The Consumer Sector

Those with capital to invest can drive growth in current conditions.

The consumer sector was one of the first to feel the impact of the credit crunch but there is plenty of good news. Retail, leisure and consumer products have all been affected slightly differently and within each sector there will be winners and losers with those businesses with clear differentiation and the ability to respond to the current market outperforming their peers.

Against the backdrop of a difficult trading environment there are real opportunities for well capitalised businesses to grow. Landlords are keen to find new tenants and the opportunity to roll-out for retailers and leisure operators with a resilient model has rarely been better. The current economic climate is also creating opportunities to drive shareholder value growth through acquisitions and the consolidation of less well capitalised businesses by those with capital to invest.

For further information please contact:
Christian Bruning

Two examples, one current, one realised:

Hotter Shoes

A leading UK brand of quality, comfortable footwear for the grey market. Hotter’s design and assembly are focussed in the UK, distinguishing itself as one of the few British made footwear ranges.