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M&A & Exits

Mergers, acquisitions, IPOs, and exits in retail and e-commerce industries.

Yamada and Edion plan merger: a $16bn Japanese electronics giant

June 4, 2026 by Karolina Skwira
Yamada Edion merger

Yamada Holdings and Edion plan to merge under a new holding company, creating Japan’s largest electronics retailer with about $16 billion in combined sales. Here is what the deal means for the sector, suppliers and shoppers.

Why European payments consolidation is likely to intensify before year-end: 3 signals

June 1, 2026 by Karolina Skwira
European payments consolidation

A wave of European payments M&A concentrated in May 2026 points to more take-privates and PSP roll-ups before year-end. Here are the three signals and the political risk that could stall them.

Aggregator exits after the Thrasio era: realistic outcomes

May 29, 2026May 21, 2026 by Ryan O'Donnell
ma exits

The roll-up boom that minted nine-figure aggregators is over. Here is what an aggregator exit realistically pays in 2026 and the earnout traps that quietly erase the headline number.

Earnouts in retail acquisitions: the clause that decides your payout

May 29, 2026May 20, 2026 by Ryan O'Donnell
ma exits

A practical 2026 guide to earnouts in retail acquisitions: how the clause works, which metric protects sellers, and how to value the contingent slice.

Selling a retail brand: how strategic buyers value you

May 29, 2026May 19, 2026 by Ryan O'Donnell
ma exits

Strategic buyers value retail brands differently than financial buyers. Here is how they build the number, what they pay a premium for, and the diligence triggers that quietly cut your multiple before you ever shake hands.

Earnouts, escrows and reps and warranties in retail M&A

June 30, 2026May 3, 2026 by Marcus Wright
earnouts escrows retail ma

Business deep dive: Earnouts, escrows and reps and warranties in retail M&A.

Valuation methods that buyers actually use for retail businesses

June 29, 2026May 1, 2026 by Tyler Brooks
retail valuation methods

Business deep dive: Valuation methods that buyers actually use for retail businesses.

Strategic acquirers versus PE buyers for retail brands

June 25, 2026April 29, 2026 by Aisha Williams
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Business deep dive: Strategic acquirers versus PE buyers for retail brands.

Retail M&A and exit strategy explained for founders

June 24, 2026April 28, 2026 by Sarah Mitchell
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Business deep dive: Retail M&A and exit strategy explained for founders.

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