicbroker , a premier Supply Chain Experience Management (SCXM) eCommerce platform providing industry-leading drop ship , marketplace , and supply chain visibility solutions , is excited to announce that Matt Ramsbottom has joined the executive team as Chief Financial Officer.

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  • SHELTON, Conn., July 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Logicbroker , a premier Supply Chain Experience Management (SCXM) eCommerce platform providing industry-leading drop ship , marketplace , and supply chain visibility solutions , is excited to announce that Matt Ramsbottom has joined the executive team as Chief Financial Officer.
  • "We are thrilled to welcome Matt to our team at Logicbroker," said the CEO of Logicbroker, Justin Hartanov .
  • Ramsbottom brings a proven track record in building the financial foundation of high-growth businesses, managing mergers and acquisitions, and executing financial strategies.
  • "I am honored and excited to join the remarkable team at Logicbroker as their new CFO," Ramsbottom said.

TOMS Selects Cart.com as Its U.S. Fulfillment Partner

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Wednesday, July 26, 2023
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The partnership will enable TOMS to meet increasing consumer demand with best-in-class fulfillment by leveraging Cart.com’s software-enabled inventory management, 3PL and fulfillment capabilities.

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  • The partnership will enable TOMS to meet increasing consumer demand with best-in-class fulfillment by leveraging Cart.com’s software-enabled inventory management, 3PL and fulfillment capabilities.
  • “We are honored to partner with TOMS and support a brand that is an innovator in both product design and social impact,” said Omair Tariq, CEO & Co-Founder of Cart.com.
  • “Cart.com’s technology leadership and innovation culture make them an ideal partner for TOMS, delivering on our standard of best-in-class service to every consumer we serve, in a complex inventory, supply chain and fulfillment environment,” said Magnus Wedhammar, CEO, TOMS.
  • “Cart.com’s software-enabled inventory, 3PL and fulfillment capabilities will enable us to deliver best-in-class fulfillment, from checkout through the last mile, across our global product line,” continued Wedhammar.

Patriotic Marketplace PSQ Holdings, Inc. and Colombier Acquisition Corp. Announce Closing of Business Combination

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Wednesday, July 19, 2023
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PSQ Holdings, Inc., a leading marketplace of patriotic businesses and consumers, and Colombier Acquisition Corp. (NYSE: CLBR) (“Colombier”), a publicly traded special purpose acquisition company, today announced the completion of their previously announced business combination.

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  • PSQ Holdings, Inc., a leading marketplace of patriotic businesses and consumers, and Colombier Acquisition Corp. (NYSE: CLBR) (“Colombier”), a publicly traded special purpose acquisition company, today announced the completion of their previously announced business combination.
  • Colombier stockholders approved the business combination with PSQ Holdings, Inc., and the related proposals, at a Special Meeting of Colombier stockholders (the “Special Meeting”) on July 19, 2023.
  • In connection with the closing of the business combination, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Colombier merged with and into PSQ Holdings, Inc., with PSQ Holdings, Inc. continuing as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Colombier, and was renamed “PublicSq.
  • in its private financing completed in June 2023 and prior to completion of the business combination with Colombier.

Record $1.5 Trillion Daily Balance Reached on GLMX Platform as Adoption of Electronic Trading for Securities Finance Accelerates

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Tuesday, July 18, 2023
Insurance, Dealer, D2C, Growth, Entrepreneurship, Cryptocurrency, Financial services

These balances represent the trading activity of some of the largest global financial institutions which utilize GLMX technology to negotiate and execute securities financing transactions (SFTs).

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  • These balances represent the trading activity of some of the largest global financial institutions which utilize GLMX technology to negotiate and execute securities financing transactions (SFTs).
  • This influential and growing network's use of GLMX technology has established the platform as the leader in Dealer-to-Client (D2C) electronic trading of securities finance transactions," added Sal Giglio, COO of GLMX.
  • GLMX was named the Trading System of the Year at the Securities Finance Times Industry Excellence Awards this month highlighting the rapid growth and market adoption GLMX has achieved.
  • Also, within the last year, GLMX was voted the Top Global Securities Finance Trading Platform in the Global Investor Group survey for the second year in a row.

Logicbroker Appoints Industry Veteran Justin Hartanov as Chief Executive Officer, Marking a New Chapter in Innovation

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Tuesday, July 18, 2023
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Justin Hartanov brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record of success in the eCommerce industry.

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  • Justin Hartanov brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record of success in the eCommerce industry.
  • With a deep understanding of market dynamics and a passion for driving business growth, Hartanov is poised to lead Logicbroker into the next phase of its journey.
  • "During the transition period, Justin has demonstrated his deep understanding of the industry and his dedication to Logicbroker's mission.
  • Join us in extending a warm welcome to Justin Hartanov as the new Chief Executive Officer of Logicbroker.

Encinitas-Based Ponto Footwear Expands Rapidly, Appoints Former Wolverine Executive Barry McGeough as Brand President

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Friday, July 14, 2023
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ENCINITAS, Calif., July 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ponto, leading sustainable footwear lifestyle brand based in Encinitas, announced the appointment of Barry McGeough as new Brand President.

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  • ENCINITAS, Calif., July 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ponto, leading sustainable footwear lifestyle brand based in Encinitas, announced the appointment of Barry McGeough as new Brand President.
  • Having previously spearheaded innovative and sustainable category wins for renowned brands such as The North Face, Speedo, Merrell, Saucony, Calvin Klein, and Tommy Hilfiger, McGeough brings invaluable expertise to Ponto.
  • His leadership roles at VF, PVH, Google, and Wolverine have consistently driven exponential brand growth.
  • As a premier sustainable/comfort footwear brand, Ponto will continue offering a no-compromise approach.

Foundry Acquires Blu Atlas, its 3rd Men’s Personal Care Acquisition

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Wednesday, July 12, 2023
Professional Services, Cosmetics, Business, Retail, Consumer, Men, Stryx, WWD, D2C, Multimedia, Journal, Acquisition, Us Weekly, CFO, Growth, Entrepreneurship, Supply, Rolling Stone, Foundry

Foundry, a brand platform specializing in acquiring, nurturing, and growing online brands, has acquired Blu Atlas for an undisclosed eight-figure sum.

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  • Foundry, a brand platform specializing in acquiring, nurturing, and growing online brands, has acquired Blu Atlas for an undisclosed eight-figure sum.
  • Blu Atlas is a direct-to-consumer (D2C) men's skincare, haircare, and fragrance brand and marks Foundry’s third acquisition into the rapidly growing men's personal care industry.
  • This acquisition perfectly aligns with our mission of enriching people’s lives.”
    Hendre Ackermann, CEO of Foundry, added, “We are thrilled for the opportunity to take Blu Atlas to its next stage of growth.
  • Reflecting on the acquisition, Deep Patel, founder of Blu Atlas, shared, “I was driven to start Blu Atlas when I couldn’t find clean and effective men’s skincare that worked.