Smartphones currently influence 5.1 percent of annual retail store sales, translating into $159 billion in forecasted sales for 2012, according to new Deloitte research. “Mobile devices’ influence on retail store sales has passed the rate at which consumers purchase through their devices today,” said Alison Paul, vice chairman, Deloitte LLP and retail & distribution sector…...
Archives for June 29, 2012
Insight Equity Adds Four to Team
Insight Equity has added four new Associates to its team with the addition of Neal Jain, Garrett Greer, Luke Bateman and Fraser Desmond. “We are delighted that Neal, Garrett, Luke and Fraser have elected to join Insight Equity,” said Ted Beneski, CEO & Managing Partner. “We are looking forward to working with them and believe…...
Lion Equity Partners Acquires Media Assets of Network Communications
Lion Equity Partners announced today that it has acquired certain assets from Network Communications including all print and digital assets and trademarks of real estate media brands. The acquired assets include The Real Estate Book, Mature Living Choices, Senior Living Choices, New Home Finder, New Homes & Ideas, New Homes Journal brands along with Network…...
Raptor Consumer Partners Invests in Nic + Zoe
Raptor Consumer Partners (RCP) announced today that it has made a minority investment in Nic + Zoe, a manufacturer of women’s apparel. In conjunction with this investment, Nic + Zoe will leverage the marketing, branding, advertising, and design expertise of RCP’s creative agency, LIPMAN, to further develop and expand its brand presence. “We are pleased…...
Spectrum Equity Invests in Finalsite
Finalsite, an online learning and communications platform for the education industry, today announced it has received a significant investment from Spectrum Equity. Finalsite’s founder Jon Moser has invested alongside Spectrum as part of this transaction, and will continue to lead the company as President and Chief Executive Officer. The selling shareholders of Finalsite were advised…...
