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Wednesday, October 7, 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, September 29, 2026
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Thursday, September 24, 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, September 18, 2026
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Monday, September 14, 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, September 14, 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, August 25, 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, August 19, 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, June 29, 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, June 26, 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, June 11, 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, June 8, 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...
Thursday, May 28, 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, May 21, 2026
Cruise 3.0: Scale, Sophistication and a New Wave of Value Creation
Cruise is no longer a niche corner of leisure: it is a fast-growing, scaled platform undergoing a period of structural change. Read more here....
Friday, May 8, 2026
Getting Fit for the Fight
State of the Retail Nation: reflections from retail CEO interviews and the World Retail Congress, Berlin
Friday, May 8, 2026