Deep DiveThink Tank: M&A in US Retail—Opportunities to Expand Capacity and Redefine Portfolios Coresight Research June 20, 2022 Reasons to ReadThe Coresight Research Think Tank series delves into the trends and segments that we have identified as presenting growth opportunities in retail in 2022 and beyond. In this Think Tank, we explore mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in US retail, covering the following: Key retail sectors witnessing M&A activity Three strategies for retail players to capitalize on growth trends in M&A Key factors impacting M&A, comprising three drivers and three potential headwinds The value of completed retail-focused M&A transactions from January 2021–April 2022, broken down by sector Click here for all of our Think Tank reports. Find our Playbook on opportunities in M&A and SPACs here. Read our separate reports on how retailers can capitalize on growth opportunities in other areas of corporate evolution: IPOs (initial public offerings), SPACs (special purpose acquisition companies) and venture capital (VC) funding. Contents (Click to navigate) Introduction M&A in US Retail: A Think Tank Key Retail Sectors Witnessing M&A Activity Key Strategies to Adapt to Recent Trends in M&A Our Insights into Retail-Focused M&A Growth and Future Prospects Key Considerations for US Retailers Entering M&A Transactions What We Think About Coresight Research’s RESET Framework Appendix 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: Analyst Corner: UK Retail Crime Soars—Visibly Reflected in Stores, with John MercerUS Apparel & Footwear Retailing—Themes, Concepts and Innovators: AI, Value, GLP-1 and More To Drive Apparel TransformationWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 45: Fired Earth To Close Stores Due to AdministrationWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 12: Forever 21 To Close All Stores; Dollar General Announces Major Store Expansion Plan