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Thematic Analysis
Global M&A Deals in H1 2026 - Top Themes by Sector: Strategic Intelligence
If you want to understand the themes that drive an industry, simply look at the list of recent mergers and acquisitions (M&As). This report analyzes the disruptive themes that have driven M&A activity in H1 2026 across all sectors including materials, consumer, energy, financials, healthcare, industrials, technology, media & telecoms. The global M&A market in H1 2026 witnessed deals worth $1.7 trillion, a growth of 47% compared to H1 2025. Â The TMT sector led the M&A deal activity, with deals...
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Sector Analysis
United Kingdom (UK) Home: Bedroom Textiles - Market Trends, Analysis, Consumer Dynamics and Spending Habits
The UK: Home Category Data, The Consumer – Bedroom Textiles report offers a comprehensive insight into consumer attitudes in the UK bedroom textiles market. The report focuses on overall bedroom textiles products and its five sub-categories: Pillows & duvets, Covers, Blankets, Sheets and Bedroom accessories. Consumer data is based on our 2026 UK bedroom textiles survey, using a panel of 2,000 nationally representative consumers.
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Sector Analysis
United Kingdom (UK) Sports Equipment Market: Consumer Insights and Attitudes, Categories and Drivers 2026
The GlobalData UK Sector Consumer Insights: Sports Equipment 2026 report offers a comprehensive insight into the consumer attitudes, behaviours and drivers in the UK sports equipment market in 2026. Replacement and convenience were the key drivers of sports equipment purchases in 2026, with sports balls, fitness equipment and swimming accessories being the most purchased categories.
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Sector Analysis
United Kingdom (UK) Toys and Games: Consumer Insights and Attitudes, Categories and Drivers 2026
The GlobalData UK Sector Consumer Insights: Toys & Games 2026 report offers a comprehensive insight into the consumer attitudes, behaviours and drivers in the UK toys & games market in 2026. The UK toys & games market is showing renewed growth, driven by 35-44-year-olds and increasing demand across both family and adult-oriented purchases. Quality was the key driver of toys & games purchases in 2026, with soft toys, board games and construction toys leading demand.
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Sector Analysis
United Kingdom (UK) Amazon Prime Day: Analysing Trends and Consumer Shopping Attitudes
The Amazon Prime Day 2026 report forms part of GlobalData's Retail Occasions series, and offers a comprehensive insight into the consumer dynamics and spending habits of British consumers on Amazon Prime Day. The report analyses the market, the main trends, and consumer attitudes.
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Sector Analysis
United Kingdom (UK) Fine Jewellery and Watches Market: Consumer Insights and Attitudes, Categories and Drivers 2026
The GlobalData UK Sector Consumer Insights: Fine Jewellery & Watches 2026 report offers a comprehensive insight into the consumer attitudes, behaviours and drivers in the UK Fine Jewellery & Watches market in 2026. The proportion of UK consumers buying fine jewellery & watches rose in 2026, driven by an increase in the proportion of male consumers purchasing.
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Thematic Analysis
Consumer M&A Deals H1 2026 - Top Themes: Strategic Intelligence
This report analyzes the disruptive themes that have driven M&A activity in H1 2026 in the Consumer Sector.
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Sector Analysis
United Kingdom (UK) Home Living Room Textiles: Market Trends, Analysis, Consumer Dynamics and Spending Habits
The UK: Home Category Data, The Consumer - Living room textiles 2026 report offers a comprehensive insight into consumer attitudes in the UK Living room textiles market. The report focuses on three key subcategories: Cushions & cushion covers, Sofa covers & throws, and Beanbags. Consumer data is based on our April 2026 UK Living room textiles, using a panel of 2,000 nationally representative consumers.
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Sector Analysis
Health and Beauty Market Size, Trends and Analysis by Regional and Category Performance, Retailer Profiles and Forecast to 2030
The global health & beauty market grew 5.5% to $2.3tn in 2025, accelerating from 3.7% in 2024, supported by resilient personal care and hygiene demand and sustained self-care spending despite economic uncertainty. The Americas lead the market in 2025, due to stronger demand for premium goods and projected to rise out to 2030 as health consciousness rises. Healthcare products held highest share of the health & beauty sector in 2025, driven by rising demand for supplements and functional health products....
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Sector Analysis
United Kingdom (UK) Father's Day Market Analysis, Trends, Consumer Attitudes and Buying Dynamics
The Father's Day 2026Â report forms part of GlobalData's Retail Occasions series and offers a comprehensive insight into the consumer dynamics and spending habits of British consumers on Father's Day. The report analyses the market, the major players, the main trends, and consumer attitudes. The proportion of UK shoppers that purchased at least one item for Father's Day dipped in 2026, after 2025's uplift. Consumers who did buy for the occasion spent more and chose more meaningful gifts, boosting gift penetration...
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