Agility Retail Group has announced the acquisition of Marco Display Specialists, LLC, a Fort Worth, Texas-based manufacturer of retail fixtures and displays primarily serving customers in the grocery channel. The deal marks Agility Retail’s fifth acquisition in partnership with San Francisco Equity Partners, its private equity backer. Financial terms were not disclosed.
The Marco Company designs and manufactures products that help grocery operators transform everyday departments into high-performing, visually compelling retail spaces. Marco is a leader in grocery store fixtures across all fresh departments including produce, bakery, floral, and wine, with product lines available in wood, metal, and plastic. Its products are used for merchandising, fixture and display replacement, seasonal refreshes, store remodels, and new store openings. Marco’s management team and organization will continue to operate the business as it integrates into Agility Retail’s broader platform.
The acquisition adds to Agility Retail’s domestic manufacturing capabilities and bolsters its position as a diversified national provider of in-store fixtures, displays, signage, and décor. The combined company now operates out of ten domestic facilities spanning approximately one million square feet of space and more than 500 employees. Agility Retail offers comprehensive solutions in design, fabrication, sourcing, installation, and program management for physical store environments, serving leading retail, grocery, and foodservice operators across North America.
San Francisco Equity Partners, which focuses exclusively on lower middle market companies in the consumer value chain, said the acquisition strengthens Agility Retail’s design, manufacturing, and procurement capabilities as well as its leadership position in the retail fixtures industry.
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“We are thrilled to welcome the Marco team to Agility Retail. Marco is a highly respected provider within the store fixtures industry and has an exceptional track record of growth, operational excellence, and customer service. The combination will add to Agility Retail’s domestic manufacturing capabilities and will support the exceptional level of service that we deliver to our consolidated customer base.”
Peter Stevens, Chief Executive Officer, Agility Retail Group
“Marco is a highly complementary business with strong customer relationships, differentiated manufacturing capabilities, and a shared commitment to delivering high-touch service to its retail partners. This acquisition bolsters Agility Retail’s design, manufacturing and procurement capabilities as well as its leadership position in its industry.”
David Mannix, Partner, San Francisco Equity Partners
