M&A Deal Summary

Alliance Entertainment Acquires Handmade by Robots

On December 18, 2024, Alliance Entertainment acquired consumer products company Handmade by Robots from Bensussen Deutsch & Associates

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Alliance Entertainment’s 1st transaction in the Consumer Products sector.
  • This is Alliance Entertainment’s 4th transaction in the United States.
  • This is Alliance Entertainment’s 1st transaction in Illinois.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2024-12-18
Target Handmade by Robots
Sector Consumer Products
Buyer(s) Alliance Entertainment
Sellers(s) Bensussen Deutsch & Associates
Deal Type Divestiture

Target

Handmade by Robots

Bloomingdale, Illinois, United States
Handmade by Robots provides a distinctive line of vinyl collectible figures that are designed to resemble hand-knitted or crocheted plush toys. Handmade by Robots is based in Bloomingdale, Illinois.

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Buyer

Alliance Entertainment

Coral Springs, Florida, United States
Category Company
Founded 1990
Sector Distribution
DESCRIPTION

Wholesale distribution and fulfillment of CD, DVD, and videogame titles throughout the United States.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 4 of 4
Sector (Consumer Products) 1 of 1
Type (Divestiture) 2 of 2
State (Illinois) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 4 of 4
Year (2024) 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2022-07-07 Think 3Fold

Bentonville, Arkansas, United States

Think 3Fold provides a toy and collectible marketplace and brings solutions to suppliers and retailers. With decades of experience in sales, marketing, and merchandising, the company looks at every opportunity through a 3-fold lens to bring the most comprehensive approach to supplier and retail partners. Think 3Fold is based in Bentonville, Arkansas.

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SELLER

Bensussen Deutsch & Associates

Woodinville, Washington, United States
Category Company
Founded 1984
Sector Media
DESCRIPTION

Bensussen Deutsch & Associates is a merchandise agency, provides marketing services and customized branded merchandise to Fortune 500 enterprises, sports leagues, and global entertainment holding companies. Bensussen Deutsch & Associates was founded in 1984 and is based in Woodinville, Washington.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 1
Sector (Consumer Products) 1 of 1
Type (Divestiture) 1 of 1
State (Illinois) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 1 of 1
Year (2024) 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2024-12-04 SwagUp

Piscataway, New Jersey, United States

SwagUp is a company that simplifies creating, managing, and distributing branded swag. SwagUp offers a range of services, including custom swag design, warehousing, inventory management, and global shipping. SwagUp is based in Piscataway, New Jersey.

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