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LLOYD NORTHOVER EXPANDS RETAIL OFFERING WITH ACQUISITION OF Retail Innovations Experiential brand and design consultancy, Lloyd Northover, today announced that it has acquired Retail Innovations (Retail Innovations), a management consultancy specialising in retail strategy, operations and design. A 70 consultant strong organisation, Lloyd Northover is devoted to helping clients build value and gain competitive advantage by transforming how people feel about their business – both internally and externally. The additional expertise in development of the retail sector offered by Retail Innovations will take advantage of enormous opportunities and creates a highly competitive offering with the advantage of their experience working in diverse and emerging markets such as Russia and India. The new company, which is to consolidate under the Lloyd Northover brand, will be led by Mike Taylor, the chief executive, with Paul Etgart, managing director of Retail Innovations, becoming Principal Retail Consultant and Eric Doherty taking on the position of Retail Director. Mike Taylor commented: “This is an extremely exciting development for Lloyd Northover. In merging these two businesses, we have brought together a highly talented team of people who can only benefit our clients. The scale and pedigree of our ever growing business will continue to be an incredibly powerful force in our sector and we anticipate an exciting future.” Paul Etgart, commented “Our clients will have the benefit of a one stop shop, delivering truly integrated brand communications and operations solutions. Our branch offices around the world will provide better local client service, quicker response and more economical day to day project management.” Lloyd Northover is owned by Media Square plc, the fifth largest UK-based quoted marketing company, servicing more than 2,500 clients and employing 1,700 people worldwide. Lloyd Northover operates from offices in London, Oxford, Manchester, Barcelona, Dubai and Singapore and focuses on key disciplines including: brand consultancy, alignment, identity & communication, organisational engagement and people development, marketing communications, experience marketing, experience architecture, brand environments, public relations and digital communications. |
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