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Thematic Analysis
Global M&A Deals in H1 2026 - Top Themes by Sector: Strategic Intelligence
Why Does M&A Activity Matter? Mergers and acquisitions can provide a view into the themes reshaping industries and where companies are directing capital and strategic investment. The global M&A market recorded $1.7 trillion in deal value in H1 2026, up 47% from H1 2025. This report analyzes the most notable transactions across major sectors and identifies the disruptive themes driving M&A activity. You can use this report to: Understand the scale and direction of global M&A activity Identify disruptive themes...
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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
Why Does the UK Toys & Games Market Matter? The UK toys & games market is showing renewed growth, supported by demand from both family and adult-oriented purchases and particularly strong activity among 35–44-year-olds. In 2026, quality was the leading purchase driver across toys and games, while soft toys, board games, and construction toys remained the most purchased categories. In-store shopping was also the leading purchase channel. This report provides insight into consumer attitudes, behaviours, purchasing drivers, category preferences, and...
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Sector Analysis
United Kingdom (UK) Amazon Prime Day: Analysing Trends and Consumer Shopping Attitudes
Why Does Amazon Prime Day Matter to UK Retailers? Amazon Prime Day is an important retail occasion for understanding how British consumers respond to promotional activity, what drives purchase decisions, and how shopping behaviors change during major retail events. The Amazon Prime Day 2026 report provides insight into consumer dynamics and spending habits in the UK, examining purchase participation, consumer attitudes, purchasing motivations, barriers to purchase, product categories, and the factors influencing consumers to shop on Amazon. It also tracks...
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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
Why Does the Health & Beauty Market Matter? The global health & beauty market reached $2.3 trillion in 2025, with growth accelerating to 5.5% from 3.7% in 2024. Resilient personal care and hygiene demand, alongside sustained self-care spending, continues to support market growth despite economic uncertainty. This report provides comprehensive insight into market trends, forecasts, regional performance, major players, and retailer strategies through 2030. You can use this report to: Understand the scale and growth trajectory of the global health...
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Sector Analysis
United Kingdom (UK) Father's Day Market Analysis, Trends, Consumer Attitudes and Buying Dynamics
Why Does Father’s Day Matter to UK Retailers? Father’s Day is an important retail occasion for understanding how British consumers shop for gifts, which retailers they choose, what influences purchasing decisions, and how spending behavior changes year on year. The Father’s Day 2026 report, part of GlobalData’s Retail Occasions series, provides insight into consumer dynamics, spending habits, retailer preferences, market trends, and consumer attitudes. While the proportion of UK shoppers purchasing at least one item for Father’s Day dipped in...
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