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The Scottish Retail Consortium said the April figures revealed a more pronounced polarisation of performance between food and non-food categories.

Cost of living: Easter sees 'slender but welcome' uplift in Scottish sales

Investor hesitancy has crept into the deals market with less cash being pumped in by venture capitalists.

Scottish scale-up investment slumps but outlook brighter - KPMG

The Scottish Retail Consortium said that once adjusted for inflation, total retail sales by value dipped 0.1 per cent in March.

Scottish retail sales flatline as cash-strapped shoppers focus on essentials

The centre, which opened in 2007, has an annual footfall of more than 3.5 million. Picture: contributed.

Owner of Cumbernauld’s Antonine Shopping Centre tumbles into administration

Now KPMG’s Edinburgh office senior partner, Ms Arnott says she hails from a 'very, very working class background' with money at home very tight. Picture: contributed.

Interview: KPMG exec Arleen Arnott on her vision of a more diverse talent pool

The Scottish Retail Consortium said total sales grew by 0.6 per cent in February, compared with the same month last year and once prices had been adjusted for inflation.

Scots retail sales rise for fourth month as grocery inflation hits 24-year high

James Kergon, Scotland senior partner at KPMG in the UK.

KPMG reveals double-digit growth and 'overnight' salary rises of up to £4,000

The business angel groups invested their money with co-investment coming from other private sector investors and public sector agencies. Picture: Jon Savage

Business angel investment tops record £50 million in 2022 - Linc Scotland

The record VC investment came despite volatile global stock markets.

Scottish firms secure record-breaking £705m of venture capital in 2022- KPMG

'Ability and appetite to spend on big-ticket items is limited in this climate, but spending plans do remain for holidays, home improvements and appliances,' says KPMG. Picture: Michael Gillen.

Two-thirds of Scots plan to reduce non-essential spending in 2023, says KPMG

Amy Burnett, KPMG private enterprise senior manager in Scotland, says: 'Global economic turmoil has seen VC investment decline across all markets, including in Scotland where the value and volume of completed deals fell slightly in Q3.' Picture: contributed.

Caution sees VC investments in fast-growth Scottish businesses cool in Q3

The Scottish Government has been criticised for its planned National Care Service reform

Care Service plans 'unforgivably' threatened by private consultant spending

Shoppers out and about in the centre of Glasgow. Picture: Jane Barlow/PA

Cost of living: Scottish retail sales edge higher in August

Electric cars have been one of the standout success stories sales wise in recent months. Picture: Peter Devlin

Surprise change of direction for new car sales: full reaction

Shoppers out and about in the centre of Glasgow. Picture: Jane Barlow/PA

Scotland's shopkeepers facing 'bitter winter' as inflation wipes out sales rise

'It’s heartening to see half-year levels surpass pre-pandemic volumes and values,' says Graeme Williams of KPMG UK. Picture: contributed.

Private equity investment in Scots firms 'enjoys real return to form in H1'

Shoppers out and about in the centre of Glasgow. Picture: Jane Barlow/PA

Holiday spending lifts retail sales but consumers face 'multitude of headwinds'

James Kergon, Scotland senior partner at KPMG in the UK.

KPMG appoints three directors amid 'significant growth' in Scots audit practice

The high street faces a stormy few months as the squeeze on consumer spending intensifies. Picture: David Mirzoeff/PA Wire

Scottish retail recovery threatened by cost-of-living crisis as sales dip

Kelly Byrne and Kenny Baillie will together lead the Edinburgh-based online fashion retailer. Picture: contributed.

Edinburgh-based fashion retailer Atterley.com names new joint boss

KPMG's Amy Burnett said the latest figures highlighted Scotland's resilience amid a difficult economic backdrop. Picture: contributed.

Scottish growth firms see VC backing leap in Q1, says KPMG

KPMG's new Aberdeen partners Paula Holland and Deborah May.

KPMG increases senior presence with four new partners among latest promotions

From left: Anderson Strathern partner Euan Tripp and chair Bruce Farquhar in conversation. Picture: Stewart Attwood.

Anderson Strathern inks partnership to help navigate new deal legislation

The list of affected organisations, released to The Scotsman

Scottish ministers release redacted document in 'improved' transparency response

Shoppers hit the streets in Glasgow. Picture: Jane Barlow

Scottish retail sales lag pre-pandemic levels despite February uptick

The Scottish Government has spent more than £50m with large consultancy firms since 2011

Big four consultancy firms earn £50m from Scottish taxpayer funded contracts

Sandy Begbie CBE, CEO of Scottish Financial Enterprise

Scottish productivity is lagging behind UK average - Sandy Begbie

Nicola Ross is a partner in the commercial litigation team at independent Scottish law firm, Morton Fraser

If your business is struggling, check your contracts - Nicola Ross

Despite the robust sales figures, experts have pointed to 'immense headwinds' battering stores right now, with high inflation, rising public policy costs and stretched household finances all making trading difficult. Picture: Jane Barlow/PA

Scottish sales figures best for six months amid 'tentative signs' of recovery

KMPG's Graeme Williams believes private equity deals could return to pre-pandemic levels this year.

Private equity deals set to return to full force in Scotland

The Scottish Government has come under fire for out sourcing contracts for the National Care Service to private firms. Picture: Joe Giddens/PA Wire

Demand to end outsourcing as firms line up for National Care Service contract

KPMG says its latest estimates are welcome news, especially for businesses in retail, travel and hospitality (file image). Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images.

Scots GDP set for 4.8% jump in 2022, but firms' challenges not over - KPMG

Unions have expressed anger at the 'outsourcing' of contracts around the National Care Service.

Union calls for immediate end of outsourcing around National Care Service

Another National Care Service contract has been handed to a global consultancy firm

Unions fume as £500k National Care Service contract given to consultancy giant

The latest annual report into productivity in Scotland shows it continues to lag behind competitors on a number of measures.

Smarter taxes and better broadband can help Scotland close productivity gap

Shoppers pictured on Edinburgh's famous Princes Street. Picture: Jane Barlow/PA Wire

Scotland's retail sector facing 'decidedly uncertain' Christmas countdown

The uncertainties around the impact of the new variant have led to a wide range of forecasts for GDP growth during 2022.

Stark warning over hit to GDP growth from new variant

Shoppers pictured on Edinburgh's famous Princes Street. Picture: Jane Barlow/PA Wire

'Frightening' figures as Halloween fails to boost Scotland's high streets

From left: new directors Steven Lindsay, Susan Thom, Harvard Lee, James Lucas, Catriona Donald, and Gordon Gray. Picture: Mike Wilkinson.

KPMG announces nearly 100 promotions across Scots offices

Graham’s Family Dairy; Robert Graham, Robert Graham jnr, Carole Graham and Jean Graham.

Family businesses will emerge even stronger from challenges of pandemic - Chris ...

Betsy Williamson is the Founder and Managing Director of Core-Asset Consulting, a recruitment company which turns over £15 million-a-year and partners with Scotland top performing investment and professional services businesses

Diversity makes business sense - Betsy Williamson

Ray de Silva

Business people on the move

Shoppers pictured on Edinburgh's famous Princes Street. Picture: Jane Barlow/PA Wire

Scots sales 'stutter' as lockdown lifting fails to drive return to high street

JD Weatherspoon are experiencing some supply problems with both Carling and Coors.

Wetherspoons report beer shortages

James Kergon, Scotland senior partner at KPMG: 'The burst of transaction activity we’ve seen in [the first half] is a strong indicator that the bounce-back is well underway.'

Scottish private equity investment rebounds as confidence returns - KPMG study

Shoppers pictured on Edinburgh's famous Princes Street. Picture: Jane Barlow/PA Wire

Scottish retailers have 'longer wait in store' as summer sales rebound cools

Papple Steading, East Lothian

The personal approach works best in business - George Mackintosh

Mr Kergon's appointment comes after he joined KPMG as a graduate in Glasgow 23 years ago. Picture: contributed.

KPMG announces new head of Scottish operations

KPMG’s Fraud Barometer has unveiled ten cases of alleged fraud in H1 in Scotland, valued at more than £2.5m. Picture: Jane Barlow/PA Wire.

Firms urged to be wary of scammers amid new high-value fraud data

High-street vacancies increased to 14.5 per cent in the second quarter of this year. Picture: Lisa Ferguson.

Nearly one in six Scottish retail units lying empty - and the gap could increase

Shoppers pictured on Edinburgh's Princes Street. Picture: Jane Barlow/PA Wire

Scottish retailers enjoy best pandemic-era sales performance

Shoppers pictured on Edinburgh's Princes Street. Picture: Jane Barlow/PA Wire

Retail sector 'not yet out of the woods' as dreich May weather hits sales

The Scottish economy is expected to be buoyed by oil and gas firms experiencing an increase in both global demand and oil prices. Picture: Andy Buchanan/Getty Images.

Scottish GDP to reach pre-Covid levels by Q1 2022, predicts KPMG

An almost empty Buchanan Street in the centre of Glasgow as people observe the spring 2020 lockdown. Non-essential stores were forced to close for months at the end of last year, hammering trade, but industry leaders had been hoping for a lift from April 26. Picture: John Devlin

Scottish sales 'in a funk' despite post-lockdown rush for new clothes and shoes

Amy Burnett, senior manager with KPMG private enterprise in Scotland: 'The figures for Q1 are relatively subdued and disappointing'

Scottish VC investment suffers first-quarter 'blow' as UK hits new record

KPMG also flagged family firms' resilience that it says will help to continue to catalyse the economy. Picture: Getty Images.

Covid-19 takes toll on Scottish family businesses' revenues

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