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BIG DATA IS WATCHING YOU – Charles Darwin, Kim Kardashian, and the ‘nano-influencers.’ How SHEIN’s data-powered e-commerce model is revolutionising fashion retail... When it comes to fashion, Gen Z have become Gen S. And the S stands for Shein. Founded in Nanjing, China, by entrepreneur Chris Xu, Shein, now based in Singapore, is the world's largest fashion retailer. (Source: GlobalData Plc) And, according to The Telegraph, the company has ‘overtaken boohoo for the first time in Britain’s retail market, as the Chinese fast-fashion giant recorded revenues of £1.55bn over the past year.’ They are also closing in on ASOS.com. Less a fast-fashion platform, more a hyper-fast fashion phenomenon, its innovative e-commerce model has driven relentless global growth, both in sales and social media engagement. Shein now receives obsessional attention from younger consumers. So, how have they pulled it off? Data strategy specialists, ECDB, may have the answer: ‘What is making Shein stand out from all the other fashion stores is its usage of technology to gauge consumer interest in real time. As a result, the company speeds up production processes and provides instant feedback to manufacturing....https://lnkd.in/gMZfviwW Extract from Human Capital - Drayton’s business magazine #ecommerce #fastfashion #shein

Some interesting news we found in the #Consumer #Healthcare sector this week. - Gradual dosing of Lilly Medical US Alzeheimers drug cuts brain-swelling risk. Starting on a more gradual dosing of Eli Lilly’s Alzheimer's drug Kisunia cut the percentage of patients experiencing potentially serious brain swelling. - H.I.G. Capital expands investment in the UK elderly sector. H.I.G. Capital ("H.I.G."), a leading global alternative investment firm with $65 billion of capital under management, is pleased to announce that its portfolio company Lovett Care Limited Care, a leading provider of elderly care homes across England and Wales, has completed the acquisition of New Care. - Oracle Health's Clinical AI Agent Helps Doctors Spend More Time with Patients. The Clinical AI Agent helps improve patient-provider interactions by combining comprehensive clinical intelligence with a multimodal voice user interface to automate and unify a wide range of clinical workflows. The Clinical AI Agent enhances physician productivity by capturing and enriching patient exchanges, improving documentation accuracy, and simplifying clinical decision-making through the power of AI. - Sanofi spins out its consumer healthcare business. French pharma giant Sanofi is selling off its consumer healthcare business Opella. US-based investment firm Clayton, Dubilier & Rice (@CD&R) is to take a controlling 50% stake, while Sanofi will retain a 48% interest. The sale comes as Sanofi aims to accelerate its R&D investments and increase focus on its biopharma business. #consumerhealthcare #healthcare #investment

Diversity and inclusion has become essential components of modern business practices, profoundly impacting the grocer/food and drink sector. Promoting D&I within business not only fosters a more equitable work environment but also enhances innovation, employee satisfaction, and overall business performance. What is the difference between diversity and inclusion you might ask? Diversity in an organisation refers to its demographic makeup, encompassing various aspects such as race, gender, disability etc. Inclusion, on the other hand, refers to how an organisation ensures all employees feel valued, respected and supported. Some great examples of businesses that have implemented effective initiatives include: ▪️ In 2008, Sainsbury's’s launched the You Can initiative, which supports people who otherwise might struggle to find a job, including those with disabilities. ▪️ Tesco, Sainsbury's and Nestlé were in the Times Top 50 of employers for gender equality 2023. ▪️ lululemon have parenthood program and support groups: global gender-neutral parenthood program includes paid leave of up to six months for global employees at all levels based on tenure for maternity, paternity, and adoption leaves. ▪️ Diageo established employee resource groups for different ethnicities, including the Black Inclusion Network and the Asian Affinity Network. These are just a few examples we've come across. Feel free to share your own initiatives — we'd love to hear about them. #D&I #diversity #inclusion

Drayton are delighted to be recruiting for an award-winning food manufacturer who are seeking a new Director of Operations. Find out here for more : https://lnkd.in/eHrqBc_s Or reach out to Ian Pickett #foodmanufacturer #newoppertunity #DirectorofOperations

The plant-based milk brand Rude Health has been acquired by Oddlygood. This acquisition will help accelerate Oddlygood's ambition of becoming one of the leading plant-based company in the UK and Europe. #acquisition #plantbased #colourfulbranding

This is some interesting news we found in the #food and #drink industry this week: -         A rescue deal for TGI Fridays has been struck – two private equity groups to buy 51 restaurants – although a further 35 outlets are to close with the loss of more than 1,000 jobs. -         Lidl GB triples plant-based range. Lidl has announced plans to more than triple its range of plant-based products after demand saw 12% increase in demand over the past year. 28 new plant-based products are joining the range and will be put into place in January 2025. -       Quality street goes plastic free this Christmas. They will be ditching the plastic tub and all in favour of the paper tub. Nestlé have produced about 200,000 of the paper tubs and they can be found in selected Tesco stores. This move that has the potential to cut CO2 emissions for the brand significantly. The biggest plus point being once the box is empty it can be put in the recycling along with all the empty wrappers. -         Tesco to provide £4 million of fruit and vegetables to 400 schools this year. The scheme is focusing on areas with higher levels of free school meals, as data shows families with lower income struggle to afford a heathier diet. Up to 140,000 pupils will receive at least 1 piece of fruit or vegetable a day, giving their diets a healthy and nutritious boost. The 400 schools that are taking part will be able to shop for the fruit and vegetables in stores local to their school. -         Greggs opens champagne bar ‘inspired by 1920s Paris wine bars’. The Christmas pop-up pairs sausage rolls and other classic bakes with £75-a-glass champagne and exclusive cocktails inspired by Greggs sweet treats. Found in Fenwick Newcastle, for an exclusive time only until the 31st of December. #foodanddrink #grocer #foodmanufacturing

Please see some interesting news we have found in the #retail and #apparel space this week: 1. Gymshark to open four new stores next year, Manchester's Trafford centre and first location in mainland Europe in Amsterdam. Once complete will see Gymshark’s ‘ramping up’ the company’s commitment to an omnichannel strategy. 2. Marie Leblanc is stepping down as CEO of Victoria Beckham after five years in the role, during which she steered the brand’s blue-chip luxury repositioning. Chairman Ralph Toledano will act as interim CEO until the company names a successor. 3. Peak Performance opened its first UK store in London’s Covent Garden at the end of September. The ski brand joins a host of sportswear retailers in the area including Arc'teryx Equipment, HOKA, lululemon and Peloton Interactive. 4. FOOTASYLUM has appointed former Under Armour executive Will Van Rensburg as chief commercial officer and ex-Reebok Europe product chief Glen Wilkinson as senior buying director. #footwear #outdoor #shopping

Drayton are excited to partner with a well-respected business in Europe dedicated to premium spirits and wines who are seeking a UK Finance Director. Find out here for more : https://lnkd.in/eCYY3YUX Or reach out to Byron Beatty #financedirector #newopportunity #wineandspirits

A compelling Drapers article exploring the evolving landscape of retail, highlighting the shifting preferences of industry employees. Post-pandemic, senior staff are reassessing how they work, with a stronger focus on achieving a good work-life balance and fostering a positive culture. These aspects are seen as important, if not more, than salary. Nicola Wensley says “One of the biggest challenges facing fashion CEOs at the moment is how to attract and retain top talent,” Valuing people is a big factor in staff deciding to stay. Included is an interesting case study by Lyle & Scott and how they handled employee's preference to working from home. #retail #seniorstaff #worklifebalance

Drayton are delighted to partner with a well invested FMCG manufacturing business, who are looking for a new Director of Supply Chain Planning. Sounds of interest? Find out more here: https://lnkd.in/ejC5UjMF Or reach out to Ian Pickett #directorofsupplychainplanning #fmcg #newopportunity