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The Results Are In: Discover What 42,500 Shoppers Worldwide Really Think About Retailers Now in its 4th year in Australia—and over a decade globally—this survey has become a must-have tool for retailers, analysts, and investors. In an era of economic uncertainty and shrinking discretionary income, one factor stands out: trust. Trust is now the game-changer for Australian consumers, with physical retailers gaining an edge over discount online-only rivals. Want to know more about the trends driving retail success in 2024? We’ll be diving deeper into the findings in the coming weeks. Follow us for more State of Australian Retail: Retail Proposition Index (RPI) insights or connect with our team directly: Jeremy Barker, Maurice Violani, Julie Preston. Stay tuned—exciting revelations ahead… We will also be unveiling the full report at our State of Australian Retail breakfasts in Sydney on 29 October and Melbourne on 30 October. Spaces are limited so please reach out to Amanda Gibbs at amanda.gibbs@occstrategy.com if you are interested in attending. About the RPI: - First launched globally in 2010 - Globally, the RPI has received 48,000+ responses across 9 countries covering 800 retailers this year - The Australian RPI debuted in 2021 - In Australia, 5,000+ shoppers gave responses for 92 leading retailers this year - The RPI covers general consumer sentiment, like perceptions on cost of living, sustainability and use of AI, as well as brand specific scoring, such as brand performance on KPCs and the customer journey

The automotive industry is facing into a storm of forces with the potential to change the underlying consumer demand for cars. Our 4th annual Global Automotive Disruption Speedometer explores changing consumer attitudes towards car ownership, financing, and drive train. This demonstrates that while there is continued demand for the car, this is increasingly functional. >50% car buyers are making purchases that are purely ‘need’ based. >58% of car buyers now shop budget first and 53% are planning on delaying their purchases due to cost of living concerns. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/ebXAhzNC. To find out more about our expertise in the automotive sector, contact Maurice Violani and Oliver Jones who lead our automotive work in Australia, or Felicity Latcham, Nicholas Farhi, Mark Jannaway in our global Auto team, or email auto@occstrategy.com. #Auto #Automotive #B2B

We're pleased to congratulate DOM on agreeing to acquire C Blade S.p.A. Forging & Manufacturing, a manufacturer and forger of steam and gas turbine blades. OC&C provided Commercial Due Diligence to DOM.   DOM, a subsidiary portfolio company of Ethica Global Investments Portfolio Company, is a leading producer of steam and gas turbine blades.   FINANZIARIA REGIONALE FRIULI VENEZIA GIULIA - FRIULIA S.P.A., BNP Paribas BNL Equity Investments, and a group of major investors connected to Fineurop joined Ethica Global Investments and other partners in acquiring shares in DOM. The deal was also supported by a loan from Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena.   C Blade, founded in 1963, has been owned by the US holding company SIFCO Industries, Inc since 2015. With two cutting edge industrial plants, C Blade serves the main players in the power generation market, as well as some operators in the aeronautical space.   Following the acquisition of C Blade, DOM can strengthen its position as a key supplier for major power generation companies. The combined group benefits from complementary processes, products, and technologies, and will have strong growth potential due to trends in the industry and opportunities in related sectors.   Read more here: https://lnkd.in/e39NyMmA. For more information contact Alberto Regazzo or Christian Christodulopulos or email privateequity@occstrategy.com #PrivateEquity #B2B

The results of our fourth annual Australian Retail Proposition Index are in, confirming that consumers are feeling the strain. As the cost-of-living hits harder in Australia than in the UK or US, 57% of shoppers report having less discretionary income than a year ago – a figure 15% higher than the global average. In this climate, trust is more important than ever. Shoppers are leaning towards familiar retailers, favouring those they know and rely on, like overall favourites, Nike, Bunnings & Dan Murphy's. This is especially clear when comparing value-players like BIG W, ranked 3rd in trust, to Temu, which landed last at 92nd. Our survey of over 5,000 Australian consumers highlights not only where they prefer to shop but also the growing importance of trust in shaping purchasing decisions. As we gear up to release the full report in the coming weeks, we are eager to share more on the themes shaping the #retail landscape in Australia. Stay tuned for more RPI findings on our LinkedIn or reach out to our local Australian retail team Jeremy Barker, Maurice Violani and Julie Preston. About the RPI: - First launched globally in 2010 - Globally, the RPI has received 48,000+ responses across 9 countries covering 800 retailers this year - The Australian RPI debuted in 2021 - In Australia, 5,000+ shoppers gave responses for 92 leading retailers this year - The RPI covers general consumer sentiment, like perceptions on cost of living, #sustainability and use of #AI, as well as brand specific scoring, such as brand performance on KPCs and the customer journey

We’re pleased to congratulate the Żabka Polska Group on its recent IPO, which had a value of PLN 6.45 billion. On 17 October 2024, Zabka Group debuted on the main market of the Warsaw Stock Exchange. It is the largest public offering in Poland since 2020, one of the biggest in the history of the WSE, and the fourth-largest offering in Europe this year. OC&C Strategy Consultants prepared market and industry reports for the purpose of the Prospectus. We look forward to seeing the continued success in Zabka’s future. Read more about this deal here: https://lnkd.in/efQ3c8Tv For more information on our expertise in the retail and grocery space, contact Bartek Krawczyk, Tom Gladstone, Thomas Charlick or email retail@occstrategy.com

The findings from our fourth annual Australian Retail Proposition Index highlight a shift in consumer perceptions of Australian grocers. Challenger brands like Costco Wholesale, ALDI Stores Australia, and IGA Supermarkets have all gained ground, while long-established leaders Coles Group and Woolworths Supermarkets have experienced significant drops in Trust. It appears these competitors are now better placed than ever to challenge the long-standing grocery duopoly... For full results or to discuss how to strategically differentiate, contact our local Australian retail team Jeremy Barker, Maurice Violani and Julie Preston. About the RPI: - First launched globally in 2010 - Globally, the RPI has received 48,000+ responses across 9 countries covering 800 retailers this year - The Australian RPI debuted in 2021 - In Australia, 5,000+ shoppers gave responses for 92 leading retailers this year - The RPI covers general consumer sentiment, like perceptions on cost of living, sustainability and use of AI, as well as brand specific scoring, such as brand performance on KPCs and the customer journey

A picture is worth a thousand words! ❤️ We couldn’t be more thrilled to have expanded our global team and opened a second German office in Düsseldorf. Since the announcement on 1st October, our new OC&C’ers have been busy integrating into the business, and here’s a wonderful photo of them all together. #TeamOCC #OCClife #Germany #StrategyConsulting

The results of our fourth annual State of Australian Retail: Retail Proposition Index are in, with Nike, Bunnings and Dan Murphy's securing the top spots. Each year, we survey over 5,000 Australian shoppers to understand their shopping preferences, including their favourite retailers. This year’s top 10 favourites are: 1. Nike 2. Bunnings 3. Dan Murphy's 4. Chemist Warehouse 5. JB Hi-Fi 6. Officeworks 7. adidas 8. IKEA 9. Costco Wholesale Australia 10. Kmart Australia Limited To learn more about how these retailers have captured the hearts and minds of Australian shoppers over the past year, feel free to reach out to our local retail team Jeremy Barker, Maurice Violani and Julie Preston. We will be unveiling the full report at our State of Australian Retail breakfasts in Sydney on 29 October and Melbourne on 30 October. Spaces are limited so please reach out to Amanda Gibbs at amanda.gibbs@occstrategy.com if you are interested in attending. About the Retail Proposition Index: - First launched globally in 2010 - Globally, the RPI has received 48,000+ responses across 9 countries covering 800 retailers this year - The Australian RPI debuted in 2021 - In Australia, 5,000+ shoppers gave responses for 92 leading retailers this year - The RPI covers general consumer sentiment, like perceptions on cost of living, sustainability and use of AI, as well as brand specific scoring, such as brand performance on KPCs and the customer journey

Congratulations to Next Capital Private Equity on their recent sale of Noisette to George Weston Foods. OC&C supported Next Capital with vendor due diligence. Established in 2005, Next Capital is a leading independent Australian private equity firm, specialising in partnership investments in small to medium growth businesses operating across several sectors. Noisette Bakery, acquired by Next Capital in 2018, is Australia’s leading artisanal wholesale bakery. Noisette has grown from a Melbourne-centric business from Next’s entry to the national market leader enabled by investment in management, production facilities, labour, procurement and logistics. George Weston Foods, a wholly owned subsidiary of Associated British Foods acquired the business for >$100 million. We look forward to seeing the continued success of Next Capital, Noisette Bakery, and George Weston Foods. To find out more about our work in M&A and Consumer & Retail in Australia, please contact Jeremy Barker, Maurice Violani or Julie Preston in our Sydney office. Read more on this deal here: https://lnkd.in/e9eBn4sT. #PrivateEquity #ConsumerGoods

Today marks an exciting new chapter in our 37-year history as we announce the appointment of 7 newly elected Partners, based out of a new second office in Germany, Dusseldorf. This new home will complement our well-established Munich office, which was established in 2018. Collectively, the 7 new Partners, Dr. Andreas Enders, Andreas Teller, Chehab Wahby, Hendrik Walter, Dr. Jörg Schäfer, Ludwig Voll and Rolf Pensky, bring a wealth of industry-leading expertise to OC&C clients, across many of our core specialisms, including Retail and Consumer Goods. Upon the announcement, Will Hayllar, Global Managing Partner, OC&C Strategy Consultants said: “We are incredibly excited to announce the expansion of our global strategy consulting firm with the opening of our second German office. This strategic move allows us to serve an even wider clientele with high-quality, creative, practical and actionable strategies. Our commitment to attracting and cultivating top-tier talent is unwavering. We are thrilled to welcome back many accomplished Partners, previously with OC&C, who share our heritage and will be instrumental in driving further growth in the DACH region and beyond in what is now one integrated global firm. Their return underscores our belief that OC&C truly is the best home for the best strategy talent. Over the years we have invested significantly in building a world-class consultancy and people proposition, and this expansion is a testament to our ongoing success.” #StrategyConsulting #Germany #DACH #OCClife #UncommonSense