Consumer
Following a period of buoyant activity, driven by low interest rates and growth in consumer spend, the market is now experiencing considerable pressures. Since late 2007 the combined impact of the credit crunch and the consumers decreasing disposable income has led to decreasing sales and a higher level of business failures - creating opportunities for restructuring businesses, often via administration.
In spite of the current climate however e-commerce is a particular growth area as consumers shift their buyer patterns and spend their money with online and multi-channel retailers. Private equity investors continue to be attracted to the sector for its long term dynamics but are performing detailed due diligence of a businesses market and fundamentals before investing.
Clearwater remains well placed as the advisor of choice in the retail and consumer sector despite the challenging conditions. Our approach is to maintain contact with leading market players, understand the key consumer trends and stay ahead of all key developments in the corporate finance arena.
As one of the leading M&A advisers, Clearwater’s track record in retail and consumer products is a valuable commodity. Our specialists offer first-hand sector knowledge, with more than 30 deals achieved in recent years.
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To find out more about the work of our Retail and Consumer team, download the Retail and Consumer Booklet or please contact:
Marc Gillespie - Partner
E-mail Marc or call +44 (0) 845 052 0302
Mike Reeves - Partner
E-mail Mike or call +44 (0) 845 052 0342
The team hosts regular breakfast networking events attended by business owners and our other contacts in the sector. To receive details of forthcoming events, please email us.
At our last event Cimex, the leading digital media agency, gave an informal thought provoking talk about trends in E-Commerce. Download their highlights document which includes views on M-Commerce, an increasingly important way to capture and retain customers.
In spite of the current climate however e-commerce is a particular growth area as consumers shift their buyer patterns and spend their money with online and multi-channel retailers. Private equity investors continue to be attracted to the sector for its long term dynamics but are performing detailed due diligence of a businesses market and fundamentals before investing.
Clearwater remains well placed as the advisor of choice in the retail and consumer sector despite the challenging conditions. Our approach is to maintain contact with leading market players, understand the key consumer trends and stay ahead of all key developments in the corporate finance arena.
As one of the leading M&A advisers, Clearwater’s track record in retail and consumer products is a valuable commodity. Our specialists offer first-hand sector knowledge, with more than 30 deals achieved in recent years.
Subscribe online to receive our Retail and Consumer e-Newsletter
To find out more about the work of our Retail and Consumer team, download the Retail and Consumer Booklet or please contact:
Marc Gillespie - Partner
E-mail Marc or call +44 (0) 845 052 0302
Mike Reeves - Partner
E-mail Mike or call +44 (0) 845 052 0342
Networking events
The team hosts regular breakfast networking events attended by business owners and our other contacts in the sector. To receive details of forthcoming events, please email us.
At our last event Cimex, the leading digital media agency, gave an informal thought provoking talk about trends in E-Commerce. Download their highlights document which includes views on M-Commerce, an increasingly important way to capture and retain customers.
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