M&A Deal Summary

Distinctive Apparel International Acquires Chasing Fireflies

On November 21, 2016, Distinctive Apparel International acquired apparel/textiles company Chasing Fireflies from HSN

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Distinctive Apparel International’s 2nd transaction in the Apparel/Textiles sector.
  • This is Distinctive Apparel International’s 2nd transaction in the United States.
  • This is Distinctive Apparel International’s 1st transaction in Washington.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2016-11-21
Target Chasing Fireflies
Sector Apparel/Textiles
Buyer(s) Distinctive Apparel International
Sellers(s) HSN
Deal Type Divestiture

Target

Chasing Fireflies

Seattle, Washington, United States
Chasing Fireflies LLC is a children's and family lifestyle brand offering keepsake-quality apparel, gifts, accessories, and unique treasures through both digital commerce and traditional catalog sales channels. Chasing Fireflies has rapidly developed a market reputation as the go-to provider for premium, differentiated, unique and novel children's clothing, costumes, and celebration categories. Chasing Fireflies' mission is to "charm, surprise, and delight" by taking the customer on a treasure hunt within its vast merchandise offering.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Distinctive Apparel International

Randolph, Massachusetts, United States
Category Company
Founded 2011
Sector Apparel/Textiles
DESCRIPTION

Distinctive Apparel International is an online and catalog retailer of women’s apparel marketed under the Chadwicks and Metrostyle brands. Distinctive Apparel International sells practical every day clothing (Chadwicks) as well as trendy and affordable clothing (Metrostyle) and targets women in their fifties. Distinctive Apparel International was founded in 2011 and is based in Randolph, Massachusetts.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 2 of 2
Sector (Apparel/Textiles) 2 of 2
Type (Divestiture) 2 of 2
State (Washington) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 2 of 2
Year (2016) 2 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2016-11-21 TravelSmith Outfitters

Novato, California, United States

TravelSmith Outfitters, Inc. is a provider of an apparel and accessories that make traveling simpler, lighter and more convenient through wrinkle-resistant, natural and high-performance fabrics that don?t require dry cleaning.

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Seller(S) 1

SELLER

HSN

St. Petersburg, Florida, United States
Category Company
Founded 1981
Sector Retail
Employees6,600
Revenue 3.7B USD (2015)
DESCRIPTION

HSN, Inc. is an interactive multi-channel retailer with strong direct-to-consumer expertise and operates two business segments, HSN and Cornerstone. HSN, Inc. offers an innovative, differentiated retail experience on TV, online, via mobile, in catalogs, and in brick and mortar stores.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 2 of 2
Sector (Apparel/Textiles) 2 of 2
Type (Divestiture) 2 of 2
State (Washington) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 2 of 2
Year (2016) 2 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2016-11-21 TravelSmith Outfitters

Novato, California, United States

TravelSmith Outfitters, Inc. is a provider of an apparel and accessories that make traveling simpler, lighter and more convenient through wrinkle-resistant, natural and high-performance fabrics that don?t require dry cleaning.

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