M&A in Apparel and Footwear: Strong US and UK Growth Opportunities

What's Inside

Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) are a way for apparel and footwear brands and retailers to redefine core portfolios and build operational resilience.

We analyze 2021 apparel and footwear-focused M&A activity in the US and the UK, and detail selected major transactions that completed last year. We also discuss the prospects for, and drivers of, M&A  growth in 2022 and beyond.

• Read our separate reports on how retailers can capitalize on growth opportunities in M&A, as well as special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs) and initial public offerings (IPOs), which offer an alternative exit path.

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Introduction

What’s the Story?

Why It Matters

M&A in Apparel and Footwear Retail: Coresight Research Analysis

US: Key Areas of M&A Activity

UK: Key Areas of M&A Activity

Notable Upcoming Apparel and Footwear-Focused M&A Transactions

Our Insights: Apparel and Footwear-Focused M&A Growth and Future Prospects

What We Think