Generational Capital Markets (GCM), a member of FINRA/SIPC and a leading mergers and acquisitions consultant for privately held businesses, is pleased to announce the sale of The Marco Company to Agility Retail Group, a partner company of San Francisco Equity Partners. The acquisition closed May 28, 2026.

Headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas, The Marco Company designs and manufactures products that allow its customers to transform everyday departments into high-performing, visually compelling spaces. Marco is a leader in grocery store fixtures across all fresh departments including produce, bakery, floral, wine, and more. The company’s product lines are available in various materials including wood, metal, and plastic and are utilized by grocery operators 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 is integrated into Agility Retail.

Based in Mansfield, Massachusetts, Agility Retail Group is a leading retail services company offering comprehensive solutions in design, fabrication, sourcing, installation, and program management for physical store environments. With a diverse set of capabilities and a commitment to exceptional customer service, Agility Retail Group partners with leading retail, grocery and foodservice operators across North America.

Located in San Francisco, California, San Francisco Equity Partners is a private equity firm focused exclusively on partnering with lower middle market companies in the consumer value chain. To each of its portfolio companies, SFEP serves as an extension of the management team and provides deep consumer domain expertise, strategic and operational guidance, a broad network of relationships and a stable of industry resources.

Generational Capital Market’s President and Supervising Principal, Brenen Hofstadter and his team, led by Managing Director, M&A, Chris Gain with the support of Senior Vice President, M&A, Troy Blakely, successfully closed the deal. Chris Gain established the initial relationship with The Marco Company.

“We are thrilled to welcome the Marco team to Agility Retail,” said Peter Stevens, CEO of 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.”

The acquisition bolsters Agility Retail’s position as a diversified national provider of in-store fixtures, displays, signage and décor. The company now operates out of ten domestic facilities spanning approximately 1 million square feet of space and over five hundred employees.

“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,” added David Mannix, Partner at SFEP. “This acquisition bolsters Agility Retail’s design, manufacturing and procurement capabilities as well as its leadership position in its industry.”

“We were pleased to help bring together two organizations that share a strong commitment to excellence and long-term growth. This partnership creates an exciting opportunity to build on an already successful foundation, expand capabilities, and continue delivering exceptional value to customers, employees, and stakeholders for years to come,” said Chris Gain, Managing Director, M&A.

Ryan Binkley, CEO of Generational Group, added, “Transactions like this demonstrate the value of bringing together organizations with complementary strengths and a shared strategic direction. Through thoughtful collaboration and a focus on long-term objectives, we help create pathways for growth, strengthen competitive positioning, and deliver enduring value for shareholders, employees, customers, and partners alike.”

About Generational Capital Markets, Inc.

Generational Capital Markets, Inc. is a member of FINRA/SIPC. Generational Capital Markets is part of Generational Group, which is headquartered in Dallas, TX, and is a leading, award winning full-service M&A consulting firm. Generational Group has over 350 professionals across 17 offices in North America. The firm empowers business owners to unlock the full value of their companies through a comprehensive suite of services—including M&A advisory, exit planning education, business valuation, strategic growth advisory, wealth advisory, and digital solutions.

Celebrating its 21^st year, Generational has successfully closed over 1,800 transactions and has ranked #1 or #2 in all LSEG league tables for deals valued between $25 million and $1 billion in 2024 and 2025.

The firm was named 2025 USA Investment Banking Firm of the Year by the Global M&A Network and recognized as Investment Banking Firm of the Year by The M&A Advisor in 2024 and 2025.

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