M&A Deal Summary

Hudson Acquires Brookstone

On October 10, 2019, Hudson acquired retailer Brookstone from Bluestar Alliance

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Hudson’s 1st transaction in the Retail sector.
  • This is Hudson’s 1st transaction in the United States.
  • This is Hudson’s 1st transaction in New Hampshire.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2019-10-10
Target Brookstone
Sector Retail
Buyer(s) Hudson
Sellers(s) Bluestar Alliance
Deal Type Divestiture

Target

Brookstone

Merrimack, New Hampshire, United States
Brookstone Co., Inc. is a specialized nationwide retailer of innovative and lifestyle products designed for smart living. Brookstone offers a diverse collection of exclusive, uniquely designed, high-quality products through a multi-channel strategy including shopping malls and airport stores across the US and Puerto Rico, online at Brookstone.com and B2B/wholesale business. Brookstone is based in Merrimack, New Hampshire.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Hudson

Feltham, United Kingdom
Category Company
Founded 1987
Sector Retail
DESCRIPTION

Hudson Ltd. is a travel experience company turning the world of travel into a world of opportunity by being the Traveler’s Best Friend in more than 1,000 stores in airport, commuter hub, landmark, and tourist locations. Hudson team members care for travelers as friends at travel convenience, specialty retail, duty-free, and food and beverage destinations. At the intersection of travel and retail, Hudson partner with landlords and vendors, and take innovative, commercial approaches to deliver exceptional value.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 2
Sector (Retail) 1 of 1
Type (Divestiture) 1 of 1
State (New Hampshire) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 1 of 2
Year (2019) 1 of 2
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2019-10-31 OHM Concession Group

Woodson Terrace, Missouri, United States

OHM Concession Group is a well-established key player in the airport food and beverage industry by operating restaurants at 13 airports across the U.S., including Boston, St. Louis, Washington DC, Greenville, Orlando. OHM Concession Group was formed in 1997 and is based in Woodson Terrace, Missouri.

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Seller(S) 1

SELLER

Bluestar Alliance

New York, New York, United States
Category Company
Sector Apparel/Textiles
DESCRIPTION

Bluestar owns, manages, and markets a portfolio of consumer brands that span across many tiers of distribution from luxury to mass market.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 2 of 2
Sector (Retail) 1 of 1
Type (Divestiture) 2 of 2
State (New Hampshire) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 2 of 2
Year (2019) 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2018-10-19 Brookstone

Merrimack, New Hampshire, United States

Brookstone Co., Inc. is a specialized nationwide retailer of innovative and lifestyle products designed for smart living. Brookstone offers a diverse collection of exclusive, uniquely designed, high-quality products through a multi-channel strategy including shopping malls and airport stores across the US and Puerto Rico, online at Brookstone.com and B2B/wholesale business. Brookstone is based in Merrimack, New Hampshire.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2019-10-30 Hurley

Costa Mesa, California, United States

Founded in1982, Hurley is a clothing company focused on skateboarders and surfers based in Costa Mesa, California.

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