The Carlyle Group agreed to acquire a majority stake in END, a UK-based luxury, streetwear and sportswear retailer, from Index Ventures, a private equity firm. The transaction will close on 1 April 2021. Financial terms were not disclosed. “Their experience and strong track record in Luxury and Streetwear will be invaluable to us in supporting END.’s long-term and sustainable growth strategy. Carlyle’s industry knowledge and truly global platform will be instrumental as END. continues to reach an increasingly international audience,” Christiaan Ashworth and John Parker, END Co-Founders and Co-CEOs.