EY comments on ONS retail sales figures for September 2024

EY comments on ONS retail sales figures February 2025

February’s retail sales figures from the ONS continue to reflect a challenging landscape for retailers.

EY boosts Midlands Private team with two key appointments

EY has strengthened its Private team in the Midlands with the appointment of Olivia Prew and Hannah Al-Anazi.

Football, Running and Formula 1 are amongst the most popular sports with Gen-Z adults

Football, Running, Formula 1, Swimming and Boxing are the top 5 most popular sports with Gen-Z adults (18-24) in the UK

Strong start to the new year – EY comments on January ONS retail sales

January sales figures had a strong start to the new year, with total UK retail sales volumes estimated to have risen by 1.7% month on month.

EY to move to Paradise Birmingham, continuing investment in the Midlands

EY has announced that it has agreed heads of terms to relocate to a new office in Birmingham as part of its continued investment in the city and the wider Midlands region

EY comments on December ONS retail sales figures

It was a mixed picture for retailers in December, leading to a somewhat disappointing end to the year.

EY study: Over a third of UK consumers keen on a New Year "digital detox"

Consumers are keen to start the new year with a “digital detox”, as over a third (38%) recognize the negative impact of being online on their well-being and mental health.

Two-year decline in number of female executives on FTSE 250 Boards

The number of women holding executive directorships on FTSE 250 boards has fallen 11% in the last two years, from 47 in 2022 to 42 in 2024.

Festive shopping starts, but consumers worry about how to finance their purchases

UK consumers are starting their holiday shopping earlier this year, driven by a desire to spread out their spending and find the best value gifts.

EY study reveals rising concerns over streaming costs

Almost two-thirds of UK consumers are concerned about the rising cost of monthly streaming subscriptions.

EY comments on ONS retail sales figures for September 2024

Silvia Rindone comments on ONS retail sales figures for September 2024

EY comments on today’s ONS retail sales figures for August

The latest figures from the Office for National Statistics continue to paint a complex picture for the retail landscape.

EY Bristol raises over £19,000 for Cancer Research

Staff from EY’s Bristol office have raised over £19,000 for Cancer Research UK through a range of activities both in and out of the office.

Nearly one-in-five UK-listed companies issued a profit warning in past year

UK-listed companies issued 49 profit warnings between April and June 2024, the lowest quarterly total since 2021, according to EY-Parthenon’s latest Profit Warnings report.

IPO activity on London stock market saw steady growth in H1 2024

The London Stock Exchange attracted eight new companies in the first half of 2024.

EY appoints Ryan Squires as new Managing Partner for Southampton office

EY has announced the appointment of Ryan Squires as the new Office Managing Partner for its Southampton office

41% of FTSE Retailers have issued a profit warning in past 12 months

UK-listed companies in the FTSE Retailers sector issued seven profit warnings in Q1 2024, two more than the same period (January-March) in 2023.

Profit warnings from UK-listed companies with a DB pension scheme fall for first time in 12 months

The number of profit warnings issued in Q1 2024 by UK-listed companies with a Defined Benefit (DB) pension scheme decreased for the first time in 12 months.

Nearly one-in-five UK-listed companies issued a profit warning in the last 12 months

The number of UK-listed companies issuing a profit warning over the last 12 months grew to 18.7%, 1% higher than 2008, at the peak of the Global Financial Crisis

EY strengthens South West Audit team with new Partner promotion

EY has strengthened its South West audit team with the promotion of Jemma Inker to Partner.