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Wunderman acquires Amazon consulting agency 2Sales
MUMBAI: Wunderman, the leading global digital agency and a WPP company has acquired 2Sales International, an e-commerce consulting agency that supports global brands in building their business on Amazon and other online marketplaces.
2Sales will become part of Wunderman’s growing global commerce offering, Wunderman Commerce.
The acquisition further strengthens Wunderman Commerce’s Amazon expertise across supply chain, operations and assortment planning, content/search optimisation and promotional management, particularly in European markets where Amazon’s market share is growing rapidly, and where their broader consumer influence is becoming increasingly important to clients.
2Sales employs 66 people in Luxembourg, and is a one-stop Amazon solution that utilises automated processes to optimise content generation, sales promotions across eight international Amazon platforms. Clients include ACCO, Columbia, Fiskars and SC Johnson.
Wunderman Commerce global CEO Neil Stewart says, “For brands to win on Amazon requires tools and techniques that come with direct knowledge and expertise, something 2Sales has mastered over the years by working with over 150 brands. We are delighted that they are joining the Wunderman Commerce family, fortifying our Amazon capabilities across EMEA, and supporting our ability to provide multichannel digital commerce services to our brand clients.”
2Sales CEO Helmut Rieder adds, “This is an exciting time for 2Sales as it will enable us to extend our marketplace services and Amazon capabilities to Wunderman Commerce’s global client base. Wunderman Commerce has established itself as the go-to agency in defining and delivering digital commerce strategies across all online channels, and we are thrilled to now be a part of it.”
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Siguler Guff invests $40m in Trimex Foods to fuel India expansion
Private equity bet backs global dining brands as India’s appetite grows
MUMBAI: Siguler Guff has committed $40 million to Trimex Foods Private Limited, marking the company’s first institutional fundraise and signalling fresh momentum in India’s fast-evolving food services sector.
Trimex, which brings global names such as Chili’s Grill & Bar, PAUL and Cinnabon to Indian diners, plans to use the capital to expand its footprint across the country and add new international brands to its portfolio.
Founded in 2010, the company operates more than 50 outlets across 13 cities, employing nearly 1,900 people. It has carved out a niche as a reliable partner for global restaurant chains looking to tap into India’s growing appetite for organised dining experiences.
Siguler Guff, which manages over $18 billion in assets, is betting on that appetite only getting bigger. “India’s food services sector is undergoing a structural shift as consumers increasingly gravitate toward globally recognised dining experiences,” said Siguler Guff partner and co-portfolio manager Shaun Khubchandani.
He added that Trimex’s 15-year track record offers a scalable platform with strong execution and customer loyalty, making it well-placed to grow further with the right backing.
For Trimex, the partnership is as much about expertise as it is about capital. A company spokesperson said the firm is looking to build on its reputation for consistent, high-quality dining while tapping into Siguler Guff’s global network to accelerate growth.
The investment also reflects a broader trend of private equity firms doubling down on India’s consumer story, particularly in sectors where rising incomes and urban lifestyles are reshaping spending habits.
Ernst & Young acted as the exclusive financial advisor to Trimex for the deal.
With fresh capital on the table and global brands waiting in the wings, Trimex now appears ready to turn up the heat in India’s increasingly competitive dining landscape.
