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    The Impact of COVID-19 on Consumer and Retail M&A

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    June 9, 2020

    S&C partners Frank Aquila, Audra Cohen and Melissa Sawyer discuss important updates for dealmakers in the consumer and retail sector following the COVID-19 pandemic.

    Shifting consumer priorities and changing product availability are changing fundamental aspects of M&A dealmaking in these industries. Brick-and-mortar retail has seen a drop in mall foot traffic and many industry mainstays have been pushed toward bankruptcy. Meanwhile, sales are increasing at e-commerce businesses. Frank and Melissa discuss the impact of recent legislation on this sector and explore how new trends might change the future of M&A in these industries.

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