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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 Scott Reid

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 Scott Reid

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 Emma Newlands

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 Scott Reid

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

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

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 Scott Reid

The record VC investment came despite volatile global stock markets.

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

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 Emma Newlands

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

Cost of living: Scottish retail sales edge higher in August Scott Reid

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 Scott Reid

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 Scott Reid

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

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

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

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

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 Scott Reid

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 Emma Newlands

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

KPMG increases senior presence with four new partners among latest promotions Scott Reid

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 Emma Newlands

Shoppers hit the streets in Glasgow. Picture: Jane Barlow

Scottish retail sales lag pre-pandemic levels despite February uptick Scott Reid

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 Scott Reid

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 Perry Gourley

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

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

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

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

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 Emma Newlands

An almost empty Buchanan Street in the centre of Glasgow as people observe the spring 2020 lockdown. Non-essential stores have been forced to close for months now under tighter restrictions, hammering trade, but industry leaders are hoping for a lift from April 26. Picture: John Devlin

Question mark over future of physical stores despite some 'encouraging signs' Scott Reid

More store closures could be on the horizon for John Lewis (Photo: Ker Robertson/Getty Images)

John Lewis is considering closing more department stores - what we know so far Rhona Shennan

An almost empty Buchanan Street in the centre of Glasgow as people observe the spring 2020 lockdown. Non-essential stores were closed again more recently under tighter restrictions, hammering trade. Picture: John Devlin

Scotland’s retail sector 'trapped in the depths of a dark and dismal winter' Scott Reid

Catherine Burnet, KPMG’s senior partner in Scotland. Picture: Mike Wilkinson

KPMG tells 1,000 Scottish staff to prepare for 'future of hybrid working' Scott Reid

An almost empty Buchanan Street in the centre of Glasgow as people observe the spring 2020 lockdown. Non-essential stores were closed again more recently under tighter restrictions, hammering trade. Picture: John Devlin

Xmas wipe-out sends retail sector into 'depths of biggest crisis in two decades' Scott Reid

An almost empty Buchanan Street in the centre of Glasgow as people observe the spring lockdown. Non-essential stores were closed again more recently under level four restrictions, hammering trade. Picture: John Devlin

'Years before Scotland’s retail sector returns to growth' as sales plunge Scott Reid

An almost empty Buchanan Street in the centre of Glasgow as people observe the spring lockdown. Picture: John Devlin

Dire warning of 'final straw' for retailers amid Scottish sales slump Scott Reid

A virtually empty Buchanan Street in Glasgow during the spring lockdown and retail leaders have warned of another testing period for the sector in the months ahead. Picture: John Devlin

No recovery in sight as Scottish retailers head into golden trading quarter Scott Reid

Scottish economy could be back to where it was ‘by end of 2021’ Jane Bradley

Shoppers have been steadily returning to Princes Street in Edinburgh following the easing of some lockdown restrictions. Picture: Jane Barlow/PA

‘Make-or-break’ for Scotland's retailers after fresh fall in high street sales Scott Reid

A relatively empty Buchanan Street in Glasgow as people observe the early phases of lockdown in Scotland. Picture: John Devlin

Some signs of life on Scottish high street despite sales tumbling by a fifth Scott Reid

The hospitality sector has been hit hard during the coronavirus crisis, with restaurants having to temporarily close their doors when the UK entered into lockdown on 23 March (Photo: Shutterstock)

Byron burger chain is looking for a buyer as it struggles on the verge of collap... Helen Johnson

The firm has faced difficulties in filling outlets in some of its centres

Intu shopping centres are on verge of collapse and risk permanent closure Claire Schofield

The vast majority of retailers have had to close due to the coronavirus lockdown restrictions and there are fears many may struggle to reopen. Picture of a virtually deserted Buchanan Street in Glasgow by John Devlin

Retailers ‘on the brink’ as Scottish sales slump by more than a quarter Scott Reid

Edinburgh's tourism trade has been badly hit by the coronavirus crisis

Edinburgh's economy faces tough fightback from Covid crisis, warns city-based ex... Ian Swanson

A trip to the Royal Botanic Garden could be on the cards for John McLellan (Picture: John Devlin)

Your city needs you! Time to draw up an Edinburgh bucket list – John McLellan John McLellan

Scotland needs to fix its economy, not return to debates about independence, says Ian Murray (Picture: Andy Buchanan/AFP via Getty Images)

Why Scotland must not return to independence debate after Covid – Ian Murray MP Ian Murray

Edinburgh's streets have been almost deserted for weeks (Picture: Lisa Ferguson)

Best wishes to Edinburgh's leaders as city battles Covid crisis – Angus Robertso... Angus Robertson

Scottish town and city centres have been largely deserted since lockdown kicked in later in March. Picture: John Devlin

Scottish high streets suffer worse sales slide in at least two decades Scott Reid