US-based L Catterton, the private equity investment division of LVMH, has announced the closure of a $2.75bn buyout fund.

The company intends to use the funds to invest in consumer companies in North America and Europe.

US-based home furnishings retailer Crate and Barrel has announced its collaboration with marketplace automation solution RevCascade to launch its new e-commerce platform.

"The Crate and Barrel Exclusive Marketplace will provide customers with a wide range of products with improved convenience."

The Crate and Barrel Exclusive Marketplace will provide customers with a wide range of products with improved convenience. It will also include branded items, additional product categories and products created by various designers and manufacturers across the world.

US-based logistics services provider C.H. Robinson has announced the renewal of its logistics services contract with UK-based grocery and general merchandise retailer Tesco.

The renewal will enable Tesco to increase its product distribution in Poland.