Insight ReportRetailers Look to Digitally Native Vertical Brand M&A for Expansion Coresight Research November 11, 2021 Reasons to ReadThe increased consumer shift to e-commerce has prompted many retailers to reevaluate their product mix and overall portfolio in the long term, particularly in the wake of the pandemic—driving a wave of M&A activity, especially for digitally native vertical brands (DNVBs), also sometimes called direct-to-consumer (DTC) brands. In this report, we look at DNVB M&A activity in the past 24 months and evaluate by characteristics of the target DNVB, by sector and by type to offer brands and retailers important implications. For more analysis of key M&A trends in retail, please read our previous report. Already a subscriber? Log in You are currently viewing a preview of this report. Please select an access option to view the full report. Hide Options - Show Options + Get unlimited access to all our research with one of our subscription plans. View Subscription Plans or Contact us to purchase this report. Contact us ✕ This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in: US Retail Sales Outlook: Our Retail Growth Outlook Score Strengthens, SlightlyConsumer Sentiment Largely Holds Steady in December After November Highs: China Consumer Survey InsightsAnalyst Corner: UK Retail Crime Soars—Visibly Reflected in Stores, with John MercerFlipkart Big Billion Days 2025: Sales-Tax Cuts To Drive Strong Consumer Demand
