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An overview of news, trends and research in Strategy consulting in the UK:

Is strategy consulting dead? According to a learned Financial Times article in the “noughties”, strategy consulting was, at the very least, an endangered species and in danger of declining rapidly in the face of internal strateg
27 August 2019
Superstar companies capture 80% of economic profit Large companies tend to dominate the global market, with the top businesses capturing the vast majority of economic profit globally.
02 July 2019
Six business model strategies for retailers to remain competitive On the back of major trends such as e-commerce, changing client demands and the blending of offerings and sectors, the speed of change in the retail industry has reached new heights.
11 June 2019
5 organisational design aspects to thrive in the 2020s With rapidly changing markets meaning many firms face an uncertain future, it is easy for companies to panic and double down on old ideas that have served them well thus far.
06 June 2019
Pre-emptive business transformations show prevention better than treatment An extensive business transformation can be one of the most daunting tasks to face an executive in modern business, causing many to put off until tomorrow what they could achieve today.
18 December 2018
Businesses must value purpose over profit to succeed in future Business cannot afford to ignore purpose led consumption anymore, according to a new study.
17 December 2018
HR strategy needs to focus on management techniques Amid a growing shortage of talent, effective recruitment and human resources management, as well as fostering engagement, have become essential to the future success of global businesses.
11 October 2018
How design thinking can help build a successful strategy In a survey by TomTom, one third of UK businesses were found to be ‘too slow’ when it comes to adopting new tech, partly because businesses of all sizes spend too long deliberating when presented wit
11 October 2018
Tea brand Teatulia retains MTI for strategic consulting in UK expansion MTI Consulting has been retained by the specialty Bangladeshi tea brand Teatulia for strategic advice and implementation support as Teatulia eyes ongoing UK expansion.
25 September 2018
UK companies building ecosystems could tap into £75 trillion of value Many global businesses are failing to realise the growth they anticipated before 2020, with trillions still at stake in the next two years.
11 July 2018
Despite benefits UK companies slow to adopt zero-based budgeting New research has shown that companies are reinvesting millions saved from zero-based initiatives into new growth.
18 June 2018
Corporates continue to explore M&A as part of growth strategy Geopolitical uncertainty, and recent market stutters, have done little to dent corporate optimism in earnings, credit availability, short-term market stability and equity valuations.
11 June 2018
Leveraging strategy consulting skills for more effective problem solving The Rotterdam School of Management has extended its course to tutor strategy consulting skills.
11 May 2018
Homebase calls in BCG amid doubt over retailer's future Boston Consulting Group (BCG) has been drafted in to aid struggling retailer Homebase.
18 April 2018
5 reasons why strategy consultants transition to a role in the industry Every year top talent from the likes of McKinsey BCG, Bain, Oliver Wyman, Roland Berger or Strategy& make the transition from strategy consulting to industry.
16 April 2018
BCG advises budget cut to Fusion Media Group of up to 35% As communications giant Univision explores extensive cost cuts, facing mounting debt, and having shelved its plans for an initial public offering, the company has hired consulting firm BCG to find sa
27 March 2018
Why graduates should apply for Strategy& 'A Lens on Luxury' business course In May Strategy& – one of the globe’s largest strategy consultancy firms – is organising the 2018 edition of its annual ‘A Lens on Luxury' business course.
26 February 2018
Cathay Pacific Airways hires McKinsey to advise on transformation plan Troubled Cathay Pacific Airways has hired McKinsey & Co consultants in order to advise on a transformation plan, drawing on turnarounds at regional rivals such as Qantas and Japan Airlines.
08 January 2018
Cautious investors eye long-term vision and strategy over short-term risks Investors are increasingly bearish on the back of equity market overvaluations and, among others, low TSR expectations, according to new research.
02 January 2018
McKinsey buys leadership and change management expert Aberkyn McKinsey & Company has acquired Aberkyn, a specialist consultancy in the area of leadership and organisation transformation.
08 December 2017
McKinsey study: Organic growth remains key to long-term success Companies that leverage organic growth perform better in terms of total shareholder return, finds a new study.
28 November 2017
Sainsbury's ups supermarket stakes with 2,000 job cut strategy As part of a £500 million cost-cutting plan, supermarket giant Sainsbury’s has announced that it will give 2,000 staff their marching orders.
25 October 2017
GCA critical of Asda's cost reduction plan developed with Bain UK supermarket giant ASDA has come under fire from the Groceries Code Adjudicator (GCA) following tactics which were not respectful of “fair dealing” policy.
05 October 2017
Four building blocks essential for successful strategy execution When it comes to transformation program, aligning an organisation to its strategic priorities forms the foundation for success, says David Hilliard, CEO of management consultancy Mentor Europe.
25 September 2017
IT performance can improve through aligned business strategy To create value in a changing business environment, IT departments may need to better align their strategy with the wider business.
20 September 2017
BDO, KPMG and PA support London firms with international growth London has established The Mayor’s International Business Programme to help ambitious startups and fast growing companies in technology, life sciences, and urban sectors with international growth.
18 September 2017
Strategy& enters Belgian strategy consulting market with Brussels office The brand is difficult to miss, thanks to the new logo visible on entry of PwC’s office in Brussels, located at boulevard de la Woluwe: it reads “Strategy&”.
04 September 2017
Bain launches ADAPT, combines strategy, digital and tech offerings Bain & Company has continued the expansion of its digital advisory offering, as the firm aims to assist clients with accelerating innovative transformations to their businesses.
01 September 2017
Whole Foods hires BCG to support large change programme American grocery group Whole Foods has hired BCG to help the company save $300 million in expenditure, following the store’s acquisition by Amazon as of August 2017.
29 August 2017
Four transformative business models for retail and consumer goods Consumers are increasingly demanding a better shopping experience from retailers.
29 August 2017
Strategic cost cutting with Strategy&'s Fit for Growth approach While the global economy is improving its momentum, many organisations still find themselves faced with lacklustre growth and profitability.
28 August 2017
Sainsbury's brings in McKinsey to draft new £500 million saving plan Sainsbury’s is due to announce more than 1,000 job cuts at head office as part of an efficiency drive designed to save £500 million.
22 August 2017

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