Articles
Wednesday 7th October 2026
Beyond the buzzword: The Longevity Economy
As consumers increasingly focus on not simply living longer, but living better for longer, a much broader consumer health opportunity is beginning to emerge.
Tuesday 6th October 2026
The New Luxury Equation: Achieving Long-Term Growth in Luxury
Luxury is entering a new growth paradigm. Winning will be less about expanding reach and more about earning a greater share of desire and...
Tuesday 29th September 2026
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Thursday 24th September 2026
Textile EPR in Europe: Why Fashion Needs to Prepare Now
Europe’s approach to textile waste is changing. Under a revised EU Waste Framework Directive, responsibility for the end of a product’s life is shifting...
Friday 18th September 2026
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Monday 14th September 2026
Widening the Launch Window: Reigniting the Investment Thesis in European Foodservice
At a recent breakfast we hosted in partnership with Goldman Sachs, we brought together leading European private equity investors to discuss a simple question:...
Monday 14th September 2026
Pick, Pack and Protect the Brand: Winning in eCommerce Fulfilment
Mid-sized, independent, online-first brands make attractive customers, and are underserved by the shape of the market today. There is an opportunity to offer a...
Tuesday 25th August 2026
The Winning Formula: The New Rules of Value Creation in Ingredients
After several years of volatility, the ingredients sector is entering a more demanding phase. Find out what that means for brands and investors.
Wednesday 19th August 2026
Spirits M&A: a reset, not a retreat
After a decade of premiumisation-led growth, the Spirits sector is entering a more selective phase.
Monday 29th June 2026
The Future of Music Investment: Value Concentration, AI Disruption and the Shift to Active Ownership
The music industry is at a significant inflection point – comparable in scale to the advent of streaming itself.
Friday 26th June 2026
AI does not create success – but it amplifies what is creating success: Resilience and Relevance
OC&C partners joined retail industry leaders at the 2025 K5 Future Retail Conference, to explore the forces shaping retail and how leaders can navigate...
Thursday 11th June 2026
The New Luxury Equation: from Awareness to Desirability
A more mature luxury market is reshaping the industry's outlook. While growth can no longer be taken for granted, discussions at the RLC Fashion...
Monday 8th June 2026
GLP-1s and the Future of Food: New 2026 Insights on Consumption, Premiumization and Market Impact
In 2025, we explored how GLP-1’s were beginning to reshape consumer behavior, identifying early evidence of reduced food consumption and shifting demand patterns. Our...
Friday 5th June 2026
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Thursday 28th May 2026
How travel brands can turn loyalty into a win-win-win
If loyalty programmes are no longer enough to drive meaningful preference for most customers, what actually builds loyalty in travel today? Read more here....
Thursday 21st May 2026