A Tumultuous Retail Environment, An Indication of a Rapidly Evolving Sector
Apparel & Retail M&A activity took a slight dip in 2016, particularly in the middle of the year. Total global deal volume was down 4% from 367 in 2015 to… Read more »
Lifestyle Brands
High Activity from an Unexpected Sector
Historically, socks have not been perceived as a high growth, fashion-forward sector; however, recent trends in M&A demonstrate unexpected strong growth in this market. A recent study conducted by Transparency… Read more »
Los Angeles Business Journal Fashion Awards
Intrepid sponsored the 2016 Fashion Awards, an event put on by the Los Angeles Business Journal (LABJ). The event honored people and businesses within the apparel space that impact economic growth… Read more »
eTailing Trends—Intrepid’s Millennials Spending Habits Survey
The Importance of eCommerce in a Rapidly Changing Retail Environment Consumer shopping trends continue to rapidly evolve, as Amazon and other eCommerce retailers’ presence continues to grow and change versus… Read more »
The Social Consciousness of Branded Consumer Companies
Consumer companies are redefining what it means to be successful It’s exciting to see a significantly increased focus on social awareness and philanthropy from entrepreneurs and business owners in the… Read more »
Retailers Continue to Struggle in Q1’16
Retailers suffered significantly at the end of 2015 and in the first quarter of 2016, with many companies filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy or preparing to file in the near future…. Read more »
Apparel and Retail Witnessed Uptick in M&A Activity in 2015
The end of 2015 and beginning of 2016 saw an uptick in M&A activity for apparel and retail companies. In addition, Q4’15 witnessed several high-profile CEO changes at companies including… Read more »
2015 Southern California Apparel Awards
Intrepid’s Head of Apparel & Retail, Marvin Padilla, was a featured presenter at the 2015 Los Angeles Business Journal’s Southern California Apparel Awards ceremony at the Millennium Biltmore Hotel in… Read more »
Intrepid Acts as Exclusive Financial Advisor to Arlington Global Financial on Its Acquisition of Big Strike
A Consortium of International Investors Acquires Leading Designer, Manufacturer and Wholesaler of Versatile Lifestyle and Career Apparel from The Gores Group Intrepid today announced Arlington Global Financial, Ltd.’s acquisition of… Read more »