Gordon Brothers Europe and OpCapita have joined together to make an offer for British electricals chain Comet, Reuters reported. Restructuring firm Hilco UK is also reportedly interested in the company. First round bids for the company, currently owned by Kesa, were due July 20. Bidders are to be notified within seven days if they are going through to a second round, Reuters said.

Mitchell Berk has been named CEO of Hilco Consumer Capital. He most recently founded and ran Vortex LLX.

Hilco Consumer Capital and Crystal Capital have sold Tommy Armour Golf business to the Sports Authority. No financial terms were disclosed.

CHICAGO (Reuters) – Jamie Salter, chief executive of private equity firm Hilco Consumer Capital, is resigning from the company, Hilco said in a news release. Eric Kaup, currently general counsel of the company, will serve as interim chief executive, said Hilco, which has a portfolio that includes the Halston, Tommy Armour Golf and Sharper Image [...]

NEW YORK (Reuters) – Suitors are lining up to buy assets of U.S. clothing retailer Eddie Bauer Holdings Inc (EBHI.O) ahead of an expected bankruptcy filing within the next few weeks, according to people familiar with the discussions.

Hilco Consumer Capital is in talks with the outdoor apparel retailer about a possible deal once a bankruptcy filing occurs, and private equity firm CCMP Capital Advisors LLC is weighing an offer for the company, these people said.

The people asked not to be named because the talks are not public.

An Eddie Bauer representative did not immediately return a call seeking comment.

Hilco Equity Partners and Monomoy Capital Partners acquired the Atkins Elegant Desserts, Inc. The business will work closely with Awrey Bakeries, LLC, a Livonia, Michigan bakery currently owned by Hilco Equity and Monomoy. Atkins, located in Noblesville, Indiana, is a niche manufacturer of cheesecakes, layer cakes and brownies. Press release: Hilco Equity Partners, L.P., a [...]

Gordon Brothers and Hilco Consumer Capital have completed their acquisitions of Polaroid, out of bankruptcy.

Update: NY Times is reporting that Hilco and Gordon Bros. have withdrawn their bid. NEW YORK (Reuters) – Liquidators Hilco Merchant Resources LLC and Gordon Brothers Retail Partners were named as the lead bidder in a bankruptcy auction on Monday for U.S. luxury retailer Fortunoff Holdings LLC, according to a person with knowledge of the [...]

NEW YORK (Reuters) – Bob Marley’s family has teamed up with private equity group Hilco Consumer Capital to handle licensing of the late reggae legend’s likeness, trademarks and themes on retail products ranging from apparel to video games. Hilco will license products including, shoes, food, collectibles, luggage, musical instruments, and stationery, with the Bob Marley [...]

(Reuters) – Private-equity firm Golden Gate Capital has emerged as one of three bidders in the auction for retailer Circuit City Stores Inc, which filed for bankruptcy protection in November, the Wall Street Journal reported. The San Francisco-based firm has made a bid for the entire company but has requested 30 days to analyze the [...]