Deep Dive 16 minutes PremiumThink Tank: SPACs in Retail—What Rapid Expansion Means for Retailers Coresight Research April 8, 2021 What's InsideCoresight Research’s new Think Tank series delves into the trends and segments that we have identified as presenting growth opportunities in retail in 2021 and beyond. We provide a definitive overview of each topic and its impact on retail. In this report, we explore what the significant rise in special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs) means for retail and the opportunities and challenges for private retailers and brand owners seeking to enter the US public market via SPACs. Click here to read our previous Think Tank report on community group buying. Contents What’s the Story? Why It Matters SPACs in Retail: A Think Tank Key Retail Sectors for SPACs Brands and Retailers Entering Public Markets Through SPACs: 2016 to 2020 Retail-Focused SPAC Activities in the Pipeline for 2021 Private Retailer and Investor Perspectives: Using SPACs To Enter the Public Market Key Considerations for Private Retailers Entering the Public Market Via SPACs. Workings of a SPAC Investor Perspective: Are SPACs a Good Investment? Our Insights on the SPAC Boom and Future Prospects What We Think Implications for Retailers and Brand Owners Appendix: SPACs in Retail This report is for paying subscribers only. Already a paying subscriber? Please log in to see the entire report.If you wish to learn more about our subscription plans and become a paying subscriber, click here. This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in: AWS Summit, New York, 2023: Amazon Introduces Generative AI InnovationsYour Guide to Groceryshop 2023: How To Navigate Five Themes in Grocery RetailShoptalk 2023 Day Three: Web3—Spurring Change Across the Retail ChainWeekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2023, Week 52: US Store Openings Pass 5,500