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09 April 2018

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Where's the next phase of tech taking retail and private labels?

April 23, 2018

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The Price Isn’t Right

Is your B2B company failing to reap the rewards of a smart pricing strategy?

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April 09, 2018

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Where's the next phase of tech taking retail and private labels?

Michael Jary discussing this and more at the recent PLMA USA event

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March 15, 2018

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Opinion: IoT Meets Auto Services

The Auto industry must embrace IoT, or lose out to the Internet giants but scaling and thriving in an IoT world requires selective investment and collaboration.

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March 01, 2018

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Opinion: follow Nike’s lead and remodel the brand/retailer deal

It’s time to rethink the economic partnerships between retailers and brands and reward stores for their role in sales, no matter in which channel transactions are made, says Michael Jary.

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February 28, 2018

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Alexa, I need ... everything. Voice shopping sales could reach $40 billion by 2022.

The retail revolution that is shifting sales from stores to laptops to smartphones could be on the verge of its next sea change -- when shoppers will ask Amazon's Alexa, and other voice-driven speakers, to order just about everything.

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February 28, 2018

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Voice shopping set to jump to $40 Billion by 2022 in US

OC&C's latest insight Talking Shop, explores the rise of voice commerce

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December 15, 2017

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OC&C Strategy Consultants’ integrated partnership model takes shape with new offices joining the firm

OC&C Strategy Consultants today welcomes OC&C Poland into its integrated partnership as part of its three-year programme of change to move the firm from a federation of franchises to a closely integrated group of partners.

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November 15, 2017

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The future of retail? You ain't seen nothing yet.

What groundbreaking and industry-changing disruptions should retailers prepare themselves for next? Michael Jary offers a few ideas, while remembering that when it comes to tech, we must expect the unexpected

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September 28, 2017

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The value in an active approach with commercial due diligence

Tom Gladstone and Nicholas Farhi discuss how commercial due diligence can give private equity firms the edge in the bidding process.

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September 26, 2017

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OC&C names James George as International Managing Partner

James will oversee OC&C’s continued move towards an international partnership model, from its historic model of franchises.

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September 24, 2017

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UK food and drink industry loses £400m by relying on cheap labour instead of investing in technology

Research from OC&C warns the negative impact Brexit could have on the industry which employs a higher proportion of EU migrant labour than any other sector in the UK.

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September 21, 2017

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China’s new middle class swaps karaoke for cruise holidays and thrilling rides, survey shows

China’s leisure market has overtaken Japan in terms of total expenditure to rank No 2 globally, trailing the US, according to consultancy OC&C

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August 28, 2017

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UK TV industry risks losing 1bn a year to Amazon, Youtube and Facebook

Traditional broadcasters such as the BBC, ITV and Sky could follow other industries in losing out to digital ‘middlemen.'

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August 22, 2017

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Dedicated followers of Chinese fashion

Young shoppers have a taste for domestic brands as clothing labels target lifestyle choices and move into profitable niche markets.

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August 13, 2017

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Can Streaming ESPN Solve Disney (DIS) Stock's Problems?

With 12 million fewer ESPN subscribers and counting, new streaming offerings face an uphill battle.

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August 13, 2017

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OC&C Strategy Consultants underlines its commitment to independent management consultancy in France with new office

OC&C Strategy Consultants has today announced a re-structure of its French operations in a bolstering of its commitment to offer independent management consultancy to the French market.

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August 07, 2017

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The grocery market is not Amazon's true target

Many grocers took Amazon’s purchase of Whole Foods Market in June as an indicator that stores are still a valuable asset for a retailer. But the etail giant’s foray into food fulfills plenty of other functions.

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July 24, 2017

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Michael Kors focused on forming a "luxury group"

What does the Jimmy Choo acquisition by Michael Kors mean for the future of the luxury shoe business? Coye Nokes shares some thoughts on CNBC.

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June 28, 2017

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How iPhone's GPS + Ubiquity Revolutionised Transportation

2017 marks the 10 year anniversary of the introduction of the iPhone. In an interview with Bloomberg Radio, Nic Farhi talks about how the iPhone has revolutionised the transportation industry.

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June 15, 2017

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Grocery Pioneer Whole Foods to Join Mass-Market Crowd

Natural food retailer pins hopes that Amazon purchase will help it regain its edge

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June 04, 2017

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OC&C appoints Head of Global Analytics, James Walker

OC&C expands its expertise with the appointment of analytics pioneer, James Walker.

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June 04, 2017

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OC&C appoints new telecoms and technology Partner, Chris Woodland

OC&C expands its technology and telecoms expertise with the appointment of new Partner, Chris Woodland.

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May 31, 2017

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Bridging the Gap

Direct to Consumer (D2C) businesses have been launching across consumer categories in recent years fuelled by VC funding and a business model promising higher margins and a direct relationship with the consumer. How can the potential of these businesses be assessed and what are the implications for competitors with more traditional business models?

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May 25, 2017

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OC&C announced as the winner of the 2017 Business Charity Award

We are delighted to have won the 2017 Business Charity Award for our partnership with Just Like Us. Together, our Relatable Role Model Programme aims to train LGBT+ students to give talks to schools that champion equality and challenge prejudice.

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May 14, 2017

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Diligent Diligence

Due diligence is no longer just an exercise which involves ticking boxes and uncovering any deal-breaking risks. Dealmakers and advisers discuss the changing role of due diligence in the deal process and the widening pool of options available to GPs.

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May 07, 2017

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The lean and mean approach of 3G

"3G has been a big wake-up call for the industry,” said Will Hayllar, partner at OC&C. “Lots of questions are being asked of incumbent management teams as to whether they really are managing the business as effectively as they could.”

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April 25, 2017

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Small screens, big profits

Numbers are stacking up for smartphones but how will UK retailers truly cash in?

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March 26, 2017

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The Marketer's Manifesto

What are the biggest challenges facing marketers today? OC&C Strategy Consultants and Experian interviewed more than 100 global CMOs and marketing executives to find out.

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March 25, 2017

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Why Next's Amazon Prime style delivery pass is a smart move

Purchases delivered to customer's homes can cost between 5-23 times more than a purchase made in store, so why are retailers like Next offering unlimited next-day delivery subscription services?

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February 10, 2017

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Smartphone shopping to account for two thirds of UK e-commerce by 2020

By 2020, two thirds or c.£43bn of UK e-commerce purchases will be made on a smartphone, as the value of mobile transactions trebles from £13.5bn in just four years. This is according to a new report from OC&C Strategy Consultants, Google and PayPal UK – The Mobile Mandate.

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November 23, 2016

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OC&C appoints new Partner Pascal Martin in Hong Kong

Pascal's appointment marks the company's intent to accelerate expansion into fast-evolving Asia retail and consumer goods sectors

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November 04, 2016

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China’s High-End Retail Emporium

OC&Cs Jack Chuang on how Walmart's Sam's Club in China is repositioning itself to meet the demands of their increasingly aspirational customers.

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November 03, 2016

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Millennials drive Chinese online consumer boom

Findings from OC&Cs latest Insight report “Bits & Bytes: FMCG’s shift to e-commerce in China” have been featured in the Financial Times online. The report aims to help fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) brands understand e-commerce trends in China, where online sales have grown seven times faster than in the US, as young shoppers seek respite from busy lives.

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November 01, 2016

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Risk and corporate governance in China

OC&C's Jack Chuang talks to Strategic|RISK on what foreign firms need to be aware of when entering the China market including planning, business practice, regulation, IP and culture.

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October 25, 2016

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FMCG’s supercharged shift to online in China, according to OC&C Strategy Consultants’ new study

OC&C today launched a report titled: “Bits & Bytes: FMCG’s shift to e-commerce in China”, which aims to help fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) brands understand e-commerce trends in China.

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October 17, 2016

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OC&C named ACQ UK-Global Strategy Consulting Firm of the Year 2016

OC&C has been named UK-Global Strategy Consulting Firm of the Year by Acquisition Finance magazine – the leading monthly title for the M&A advisory community.

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October 05, 2016

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What is your hosting company really worth now?

OC&Cs Ewan Parry discusses his keynote presentation at the 2016 WHD sailing event.

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September 22, 2016

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OC&C and The Grocer reveal revenue for UK’s Top 150 food and drink producers in decline for first time in 15 years

Revenue growth for the top 150 food and drink producers in the UK slowed significantly in 2015, hindered by deflation and investor uncertainty

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September 14, 2016

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Our latest research finds that 60,000 new digital and analytical roles will be urgently required in fashion by 2020

In collaboration with the Fashion Retail Academy this future forward insight looks at the cutting-edge fashion retail roles urgently required in the next five years.

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August 23, 2016

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Is content king after all?

An analysis of the emerging power of platforms in Media and Entertainment and implications for content publishers

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August 23, 2016

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Toby Chapman speaks with Ian King at SKY News about the threat of online platforms to news players

And discusses the positive actions that can be taken to combat this risk.

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July 08, 2016

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The OC&C FMCG Global 50

Consumer goods M&A quadrupled in 2015 with deal value topping $226bn

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June 29, 2016

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Dress for Success

OC&C's 2016 Apparel Proposition Index outlines how international brands are set to benefit from China's booming apparel market

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June 13, 2016

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Is the Uber-style business model fit for your company?

OC&C's Colin Tyler discusses the three elements required for an Uber-style business model to thrive.

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June 10, 2016

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OC&C Chairman Emeritus Chris Outram discusses life as a consultant with CPJobs

OC&C founder and chairman emeritus Chris Outram talks about a career spent helping clients solve seemingly impossible problems

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June 09, 2016

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Four signs that your industry is ready for digital disruption

Are there ways for your firm to improve the customer experience with digitisation or use technology to reduce costs? Chris Outram outlines for Insead Knowledge the four signs your industry is ripe for digital disruption.

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June 08, 2016

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Why has Amazon Prime been so successful with 1 in 3 homes already subscribing?

Anita Balchandani, keynote speaker at RWL 2016, on Reinventing the Last Mile (4/4)

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June 07, 2016

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What are customer friendly ways to encourage profitable behaviour? A must watch for retailers

Anita Balchandani, keynote speaker at RWL 2016, on Reinventing the Last Mile (3/4)

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June 06, 2016

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What is the real cost of delivery to retailers?

Anita Balchandani, keynote speaker at RWL 2016, on Reinventing the Last Mile (2/4)

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June 05, 2016

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Anita Balchandani, keynote speaker at RWL 2016, on Reinventing the Last Mile

Will next day delivery become the new norm?

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May 23, 2016

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Serving up a Winner

OC&C's latest research shows that in China's booming restaurant market, chains are set to benefit.

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April 12, 2016

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10 Principles of Digital Disruption

Chris Outram outlines the 10 key principles that could help the survival chances of pure plays, incumbents and hybrids alike in the age of digital disruption.

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March 31, 2016

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Convincing the C-suite: five ways to turn outsourcing sceptics into believers.

How can outsourcers better persuade customers to embrace what they have to offer and gain an edge on their competitors? OC&C Partner Vivek Madan answers these questions in Outsource Magazine

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March 16, 2016

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Digital has killed the strategic plan

OC&C's Chris Outram outlines the four crucial steps to creating a business strategy fit for the digital age for Insead Knowledge

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March 14, 2016

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Reinventing the Last Mile

Online delivery and click-and-collect to double in the UK over the next decade

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February 23, 2016

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OC&C launches global digital benchmarking study

OC&C have now launched a global benchmarking study into digital readiness, rating businesses against their peers in terms of strategy, capabilities, knowledge and culture.

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February 18, 2016

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OC&C's Anita Balchandani discusses The Last Mile with Retail Week Live

OC&C's latest research looks at the development of the last mile, how it is being re-invented and what retailers will need to do in the future to deliver on customer expectations.

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February 12, 2016

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OC&C Strategy Consultants gives an extra push to the British Bobsleigh and Skeleton Association with youth team partnership

Global firm OC&C Strategy Consultants is today announcing its partnership with the British Bobsleigh & Skeleton Association.

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January 24, 2016

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OC&C's Colin Tyler named for 3rd year running amongst Britain’s 500 Most Influential People

OC&C were again featured in last weekend's Sunday Times article “on who is shaping our national life in 2016”.

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December 08, 2015

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M&A Should Be An Enabler Of Strategy Not A Substitute

OC&C's Mostyn Goodwin with his thoughts in Raconteur M&A supplement distributed with The Times.

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December 04, 2015

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Digital Stractics. How Strategy Met Tactics and Killed The Strategic Plan

By Chris Outram, Founder and Chairman of OC&C.

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November 24, 2015

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UK shoppers' favourite retailers revealed as Black Friday 2015 draws near

OC&C's Retail Proposition Index featured in City A.M.

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November 23, 2015

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Lush joins Amazon and John Lewis as UK's favourite retailers

OC&C Strategy Consultants' Retail Proposition Index reveals that customer service has now become the most important influence on where people shop.

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October 28, 2015

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Up Close and Personalised

Five ways to drive stronger customer relationships through digital. OC&C's Fergus Jarvis discusses in Digital Marketing Magazine.

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October 19, 2015

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OC&C's Michael Jary named on the 2015 OUTstanding & FT Top 100 Business Leaders List

Michael Jary has been awarded position 39 on the list published today.

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September 24, 2015

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Get ready for a web where suggestion trumps search

Virtual assistants may soon be the gatekeepers to customers and retailers will need clever content to get past them. OC&C's Michael Jary discusses in Retail Week.

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September 20, 2015

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The OC&C Grocer Index 2015

String of acquisitions makes Boparan the UK's largest grocery supplier.

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August 26, 2015

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OC&C Strategy Consultants named one of the UK's fastest growing companies in The Times / Investec Mid-Market 100

OC&C's UK office has been ranked #17 in a list of the fastest growing private companies across the UK.

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August 25, 2015

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OC&C Strategy Consultants wins double at M&A Awards 2015

Best for Traditional Media Acquisitions and Best for Business Unit Strategy awarded to OC&C

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August 23, 2015

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What retailers can learn from Benedict Cumberbatch's Hamlet controversy.

OC&C's Michael Jary discusses in his Retail Week column.

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August 19, 2015

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OC&C's Vivek Madan interviewed live on BBC Radio 4's Today Programme

Vivek was interviwed to give his opinion on the key messages arising from OC&C's annual B2B 200 Index - specifically the competitive risk UK B2B services firms are facing in the wake of fierce competition from Asian insurgents.

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August 18, 2015

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OC&C B2B 200 Index

UK B2B services firms risk £10bn revenue losses in the wake of fierce competition from Asian insurgents.

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August 17, 2015

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Six ways to win in the world's biggest ecommerce markets

Ecommerce is fundamentally changing the way retailers do business abroad. So how can British retailers win in the overseas markets? OC&C's Alex Mathers discusses in Retail Week.

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July 27, 2015

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Information Age Series - Part 3

7 clever tactics to help manage SaaS migration

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July 12, 2015

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Taking the sting out of big corporate beasts

OC&C FMCG Global 50 research featured in The Times.

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July 10, 2015

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The OC&C FMCG Global 50

Growth of global FMCG sector hits lowest ebb since economic crisis, as competition from local incumbents grows.

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June 24, 2015

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British etailers click with overseas shoppers

The rewards of breaking into overseas markets online are huge and some British etailers are showing how it is done. OC&C's Michael Jary discusses in his Retail Week column.

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June 07, 2015

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Online shopping to grow £320bn in three years

Research from OC&C, PayPal and Google shows online shopping to be worth £645bn in biggest four markets of UK, US, China and Germany.

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June 07, 2015

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World's largest online retail markets to double in size in the next three years

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May 28, 2015

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Politics vs. Reason: busting the myths around UK public sector outsourcing

Research by OC&C allows some facts to be injected into the fractious and often politically charged debate on the merits of public sector outsourcing.

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May 12, 2015

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Election poll fiasco highlights dangers of forecasting consumer behaviour

OC&C's Michael Jary discusses in his Retail Week column.

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May 10, 2015

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OC&C's Anita Balchandani interviewed on Ian King Live on the rapid rise of retailers moving exclusively online

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May 06, 2015

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Viewers set to increase spend on digital content

OC&C study finds about one third of viewers are set to significantly increase spend on digital content over the next 2 years.

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April 30, 2015

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Retailers are sitting on top of an untapped online goldmine

Research from OC&C and Google has found retailers are passing up an estimated £1bn in revenues by choosing not to sell advertising space on their websites.

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April 26, 2015

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Outsourcing of Public Services set to grow by at at least £20bn by 2020

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April 26, 2015

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Private firms 'are in line for third of public service cash'

Vivek Madan and OC&C's study into the growing spend on outsourced public services featured in The Times.

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April 14, 2015

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The Digital Innovation Myth: Rethinking customer loyalty in 2015

OC&C's Colin Tyler gives his view in Digital Marketing Magazine

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April 12, 2015

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The Six Consumer Trends Driving Growth In Retail

How the fastest growing retailers in the UK are thriving in a low-growth economy.

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April 09, 2015

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On-demand outsourcing: the new norm or another flash in the pan?

As companies adapt to a consumer-driven marketplace, on-demand is a trend that is emerging across every sector.

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March 25, 2015

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The Retail Sectors That Will Profit And Suffer In 2015

Despite improving economic conditions and better customer sentiment, storm clouds may be gathering on the retail horizon.

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March 11, 2015

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Value and Premium Brands Thrive in a World of Extreme Shoppers

Aldi and Waitrose Fastest Growing Retailers in the UK.

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March 11, 2015

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OC&C's Anita Balchandani Interviewed Live On Sky News regarding OC&C Study on Fastest Growing Retailers

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March 05, 2015

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OC&C Delights Clients With Extended Analytics Capabilities

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February 27, 2015

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Information Age Series Part 2

SaaS: Disruptive Dynamo, Slow Burner - Or Both.

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February 10, 2015

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OC&C's Mostyn Goodwin featured in BBC News on Premier League TV Rights Deal

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February 09, 2015

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Why CMOs see social media as just another tick box

Part 5 of the CMO Challenge Series.

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January 26, 2015

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OC&C's Colin Tyler again named amongst Britains 500 most influential people

OC&C's Colin Tyler was acknowledged for his and OC&C's influence in shaping the technology, media and digital landscape.

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December 19, 2014

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Retail Week The Ecommerce Super League

A benchmarking study of the world top 25 ecommerce markets

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December 18, 2014

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Why CMOs are turning away from Big Data

Part 4 of the CMO Challenge Series

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September 12, 2014

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The OC&C Grocer Index 2014

UK food & drinks producers prepare for a tough year ahead as supermarkets pile on the pressure

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September 11, 2014

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Why marketers must be wary of the 'cult of ROI' in the digital age

Part 3 of the CMO Challenge Series

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August 25, 2014

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Why personalisation is causing sleepless nights for marketers

Part 2 of the CMO Challenge Series

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August 14, 2014

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OC&C’s Anita Balchandani on why UK retailers might re-evaluate their position on on-site advertising

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August 12, 2014

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Western brands strive to click with Chinese shoppers

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July 12, 2014

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The Sunday Times International Track 200

OC&C's growing global footprint recognised in The Sunday Times International Track 200

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July 08, 2014

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Explore the radically changing world of today's CMO

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July 04, 2014

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The OC&C FMCG Global 50 - Stunted Growth

Growth plummets for top-50 FMCG players as they lose out to BRIC giants

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June 08, 2014

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Creating Value from Every Visit

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April 06, 2014

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The OC&C B2B Global Warning Report

B2B players in the US and China challenge British firms for global leadership

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January 28, 2014

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OC&C's Colin Tyler makes The Sunday Times list of Britain's 500 Most Influential 2013

OC&C's Colin Tyler recognised for his influence in shaping Britain's TMT landscape, making The Sunday Times list of Britain's 500 Most Influential People

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January 20, 2014

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The Global Retail E-mpire

Cross-border online trade for six of the biggest e-commerce markets to grow fivefold to $130 billion in 2020

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December 11, 2013

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Britain's Higher Education Empire

OC&C Strategy Consultants and Google urge UK universities to capitalise on this opportunity, as 1.7 million international students set to pursue a British degree by 2020

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September 14, 2013

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2013 UK Food Drink 150

2013 set to be a rebound year for British food and drink producers after four-year profit decline

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August 31, 2013

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Making Your Strategy Work: How to go from Paper to People

"Making Your Strategy Work: How to Go from Paper to People" goes behind the scenes of some of the world’s biggest businesses to find out what actually happens in boardrooms when top senior executives develop and, crucially, implement winning business strategies

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July 14, 2013

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2013 FMCG Global 50 Companies

FMCG Global 50 Companies Hit a BRIC Wall, but Africa could be the Engine for Growth

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April 29, 2013

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Britain's Retail E-mpire

Overseas online sales to generate £28 billion for British retailers by 2020

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