Positions GA Group as a diversified lifecycle partner for retailers nationwide
Tuesday, May 19, 2026 - Westlake Village, CA -
Founded in 2006, DRM has established a strong track record in new
store builds, remodels, resets, and fixturing, as well as reverse logistics.
This acquisition strengthens GA Group by transforming its service mix, creating
cross-selling opportunities, and providing full lifecycle solutions for
retailers. DRM will now benefit from GA Group's capital and deep retail
relationships, supporting national expansion, innovation, and greater employee
engagement.
GA Group Retail, Merchant & Industrial Solutions
"This acquisition accelerates GA Group's strategy to move beyond retail liquidation and build a robust, diversified services ecosystem for our clients," said Tim Shilling, President of GA Group Retail, Merchant and Industrial Solutions. "With DRM, we add a complementary product offering for our clients and gain a trusted partner to help us serve retailers throughout their lifecycle. We believe recurring service businesses that can steadily grow market share will help us build stronger client relationships, unlock new opportunities, and drive lasting value for our customers."
Done Right Merchandising
"I'm excited for this next chapter," said Brent Lewis, co-owner
of DRM who leads daily operations. "GA Group's platform can turbocharge
DRM's growth and help us serve clients on a national scale. Together, we can
deepen client relationships and deliver more value at every stage of a
retailer's journey, while also providing significant career growth
opportunities to our employees."
Both organizations are committed to a seamless integration,
leveraging the unique strengths of each to foster sustainable, profitable
growth and stronger partnerships with customers through the continuing
evolution of the retail industry.
About Done
Right Merchandising
Done Right Merchandising (DRM) is a family-founded provider of new store builds, remodels, resets, fixturing, and reverse logistics for retailers across the U.S. Since 2006, DRM has earned a reputation for reliable, scalable solutions that help retailers adapt, grow, and thrive. For more information, please visit www.donerightmerchandising.com.
About GA
Group
GA Group is a privately held global firm offering a comprehensive set of tailored solutions to meet our clients' diverse needs. Our experts provide advisory and valuation services, as well as monetize, lend against, and acquire assets across a broad range of sectors from both healthy and distressed companies. GA Group and its predecessors are celebrating 50 years of customer service, and the company's leadership has over 100 years of collective experience in the industry. GA Group is majority-owned by funds managed by Oaktree Capital Management, L.P. For more information, please visit www.gagroup.com.
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