Retail & Manufacturing

The brokerage arm of KO client Loadsmith, a leading third-party logistics platform, was recently acquired by FreightVana, a Phoenix-based logistics provider. The acquisition strengthens FreightVana’s capabilities in this space and demonstrates the company’s commitment to delivering technology-driven freight solutions for better efficiency. “When we started thinking about divesting the brokerage…

Selling a business is a huge milestone for many founders and entrepreneurs, and the timing and preparation for a transaction are critical to maximizing success in a merger or acquisition. In our recent M&A webinar with KO’s Jennifer Rosenthal and GLC Advisors’ David Bluth, we explored essential strategies for business…

KO client Havenly Brands recently announced the acquisition of direct-to-consumer furniture brand Burrow, marking Havenly’s fifth acquisition in two years.  The acquisition broadens Havenly’s reach into direct-to-consumer furnishings with a company that has quick-ship, modular products in a wide range of categories: living room, dining room, bedroom, storage, outdoor and…

KO client Bamboo Rose, a leader in retail product development and supply chain technology, recently acquired Foresight Retail, a SaaS retailer and brand-focused planning company built by industry experts. “This is a pivotal moment for Bamboo Rose as we continue to innovate and redefine the meaning of true end-to-end PLM,”…

KO client EMI Sportswear recently announced its acquisition by Minnesota-based apparel company Lakeshirts. EMI is a 30-year-old retail apparel company and wholesale vendor known for its innovative apparel, on-trend designs, quality and customer service. In the acquisition announcement, EMI founder and president Russ Coburn said, “I could not have imagined…

In the unpredictable world of business, there is one constant and unwelcome companion lurking in the shadows: risk. We find risk anywhere and everywhere in a business environment: research and development, personnel matters, physical operations, customer relationships, data and security, and many other facets of running a business. Despite a…

As we close out November, we wanted to take a moment to celebrate National Entrepreneurship Month. National Entrepreneurship Month recognizes entrepreneurs and innovators who demonstrate drive, resilience, and determination as they create solutions that solve problems and build businesses that fuel our communities. At KO Law Firm, we celebrate these…

KO client RADICL, a cybersecurity innovator delivering enterprise-grade extended threat protection to small-to-medium-sized businesses, recently announced that it has raised $12 million in funding. The latest round was led by Paladin Capital Group and included participation from Access Venture Partners, the DA Ventures Seed Fund (a Denver Angels affiliate), and…