Private equity
Sycamore Partners
Sycamore Partners is a New York private equity firm focused on consumer and retail businesses. Entries are limited to completed transactions and brands named in the cited releases. Hot Topic left the portfolio on September 2, 2026.
United States · United States · New York, New York
Current records
13 records
- Ann TaylorApparel · Retail
Through KnitWell Group
Sycamore's news page carries a January 5, 2024 announcement that KnitWell, after Sycamore's purchase of Chico's FAS, includes Ann Taylor. No later exit was found in the sources reviewed. Confidence is medium because the record is the 2024 announcement, not a 2026 portfolio list.
As of Jan 5, 2024. Last checked Sep 22, 2026.
- Sycamore Partners news · Sycamore Partners
- BootsPharmacy · Retail
Through The Boots Group
The August 28, 2025 release says The Boots Group would operate as a separate standalone company after Sycamore's acquisition of Walgreens Boots Alliance, in partnership with the Pessina family. The release does not state a percentage.
As of Aug 28, 2025. Last checked Sep 22, 2026.
- CareCentrixHealthcare
Named in the August 28, 2025 release as a standalone company under the completed Walgreens Boots Alliance acquisition. The release does not state a percentage.
As of Aug 28, 2025. Last checked Sep 22, 2026.
- Chico'sApparel · Retail
Through KnitWell Group
Sycamore's news page carries a January 5, 2024 announcement that KnitWell, after Sycamore's purchase of Chico's FAS, includes Chico's. No later exit was found in the sources reviewed. Confidence is medium because the record is the 2024 announcement, not a 2026 portfolio list.
As of Jan 5, 2024. Last checked Sep 22, 2026.
- Sycamore Partners news · Sycamore Partners
- Lane BryantApparel · Retail
Through KnitWell Group
The January 5, 2024 announcement says KnitWell provides oversight and shared services to Lane Bryant. It does not say KnitWell owns Lane Bryant outright. No later exit was found in the sources reviewed. Confidence is medium.
As of Jan 5, 2024. Last checked Sep 22, 2026.
- Sycamore Partners news · Sycamore Partners
- LOFTApparel · Retail
Through KnitWell Group
Sycamore's news page carries a January 5, 2024 announcement that KnitWell, after Sycamore's purchase of Chico's FAS, includes LOFT. No later exit was found in the sources reviewed. Confidence is medium because the record is the 2024 announcement, not a 2026 portfolio list.
As of Jan 5, 2024. Last checked Sep 22, 2026.
- Sycamore Partners news · Sycamore Partners
- Shields Health SolutionsHealthcare
Named in the August 28, 2025 release as a standalone company under the completed Walgreens Boots Alliance acquisition. The release does not state a percentage.
As of Aug 28, 2025. Last checked Sep 22, 2026.
- SomaApparel · Retail
Through KnitWell Group
Sycamore's news page carries a January 5, 2024 announcement that KnitWell, after Sycamore's purchase of Chico's FAS, includes Soma. No later exit was found in the sources reviewed. Confidence is medium because the record is the 2024 announcement, not a 2026 portfolio list.
As of Jan 5, 2024. Last checked Sep 22, 2026.
- Sycamore Partners news · Sycamore Partners
- StaplesRetail
Walgreens' August 28, 2025 release calls Staples US Retail a Sycamore portfolio company when describing the prior role of Walgreens' new CEO. The release does not state a percentage.
As of Aug 28, 2025. Last checked Sep 22, 2026.
- TalbotsApparel · Retail
Through KnitWell Group
Sycamore's news page carries a January 5, 2024 announcement that KnitWell, after Sycamore's purchase of Chico's FAS, includes Talbots. No later exit was found in the sources reviewed. Confidence is medium because the record is the 2024 announcement, not a 2026 portfolio list.
As of Jan 5, 2024. Last checked Sep 22, 2026.
- Sycamore Partners news · Sycamore Partners
- VillageMDHealthcare
Named in the August 28, 2025 release as a standalone company. Shareholders also received a contingent right to proceeds from a future monetization of debt and equity interests in VillageMD. The release does not state Sycamore's percentage.
As of Aug 28, 2025. Last checked Sep 22, 2026.
- WalgreensPharmacy · Retail
Sycamore's August 28, 2025 release says it completed the acquisition of Walgreens Boots Alliance in partnership with the Pessina family, who reinvested 100% of their interest. Walgreens then operated as a private standalone company. The release does not state Sycamore's percentage.
As of Aug 28, 2025. Last checked Sep 22, 2026.
- White House Black MarketApparel · Retail
Through KnitWell Group
Sycamore's news page carries a January 5, 2024 announcement that KnitWell, after Sycamore's purchase of Chico's FAS, includes White House Black Market. No later exit was found in the sources reviewed. Confidence is medium because the record is the 2024 announcement, not a 2026 portfolio list.
As of Jan 5, 2024. Last checked Sep 22, 2026.
- Sycamore Partners news · Sycamore Partners
Exited or ended
- BoxLunchRetail
On September 2, 2026 Spencer Spirit Holdings completed the acquisition of Hot Topic, Inc., including Hot Topic, BoxLunch, and Her Universe, from Sycamore Partners. These are former Sycamore holdings.
As of Sep 2, 2026. Last checked Sep 22, 2026.
- Spencer Spirit completes acquisition of Hot Topic · PR Newswire
- Her UniverseApparel · Retail
On September 2, 2026 Spencer Spirit Holdings completed the acquisition of Hot Topic, Inc., including Hot Topic, BoxLunch, and Her Universe, from Sycamore Partners. These are former Sycamore holdings.
As of Sep 2, 2026. Last checked Sep 22, 2026.
- Spencer Spirit completes acquisition of Hot Topic · PR Newswire
- Hot TopicRetail · Apparel
On September 2, 2026 Spencer Spirit Holdings completed the acquisition of Hot Topic, Inc., including Hot Topic, BoxLunch, and Her Universe, from Sycamore Partners. These are former Sycamore holdings.
As of Sep 2, 2026. Last checked Sep 22, 2026.
- Spencer Spirit completes acquisition of Hot Topic · PR Newswire