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Consumer Goods/Retail

LivingSocial Makes New Friends

March 12, 2010 - US Venture Partners provides part of a $25 million funding package; the social network could be poised to make more buys.

Viterra Buys Dakota Growers Pasta

March 11, 2010 - The grain and feed company’s deal expands its reach just a year after it made a major M&A play.

Falfurrias Seeks to Double First Fund

March 9, 2010 - Marc Oken and Hugh McColl are looking to build off previous investments such as Bojangles, as the firm seeks to raise its second vehicle.

Centaur Files for Chapter 11

March 8, 2010 - Licensing fees, project delays and economic downturn hobble horse track operator.

CCMP Acquires Fashion Retailer

March 2, 2010 - The New York private equity firm acquired control of the Texas retailer without using any debt financing.

TH Lee Goes out for Burgers

February 26, 2010 - The private equity firm plans yet another investment in good food quickly.

Kettle Goes to Diamond Foods

February 26, 2010 - The $615 million sale represents a roughly 4x return for Lion Capital.

Hummer to be Wound Down

February 25, 2010 - GM will shutter the boom-era popular gas guzzler brand after its deal to be sold to a Chinese entity goes bust.

Games On

February 23, 2010 - Warner Bros., Playtech Ltd., making deals with video gaming companies as the space sees more consolidation.

Aisling and Burrill Sells Dental Products Co

February 23, 2010 - The PE firm sells the natural oral care company at a time when dental plays have been increasingly attractive.

Aurora Asset Takes Trausch

February 18, 2010 - The PE firm’s refrigerator manufacturer makes a strategic play that could pay off if retailers continue to hold off on big spending.

Duane Reade Bought by Walgreen

February 17, 2010 - Oak Hill Capital Partners and investors escape an asset that once seemed poised to become a burden.

Monomoy Capital Gets Casual

February 16, 2010 - The private equity firm will buy Casual Living to integrate it into its Boston Apparel Group platform; more deals are expected.

RLH Picks up Consumer Durables Pro

February 16, 2010 - The private equity firm partners up with Jim Morley to acquire a variety of products.

North Castle, Glencoe Pair Up on Flatbread Recap

February 12, 2010 - Adding to North Castle’s consumer-focused portfolio, the firms backed Flatout, Inc. in a recapitalization.