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    Bargain Hunters Set to Drive Record Black Friday | Hero

    Record Black Friday Predicted with 74% of Consumers Planning to Shop, as Cost-of-Living Crisis Drives Hunt for Bargains

    Average Spend Around November Sales Events Is Expected to Increase Between 3% and 22% Versus 2022, Depending on the Country SurveyedConsumers Are Turning to November Sales Less for High-End Items and More to Cover Their Basic NeedsConsumers Expect a Minimum 30% Discount for a Good Black Friday DealBOSTON—With the rising cost of living continuing to pinch household budgets, 74% of consumers say they intend to take advantage of deals during November sales events this year—an increase of 7 percentage points versus 2022. Over the course of this Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and Singles’ Day, US consumers plan to spend the most ($460), followed by Switzerland ($390), and Germany ($385). What’s more, average spend is expected to exceed 2022—in some countries, by as much as 22%. This record consumer spending, while partially driven by year-over-year inflation, also reflects a growing focus on deal hunting as consumers shift December holiday shopping to November to benefit from bargains.

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    E-Commerce Poised to Capture 41% of Global Retail Sales by 2027—Up from Just 18% in 2017

    New Research by Boston Consulting Group Explores E-Commerce Trends from the Beginning of the Pandemic to TodayE-Commerce Sales Increased by 3% in Europe and 7% in Both the US and Asia in 2022Global E-Commerce Growth Is Expected to Achieve a 9% Compound Annual Growth Rate Through 2027—More than Double Projected Brick-and-Mortar Retail Growth of a More Moderate 4%BOSTON—After tremendous acceleration throughout the pandemic, many retail and consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies faced a marked slowdown of online sales growth in 2022. And while consumers are returning to brick-and-mortar shops, e-commerce is still forecast to constitute 41% of global retail sales by 2027, a significant increase from its share of just 18% in 2017, according to new research released today by Boston Consulting Group (BCG).

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    M&A Set to Pick Up in 2024 Despite Ongoing Headwinds

    Environment Remains Challenging Given Higher Cost of Financing, Geopolitical Tensions, Shifting Antitrust RegulationDeal Activity Bottomed Out in Early 2023; Increasing Deal Volume and Pick-up in IPO Market Spark Optimism About the Year AheadBOSTON—Over the past year, M&A dealmakers have confronted their most prolonged challenges since the 2008–2009 financial crisis. Rising interest rates, geopolitical tensions, and recession fears contributed to a sustained downturn in deal activity that bottomed out in the first quarter of 2023.

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    By the Numbers: How Private Equity Scores on Sustainability

    Private Equity Firms Are Uniquely Positioned to Drive Change on an Array of Sustainability Topics and Create Stronger Businesses in the ProcessBCG’s First Annual Sustainability in Private Equity Report Examines How Private Equity-Owned Firms Measure Up When It Comes to Decarbonization, Renewable Energy Use, and Social ImpactBOSTON—Sustainability remains a key point of discussion within the private equity industry. Even as some critics accuse the industry of greenwashing, others express concerns about whether PE firms are prioritizing sustainability objectives over financial returns.