https://pitchbook.com/tag/retail retail en-US Tue, 31 Mar 2026 22:24:48 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/secondary-market-stands-as-clear-loser-from-the-governments-401k-proposal The rule put forth Monday by the Labor Department would exclude continuation funds from retirement accounts while allowing seemingly riskier assets. Tue, 31 Mar 2026 22:24:48 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/secondary-market-stands-as-clear-loser-from-the-governments-401k-proposal https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/blackrock-ceo-calls-for-social-security-revamp Larry Fink says Social Security dollars should be invested in assets that generate wealth rather than merely ensuring stability. Mon, 23 Mar 2026 22:38:27 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/blackrock-ceo-calls-for-social-security-revamp https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/private-equitys-european-retail-problem-is-getting-worse Failures at Claire’s and The Original Factory Shop expose the risks still lurking on the high street. Thu, 22 Jan 2026 16:49:02 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/private-equitys-european-retail-problem-is-getting-worse https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/q-a-how-goldman-sachs-etf-targets-pe-returns-with-public-stocks The investment bank teamed up with MSCI to create an investible index that aims to mirror the region, sector and style of the universe of PE managers. Wed, 05 Nov 2025 18:39:11 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/q-a-how-goldman-sachs-etf-targets-pe-returns-with-public-stocks https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/shein-files-for-hong-kong-ipo-amid-london-delays Fast-fashion retailer's move seen both as a fallback and strategic lever to overcome UK regulatory concerns over supply chains and valuations. Tue, 08 Jul 2025 09:44:26 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/shein-files-for-hong-kong-ipo-amid-london-delays https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/sec-regulation-timeline-2025 This timeline breaks down SEC policy developments impacting private markets under President Trump's second term. Thu, 03 Jul 2025 18:44:56 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/sec-regulation-timeline-2025 https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/cashmere-funds-strategy-to-lure-retail-investors-celebrities The venture capital firm has been adding high-profile names to its partner ranks. Wed, 02 Jul 2025 21:36:20 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/cashmere-funds-strategy-to-lure-retail-investors-celebrities https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/sec-opens-vc-door-a-bit-more-for-retail-investors But does the move make sense? An Mon, 16 Jun 2025 18:27:18 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/sec-opens-vc-door-a-bit-more-for-retail-investors https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/pe-buyouts-are-reshaping-britains-town-centers After years of declining deal activity in UK retail, 2025 has kicked off with a flurry of high-profile acquisitions. As PE firms snap up familiar high-street names, is this the start of a long-awaited comeback for the sector? Tue, 06 May 2025 17:56:44 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/pe-buyouts-are-reshaping-britains-town-centers https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/vanguard-explores-private-asset-boost-with-blackstone-and-carlyle The world's second-largest asset manager reportedly engaged in discussions to explore offering private market products to individual investors. Thu, 27 Mar 2025 23:48:23 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/vanguard-explores-private-asset-boost-with-blackstone-and-carlyle https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/asset-managers-swoop-family-dollar-in-1-billion-steal The deal reflects Dollar Tree’s strategic shift, while financial buyers continue to capitalize on corporate carve-outs. Wed, 26 Mar 2025 20:46:07 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/asset-managers-swoop-family-dollar-in-1-billion-steal https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/sycamore-to-take-walgreens-private-in-23-7b-deal-amid-restructuring PE firm Sycamore Partners is acquiring Walgreens for $23.7 billion as the retailer restructures and adapts to rising competition. Fri, 07 Mar 2025 18:53:12 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/sycamore-to-take-walgreens-private-in-23-7b-deal-amid-restructuring https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/buyout-deals-pick-up-in-europes-consumer-goods-sector Deal count however remains at a five-year low Wed, 06 Nov 2024 19:29:19 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/buyout-deals-pick-up-in-europes-consumer-goods-sector https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/consortium-brand-partners-outdoor-voices Emerging buyout firm Consortium Brand Partners has acquired Outdoor Voices in its latest bid to build a portfolio of growing brands. Tue, 04 Jun 2024 21:40:02 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/consortium-brand-partners-outdoor-voices https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/perpetual-capital-fundraising-public-pe-round-up-q2-2-23 Some big-name private fund managers fueled their asset and revenue growth by tapping into perpetual capital while fundraising hit a speed bump. Wed, 13 Sep 2023 00:00:00 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/perpetual-capital-fundraising-public-pe-round-up-q2-2-23 https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/away-direct-to-consumer-layoffs-venture-capital Even before the VC downturn, several direct-to-consumer startups like Away were struggling to find a path to profitability. Mon, 14 Aug 2023 00:00:00 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/away-direct-to-consumer-layoffs-venture-capital https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/skims-kim-kardashian-270m-direct-to-consumer-apparel Skims, Kim Kardashian’s direct-to-consumer apparel brand, has raised a $270 million round at a $4 billion valuation. Wed, 19 Jul 2023 00:00:00 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/skims-kim-kardashian-270m-direct-to-consumer-apparel https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/faire-400m-ecommerce-dtc-consumer Investor interest in Faire is the latest example of a shift in focus from direct-to-consumer retailers to startups that enable various merchants to reach buyers online. Tue, 16 Nov 2021 00:00:00 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/faire-400m-ecommerce-dtc-consumer