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Consumer, Food, and Retail

Houlihan Lokey’s Consumer, Food & Retail (CFR) Group has earned a reputation for providing superior service and achieving outstanding results in M&A advisory, capital raising, restructuring, and valuation.

2020 M&A Advisory Rankings All U.S. Consumer, Food, and Retail Transactions
Advisor Deals
Houlihan Lokey 41
Goldman Sachs & Co 18
BofA Securities Inc 15
Lincoln International 13
Lazard 13
Source: Refinitiv (formerly known as Thomson Reuters)
Sectors
We have built a reputation as a trusted advisor to companies in the CFR industry.

We do this by combining our extensive market capabilities with our in-depth industry knowledge to help maximize shareholder value for our clients. Below are just some of the sectors in the broad range of CFR clients we serve.
Consumer Products

Apparel and Accessories

Beauty and Personal Care

Consumer Electronics

Consumer Services

Direct-to-Consumer/E-Commerce

DIY and Home Services

Enthusiast Brands

Fitness and Gym

Health and Wellness

Home Furnishings and Décor

Household and Home Products

Lawn and Garden

Luxury Goods

Mom and Baby

Outdoor and Active Lifestyle

Pet Products

Food and Beverage

Agriculture and Commodities

Baked Goods and Snack Foods

Beer, Wine, and Spirits

Beverage

Branded Foods

Confections

Dairy

Distribution

Grocery

Ingredients

Meat and Protein Processing

Nutraceuticals

Pet Food

Private Label and Contract Manufacturing

Specialty Foods

Restaurants

Casual Dining

Family Dining

Fast-Casual

Fine Dining

Quick Service

Retail

Apparel and Accessories Retailers

Department Stores

Dollar Stores

Mass Merchant and Club Stores

Sporting Goods Retailers

Specialty Retailers

Specialty Retailers—Big Box