Intelligence

Amid rising costs and economic uncertainty, retailers need nimble supply chains fit for a new era of disruption. By Daniel Wood and Zoe Wakeham, Consultants, Consumer and Retail Practice.

Donald Trump is famously partial to a...

The rising trend of football clubs collaborating with high-end fashion brands can greatly benefit both the retail & consumer and sports industries, as Daniel Wood and Bambos Eracleous discuss.

Football and fashion are...

The UK retail and consumer market is currently experiencing numerous shifts, driven by both consumer behaviour and broader economic changes. We explore the five main trends predicted to have the biggest effect on the UK retail and...

The retail industry has transformed significantly, with new disruptors like DTC startups and subscription models challenging established brands. These agile startups have pushed traditional retailers to reassess their strategies,...

Zoe Wakeham and Daniel Wood, Consultants, Consumer and Retail Practice, explore some of the key changes in the retail landscape and adaptations in consumer trends resulting in significant changes to the traditional high street.

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Daniel Wood and Zoe Wakeham, Consultants, Consumer and Retail Practice, delve into the critical role of interim executives in mergers and acquisitions, highlighting the challenges, opportunities, and future trends within this...

In the wake of Labour’s landslide election victory, Daniel Wood and Zoe Wakeham, Consultants in our Consumer & Retail practice, explore the implications of political change for the retail industry.

On 5 July, the day on which Sir...

Chief Financial Officers (CFOs) play a vital role in a company’s financial management and strategic direction. As the business environment becomes increasingly complex, the role of the CFO has evolved to include responsibilities...

Dan Wood, Consultant of our Consumer and Retail Practice, discusses his recent appointment for Princes Foods

The background

Princes Foods is a leading player in the food and beverage industry, specialising in the production and...

Daniel Wood and Zoe Wakeham, Consultants in our Consumer & Retail practice, look at how manufacturers and retailers are wrestling with challenges around making packaging more sustainable.

According to a recent survey of UK-based...

Zoe Wakeham and Daniel Wood from Odgers Interim’s Consumer & Retail Practice, and our Head of Private Equity Solutions, Ross Gordon hosted a virtual round table featuring supply chain experts Jochen Grosspietsch and Raul Portela...

Daniel Wood, Consultant, Consumer and Retail Practice, spoke to Gerry Shaw about his career as a Chief Transformation Officer and the steps to executing a successful transformation.

What motivated you to pursue a career in...

Zoe Wakeham and Daniel Wood, Consultants in our Consumer & Retail practice, explore six significant issues facing retailers.

As The Body Shop’s woes underline, UK retail is a challenging market in which even long-established...

Daniel Wood, Consultant, Consumer and Retail Practice, spoke to Neil Greenhalgh about his career at JD Sports spanning 19 years.

How did you get into a career in finance?

I went to Edinburgh University where I studied...

Daniel Wood, Consultant, Consumer and Retail Practice, spoke to Steve Corby, an experienced business leader with a proven track record of success throughout a career spanning 30 years in UK FMCG.

What are some of the reasons why...

The much-trumpeted plastic packaging tax (PPT) has generated more revenue than forecast for HMRC but in other ways has fallen short, say Zoe Wakeham and Daniel Wood, Consultants in our Consumer & Retail practice.

Cutting...

Daniel Wood, Consultant in our Consumer and Retail Practice, analyses the key market trends evident in the first half of 2023 and looks at what may happen in the coming months.

Every business function is trying to do more with...

The High Street still has a lot to offer but if retailers are to thrive there they must give their customers something special, write Zoe Wakeham and Daniel Wood, Consultants in our Consumer & Retail practice.

Making money on the...