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I had the pleasure of attending the Diversity & Inclusion in Grocery virtual event last Friday, and I thoroughly enjoyed the experience. The stories shared were incredibly brave and insightful. Some key takeaways for me include: ▪️ Generation Alpha: 7 million young people will be entering the workforce in the future, with only 13% of them expressing a desire to work for someone else. ▪️ Women with a university education experience a 10% pay gap compared to those without a degree. For men, however, there is no pay gap in the same situation. ▪️ There are 2.3 million unpaid carers within the grocery industry across the UK. ▪️ Competitors: While many businesses focus on their competitors, perhaps we could also focus on our people and their demographics. #diversityandinclusion #generationalpha #groceryindustry

Here are some interesting news we have discovered in the #consumer #health industry this week: 1. Johnson & Johnson roll out new TECNIS Odyssey Next-Generation Intraocular lens offering Cataract patients precise vision at every distance in any light. 93% of patients become free from glasses at all distances. More than 14,000 eyes have benefited form TECNIS Odyssey and patients have reported outstanding visual outcomes following surgery. 2. SmartSKN Secures $7 Million Partnership with LILLYCOVER Korea to Launch AI Skincare Robots in the US. 3. Constructive Bio a Cambridge based synthetic genomics company, has raised $58 million. Led by Ahren Innovation Capital, OMX Ventures and Paladin Capital Group with participation from Fine Structure Ventures, ND Capital and Abcam-founder Jonathan Milner. The Series A investment will be used to further develop Constructive Bio’s groundbreaking technology that writes genomes from scratch and creates entirely new biomolecules. 4. Scientists at the University of Oxford are creating OvarianVax, a vaccine which teaches the immune system to recognise and attack the earliest stages of ovarian cancer. #consumerhealth #healthcare #investment

As Levi Strauss & Co. launch their next Out of Home campaign collaborating with Beyonce. What's your thoughts on celebrity endorsements? Is it a long term benefit for business? #campaign #oohmarketing #retail Haven't seen the campaign yet? Find out more here: https://lnkd.in/gYgNREt7

An interesting LinkedIn article discussing the top 20 startup companies of 2024. It's great to see businesses in our area of expertise included, such as: Hertility Skin Me Lottie THIS™ TRIP #top20startups #healthcare #skincare

Drayton are delighted to be supporting a multisite healthcare business who are seeking a Chief Financial Officer. Sounds of interest? Find out more here: https://lnkd.in/eT-qe5aC Or reach out to Jack Montague Nelson #chieffinanceofficer #healthcare #newopportunity

JUST LOST A MILLION ON THE MARKETS? PERHAPS, YOU DIDN’T GET HOWARD MARKS’ MEMO? – Warren Buffet, Achillies’ heels, and ‘thinking small.’ Inside the legendary investment ‘memos’ of Oaktree Capital Management, L.P.'s Howard Marks Who is the world’s most admired financial guru? Warren Buffet, of course. What’s less known is that when the ‘Sage of Omaha’ needs advice he turns to a private equity investor called Howard Marks. According to Buffet, "When I see memos from Howard Marks in my mail, they're the first thing I open and read. I always learn something.” Marks – Co-Chairman of Oaktree Capital Management – is famous on Wall Street for the ‘memos’ he writes to clients. They are widely admired for their clarity and practical wisdom. As well as PE, his investment strategies encompass credit, real estate, and listed equities. And Marks’ legendary insights make money for his clients. Lots of it. LA-based Oaktree currently manage $192 billion, working for 67 of the 100 largest U.S. pension plans. (March 31, 2024.) Just like Buffet, his style is not in any way showy. The opposite, in fact. Rather than emphasising everything he.... Continue reading here: https://lnkd.in/eSK4Rq2s #investment #pe #finance Extract from Human Capital - Drayton’s business magazine

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Some interesting news in the #apparel and #footwear space we found this week: 1. ALDO Group has launched their first ever extended size footwear collection for women. WNBA (Women's National Basketball Association), Diamond Deshields, has curated the range and it includes 12 of the Chicago Sky guard’s favourite styles. The collection will be extended from sizes 11 to 13. 2. ASOS.com to slash hundreds of head office jobs amid heavy loss. Sales have plunged nearly 20% in the last 6 months and more than 200 jobs are at risk of being cut as Asos faces a shakeup that is looking at “simplifying the organisation” and returning the business to profit. 3. ASICS have produced a powerful public service announcement ahead of World Mental Health day on October 10th to highlight the dangers of sitting too long at a desk. Asics are inviting employees to reduce the effects on their mental health by 15 minutes of movement. Every share on social media of an empty work chair with the hashtag #DeskBreak will raise £5 for charity. 4. Spanx founder launches shoe brand Sneex. For 25 years Sara Blakely has been on a mission to advocate for women through products, now she is leaning into the high heel market by creating comfortable hybrid heels. It is a trainer with a stiletto heel. 5. PUMA Group has tapped Markus Neubrand as its new chief financial officer and board member, effective from October 1st. He replaces Hubert Hinterseher, who will remain with the company through to Dec. 31st to help ensure a smooth transition of the role. #mentalhealthday #activewear #leadership

News by Drapers, Next has acquired a 16% stake in homeware brand Rockett St George for £0.8m. As Next's growth continues, their portfolio of brands is impressive, including: MADE.COM, Cath Kidston, FatFace, Joules, Reiss. JoJo Maman Bébé Gap Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gEXwAQK2 #retail #acquistion #next

Co-Founder of DASH Water, Alex Wright tell us about his experience meeting Richard Branson. Realising it was the absence of fear that led to Dash Water's greatest successes. Some key take aways: ▪ Believe in your mission. ▪ Believe in your product. ▪ And Don't listen to the outside noise. #startup #dashwater #entrepreneurial