Developed by Deloitte Corporate Finance and released on a quarterly basis, these updates provide an overview of key marketplace trends and mergers and acquisitions (M&A) transactions, including industry analysis and a reference list of publicly traded companies.
As technology levels the playing field among RIAs, branding and positioning have become increasingly critical for differentiation, client acquisition, and scalability—particularly for advisers managing $200 million to $5 billion in AUM.
The Producer Price Index for food and beverage retailers increased from 280.8 to 290.6 between December 2025 and March 2026, indicating rising pricing pressure.
Hybrid penetration accelerated to roughly 13%–14% of US sales (vs. ~10%–11% prior year), while battery electric vehicle (BEV) share declined to about 6%–7%, reflecting consumer preference for lower-cost electrification options.
Packaging M&A in 2026 is expected to stay active or rise slightly, but with fewer megadeals and more smaller transactions, as companies look to buy growth amid muted organic demand.
Technology, media, and telecommunications M&A update
The shift toward composable, API-first platforms has allowed retailers to adapt faster across channels while supporting more responsive personalization and scaling.
Divestitures
Divestitures can be a key part of a company’s strategy, helping to refocus the business and improve overall performance. Divestiture mergers and acquisitions news provides insights and market data analysis from Deloitte Corporate Finance LLC that shed light on US and global divestiture trends.
