Deep DiveM&A in Retail: How US Retailers Can Capitalize on Growth Opportunities Coresight Research July 15, 2021 Reasons to ReadAs 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 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: Holiday 2025 Survey Insights: Government Shutdown Impacts One-Third of Holiday ShoppersUS Consumer and Retail Outlook—Holiday 2025 and Beyond: Premium Subscriber Call, September 2025High-Income Consumers’ Financial Sentiment Reaches New Peak: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 24, 2025—InfographicInnovator Profile: Wayvee Analytics—Analyzing Customer Emotions to Boost Store and Shelf Performance
