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Defying gravity: US M&A H1 2019: Retail M&A falls as sector migrates online

M&A activity in the retail sector fell sharply during the first half of 2019, as uncertainty and digital disruption continue to put pressure on the sector . There were just 54 deals in the retail sector during the first half of 2019, compared to 84...
By: White & Case LLP
Source Url: https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/defying-gravity-us-m-a-h1-2019-retail-m-26757/

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