Consumer Products & Retail


Grant Thornton Stax's Consumer experience is vast and growing, covering a wide spectrum of verticals and sub-segments

Grant Thornton Stax conducts a diverse range of consumer and retail engagements each year for private equity and sponsor-backed businesses. Our breadth and depth of experience across sub-sectors helps foster a strong partnership with our clients, who seek strategic insights and recommendations to help maximize growth potential in the near and long term. 

Recent Work

Grant Thornton Stax Advises CenterOak on Acquisition of Grismer
April 2, 2026
Grant Thornton Stax supported CenterOak Partners on its recent acquisition of Grismer Tire & Auto Service, a leading operator of tire and automotive service centers. Read more here.
Grant Thornton Stax Advises FFL Partners on Creation of Pioneer HOA
March 12, 2026
Grant Thornton Stax advised FFL Partners on the launch of Pioneer HOA, a holding company for its investments in HOA property management businesses. Learn more here.
Grant Thornton Stax Sell-side Support: Moss Acquisition by Vomela
December 17, 2025
Grant Thornton Stax recently supported Moss, a global producer of innovative brand experiences, on its acquisition by Vomela, a Riverside Company. Read more about the deal here.
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Expertise

  • Food & Beverage

    • Beverages
    • Snacks/Confectionaries
    • Dairy/Protein
    • Baby Food
    • Shelf Stable Foods/Ingredients
    • Produce
    • Foodservice/Retail
    • Pet Food
  • Apparel, Accessories, & Footwear

    • Active and Outdoor
    • Lifestyle and General 
    • Industrial Performance Gear
  • Household Goods

    • Furniture and Décor
    • Appliances 
    • Pet Supplies 
    • Lawn and Garden
    • Juvenile and Toy
    • Housewares
    • Cleaning and Hygiene
  • Health & Wellness

    • Personal Care
    • Beauty
    • Nutrition and Supplements
    • Fitness
  • Consumer Services

    • Consumer Technology
    • Residential Services
    • Medspa Services 
    • Travel and Hospitality 
    • Entertainment
    • Pet Services
    • Restaurants and Dining

Recent Insights

Featured by The Food Institute: Pet-Food Investments Surge as Gen Z, Millennials Drive Humanization
By Samantha Pinkes April 9, 2026
Grant Thornton Stax Director Sam Pinkes was recently featured by The Food Institute where she offered commentary around the growing humanization trend among pet owners. Read more.
Youth Sports: Expanding Value in a Growing Market
By Owen Tindle & Luke Scheibel April 6, 2026
Youth sports has emerged as one of private equity's most actively targeted consumer categories, and Owen Tindle and Luke Scheibel share Grant Thornton Stax perspectives. Read more
Grant Thornton Stax Advises CenterOak on Acquisition of Grismer
April 2, 2026
Grant Thornton Stax supported CenterOak Partners on its recent acquisition of Grismer Tire & Auto Service, a leading operator of tire and automotive service centers. Read more here.
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