MBS Intelligence

Category: People, leadership & talent

The first flight that I ever took was when I was 6 years old. It was on a Douglas DC-3 Dakota, war planes that were...

If there was an award for the most disruptive brand in golf, Malbon Golf would have won it years ago. Founded in Los Angeles in...

I feel very fortunate that in my role I get to speak to leaders every single day. I have worked with a huge range of...

Just the other week, whilst looking through my inbox, I came across an article called ‘Why first jobs can change lives’. It was written by...

Last Sunday marked International Women’s Day 2026, and the theme this year was ‘give to gain’. Highlighting the power of reciprocity and support, it put...

Incredibly, it’s nearly 40 years since the Berlin Wall fell and Eastern Europe emerged from Communist rule. Four decades on, we are seeing how the...

Latest News

McQueen prepares new creative leadership following Seán McGirr’s departure. Seán has stepped down as Creative Director after three years, with no successor named yet. Parent group Kering plans to announce new leadership soon as the luxury fashion house restructures its retail network and focuses on profitability.

Emerging Travel Group and Agoda agree strategic cross-selling partnership. The travel platforms have formed a partnership to cross-sell hotel inventory, giving travellers more accommodation options worldwide. The deal supports ETG’s Asia-Pacific expansion, where bookings have grown 30% in 2026.

Raising Cane’s plans up to five UK locations including London flagship. The US fried chicken chain is expanding to the UK with sites planned for Leicester Square, Dalston, Tottenham Court Road and Kingston Upon Thames. The company views Europe as a major expansion opportunity.

BGF in advanced talks to acquire minority stake in Monkfield Reptile. The investment vehicle established by British banks is finalising a deal with the family-owned supplier of reptile products. The transaction would add the 1980-founded business to BGF’s portfolio of approximately 650 companies.

Intuit acquires UK AI fintech Sequence in reported $200m deal. The US software giant has acquired the London-based startup to enhance its automated billing and revenue management capabilities. The deal marks one of the largest UK AI startup exits with a female co-founder.

Dolce & Gabbana Beauty targets further growth after wholesale sales exceed €1bn. The beauty division has recorded 14% sales growth in 2025 and expects double-digit growth in 2026. CEO Gianluca Toniolo plans 50–70 boutiques worldwide over three years, alongside fragrance, make-up and skincare expansion.

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