MA and Capital Markets Activity in the North American Consumer and Retail Sector Q1’22 Update
After experiencing record growth and a strong M&A environment in 2021, the North American consumer and retail sector was hit by a series of macroeconomic headwinds in Q1 2022, including inflation and interest rates, supply chain disruptions, and the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Amid tightening labor market and rising incomes, inflation is increasing the pricing of consumer staples, leaving less money available for discretionary purchases.