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Consumer confidence surged post-election on expectations that new economic policies will boost growth. Investors share the positive sentiment, as reflected in the stock market and valuations, with greater confidence likely to translate into increased transaction…

Consumer spending is gaining in spite of wavering confidence.  Sentiment inched higher in early August 2016 ending three consecutive months of declines as economic and political uncertainty weighed on consumer confidence. Growing personal wealth and…

The BGL Consumer Products & Retail Insider addresses capital markets and mergers and acquisitions activity, financial and operating performance of certain publicly-traded companies, and trends and issues affecting the industry. Positive sentiment and forecasted gains…

The BGL Consumer Products & Retail Insider addresses capital markets and mergers and acquisitions activity, financial and operating performance of certain publicly-traded companies, and trends and issues affecting the industry. Despite heightened media focus on…

The BGL Consumer Products & Retail Services Insider addresses capital markets and mergers and acquisitions activity, financial and operating performance of certain publicly-traded companies, and trends and issues affecting the industry. Consumer products M&A remains…

The BGL Consumer Products & Retail Services Insider addresses capital markets and mergers and acquisitions activity, financial and operating performance of certain publicly-traded companies, and trends and issues affecting the industry. In this edition, we…

The desire of consumers to lead healthier, more active lifestyles is fueling a thriving fitness industry, with novel fitness niches exhibiting robust growth and attracting flocks of fiercely loyal followers–and investors. Broadly defined, the $44.6…

The BGL Consumer Products & Retail Services Insider addresses capital markets and mergers and acquisitions activity, financial and operating performance of certain publicly-traded companies, and trends and issues affecting the industry. In this edition we…

The consumer products industry is poised to see more deal flow in 2013 as rising corporate earnings and retail sales boost buyer confidence. The outdoor industry is one area which saw significant transaction activity in…

The BGL Consumer Products Insider discusses key trends and issues affecting the industry, as well as recent mergers and acquisitions activity, and the recent performance of publicly-traded companies. This edition focuses on the personal care…