MBS Intelligence

High Street & Lifestyle

The food-to-go segment has had a rollercoaster few years. Hit hard by the pandemic, sandwich sellers and manufacturers have had to navigate unpredictable trading patterns since 2020, and adapt to new, and different, consumer priorities. But now, as hybrid...

The future of M&A in beauty: why newness is no longer enough

Consumer Products

The beauty sector may have reached peak saturation. Over the past few years, it has seemed like everyone – from online influencers to top-tier financiers – has staked their claim in the market, launching brands, incubating startups or making...

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People, leadership & talent

Women to Watch in Hospitality, Travel, Leisure and Retail…

The MBS Group is delighted to present the 2024 edition of the Women to Watch in Hospitality, Travel, Leisure and Retail Index, produced in partnership with WiHTL and Diversity in Retail. Now in its sixth year, the publication highlights more than 100...

Trends, strategy & emerging markets

The future of M&A in beauty: why newness is…

The beauty sector may have reached peak saturation. Over the past few years, it has seemed like everyone – from online influencers to top-tier financiers – has staked their claim in the market, launching brands, incubating startups or making...

Concepts, marketing & creative direction

Do sports clubs need creative directors?

Two weeks ago, Kenny Annan-Jonathan was appointed as Creative Director at Crystal Palace, marking the first time a Premier League team has hired a creative lead. Brought in to “oversee apparel collections and fashion partnerships,” Kenny’s...

Tech & innovation

Human 2.0: in conversation with Patrick Kane, author, advertiser…

Patrick Kane’s email signature reads: he/him/disabled. “This isn’t because I want more time to complete tasks, or because I need reasonable adjustments,” he says, “but because when I solve a client’s problem, I want them to know that a...

Diversity & inclusion

Human 2.0: in conversation with Patrick Kane, author, advertiser…

Patrick Kane’s email signature reads: he/him/disabled. “This isn’t because I want more time to complete tasks, or because I need reasonable adjustments,” he says, “but because when I solve a client’s problem, I want them to know that a...

ESG (Environmental, Social & Governance)

From Cape Town to Camden: gardens with purpose

On the 1st July 2019, Dorp opened its doors to the public in Cape Town. Since then, my annual visit ‘home’ to South Africa has brought me to this hotel/home from home, on the highest hill underneath Signal Hill and across from Table Mountain. The...

Events & Thought Leadership

Thought Leadership

What can sports learn from the consumer playbook?

In whichever direction you look, the sports industry is transforming: fan habits are evolving, games are getting more diverse and sport media is being reimagined. The space is also becoming increasingly global, attracting billions of dollars in...

 

The power and purpose of the Senior Independent Director

In the early 2000s, the UK saw two high-profile business failures. In 2001, the industrial giant Marconi broke records by generating an overall loss of £5bn, following a misguided strategy of acquisitions. Around the same time, insurance firm Equitable...

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MBS News

Retail

28 March 2024 - 8:42

LinkedIn tests new short-form video feed The professional social network business is trialing a new feature that allows users to share short TikTok-style video clips. The feature is in early stages of a pilot. Read more on TechCrunch

28 March 2024 - 8:29

Full-year revenues decline at Lands’ End The retailer has posted fourth-quarter net revenues of $514.9m, down 2.8% compared with the prior year. For the full year, sales were down 5.3% to $1.47bn. Read more on Fashion United

Consumer Goods & Services

28 March 2024 - 8:11

Constellation Brands eyes South Africa for future growth The US wine and spirits group, which owns the Corona brand among others, has said that it is looking to "unlock" the South African market and compete with domestic brands in the region. Read more on Just Drinks

27 March 2024 - 8:13

Elemis to open first-ever standalone store The skincare firm has announced plans for its debut standalone shop, in London's Seven Dials. Elemis will join a string of other beauty brands on the street, including Aēsop, Byredo, and Deciem. Read more on Retail Week

Fashion, Lifestyle & Luxury

28 March 2024 - 8:31

Dolce & Gabbana unveils debut real estate venture The luxury brand has announced plans for a new condo hotel in the US, in collaboration with JDS Development Group. The property will feature 250 rooms and suites, six food and beverage outlets, and a restaurant on the ground floor. Read more on Fashion Network

27 March 2024 - 7:57

Canada Goose cuts workforce amid challenging trading conditions The luxury outerwear group is streamlining its global corporate workforce in a bid to secure its future amid a slowdown in sales. Canada Goose did not say how many people from its 4,700-strong team would be impacted. Read more on Fashion Network

Digital

28 March 2024 - 8:40

Amazon completes $4bn investment in AI firm Anthropic Amazon has injected a further $2.75bn in AI business Anthropic, adding to the $1.25bn it invested last September. Anthropic builds high-capability AI models, and was founded by former members of OpenAI. Amazon has taken a minority stake in the business. Read more on TechCrunch

28 March 2024 - 8:15

AO expects to hit £1bn in sales for the full year The online electricals retailer has hailed good momentum, and said that it expects to hit its profit guidance of between £28m and £33m. AO also forecasts full-year sales of £1.04bn. Read more on Retail Week

Private Equity

28 March 2024 - 8:35

L Catterton makes strategic investment in adventure vehicle firm The consumer-focused private equity firm has make a significant investment into US-based Storyteller Overland, a leading innovator in adventure vehicle manufacturing. The funding will be used to expand within the outdoor adventure market. Read more on PE Hub

27 March 2024 - 8:38

PE owner of Village Bakery considers sale Limerston Capital is mulling the sale of private-label baked goods maker Village Bakery. The group, which Limerston Capital acquired in 2021, is expected to bring in up to £160m. Read more on The Grocer

Travel, Leisure & Hospitality

28 March 2024 - 8:08

RedCat considers exit of more than a fifth of its estate RedCat, the investment vehicle founded and chaired by Rooney Anand, is reportedly mulling an exit of some of its 114-strong estate. As part of a strategic review, RedCat Leased Pubs is to be placed into administration. Read more on Propel Hospitality

28 March 2024 - 8:06

Liberation Group reports strong start to the spring season The brewer and retailer has reported record-breaking sales figures for the Mother's Day weekend, when it served 8% more customers than in 2023. Food sales were up 29%. Read more on Propel Hospitality

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