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(Left) Amy Burnett Emerging Giants Lead at KPMG UK, (middle) Jamie Pugh Co-Founder & COO of iLivestock, (right) Vishal Chopra Scotland Senior Partner at KPMG UK.

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Value of venture capital investment in Scotland rose by 14% in Q4, KPMG finds

The limited glimpses of the sun during August was one of the factors behind the dreary sales figures.

Scottish retailers suffer second month of falling sales as spending squeezed

Julie Gray says working with Donald Fleming 'has been one of the highlights of my career' - while he says he look forward to supporting her 'and seeing the team go from strength to strength in the years to come'. Picture: John Devlin.

Interview: Donald Fleming on retiring from pension adviser Isio Scotland

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

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

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

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

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
Scottish retail sales have flatlined amid soaring inflation as industry leaders warned of a “bitter winter” for the nation’s shopkeepers.
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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 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

Shoppers hit the streets in Glasgow. Picture: Jane Barlow

Scottish retail sales lag pre-pandemic levels despite February uptick

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

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

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

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

'Frightening' figures as Halloween fails to boost Scotland's high streets
Scotland’s retail sector suffered some “frightening” figures last month as the return of Halloween failed to boost store-owners’ fortunes.
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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

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

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

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

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

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'

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

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'

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

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

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'

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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

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

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...

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

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

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...

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

The hospital is scheduled to open in the autumn of this year

NHS Lothian under pressure to prepare for move to Edinburgh's new Sick Kids hosp...

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