As 2019 gave way to 2020, my wife and I set our sights on an early spring getaway. We spent the Christmas break poring over travel guides and quickly narrowed our focus to Southeast Asia. The brief was simple: to get...

In July, Carnaby Street welcomed a new tenant. At number 29, the store has been immaculately fitted with dark wood floors, glass partitions and a velvet green sofa, and on display is an array of makeup and skincare...

UK geography has never been my strong point - probably because for the first half of life at MBS, almost all of our clients were fashion and luxury and therefore client visits were in London, Paris or Milan. Come 1998,...

For as long as I can remember, my summer travels have been part holiday and part research, looking at interesting stores, grocers and new food concepts to write about on my return to the UK.  I think back to a few...

Yesterday marked Chinese New Year, the highlight of Chunyun, China’s Spring Festival season. In a normal year, the event presents a golden opportunity for consumer businesses, as people around the world travel to see...

For years, fashion week season has been the undisputed highlight of the industry’s collective calendar. Despite murmurs of dissatisfaction about its impact on the environment, a low return on investment for labels and...

We have had a Creative Practice at The MBS Group since the consultancy was founded 30 years ago. The practice has expanded and changed over the years to now include much more than just designers in apparel or...

On a cold and crisp day last Sunday, I experienced London at its best. My first port of call was the Royal Academy to see two world-renowned British artists: Antony Gormley followed by Lucian Freud. Both exhibitions...

I have just returned from visiting our clients in Australia and New Zealand. The New Zealanders were still reeling from their loss against England in the Rugby semi-finals – so it was very easy to move the...