Category: Consumer
Food and Drink M&A: What money can’t build
Food and Drink M&A: What money can’t build By Cavendish The brands attracting the strongest acquisition interest in food and drink right now don’t come from the R&D pipelines of the largest FMCG groups. They’re being built by founders, often with limited capital, and acquired at significant premiums once they’ve established something large organisations struggle…
The beauty and wellness businesses buyers are competing for right now
The beauty and wellness businesses buyers are competing for right now By Cavendish The beauty and wellness sector continues to attract strong buyer interest – but the deals generating real competitive tension share a common set of characteristics that go beyond headline revenue. Over the past 12–24 months, the bar has shifted. Growth still matters,…
Why padel is emerging as a serious play in UK leisure
Why padel is emerging as a serious play in UK leisure By Jananan Nathan Padel is gaining traction across the nation as one of the UK’s fastest-growing sports. The sport has quickly established itself as an increasingly popular alternative to its traditional racquet counterparts, with the Lawn Tennis Association recently announcing the milestone of 1,000…
Bright spots in a difficult market: how QSR operators are winning in 2025
Bright spots in a difficult market: how QSR operators are winning in 2025 By HENRY WELLS Anyone involved in the UK’s hospitality sector knows all too well the sector is facing many significant challenges. While inflationary pressures have cooled from their 2023 highs, economic headwinds remain after the fallout of the Autumn Budget, where the…
Consumer Note Sub-Sector in Focus: Health & Wellness
Consumer Note Sub-Sector in Focus: Health & Wellness By Cavendish After a quieter cycle, M&A activity in the health and wellness space is picking up pace. In our Q2 2025 Consumer Note, we explore the return of strategic and financial buyers across categories from supplements to lifestyle platforms. Investor focus is sharpening around businesses with:…
Consumer Quarterly Report Sub-Sector in Focus: Restaurants
Consumer Quarterly Report Sub-Sector in Focus: Restaurants By Cavendish Cavendish’s Consumer Quarterly Report explores the key themes impacting the UK consumer landscape, with a particular spotlight on the Restaurants sub-sector. This edition offers insights into recent headwinds, emerging opportunities, and the evolving M&A landscape in the Restaurants sub-sector. Henry Wells, Head of Consumer at Cavendish,…
