Insights | 2 Oct 2026
M&S & Sephora: Why Retailers Borrow Expertise
The M&S and Sephora partnership shows how retailers win: borrow specialist expertise, invest in the people who deliver it, and…
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Insights | 25 Sep 2026
MB Talks with Hugo Lloyd Ulstein, Former CCO of Stokke
Former Stokke CCO Hugo Ulstein on distribution, cracking the US and China, and the discipline behind building a premium global…
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Insights | 23 Sep 2026
When the Challenger Comes for the Champion
Kylian Mbappé’s move from Nike to On reveals how challenger brands can win: buy credibility, back it with real talent,…
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Insights | 30 Jun 2026
MB Talks with Giles Gordon
Giles Gordon, former CMO of Creed, on building luxury brand desirability, working with founders like James Dyson, and why restraint…
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Insights | 1 Jun 2026
MB Talks with Marc Andre, Head of IT at Heineken UK
From floppy discs to AI-driven strategy, Marc Andre, Head of Technology at Heineken UK, shares 30 years of FMCG tech…
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Insights | 5 May 2026
How to Build the Strategic Track Record that PLC Boards Notice
PLC boards assess strategic credibility differently to most executives. Here’s what they’re actually looking for and how to build a…
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Insights | 4 May 2026
How PLC Boards are Rethinking Talent Strategy
Quarterly earnings pressure is shortening leadership horizons in consumer PLCs. Here’s what the best-governed boards are doing differently.
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Insights | 1 May 2026
MB Talks with Simon Thorup, Former Global Head of Digital & IT Strategy at Carlsberg Group
Simon Thorup, former Global Head of Digital & IT Strategy at Carlsberg Group, on why IT must move from support…
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Insights | 19 Mar 2026
The Loyalty Equation in Consumer Goods
Explore why identity, purpose, and community are reshaping what it means to win and, importantly, maintain customer loyalty.
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Insights | 6 Mar 2026
The New Boardroom Agenda: Navigating an Era of Constant Geopolitical Risk
Explore how geopolitical tensions in various parts of the world are affecting business in a variety of ways. Global markets,…
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Insights | 27 Feb 2026
MB Talks with Daniel Angadi, Operations Director of THIS
In this edition of MB Talks, learn from Daniel Angadi about his venture into the plant-based food industry and his…
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Insights | 25 Feb 2026
How Sports & Outdoor Brands Merge Function & Aesthetic
Explore the seamless blend of function & aesthetic in modern sportswear, designed for versatility from gym to work.
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Insights | 23 Feb 2026
Why Fractional Leadership is Reshaping the C-Suite
Explore the rise of fractional leadership in C-suite roles and its impact on flexible management approaches in modern business.
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Insights | 20 Feb 2026
Global Talent Movements: Middle East
Uncover insights from the Global Talent Movement campaign on evolving professional markets and hiring strategies in the Middle East.
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Insights | 13 Feb 2026
Global Talent Movements: Americas
Uncover insights from the Global Talent Movement campaign on evolving professional markets and hiring strategies in Asia.
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Insights | 6 Feb 2026
Global Talent Movements: Asia
Uncover insights from the Global Talent Movement campaign on evolving professional markets and hiring strategies in Asia.
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Insights | 2 Feb 2026
Global Talent Movements: Europe
Uncover insights from the Global Talent Movement campaign on evolving professional markets and hiring strategies in Europe.
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Insights | 20 Jan 2026
The Winners & Losers of Christmas Retail
A sharp analysis of Christmas 2025 retail performance, exploring the winners, losers and the spending shifts shaping UK retail into…
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Insights | 6 Jan 2026
Leadership Under Market Pressures
Rising economic pressure tests consumer brand leaders. Discover why 2026 is a year where leadership quality drives success.
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Insights | 22 Dec 2025
The Rise of The Chief AI Officer
Senior AI leadership is redefining retail strategy, with Chief AI Officer appointments signalling long-term transformation beyond experimentation.
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Insights | 27 Nov 2025
The UK Autumn Budget: Implications for Businesses and the UK Economy
Explore the 2025 UK Autumn Budget: wage increases, tax changes, and OBR economic forecasts affecting UK businesses.
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Insights | 26 Nov 2025
MB Talks with Céline Del Genes, Global Chief Customer Officer of Decathlon
Céline Del Genes shares her bold career move, leadership philosophy and vision for shaping the future of global sport and…
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Insights | 29 Oct 2025
Why Sustainability Roles are Shifting in FMCG
Explore how FMCG giants are rethinking sustainability goals, reshaping ESG roles and strategies as global pressures shift business priorities.
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Insights | 20 Oct 2025
The Globalisation of Niche & Experiential Brands
Explore how boutique and D2C brands are scaling internationally faster than ever, leveraging agile leadership, strong values, and a deep…
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Insights | 13 Oct 2025
MB Talks with Racheal Vaughan Jones, CMO of Compass Box Whisky
Discover how Compass Box CMO Racheal Vaughan Jones built a bold whisky career through creativity, leadership, and brand passion.
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Insights | 24 Sep 2025
The Rise of FemTech: How Health Trackers are Transforming Women’s Wellness
Discover the rise of women’s wearable health tech, from Oura to Whoop, driving innovation and reshaping personal health tracking.
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Insights | 16 Sep 2025
The Stakeholder Effect on Executive Appointments
How short-term pressures, investors and culture shifts are reshaping CEO roles and challenging leadership stability.
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Insights | 18 Aug 2025
Can Premium Brands Survive Gen Z’s Age of Clean Living?
Can luxury brands stay relevant as Gen Z embraces clean living, sustainability, and experiences over indulgence?
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Insights | 17 Jul 2025
Behind Closed Doors: Why Confidential Searches are on the Rise
Discreet, data-led executive hiring is rising. Explore how top roles are filled off-market and why transparency doesn’t always mean visibility.
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Insights | 10 Jul 2025
The Power of Portfolio: Why Brand Acquisition is Back in Fashion
Explore major M&A moves in sports & outdoor retail with Dick’s, Foot Locker, Helly Hansen & Jack Wolfskin reshaping the…
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Insights | 24 Jun 2025
MB Talks with Brian Keogh, CEO of JML Direct
JML CEO, Brian Keogh, reflects on 21 years of growth, legacy, leadership, and the brand’s bold shift from TV retail…
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Insights | 12 Jun 2025
Why Nostalgia is the Toy Industry’s Secret Weapon
Discover how nostalgia is driving toy and game sales, as Millennials and Gen X reconnect with the brands they loved,…
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Insights | 2 Jun 2025
Why Testing & Assessment Is Back at the Top of the Boardroom Agenda
Explore why evidence-based hiring is vital in today’s volatile market, and how sharper recruitment strategies protect business performance.
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Insights | 30 May 2025
MB Talks with Neil Everitt, Founder of Brockmans Gin
The visionary behind Brockmans Gin, Founder Neil Everitt shares powerful insights on business, legacy, and leadership.
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Insights | 15 May 2025
Is the Meat-Free Movement Losing Its Appetite?
Is plant-based food in decline? Explore why health trends are reshaping the vegan and free-from market.
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Insights | 2 May 2025
When Politics Hit Payroll: What Tariff Tensions Mean for Business
Explore how tariff shocks and currency swings are driving wage demands and what business leaders must do to navigate the…
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Insights | 22 Apr 2025
Retail Reimagined: From Nostalgia to Next-Gen Commerce
Retail isn’t dying; it’s evolving. Explore why it’s time to rethink the narrative and stop equating retail’s future with the…
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Insights | 16 Apr 2025
MB Talks with Joanne Jørgensen, Founder of TeamGlue
Joanne Jørgensen on reshaping fashion through empathy, culture, innovation, and leadership after a decade at Nike and founding TeamGlue.
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Insights | 31 Mar 2025
The AI Revolution in Health & Beauty
AI is revolutionising the health & beauty industry by reducing returns, enhancing personalisation, and driving significant investments in retail tech.…
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Insights | 18 Mar 2025
Rethinking PSLs: How a Tiered Approach Can Solve Recruitment Challenges
Explore how tiered PSLs can solve recruitment challenges for scaling businesses. Insights from MacGregor Black on optimizing supplier lists to…
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Insights | 3 Mar 2025
MB Talks with Katey Howard, HR Leader of Tropicana Brands Group Europe
Discover Katey Howard’s inspiring HR journey from banking to Tropicana Brands Group, embracing change, leadership, and innovation.
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Insights | 5 Feb 2025
Closing the Gender Gap in Supply Chain Leadership
As we move into 2025, businesses face a landscape that is both turbulent and ripe with opportunity. Economic uncertainty has…
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Insights | 28 Jan 2025
Budgeting for Talent in a ‘Buyer’s Market’
Discover how businesses can navigate recruitment challenges in 2025 by leveraging smart hiring strategies, building a strong employer brand, and…
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Insights | 3 Sep 2024
MB Talks with Former Clarks, Under Armour, New Balance, & adidas Executive, Bob Neville
Our MB Talks series see’s us sit down with former Clark’s UK & Ire Managing Director, Under Armour Global VP…
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Insights | 4 Jun 2024
How to Write an Executive CV
An executive CV, also known as a leadership resume, is a comprehensive document that outlines the professional experience, achievements, skills,…
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Insights | 23 Apr 2024
MB Insights: Unlocking Business Potential with Data-Driven Insights
Across the commercial and retail landscape, information is collected, analysed, and utilised. The more data that is collected, the more…
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Insights | 17 Oct 2023
MB Insights: The Brewers Congress 2023: What’s New in Brewing?
With worldwide revenue in the billions and roots that span millennia, today’s beer is an intriguing mix of passion, tradition,…
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News | 27 Sep 2023
MB Insights: Baby Safety Month – Brands Leading the Way
When it comes to young children and babies, product safety is THE most critical element. Therefore, it is only natural…
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News | 13 Sep 2023
MB Insights: From Tools to Trends: Inside the DIY & Housewares Industry
With the backdrop of the Covid-19 pandemic redefining the ways we inhabit our living spaces—combining work, leisure, and every-day life…
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Insights | 6 Jul 2023
MB Talks with Jennifer Carlsson – The Beauty Brand Expert
In an exclusive interview, MacGregor Black’s global health & beauty specialist, Kriisti Atherton, sits down with Jennifer Carlsson, the beauty…
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News | 3 Jul 2023
2023 Half Year Review – Consumer Electronics
Has 2023 shown us the future of tech? Each year consumer electronics manufacturers showcase their latest advancements at high-profile events,…
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News | 3 Jul 2023
2023 Half Year Review – Drinks Practice
The Great Drinks Disruption. As the market continues to adjust following covid, supply chain shortages, and rising costs, the light…
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News | 3 Jul 2023
2023 Half Year Review – Food Practice
Cost of living vs health-conscious consumers. The global food industry finds itself in the midst of a battle. A battle…
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News | 3 Jul 2023
2023 Half Year Review – Sports & Outdoor
Big brands are continuing their digital integration. With ecommerce spend falling, many industries are continuing their drive toward technology, despite a…
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News | 3 Jul 2023
2023 Half Year Review – Nursery & Toy
In today’s market, demand is driven by two main factors. Technology and Value. The Nursery & Toy industry, although some…
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News | 3 Jul 2023
2023 Half Year Review – Fashion & Luxury
Luxury is once again on the move. An industry ever-evolving to not only meet demand but also shape it, is in…
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News | 3 Jul 2023
2023 Half Year Review – Health & Beauty
The ‘Lipstick Effect’ shows no signs of slowing. An economic term originating from the health and beauty industry’s unwavering resistance…
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News | 19 May 2023
MB Insights: World Whisky Day 2023 – A History of Whisky
Evolving from small medieval distilleries into the colossal $88 billion dollar industry that it is today, the story of whisky…
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News | 24 Apr 2023
MB Insights: The Era of Efficiency: How is Automation Reshaping Supply Chains?
MacGregor Black explores the latest advancements in supply chain automation, and which key technologies are reshaping the industry’s future.
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Insights | 13 Apr 2023
MB Talks with Dominik Piotrowski – CEO & Founder of LEGO Licensed Distributor, YAMANN and Newly Founded Brand, Bablu
MacGregor Black caught up with CEO & Founder of YAMMAN, and the newly formed Bablu, Dominik Piotrowski to discuss the…
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News | 20 Feb 2023
MB Insights: From Salon to Sofa – The Evolution of the Beauty Industry
Currently valued at over $571billion, the beauty industry is a global superpower. A superpower not just growing, but also in…
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News | 30 Jan 2023
MB Insights: January – To dry, or not to dry, that is the question.
MacGregor Black takes a closer look at why so many people are committing to Dry January, what impact the movement…
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News | 19 Jan 2023
MB Insights: Covid-19 – The Unwelcome Pioneer
MacGregor Black takes a closer look at how companies successfully adapted their business models and are continuing to do so…
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Insights | 10 Jan 2023
MB Talks with Nick Miller – Drinks Industry Intrapreneur and Author of ‘In The Meantime: Lessons & Learning from a Career in Beer’
MacGregor Black recently sat down with the current Non-Exec Director at Young’s PLC, and author of ‘In The Meantime: Lessons…
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Insights | 15 Nov 2022
MB Talks With Cleo Farman & Diablesse Rum
As a wave of drinks brands look to innovate and evolve in a post-Covid world, consumers are often left wading…
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News | 27 Oct 2022
MB Insights: Social Media – Have Brands Had Enough?
What began as a way to simply connect with friends, has since become one of the most powerful global platforms…
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News | 12 Oct 2022
MB Insights: Is It Easy Going Green?
With the combat against climate change now one of the most important conversations of our generation, a rising number of…
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News | 7 Oct 2022
MB Insights: Cosmetics & The Clean Beauty Movement
For thousands of years, skincare has played a vital role in many of our daily routines. As early as 4000…
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News | 23 Aug 2022
MB Insights: What’s ‘In-store’ for the Future of Retail?
The time-honoured tradition of battling it out for a parking spot, brushing past rows of neatly lined linens, grabbing a…
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News | 23 Aug 2022
MB Insights: Vertical Farming – Is the only way up?
When it comes to land, it’s essential for us to live, build, cultivate on… and farm on. Therefore, it goes…
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News | 23 Aug 2022
MB Insights: The Truth About Data Collection
Each time we share a meme with friends, ask Google a silly question, or tag our favourite restaurant in a…
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News | 17 Aug 2022
MB Insights: Is Your Home Smarter Than You?
In a world where our watch monitors our heart rate, our running shoes track our individual biomechanics, and our cars…
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Insights | 27 May 2022
MB Talks with Oliver Massy-Birch & Fortis Clothing
Clothing & apparel, like many other industries, has swung back and forth navigating the intricacies of Covid-19, countrywide lockdowns, and…
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Insights | 27 May 2022
MB Insights: Show Me The Honey!
To many of us, bees are simply seen as striped honey-making machines, that buzz around our gardens during the summer.…
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News | 27 May 2022
MB Insights: Wine Day 2022 – The Evolution of Wine
Once dubbed, ‘the juice of the gods’ and given its own official deity, wine has been a well-enjoyed beverage for…
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