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Consolidation trends in Brazilian pharmaceutical retail
The pharmaceutical retail sector, one of the fastest growing segments in the Brazilian economy, has been going through a strong consolidation process More...
The pharmaceutical retail sector, one of the fastest growing segments in the Brazilian economy, has been going through a strong consolidation process More...
Consolidation trends in the outdoor apparel and equipment market
Recently, a spate of outdoor companies have been acquired by strategic and financial investors. Is this the beginning of a general M&A surge in the outdoor industry? More...
Recently, a spate of outdoor companies have been acquired by strategic and financial investors. Is this the beginning of a general M&A surge in the outdoor industry? More...
A nation no longer governed by shopkeepers
In 1776, Adam Smith's The Wealth of Nations described Britain as "a nation that is governed by shopkeepers" More...
In 1776, Adam Smith's The Wealth of Nations described Britain as "a nation that is governed by shopkeepers" More...
Marriage of branded and private labels
When private labels (PLs) were first introduced to the marketplace, it seemed like the marriage between branded labels (BLs) and PLS would be one of mutual understanding More...
When private labels (PLs) were first introduced to the marketplace, it seemed like the marriage between branded labels (BLs) and PLS would be one of mutual understanding More...
The long winding road to nowhere: A chronicle of the non Jack Wolfskin sale
The tug of war for Jack Wolfskin lasted longer than expected. Rumours first emerged that it was up for sale started in the summer 2010 More...
The tug of war for Jack Wolfskin lasted longer than expected. Rumours first emerged that it was up for sale started in the summer 2010 More...
Consumption sophistication: Smart Buyers and New Consumer Trends
2009 and 2010 saw Spain suffer one of the largest consumption downturns in its history. More...
2009 and 2010 saw Spain suffer one of the largest consumption downturns in its history. More...
Are company valuations in the Outdoor Market currently too ambitious?
Outdoor equipment is highly popular. Sales of functional clothing and accessories grew continuously even during the crisis 2008-2009 More...
Outdoor equipment is highly popular. Sales of functional clothing and accessories grew continuously even during the crisis 2008-2009 More...
Netherlands: Growth of e-commerce in FMCG
The Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) market in Europe is highly competitive More...
The Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) market in Europe is highly competitive More...
SA insight into consumer goods market
Domestic consumer demand showed signs of recovery and resilience in Q2 of 2009 More...
Domestic consumer demand showed signs of recovery and resilience in Q2 of 2009 More...
Much ado about consolidation - Eurocash's bid for Emperia
On September 14th, 2010 EUROCASH S.A launched an all share bid to acquire its smaller wholesale and retail rival EMPERIA S.A. More...
On September 14th, 2010 EUROCASH S.A launched an all share bid to acquire its smaller wholesale and retail rival EMPERIA S.A. More...
Bottoms Up – US Beer, Wine and Spirit Industry
The good news for the alcoholic beverage industry is that in both boom and bust markets, the Americans love their booze More...
The good news for the alcoholic beverage industry is that in both boom and bust markets, the Americans love their booze More...
Luxury on the rise again
After a difficult 2009, the first signals of 2010 suggest that luxury is on the rise again. More...
After a difficult 2009, the first signals of 2010 suggest that luxury is on the rise again. More...