Consumer

Consumer

is a longstanding area of strength for Bridgepoint. We have invested consistently across the sector through the cycle, with a strong focus on the specialist retail, leisure and FMCG sub-sectors.

Typically, we focus our investment activity on sub-segment, dominant companies with demonstrable track records and strong competitive positioning, essential in this sector's highly dynamic and cyclical environment. In retail and leisure, we have a strong track record of supporting established concepts and brands which provide clear perceived value and service to the consumer; we aim to work with experienced management teams to achieve superior growth via well-executed geographic or product extensions in particular. In FMCG, we look for consumer product companies with proprietary strengths providing a product or service with broad appeal to multiple groups of consumers.

Deals that we have done in this sector include:
A-Katsastus Vehicle inspection group - Finland
Alain Afflelou Optical retailer - France
Arco Bodegas Wine producer - Spain
Fat Face Active lifestyle retailer - UK
Forstinger Automobile accessories/spare parts retailer - Austria
Golden Wonder Savoury snacks producer - UK
HobbyCraft Specialist arts, drafts & hobbies retailer - UK
Holmes Place Owner/operator of health & fitness clubs - UK
IMO World’s largest conveyor car wash business - UK
Jessops Photographic retailer - UK
Kaffee Partner Supplier of coffee and water dispensers - Germany
Limoni Perfumery retail chain - Italy
JOAGroupe (formerly Moliflor Loisirs) Casino operator - France
Molton Brown Premium branded consumer products manufacturer - UK
Nocibe Perfume group - France
Pets at Home Pet food and product retailer - UK
Pret A Manger Premium food & beverages retailer - UK
Principal Hotels Hotel group - UK
Pubmaster Independent pub chain - UK
Virgin Active Health and fitness club operator - UK
Western Wines Leading supplier of private label wines - UK
WT Foods Ethnic & speciality food manufacturer - UK
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The spice of life (182.79 KB)

28.04.2009

What Europeans spend their money on - lifting the lid on consumer spending habits across the EU.

HobbyCraft acquired by Bridgepoint

29.04.2010

HobbyCraft, the UK’s leading out-of-town art and craft retailer, has been acquired by Bridgepoint in a management buyout for an undisclosed sum.

Pets at Home sold to KKR

27.01.2010

Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. (together with its affiliates, “KKR”) today announced the signing of a definitive agreement with Bridgepoint and other co-investors to acquire Pets at Home, the UK’s leading retailer of pet food and pet-related services and accessories.