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The future of M&A in beauty: why newness is…
The beauty sector may have reached peak saturation. Over the past few years, it has seemed like everyone – from online influencers to top-tier financiers – has staked their claim in the market, launching brands,...
Food and drink: the growth of the Chief R&D…
Something we look forward to when advising consumer companies on senior R&D appointments is the opportunity to sit down with industry leaders and discuss the pace and potential of innovation in their world....
Inclusive innovation in haircare: in conversation with Winnie Awa,…
Winnie Awa wants to change the lives of one billion people. Specifically, she wants to give one billion people their best hair ever. And by developing AI tools and applying them in the textured haircare market, she is...
Good investment: in conversation with Ben Black, Co-Head of…
To most people, the chocolate and toilet paper categories have little in common. But to Ben Black, and to the team at Verlinvest, the areas are in fact closely linked – not by their product offering, but by the...
D&I in Beauty: leading on strategies, lagging on engagement
There’s something that feels particularly urgent about discussing diversity and inclusion in the Beauty sector. Over the past decade or so, the way we think about beauty has transformed, and there’s now a pressing...
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Beauty Sector
The MBS Group is delighted to share our second report into diversity, equity and inclusion in the Beauty sector, produced in partnership with CEW and ScienceMagic. Over the past few months, MBS has undertaken...
What makes a successful scale-up in consumer goods? Launching…
At MBS, we’ve been advising founders and hiring into challenger brands for nearly thirty years. In that time, it’s been impossible not to notice a shift in the industry: when once the consumer goods and grocery...
Are we in the next wave of channel innovation…
When Glossier launched in 2014, it felt like a new era for the beauty industry. The brand popularised the now-ubiquitous “skincare first, makeup second” approach, and became the first cosmetics label to gain a...
Tequila sunrise: a new era for Mexico’s signature spirit
This Thursday is Cinco de Mayo – an annual celebration of Mexican culture, heritage and cuisine across the globe. It’s also a chance world-over to have a drink, and for me to dedicate a Weekend Edition to my tipple...
Latest Consumer Products News
Constellation Brands eyes South Africa for future growth The US wine and spirits group, which owns the Corona brand among others, has said that it is looking to "unlock" the South African market and compete with domestic brands in the region. Read more.
Elemis to open first-ever standalone store The skincare firm has announced plans for its debut standalone shop, in London's Seven Dials. Elemis will join a string of other beauty brands on the street, including Aēsop, Byredo, and Deciem. Read more.
Trading picks up at Revolution Beauty The beauty brand has upgraded its sales and profit guidance following a period of strong trading. The business is pushing ahead with its growth plan to reach £1bn in retail sales over the next six years, and expects to bring in adjusted EBITDA of £12m. Read more.
UK sales dip at Fever-Tree, but brand remains positive The premium mixers business has recorded a slight drop in its UK turnover in the year to 31 December 2023, with revenue falling 1% from £116.2m in 2022 to £114.8m. However, the group has said that it still expects to achieve 10% growth this year. Read more.
Mars invests $70m in New Jersey site Mars has announced it has invested over $70m in its New Jersey site to enhance innovation and manufacturing. The consumer goods giant plans to establish a R&D innovation studio, and also focus on improving manufacturing efficiencies. Read more.
LA Brewery raises £725,000 to support growth Non-alcoholic brand LA Brewery has raised £725,000 in its most recent crowdfunding campaign. It plans to use the funds to focus on ecommerce customer acquisition, as well as capacity investment at its brewery based in Suffolk. Read more.
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