Consumer & Retail
Consumer preferences evolve, markets shift, and brands compete every day to earn customer attention and loyalty. GLC’s Consumer & Retail team helps founders, entrepreneurs, corporations, and investors navigate these dynamics while making the strategic and transaction decisions that drive growth and create value.
From capital raises and strategic investments to M&A transactions, recapitalizations, and restructurings, we provide tailored advice backed by deep sector expertise and extensive transaction experience. With decades of experience across e-commerce, advertising technology, hospitality, and traditional retail, we help clients understand where value is being created, identify opportunities for growth, and execute with confidence in an increasingly dynamic marketplace.
Industry Specialties
Our firm is built on providing a strong culture of collegial teamwork, designed to directly benefit our clients. Our professionals bring vast advisory experience from leading Wall Street firms. Our team has an unparalleled track record of providing exceptional results for our clients.
Sector Leads
Sean Cannon
Managing Director / NYC
Robert Swindell
Managing Director / NYC
A team that understands what’s at stake for you.
Recent Transactions
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Advisor to Ad Hoc Group of Credit Facility Lenders on $2.4 billion Restructuring
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$1.5bn Ch. 11 Restructuring & Sale of Assets
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$355mm Recapitalization
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D.B.A.
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$675mm Out-of-Court Recapitalization
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Advisor to Ad Hoc Group of Creditors on $270 million Chapter 11 Reorganization
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Advisor to Medium Term Noteholders on $19 billion Restructuring
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Advisor to Ad Hoc Bondholder Group on $700 million Chapter 11 Restructuring
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Advisor to Ad Hoc Group of Unsecured Bondholders on $7.3 billion Restructuring
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Advisor to Company on $170 million Restructuring
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Advisor to Creditor Group on $463 million Restructuring
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$21 million Term Loan and ABL Financing
Featured Insights
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Business Services & Industrials M&A Update Q2 2026
Read Article: Business Services & Industrials M&A Update Q2 2026While overall valuation multiples moderated during Q2, buyers remained active for high-quality Business Services and Industrials assets, particularly those benefiting from secular tailwinds such as data center infrastructure, power generation, and essential outsourced services.
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Business Services & Industrials M&A Update Q1 2026
Read Article: Business Services & Industrials M&A Update Q1 2026Middle market deal activity remained active in Q1 2026, with both Business Services and Industrials carrying momentum into the year. Business Services recorded approximately 895 transactions in the quarter, with median EBITDA multiples increasing to 12.4x, while Industrials saw roughly 429 deals with valuations expanding to 9.7x.
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Business Services & Industrials M&A Update Q4 2025
Read Article: Business Services & Industrials M&A Update Q4 2025Deal activity in Q4 2025 remained steady across the middle market, with Business Services and Industrials both finishing the year on solid footing. Business Services logged approximately 3,805 transactions with median EBITDA multiples expanding to 6.4x, while Industrials recorded roughly 1,727 deals and held steady at 8.8x, supported by continued interest in scaled, differentiated platforms.
