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Friday 15th November 2024

The Global 50

Our annual Global 50 report, now in its 22nd year, provides an independent snapshot of the financial performance of the world’s FMCG powerhouses, uncovering...
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Friday 8th November 2024

Retail Proposition Index 2024

In its 14th year, the OC&C Retail Proposition Index is the sector’s most in-depth analysis of consumer attitudes, exploring the winners who drive industry innovation and reveal the...
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Monday 21st October 2024

Where to Rev Up

What truly shapes the future of the automotive industry? The OC&C 2024 Automotive Disruption Speedometer outlines the evolving dynamics that both challenge and create...
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Wednesday 22nd May 2024

Training Transformed – The Skills Gap, AI, and the New Corporate Classroom

The landscape of the Learning and Development (L&D) industry is currently undergoing significant transformation. This change is propelled by a combination of robust market...
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Tuesday 14th May 2024

Embedded Finance – Opportunities for ERP and payroll SaaS providers

Embedded finance presents a significant opportunity for SaaS ERP and payroll providers. Our research indicates that businesses who invest in embedded finance solutions can...
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Wednesday 20th March 2024

Cybersecurity’s next winners – Specialist Service Partners and MSPs/VARS

Cyber security is notoriously high-growth and acyclical so it rightly attracts significant attention from investors. However, the space is increasingly complex and rapidly changing....
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Tuesday 30th January 2024

Facing the Fashion Future

Our Brazilian and British offices have joined forces to understand the pace of the fashion industry's transformation across Latam, the US, and Europe. 
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Monday 22nd January 2024

Private Equity & Transactions 2023

For sector insights and a snapshot of our 2023 Private Equity and Transactions activity see our latest report.
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Tuesday 3rd December 2024

Investing Strategically in Price, Promotions and Loyalty

Retailers face immense pressure to compete aggressively on price, lock in customers through attractive loyalty benefits, and trade the business hard through promotions. Billions...
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Wednesday 27th November 2024

10 Golden Rules for Digital Marketing Success

In an increasingly competitive and oversaturated digital market, brands must focus on creating a winning digital marketing strategy to stand out from the crowd. Here,...
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Thursday 14th November 2024

The Ingredients Landscape: Growth, Trends and Opportunities

The ingredients market is experiencing robust growth, driven by evolving consumer preferences and structural market dynamics. As of 2024, the global ingredients market, particularly...
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Monday 30th September 2024

The New Codes of Premiumization

Over the past two decades, premiumization has been a driving force in the alcoholic beverage industry as consumers are increasingly looking to higher-quality products....
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Thursday 19th September 2024

Investment Opportunities in Energy Transition

It is widely understood that the global energy transition creates many potential pockets of investment - read on for our analysis of the key...
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Wednesday 28th August 2024

Investing in Consumer Apps: The Next Hotspots for Growth

In our latest thinking, we’ve identified the next cohort of consumer apps that represent hotspots for investment.
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Friday 19th July 2024

The Ivory Tower Rethought

While GenAI finds its footing in the world of white-collar work, firms have a critical window of opportunity to develop their response and harness...
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Thursday 20th June 2024

Calmer Waters Ahead?

As we emerge from our post-Covid era, travel has walked a turbulent recovery path. Multiple barriers such as high-cost inflation, labour shortages and global...
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