Consumer & Retail
M&A has always been a big part of a consumer and retail company’s growth strategy. However, as competition gets tighter and demand for more purpose-driven brands increases, companies come to us not just for scale, but also to reshape their portfolios for a more customer-focused strategy. Whether you’re selling or buying a business, our deep expertise in M&A, growth equity and ECM, debt advisory and corporate finance services as well as our established relationships in everything from e-commerce to innovative logistics will guide you toward success in closing the best deals.
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Cotting Group has been acquired by Duroc AB
Mecaseat has sold Cotting Group to Duroc AB. Financial details have not been disclosed.
Learn moreYanva & Disava Capital partners with French Retail to enter the fashion industry
Yanva & Disava Capital partners with French Retail to enter the fashion industry by acquiring an 80% stake in the company. Yanva & DIsava Capital will support the business on its growth journey of opening new retail shops, further expanding its digital presence and developing even more the brands Celio and Etam on the local market.
Learn moreJoe Merino has been acquired by enterstore
The shareholders of Joe Merino, a premium menswear brand, have agreed to sell a majority stake to enterstore, a fast-growing e-commerce group comprising multiple brands. The partnership with enterstore positions Joe Merino well to drive its international expansion and accelerate its growth journey.
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Ben Shapiro
CEO, Doff Portland
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Scale, specialization and capital shape Q2 transactions
QUARTERLY M&A ACTIVITY: In Q2 2026, Oaklins’ clients completed 69 transactions across sectors and regions, reflecting active dealmaking in healthcare, TMT and specialist services, with scale, specialization and capital as recurring themes.
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