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By Vicki M. Young British sporting goods firm JD Sports has closed on its $558 million acquisition of U.S. sportswear retailer Finish Line. According to Marc Cooper, chief executive officer of PJ Solomon, the investment banking firm that represented Finish Line, the two have had a long-standing relationship and it was JD Sports that had firs... Read More
Bruce Japsen, CONTRIBUTOR Fred's Inc. said on June 14, 2018 that it has hired an investment bank "to analyze the value of (its) retail pharmacy script portfolio" and "engage with potential strategic buyers. Fred’s Inc. said it has hired investment bankers to examine the value of its ‘retail pharmacy script portfolio’ for potential buyers. Th... Read More
PJ SOLOMON Head of Media Service's Mark Boidman's offers his latest commentary on digital signage and retail's continuing strengthening bond. Digital signage continues to make a powerful statement in retail as we are starting to see more digital displays, including interactive displays, across retailers throughout the country. Eight out of ... Read More
PJ SOLOMON’s Head of Food Retail & Restaurants Scott Moses recently participated in a podcast hosted by GMDC (Global Market Development Center) to talk about the cost of innovation among grocers, retailers, wholesalers and suppliers. Innovation and disruption are the focus of conversation in many industries. While people can talk end... Read More
On Thursday, June 7, 2018, PJ SOLOMON Managing Director and Head of Media Services, Mark Boidman, was a featured speaker at the Annual FEPE International Congress in Sorrento, Italy. To view Mark's presentation - "Out of Home is the New Champions League" - click here. FEPE International is a global association of outdoor advertising companie... Read More
PJ SOLOMON, a leading investment banking advisory firm, today announced the appointment of Matthew Rubel as a Senior Advisor to the firm. Mr. Rubel will collaborate with David Shiffman and Cathy Leonhardt, Co-Heads of PJ SOLOMON’s Global Retail Group, along with Managing Director Jeff Derman, in advising clients in the retail and consume... Read More
NEW YORK HOUSTON PJ SOLOMON is pleased to welcome our 2018 Summer Analysts and Associates: Ben Winston Brendan Scher Brett Spielman Cameron Chiarelli Eli Wachs Ethan Volk Grant Kaufman Greg Schwa... Read More
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As companies increasingly operate in a global landscape, acquisition activity beyond local borders is often contemplated as a means to grow market share and expand one’s customer base. We are delighted to present our inaugural issue of the Cross-Border Bulletin, which will highlight key trends and drivers impacting global M&A. ... Read More
