Retail M&A Advisory to Grow and Transform Consumer Businesses
The retail industry is evolving fast—and M&A is at the heart of that transformation. At Highline M&A Advisory, our retail M&A advisory services help businesses in the retail, food, and consumer product sectors navigate high-impact mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures with clarity and confidence.
Whether you’re looking to sell a family-owned retail brand, acquire a fast-growing consumer product line, or merge for scale, we guide every step of the transaction with sector-specific expertise and strategic thinking.
Why Choose Highline for Retail M&A Advisory?
Retail M&A is more than just a numbers game. From brand equity and customer loyalty to supply chain performance and digital presence, every deal must account for factors unique to the retail landscape. That’s why you need advisors who understand how consumer businesses operate—and how to unlock their full value.
Our retail M&A advisory team includes former operators, investment bankers, and strategists with deep experience in:
Grocery and specialty food retail
Consumer packaged goods (CPG)
DTC (direct-to-consumer) eCommerce
Apparel and lifestyle brands
Beauty and personal care
Franchises and multi-location retail chains
We don’t just help structure deals—we help you win in a competitive market.
Our Retail M&A Services
Highline offers comprehensive retail M&A services for both sellers and buyers across the consumer sector.
Looking to grow through acquisition? Our Buy-Side M&A Advisory team identifies strategic opportunities that align with your brand, customer base, and distribution goals. Services include:
Acquisition strategy development
Market and target research
Financial and operational due diligence
Deal structuring and negotiation
Post-deal integration and planning
Our role is to ensure you pay the right price for the right fit.
Buy-Side Consumer and Retail M&A
Sell-Side Retail M&A Advisory
If you’re considering an exit, we’ll help you maximize your business’s value and attract the right acquirers. Our Sell-Side M&A Advisory includes:
Business valuation with a focus on brand equity, EBITDA, and growth potential
Development of a professional CIM and buyer materials
Outreach to strategic and financial buyers in the consumer and retail space
Negotiation and offer management
Coordination of due diligence and legal closing
We’ve helped retail founders sell to private equity, larger retail chains, and global consumer conglomerates.
Highline is a trusted consumer food and retail M&A advisor for:
Retailers expanding across regions or online
Private equity firms building platforms or roll-ups
Family-owned brands preparing for transition
Food and beverage companies looking to expand market reach
DTC brands scaling beyond their initial growth phase
Franchisors consolidating operations
Whether you operate 5 locations or 500, our consumer and retail M&A advisors will tailor the process to your scale and goals.
Who We Work With
What Makes Retail M&A Unique?
Retail M&A deals are fast-moving and customer-driven. They’re about more than revenue—they’re about brand loyalty, channel mix, margins, and customer experience.
When you're choosing a consumer products M&A advisor, you need one who understands:
Gross margin trends and cost of goods sold
Multi-channel revenue (in-store, eCommerce, wholesale)
Inventory and supply chain systems
Seasonality and promotional cycles
Retail lease structures and location value
Customer retention and subscription metrics (for DTC)
Let’s Talk About Your Next Retail M&A Mov
The retail and consumer space is competitive—and so is the M&A environment. Whether you're planning to sell your brand, grow through acquisition, or explore market consolidation, our experienced retail M&A advisory team is ready to help.
Contact Highline Advisory today to schedule a confidential conversation. We’ll help you plan a winning strategy for your next transaction