KPMG UK

It’s a disappointing start to spring/summer spending for retailers, as April sees overall sales decline 🛍️. While Food sales may have been impacted by an earlier Easter, the sales drop across most categories reflects a still cautious consumer. Retailers will now be hoping that warmer weather and summer sports ⚽ will bring a much-needed spending boost. Linda Ellett shares her thoughts on the latest British Retail Consortium Retail Sales Monitor👇 http://spkl.io/6048A7dfs #RetailSalesMonitor #ConsumerBehaviour #EconomicOutlook

With the Strait of Hormuz remaining closed despite ongoing efforts to find a resolution, what's the impact on your supply chains? Iain Prince, Supply Chain Partner at KPMG UK, joins The Insight in 15 Podcast to discuss how you can build a resilient and agile supply chain. We discuss why scenario planning can’t sit in silos, and how tools like ‘digital twins’, network optimisation and AI can help leaders make better supply chain decisions, faster. Listen now: 🎧YouTube: http://spkl.io/6040AA4Di 🎧Spotify: http://spkl.io/6041AA4Dc 🎧Apple Podcasts: http://spkl.io/6042AA4DY #TheInsightin15 #MaketheDifference #SupplyChains #Resilience

Ever wondered what it's like to sail an F50 catamaran at speed? ⛵ Last week we welcomed the SailGP team to our Canary Wharf office, bringing a taste of high-performance sailing to the heart of London. As the Official Digital Transformation Partner, we’re working together to help transform SailGP’s digital fan experience, using data, technology and insight to accelerate how the sport connects with audiences around the world. 🎥 Watch as Lisa Fernihough meets Charlie Dewhurst, SailGP’s Chief Commercial Officer, and Nick Whitfeld shares a glimpse into the analytics powering the experience behind the scenes. High performance, data-driven insight and a shared focus on innovation. Discover more: https://lnkd.in/eX4DxKKG #MakeTheDifference #SailGP #DigitalTransformation #Innovation

The Insight Live returned last week as we asked, how can you accelerate your journey from AI experimentation to transformation? We got the views of Rebecca Fitzgerald of Yorkshire Building Society, Steve Janoo, formerly of Diageo and Dyson, and KPMG’s very own Paul Henninger. The key takeaways? Be clear on your objectives. Take you people on the journey with you. See governance as an accelerator, not a hurdle. If you missed the live event, you catch up now on demand. 📹Watch The Insight Live on AI: http://spkl.io/6043AATG7 #AI #TheInsightLive

In March, 62% of consumers told us they feel the economy is worsening (up from 58% the previous quarter). So what impact did this have on their Q1 spending? 🛍️ Dive into the spending data of over 150,000 consumer in our full spending report  👇 http://spkl.io/6043AAurf #consumerpulse #consumerbehaviour #consumerspending

As we head into May, the global landscape remains complex - but there are clear opportunities ahead.   In this month’s edition of #TheInsight, we explore what geopolitical change means for the global economy, how organisations can move confidently from AI pilots to AI at scale, and how we can strengthen the story around London as a leading global listing destination.    Read the latest edition 👇

Are your sustainability disclosures verifiable? UK SRS raises the bar, linking sustainability reporting with governance, internal controls and board accountability. Verifiability is no longer theoretical; it has real implications for systems, processes and assurance decisions. Understand what this means for you and the steps you can take now to get ready👉http://spkl.io/6045AfCqD

It’s officially major championship season on the LPGA Tour ⛳️ Best of luck to #TeamKPMG 💙 - including our UK Brand Ambassador Lottie Woad, and Ireland and US ambassadors Leona Maguire and Yuka Saso - as they tee it up today at the Chevron Championship.

As private enterprises navigate a complex 2026, leaders are sharpening their focus but priorities differ across the UK. We want to know: Which area is your biggest priority this year? Vote to see how your priorities compare to the broader private enterprise community and explore the full insights in the KPMG Private Enterprise Barometer 2026. 👉 http://spkl.io/6040AfDRQ

AI promises the world. But is it delivering? Join us on 23 April at 11am for the next episode of The Insight Live, where we’ll unpack where AI can deliver the greatest impact, unlock genuine ROI, and drive transformation across your organisation. Our expert panel will explore the realities of advancing beyond trials and what it really means for leaders and their people as AI becomes embedded across the workplace. Register and join us live: https://lnkd.in/er65bYr3