PwC Corporate Finance is proud to have advised the shareholders of leading digital consumer health platform, Comfort Click on its sale to Zydus Wellness, a leading listed Indian consumer company dedicated to health and wellness.
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The UK Corporate Finance team is pleased to announce the sale of a majority stake in Pizza Pilgrims to FR L’Osteria SE, the market-leading Italian restaurant group in Germany and part of the McWin portfolio.
PwC CF are pleased to announce that they have advised Adanola Holdings Limited on a minority investment from Story3 Capital Partners, the Los Angeles based private equity firm specialising in consumer-focused growth investments.
Following three consecutive quarters of decline, consumer sentiment has risen this quarter and is now better than the long-run average. While this is encouraging for operators in the retail and leisure sectors, improvements haven’t been seen across all demographics. Only one age group is feeling more optimistic than this time last year, as all other demographics face growing concerns around either inflation or job security. We consider why this gap is widening and what this might mean for the sector in the coming months.
Another quarter of falling consumer sentiment suggests things could be challenging for retail and leisure operators in the near term. Following on from the vibecession we saw late last year, people are now starting to cut back on spending and all indicators are down compared with the previous quarter. Yet, despite the perceived gloom, things are actually around the long-run average. However, with concerns over the state of the UK economy, the job market and household finances, we look at what this might mean for retail and leisure operators in the next few months.
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After the biggest drop in over two years, consumer sentiment has reached 2024’s lowest level. While economic indicators remain strong, with inflation stable, real wages increasing and more interest cuts likely, this hasn’t translated into optimism among consumers.
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A consumer spending revival may be on its way for the second half of 2024. Favourable economic indicators, combined with the highest consumer sentiment in three years, could fuel a more positive finish to the year for some retailers. While there’s an intention for more spending, the majority of consumers are planning cutbacks.
PwC advised the Karali Group on acquiring 46 Taco Bell restaurants, ensuring staff retention and supporting future expansion of the brand in the UK.
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