KPMG
KPMG is a global professional services firm whose insights into financial, operational, and regulatory trends are highly relevant to the UK jewellery trade. Serving jewellers, suppliers, manufacturers, and retailers, its jewellery sector research, risk analysis, and advisory work inform strategic planning—from market expansion and digital transformation to cost control and ESG compliance. Jewellery Focus leverages KPMG’s data‑driven reports, case studies, and expert commentary to offer trade professionals actionable intelligence on financial performance benchmarks, Brexit and trade impacts, tax optimisation, and corporate governance. Our coverage helps businesses make informed decisions and maintain resilience in a competitive marketplace.
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Jun- 2019 -4 JuneRetailers
Retail sales in May see ‘biggest decline on record’
Sales decreased by 2.7% in May on a total basis, excluding Easter distortions, making it the “worst decline” since records began in January 1995, according to the latest BRC-KPMG sales monitor. However, the BRC said this was against an increase of 4.1% in May 2018, itself a four year record.…
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May- 2019 -8 MayRetailers
Retail sales ‘below expectation’ in April
Retail sales fell below expectations in April, despite a total sales increase of 4.1% against the decrease of 3.1% the previous year, according to the latest BRC-KPMG Retail Sales Monitor. This was due to figures being “distorted” by the timing of the run-up to Easter, which was in April this…
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Apr- 2017 -12 AprilEconomy
BRC: Retail sales growth hits six-year low
UK retail sales have decreased 1% on a like-for-like basis, a report by the British Retail Consortium (BRC) has revealed. The latest BRC – KPMG Retail Sales Monitor – covering the five weeks from 26 February to 1 April – found total retail sales fell by 0.2% in March, compounded…
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Mar- 2017 -7 MarchEconomy
Non-food retail sales record first quarterly decline in six years
Non-food retail sales fell in the three months to February 2017, making it the first quarterly decline for the category since November 2011. The latest Retail Sales Monitor from the British Retail Consortium (BRC) and KPMG found non-food retail sales fell 0.4% on a like-for-like basis and 0.2% on a…
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Jan- 2017 -10 JanuaryEconomy
Last-minute Christmas rush boosts retail sales in December
UK retail sales continued to grow in December after consumers left their shopping until the final week before Christmas. The latest British Retail Consortium (BRC) and KPMG Retail Sales Monitor found UK retail sales increased 1% on a like-for-like basis from December 2015, when they had increased 0.1% from the…
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Nov- 2016 -8 NovemberEconomy
BRC: Jewellery and watch sales continue to grow in October
Favourable exchange rates have produced another strong month for jewellery and watch sales, according to new figures. The latest British Retail Consortium (BRC) and KPMG Retail Sales Monitor found jewellery and watches to be the best performing sector – out of 12 – as both like-for-like and total sales increased…
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Aug- 2016 -9 AugustEconomy
Jewellery and watches ‘best performing’ retail segment in July
Jewellery and watch sales were found to be the best performing sector in July, as overall retail sales picked up. The British Retail Consortium (BRC) and KPMG Retail Sales Monitor found UK retail sales increase by 1.1% on a like-for-like basis from July 2015 and 1.9% on a total basis.…
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Jul- 2016 -12 JulyEconomy
BRC: Jewellery and watch sales grow in June
Jewellery and watch sales continued to grow in June, according to the latest Retail Sales Monitor from the British Retail Consortium (BRC) and KPMG. The monthly research found jewellery and watches to be the third best performing sector, out of 12, as both like-for-like and total sales increased in the…
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Jun- 2016 -8 JuneEconomy
Jewellery and watch sales grow in May
Jewellery and watch sales grew in May in a month that brought ‘better news’ for UK retailers, according to new research. The latest Retail Sales Monitor from the British Retail Consortium (BRC) and KPMG found jewellery and watches to be third best performing sector, out of 12, in terms of…
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May- 2016 -10 MayEconomy
Retail sales fall flat in April amid cold weather
Retail sales fell flat for the second consecutive month after unseasonably cold weather kept consumers away from the high street, according to new research. The latest Retail Sales Monitor, from the British Retail Consortium (BRC) and KPMG, found like-for-like sales were down 0.6% compared with the same month last year,…
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