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Tuesday 09 July 2019 News

How consumer giants reinvented the wheel: OC&C Global 50 report 2019

The latest top 50 report shows organic growth is returning. How have the global giants managed it?

Monday 08 July 2019 Press release

Top fast moving consumer goods brands returned to organic volume growth whilst posting record profit

FMCG giants are starting to see the benefits of their efficiency drive as profitability of the top 50 FMCGs has reached an all-time high at 18.2% in 2018, revealed the annual OC&C Global 50

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Tuesday 14 May 2019 Press release

Three quarters of retailers believe their model needs to change for them to remain relevant

Findings from new research, launched at the World Retail Congress today, provide further evidence that retailers are struggling to cope with the pace of evolution in the industry.

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Wednesday 08 May 2019 News

3i Group invests $179m in Magnitude Software

We congratulate 3i on the successful acquisition of Magnitude Software. 3i is investing alongside Chris Ney, Chairman and CEO of Magnitude, and other senior executives, who will maintain a significant minority stake in the business

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Friday 26 April 2019 News

Poles apart: how polarisation is changing the face of global news

Toby Chapman assesses the political climate's impact on news organisations

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Monday 15 April 2019 News

Great Hill Partners acquire Gizmodo Media Group and The Onion from Univision

We congratulate Great Hill Partners on the successful acquisition of Gizmodo Media Group and The Onion from Univision

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Friday 12 April 2019 News

Deep-diving into Alibaba’s “New Retail” grocery stores

The “omni-channel” buzz word has been omnipresent in most retailers’ annual reports and press releases in recent years.

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Thursday 21 March 2019 News

Latest Education deals

Ardian acquires Study Group from Providence Equity Partners, Inflexion acquires Times Higher Education (THE) from TPG Capital, and more

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Monday 18 March 2019 Press release

Most fun leisure brands revealed for the first time in global consumer research

As many Britons finalise their plans for Brexit-induced staycations for the upcoming Easter and Summer holidays, OC&C Fundex, a global study of 40,000 consumers across 600+ brands, reveals that ‘fun’ is a key element many guests look for when deciding where to visit

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Friday 15 March 2019 News

Who are Generation Z?

They are destined to become the largest consumer group on the planet. Businesses are under increasing pressure to understand who they are – and what they want

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Friday 01 March 2019 News

Opinion: Are retailers ready for the new consumer ecosystem?

Retailers need to look beyond their industry for insight into their customers, collaborate with relevant partners and bring in new creative talent to survive in a changing business environment

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Wednesday 27 February 2019 News

International Cruise & Excursions to merge with SOR Technology

International Cruise & Excursions, Inc. (“ICE”) merge with SOR Technology (“SOR”)

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Thursday 21 February 2019 News

Private Equity round-up

We had a very active 2018 in Private Equity and transaction support. We are delighted to have supported clients on over 200 transactions globally, working with dozens of global private equity houses across every continent

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Monday 11 February 2019 Press release

Bigger than splitting the atom: how the rise of AI has already begun

In 2018 global AI spend by businesses hit $219bn with US businesses investing $91bn and the UK lagging behind at $12bn

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Wednesday 30 January 2019 Press release

OC&C named by the FT as one of the UK’s Leading Management Consultants 2019

The annual rating announced by the Financial Times today marks the second consecutive year OC&C has been recognised in the Leading Management Consultants list

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Monday 21 January 2019 Press release

Widest geographical study of Gen Z reveals an emerging borderless tribe

A study of Gen Z spanning nine countries reveals distinct consumption patterns of this youngest generation that in little over a decade will account for one third of all consumers worldwide

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