The Future of Consumer: Insights for Investors and M&A dealmakers

The Future of Consumer: Insights for Investors and M&A dealmakers

The global consumer sector stands at a pivotal inflection point in 2025, characterized by technological revolution, rapid industry evolution, and macroeconomic uncertainty.

This report, aimed at investors, M&A dealmakers and corporate strategists, and published in association with GlobalData, provides insights into the key themes and trends reshaping the consumer goods and services environment—from foodservice to retail to health.

Topics covered include:

  • Technological transformation, including artificial intelligence (AI), cybersecurity, robotics, internet of things, and e-commerce
  • Industry trends, including easy & affordable, health & wellness, regulation and physical retail reinvention
  • The ESG landscape and sustainability imperatives
  • Mergers & acquisitions and investment activity
  • Macro influences, including trade tariffs, inflation and supply chain transformation 

 

Jun 2, 2025 5:28:43 PM
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