M&A in Retail: How US Retailers Can Capitalize on Growth Opportunities

What's Inside

As many brand owners and retailers are rethinking their strategies and business models to recover from the Covid-19 crisis, we believe mergers and acquisitions (M&A) provide a strong option for value creation.

In this report, we analyze 2020 and year-to-date 2021 retail-focused M&A activities in the US, as well prospects for, and drivers of, future M&A growth.

For more about M&A in retail, read our separate reports on special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs) and initial public offerings (IPOs).

Contents (Click to navigate)

What’s the Story?

Why It Matters

M&A in US Retail: A Deep Dive

Recent Noteworthy M&A Completed Transactions

Notable Upcoming US Retail-Focused M&A Transactions in 2021

Our Insights into Retail-Focused M&A Growth and Future Prospects

What We Think

Implications for Retailers and Brand Owners

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