Retail M&A is expected to play a growing role as digitization accelerates across the sector. In grocery, regional and national scale can improve margins and profitability, making scale deals increasingly important. However, scale alone is not sufficient. Retailers also need scope deals to gain capabilities required in a rapidly evolving digital landscape. These include participating in broader ecosystems, using data and advanced analytics to better understand and resegment customers, and strengthening e‑commerce platforms with faster innovation in high‑growth areas. Successful M&A strategies combine scale efficiencies with new capabilities to drive top‑line growth and unlock new profit pools.

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