The retail sector—whether wholesale, retail, specialist, or online—is undergoing profound change. Digitalization, international competition, direct sales by manufacturers, and ongoing consolidation are shaping M&A activity in the industry.

We have been advising retail companies for 20 years and have developed this area into one of our main areas of expertise. We assist with succession planning, coordinate investment processes, and support growth strategies through acquisitions and buy-and-build. We are also very active in providing financing advice to the retail sector.

Thanks to numerous projects, we have extensive expertise in the building materials, food, packaging, and medical segments. In addition, we have built up a broad network of strategic investors, family offices, and investment companies—supplemented by direct connections to Silicon Valley—in order to identify new trends at an early stage.